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Drunk Driver Holds 12 Pack after Lake Forest Accident

ANorman — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:46:17 +0000

A Lake Forest car accident prompted authorities to arrest a 20-year-old man for suspicion of drunk driving after the motorist emerged from a crashed car holding a 12-pack of beer. Police arrived at the scene of the accident near Serrano Road and Lake Vista after a 911 call came in at around 12:18 a.m. The caller indicated that a 4-door black Nissan had crashed into a power box and stated that a few people had poured from the car with one of them holding a 12-pack. By the time cops had arrived, the occupants of the destroyed vehicle were trying to dislodge the car from the power box. Driver Robert Ghear of Lake Forest was then given a field sobriety test and subsequently taken to the Orange County jail where he was booked under suspicion of DUI.

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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Victim Killed in SR-56 Crash Identified

ANorman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:18:10 +0000

A woman that was killed when her car drifted off state route 56 was identified as Jacqueline O’ Day of San Diego. Since her 2002 Volkswagen Jetta flipped over and traveled down an icy embankment early Thursday morning near Camino del Sur , authorities have attempted to identify her. During the investigation, they noted that she was wearing army fatigues and boots that signified enlisted service. They later verified that the woman was on active duty in the military. The 23-year-old soldier was pronounced dead on the scene.

When heroes like our enlisted men and women perish an entire community mourns, especially when their lives are taken so young. A mysterious car accident like the above can also leave behind burning questions in need of answers. A thorough investigation should ferret out the cause which could range from drowsy driving to a case of defective auto parts malfunctioning. If the parents of this service woman discover that malfunctioning car parts is the culprit, they can sue the car manufacturer via a product liability lawsuit — we can help.

Contact the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free case evaluation. Our understand and can help solidify your wrongful death lawsuit and hold the automaker responsible.product liability lawyers .

Call today and get the legal assistance you need to find justice for you and your lost loved one.

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23-year-old Woman Killed after Slamming into Pole

ANorman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:42 +0000

A car accident in San Diego this morning resulted in the death of a woman who may have been a military officer. The incident occurred at 5:45 a.m. in the Torrey Highlands area when the 23-year old’s car drifted off State route 56, overturned and tumbled down an ice plant covered embankment. The driver was a San Diego resident whose name is being withheld pending notification of family. She died shortly after the crash, which occurred on the westbound of the freeway near Camino del Sur. The woman was driving a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta and dressed in military-style fatigues and boots.

Of course, the family of this young woman will mourn her passing and want to know what exactly happened to cause this unfortunate tragedy. It could be a simple case of driver fatigue, where an individual falls asleep at the wheel and wakes up too late to prevent the inevitable. The family could also discover that defective auto parts are the culprit and there was very little she could have done to prevent the crash. If it is the latter, loved ones will be able to sue the auto maker under product liability laws.

If you have recently discovered that faulty auto parts are responsible for your loved ones car accident, you too can file a product liability lawsuit. Contact our wrongful death lawyers right away at 858.909.9090 for a free consultation and learn what your rights are in regards to receiving due reparations after the loss of a loved one.

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Man Killed after Walking into Heavy 110 Traffic

ANorman — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:45:07 +0000

A car accident resulted in a fatality Tuesday night when a man crossing the Harbor (110) freeway in Wilmington was struck by a car. The accident occurred at around 8:50 p.m. in the No. 2 lane of the southbound freeway, which was south of Pacific Coasts highway. The man died on the scene shortly after.

The woman who hit the pedestrian was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban and traveling 65 miles per hour before the man stepped in front of her car. She told the authorities that the man left her little time to react and that she had no way to avoid hitting him. She was unhurt after the collision.

Officers looking into the incident have no idea why the man walked towards the center of the freeway and hope to have some answers soon. This information will of course aid family members in receiving closure in regards to their family member’s death. Investigators could also learn if the woman who hit the man had been traveling the speed limit as she claimed. if not, she could be held accountable for the man’s death. In such a case, a wrongful death lawsuit could be filed. If you are in a similar situation, contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter San Diego Lawyers today for a free case evaluation and find out what steps you can take to hold the negligent party legally accountable for their actions.

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Bicycle Accidents — How to Obtain Compensation after Injury

ANorman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:13:22 +0000

There are numerous places where a bicycle accident can happen and why. Of course, the most deadly often occur on our nations roadways, in fact, 716 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents in 2008. This was a slight increase from 2007 statistics which indicated that 698 bicyclists were among the 41,059 fatalities that happened from auto accidents.

Bike rider injury also increased to around 21% in 2008 with the number totaling 52,000.

With these kinds of numbers, it pays for a bicycle rider to be careful and pay strict attention to the rules of the road. They also need to drive defensively, especially in traffic, where overly aggressive drivers will see a bike rider as nuisance and may potentially do things to put the rider in harm’s way.

Still, bike enthusiasts will have to keep in mind that there are other dangers they could face outside of road raging drivers and congested traffic.

Bicycle accident on commercial or residential property

Unlike cars, a bicycle can travel down sidewalks and beaten paths to get to its target destination. Unfortunately, a cyclist can also get injured in these areas, especially if the property is not kept up. In such a scenario an injured biker may be able to sue the property owner under premises liability laws and receive reparation.

Injury due to a faulty helmet

We rely on safety equipment to work as promised by the manufacturer. However, this may not always be this case. Sadly, we need things like knee and shoulder pads to work effectively. When they do not, serious injury can occur. This is why any bicyclist who fails to be protected by their helmets can sue the product manufacturer under product liability laws for financial compensation.

Bicycle safety reduces accidents

Of course, there is a lot that cyclists themselves can do to ensure their own safety. One of them is to always look twice before making any turns in traffic. The use of a pedestrian cross walk and sidewalks are always advisable as well. In areas that do not have sidewalks, be sure to travel with, and not against, the flow of traffic.

When traveling at night, make sure you wear reflective clothing and that the bike itself has noticeable reflectors too. Neon green, yellow and white reflectors work best.

When injury occurs, get legal assistance

There are still times when even the most safety conscience bicycle rider can get injured. Distracted drivers and those who for whatever reason fail to yield the right of way to the bike, can turn a sudden joy filled ride into one of agony and pain.

Has something like this happened to you or someone you love? Then placing call to our law offices should be your next step.

If you know that you were obeying traffic laws when someone else caused you injury either through negligence or unlawful behavior, you can purse them in court via a personal injury lawsuit. Contact us today for a free case assessment and learn what you can do when someone else causes you bodily harm and grievous injury.

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