The two teenagers, both male, are aged 14 and 15. They were driving through the Mount Hope neighborhood of San Diego in their stolen cars when a police offer saw them and attempted to stop them, guessing they were too young to drive. The teens attempted to flee from the officer, diverging and speeding through the city for a mile. The teenagers finally crashed into each other, and were caught.

After finally pulling them over, police discovered that the teenagers were both driving stolen cars, both of which were Hondas. One had already been reported stolen, the other had not. Both teens were arrested, but their names not released because of their status as minors.

If you have been injured as the result of a car accident, make your best effort to speak with a personal injury lawyer when you can. A San Diego personal injury lawyer can give you the information and advice you need. Contact our San Diego personal injury law firm at 858.909.9090.

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Indeed, the Nissan driver and occupants  should be thankful that  the  foolhardy decision to drink and drive did not result in all of their deaths–or cause a fatal crash that could have taken countless more lives. Sadly, every day the decision to drink and drive ends with just such a conclusion.

If  someone else’s bad decision causes you injury or results in the death of the loved one, you can pursue the guilty in court.  Contact us today for a free case evaluation to educate yourself on your rights  under personal injury law and receive due compensation for your injuries.

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In nearly all of these instances, the accident could have been avoided.

There is more to accident avoidance however than making sure you stay within the legal crosswalk.  Below are a few tips so that you and your loved one avoid joining the numbers of people who are hurt in pedestrian knockdown accidents.

• Walk Against Traffic –some people get confused by the fact that bicycles are supposed to ride with the flow of traffic, but people on foot are supposed to walk against it.  Those who walk with the flow of traffic may not be able to see danger in enough time to get out of the way.   Walking against does just the opposite.
• Use sidewalks – they are not always available, but when they, are sidewalks is your best bet for staying safe while on the road.  Not only do they keep you out of harms way but they enable you to   see oncoming trouble in a heart beat. This can be critical when it comes to you and your loved one’s personal safety.
• Look twice – We have been told to look both ways before crossing the street but it is best to look both ways twice prior to doing so.  Many people who survive a pedestrian knock down accident indicate that they did indeed look only to be hit by a vehicle that “came out of no where”.  The reality is, most people look quickly and proceed without being really certain if a car is coming or not.  Foolish behavior.  Looking twice makes you take a bit more time and guarantees safety.
• Listen – sometimes a vehicle can be heard before it is seen, especially in hilly areas, where visibility can be impaired.  Combining the look twice with the added safeguard of listening will  help greatly reduce your chances of becoming a pedestrian knockdown statistic.

Cutting out jaywalking and only crossing the street when it is safe to do so (i.e. no darting across traffic when the light I green, even when there doesn’t appear to be a car in sight) is yet another way to keep you and your loved one safe from serious harm and injury.

An accident can happen at any time

Even when we are careful however it can be possible to be injured by a motor vehicle.  In any case, if you are always safety conscience, liability will be certain in the event you are hit by a negligent driver.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian knockdown accident, you can pursue the guilty in court.
Contact the highly reputable personal injury law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter for a free case evaluation.  During the case review you will be able to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney about your lawsuit and learn if you can obtain financial reparation for you injury.

Call today, toll free,  at 888.207.5321 and get the money you need to pay your car accident related medical  costs and protect your financial future.

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Proctor and Gamble, a Cincinnati based company, voluntarily alerted the proper authorities in  the United States, Germany and the Untied Kingdom, where three lots of the spray had been sent.

This newsflash adds Proctor and Gamble onto a long list of businesses that have had to recall products because of potential contamination. With so many instances of consumer products being consistently compromised via the production process, one has to wonder how often  Americans are placed at risk.

Alarming statistics

Annually some 76 million Americans become ill via the use of products that have been  tainted by a  bacterial or viral source.  Some of the symptoms of these f illnesses induced by these products include but are not limited to:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever and chills
• Gastrointestinal upset
• Dehydration

More often than not sickness  and injury is brought on via food consumption, with meats, fruits and veggies being the highest risk group for contamination.  Of course, individuals can bring the issue upon themselves by failing to observe safeguards like cleaning cooking services or cooking food thoroughly.  On average, however, prior product contamination accounts for  a vast majority of the .

Sadly, some  300,000  people will be hospitalized because of   these contaminated  products and of this number, some  5,000 will die.

keeping them honest

With such shocking data it is easy to see why government regulatory entities like the FDA put stringent rules in place when it comes to  consumer food and drug manufacture.  Thankfully, many in the industry have become self-regulating, taking it upon themselves to contact the proper authorities when a problem arises .  Still, when one considers the fact that 76 million Americans are sickened by  consumer products every year, one has to wonder  how often companies, unknowingly or otherwise, allow products to hit the shelves with harmful bacteria or viruses lurking within them.  Scarier still, there may not be a way to increase safeguards to ensure consumer safety even if those numbers are high.

Of course, conventional wisdom  dictates that we  make sure our kitchen counters are clean  and we cook our food thoroughly to kill harmful bacteria, but how do we protect ourselves
from contaminated nasal sprays, lotions or foodstuffs like raw veggies and fruits.

What you can do

Individuals who have been harmed by tainted products can file a product liability lawsuit via a personal injury lawyer.  When you pursue a negligent company  via litigation, you do two very important things 1) you hold the business accountable for their actions and 2) you  receive financial compensation for your  injuries.

The latter outcome can enable you to pay the ensuing medical costs associated with your illness as well as  protect you and your loved ones finances.

If a contaminated consumer product like a food  or health and beauty item has caused you injury, take action today.  Call the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter to obtain financial reparation and bring attention to  the negligent company that hurt you.   In this way, you aid others as well as yourself.

Contact us today and receive the assistance you need to pay your medical bills and safeguard your economic future.

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The woman was hit by a 43-year-old man who was driving a van that was traveling slowly through the  lot. Authorities revealed that the van collision occurred near the northeast corner of Broadway and Palomar Street around 6:45 p.m. but the driver had to be told by onlookers that he had hit the woman before he stopped.

It was then that the driver looked out his window and noticed the pedestrian lying under the van with her legs straddling the front left tire.

Could the accident be avoided?

There are so many variables that can occur with any given car or pedestrian related accident.  One of the very first questions that may be asked for example, is was the driver inebriated?  Seeing as he was unaware he had struck somebody, there is a good chance that was the case.

He could also have been otherwise distracted or impaired, a fact that investigators consider when such an accident occurs.

It would appear at first glance that the pedestrian   had done nothing wrong as she was not in the middle of a street when the accident occurred.  Forensic specialists on the other hand, could assess the situation to see if this was indeed the case.

What happens next?

When an car accident like this occurs it can take a bit of time to sort things out.  Once liability is uncovered, an accident victim can file a claim against the person responsible for their injuries.

A personal injury lawsuit is often times necessary to ensure that an individual that is damaged in a collision is compensated for related medical costs and lost wages.  For those who are seriously  hurt after a wreck or pedestrian accident, financial reparation can also safeguard their life savings, which may be placed at risk due to the cost of long term rehabilitation and treatment.

Contact a reliable personal injury lawyer

When you or a loved one had been seriously hurt in an accident, it pays to seek the counsel of reputable personal injury attorneys.

Our legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter is well equipped to handle your accident case and will fight diligently to make sure you get the financial restitution you need.  The money recovered can be applied to medical treatment and lost wages.  You can also receive financial damages for your pain and suffering.

Contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case evaluation and learn what you can do after a debilitating car accident threatens you and your family’s economic future.

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The Accident could have been Much Worse

Authorities indicate that the child was wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet which mitigated his injuries.   It is certain that the injuries would have been far worse if this was not the case.

In this incident, no criminal or civil charges had been brought against the driver who hit the boy.

Had the circumstances been different, and the boy had been seriously hurt, the parents may have been well within their rights to pursue the driver via a personal injury lawsuit.

Other scenarios

But lets say that they boy was hit by the negligent driver and the helmet he was wearing, although properly fitted, failed to work as promised.  The boy could have sustained serious head trauma which caused grievous permanent damage.

The family of the boy would then be able to pursue the manufacturer of the head gear in court via product liability litigation. This is because manufacturers of consumer products, especially those designated for safety, have an obligation to protect the public from harm.

When their products do the very opposite, they can be open to product liability litigation.

Riding Smart

The boy who wore the proper head gear is a lesson to all.  When we take the time to wear the safety equipment when riding bicycles, we may reduce our chances of serious injuries.

But even in the best of circumstances a bicyclist can be hurt in a car crash or even killed.  If the very safety equipment that was meant to save their lives malfunctions, the tragedy can be compounded.

Thankfully victims of a horrendous bicycle accident can recover compensation for their injuries by retaining the services of a savvy personal injury attorney.

Contact Slaughter and Slaughter today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a  bicycle versus car accident, you do have legal due recourse.  Contact our law offices today for a free consultation with our personal injury attorneys and learn what your legal options are.

We must always try to be safe whether our mode of transportation is a bike or car, but when calamity strikes, personal injury lawyers like the ones found at Slaughter and Slaughter can help injured victims recover financial compensation to pay for medical ills and to protect you and your family’s hard earned financial future.

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When we hears a story about a child being hurt in a car accident it is difficult for us not to be moved.  Our hearts also immediately go out to the parents who are suffering alongside their precious child.  One also wonders if something more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.  For example, even if the child darted into traffic, was the driver speeding?  Could he have avoided hitting the baby?  Only a thorough investigation can provide the answers.  If authorities conclude that the driver is at fault, he  is then liable for the toddlers injuries and can be pursued in court via personal injury litigation.  Our San Diego personal injury attorney has extensive experience in dealing with auto accidents and catastrophic injuries.

When a child is hurt parents have the ability to receive justice via the civil court system.  Call our law offices today to learn more about your legal options in this regard.  You can talk to a personal injury lawyer for free and discover what you and your family can do to receive reparation as well as fair treatment.

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Honesty is key

Of course, one of the first things an accident victim will need to do is locate a personal injury lawyer that specializes in their type of  accident.  For example, someone who was hurt in a slip and fall will need an attorney studied in premises liability law.  A victim that was harmed by a consumer product will have to seek out a lawyer that is adept at handling product liability cases.

Once located, the accident victim and or family members should meet with the lawyer face to face for a case review.  Often times personal injury lawyers will offer this service for free to see if you have a legitimate claim or not.  If you do, you will then be advised on how and when to get started.

Be sure to be honest with the lawyer about the circumstances of the case when you talk to them.  If you feel you had a hand in the accident, say so.  In many cases, culpability will not keep you from receiving compensation.  It is hard for a lawyer to fight for your rights if they do not have the full picture.  Besides which, lying will weaken you case, especially if the other side gets wind of it.

Secure and Present Documentation

Medical records, police reports, witness statements, audio and video tape, all of these items can help you and your attorney present an iron clad case in court.  While some of these items, like witness depositions, will be attained by the attorney it doesn’t hurt to have some of this documentation already in hand when you visit your personal injury lawyer for the first time.

Expert Testimony

This will largely be the domain of your lawyer, so be sure you retain one that has the ability to acquire specialist that can make your case in a courtroom.

Reconstructionists, forensic specialist, doctors and other authority figures can give a jury and/or judge a clear picture of what transpired the day of your debilitating accident.  This helps provide the necessary information that will enable them to find in your favor.

An experienced Attorney

As stated before, finding a quality personal injury lawyer that specializes  is the best key for success.  When investigating law firms, be sure to ask about their  track record in regards to previous cases that were similar to yours.  They should also be able to provide a referral list of former clients who were happy with their services.  Be wary of any firm that seems hesitant to do so.

We at Slaughter and Slaughter can provide all of the above and more.  With years of combined personal injury experience, we  give our clients the expert legal representation they deserve after they have been hurt in a serious accident.

Whether you have sustained a severe burn, spinal injuries or suffered trauma due to a car accident, we can help you obtain the compensation you need for medical cost and lost earnings.

Call us today at 888.207.5321 or and set up a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers today.  You don’t have to suffer needlessly after a car accident changes you and your family’s lives forever.  You can and should receive justice – Slaughter and Slaughter can help.

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The duo was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital for treatment of major injuries. The driver of the Infiniti, a 50-year-old woman, was taken to neighboring UCSD Medical Center where she was treated for minor injuries and released that afternoon. She told Authorities that was reaching for coins in her car prior to the collision.

Driver distraction is  the number 1 reason for automobile accidents.  In such cases, victims that are hurt in a car crash have the ability to pursue the careless motorist in court.  They can then receive compensation that will pay for their injury related medical costs and associated losses.  Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today if you have been hurt in this type of car crash.  The consultation is free and if you don’t win, you won’t have to pay!  Call now toll free at 888.207.5321 .

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Personal injury lawyers know that when it comes to solo car accidents people automatically assume driver error is to blame.  While this can be the case there are other things that can cause such a collision.  For example, unmarked hazards, faulty road design or obstructions can catch a driver unawares and cause them to wreck.  Defective auto parts can also cause an issue and make the car difficult to control.  In such a scenario an accident would be difficult to avoid.

After you have been involved in a solo car accident be sure to ascertain if something like a car malfunction or outside force could have caused the collision.  If so, you will be entitled to compensation.  Call us today at  858.909.9090 and see if you have a viable personal injury case. The consultation is free and you may be able to file a product liability claim against an automaker whose defective auto parts caused you personal pain and injury.

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