On Thursday afternoon, the man’s truck and another truck were driving on Airway Road when they crashed into each another. One of the trucks began burning on impact, leaving its driver in flames without a way to escape. Witnesses say that smoke from the flames were visible miles away from the scene of the accident.

San Diego firefighters arrived on to the accident quickly, but it was impossible to remove the man without first getting rid of the fire. To accomplish that, San Diego firefighters took approximately four or five minutes.

A full report on the man’s burn injuries has not been released. The scene will likely be closed for several hours following the accident itself.

If you have been injured in a truck accident in San Diego, it is wise for you to seek the assistance of a local personal injury attorney. San Diego personal injury lawyers can provide all the assistance you need – fighting unfair insurance claims, litigating civil complaints, and giving any other advice you need. Call our San Diego personal injury law firm at 858.909.9090 to schedule your free consultation.

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The accident took place at a shopping center in Santa Clarita, in an area known as Valencia Crossroads. At the time, the city of Santa Clarita was hosting a fireworks display that drew more than 20,000 people into a crowded shopping center.

Reportedly, the car went flying towards the area after running a red light and hitting another vehicle. The car then hit the curb, flipped, and went airborne. It landed in the middle of a crowd of spectators that contained the family of Matilda Garnica Juarez, who died in the accident.

Juarez, mother of three, is a resident of the area and was at the event with two of her children and four nieces when the car came crashing in. Both of her children were injured in the accident, one critically. The woman’s nieces were also injured, and all hospitalized.

The 4^th of July accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Right now, nothing indicates that the crash was affected by driving under the influence (DUI).

If you have been injured in a car accident, make sure that you receive the legal help you need once your medical needs are handled. Speak with one of our Los Angeles accident lawyers to receive a free consultation.

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The drowning accident took place on the 400 block of Loma Alta Drive on Father’s Day Sunday. At this point, the accident is not thought to be of a criminal nature.

The boy’s name has not been released.

If you or someone you love has died in a San Diego drowning accident, please know that our lawyers are available to help. Not only can we help you in court, we can also help out of court – with auto insurance claims, medical insurance claims, and general advice. Call San Diego personal injury lawyers now for a free consultation at 858.909.9090.

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Authorities will have to  thoroughly investigate the matter to see what happened and who was at fault.  Often times the answers may not be cut and dry.  For example, the Honda driver did crash  into the Scion but may have done so because her brakes suddenly failed.  If so, both she and the Scion driver, who were injured, could sue the car manufacturer under product liability laws.  This would be due to the fact that a faulty auto product, in this scenario, the brakes, were to blame for the wreck.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, take nothing for  granted.  Get the facts and when you know who is liable for you injures hold them accountable.  Contact our law firm today to ensure that the responsible party pays  for their negligence and receive financial reparation  for medical costs as well.

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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 twelve-year-old was not seriously hurt but was taken to the hospital with an apparent ankle injury.

Children and Road Safety

The roads can be a dangerous place for young adults who travel on foot . Although grown ups should know better, many of them speed along residential areas and school zones.  If they are also distracted, disaster can strike quickly and often does.

This is why it behooves parents to make sure their kids understand how to conduct themselves when they are out and about.

Below are a few things parents should tell their children so they remain safe when they are away from parental supervision and walking along roadways.

1. Never walk in the street – as we see in the above case, walking, running or fooling around in the street can  cause potential problems.  Even if the  road is not heavily traveled, it  is better to  be safe than sorry and remain away from danger by staying on the sidewalk or grass.

2. Pay attention – kids who are walking to and from a destination may get caught up in conversation or  play and lose sight of the fact that they are  traveling roadside.   Teach your kid to actively  listen out for car sounds and be attentive.  In this way, a child may be able to avoid being so distracted that they  accidentally walk out into the  street and  get hit by a car.

3.  Wear reflective clothing–when traveling at night, kids should always don reflective clothing that can easily be seen by motorists.  There are far too many evening accidents where  kids and pedestrians are killed because the driver could not see until it was much too late.

When injury does occur

Sometimes  car accidents are inevitable and even with due diligence and the best of intentions a child can be injured by a motor vehicle.  If this has happened to your son or daughter,  contact our law office right away for a free consultation.  Our veteran personal injury lawyers care  and will guide you step-by-step through the civil legislative process while educating you on your rights.

Call now and get the money you need for your child’s pain and suffering as well as  accident related medical costs.

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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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