Car and truck accidents are always in the news, but what about individuals or pedestrians injured on our roads. San Bernardino statistics show that thousands of pedestrians are hurt or killed by automobiles, motorcycles or trucks while walking along a road or crossing in a crosswalk. They are usually the victim of a negligent or reckless driver. Many intersection accidents are because of a speeding car, driver distraction or drunk driving.
A pedestrian hit can suffer a catastrophic injury. Pedestrians do not wear helmets and run the risk of head injuries when hit by a car or truck. Other injuries include fractures, spinal cord injuries or even wrongful death.
If you or a loved one is involved in a pedestrian accident, I advise you to contact an experienced Personal Injury attorney. You should be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and/or lost wages.
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Did you know that hundreds of people fall each year on wet or slippery surfaces? Many fall outside on a sidewalk, on steps or in a playground. A fall can happen anywhere and at any time.
Some people are lucky; they get up a little embarrassed but they walk away unhurt. Others are not so lucky and they suffer injuries. Examples of slip and fall injuries include broken or fractured bones, back pain, spinal problems or a brain injury. Some injuries result in long-term medical care.
Anyone falling because of someone’s negligence should consult an experienced Personal Injury attorney you may be entitled to compensation.
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According to the California Highway Patrol, a hit-and-run driver crashed into and killed a 41-year old Hemet woman in Moreno Valley. The police investigated and assumed he was going west and crossed into the eastbound lane to pass the woman. He might have forced the woman off the road.
The woman lost control of her vehicle and another vehicle sideswiped her. She was ejected from the car even though she was wearing her seatbelt. The hit-and-run driver is wanted by the police. If he had not passed the woman’s car improperly, the fatal wreck may not have happened. victim
I encourage the victim’s family to contact an experienced Personal Injury Attorney for their loss.
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Medical malpractice occurs when a patient sustains an injury or worse because of a doctor or other medical professional’s negligence (includes HMO’s and PPO’s). It is when improper healthcare is provided. Medical malpractice arises from a misdiagnosis, a wrong drug, no notification of a certain procedure’s risk or carelessness when performing surgery.
Statistics show that about 3% of hospital patients are victims of medical errors. In addition, about 50,000 to 100,000 patients die each year because of medical errors.
A medical malpractice suit can be against the specific doctor or hospital. Legal action can be taken for compensation. There are medical malpractice laws to protect all patients. This kind of lawsuit can take a long time in the court system; they are very expensive to pursue.
If you or a loved one been a victim of medical negligence contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney immediately.
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A few months ago, a terrible accident occurred on the corner of Del Rosa Avenue and Date Place. The intersection has three gas stations and is close to the 210 Freeway entrance. A driver ran into a motorcyclist, which caused the motorcyclist to fly about 50 feet into the air and broke his leg. The San Bernardino Police Department, after collecting accident data for over five years, determined that this intersection is the most dangerous in the city.
The Police Department received a grant from The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program to fix this problem. New radar equipment and special patrol operations should now be able to catch red-light violators and other traffic offenders, including speeders. The causes for these accidents include illegal turns, speeding and right-of-way violations. Right turns are not allowed from Date to Del Rosa on a red light. However, many drivers ignore the signs. The Police pull over many drivers every day for violations.
I hope anyone involved in a serious auto accident knows to contact an experienced Car Accident Attorney.
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Talk about awful news. It is bad enough when a baby dies at birth or soon after, but when the baby’s body disappears also…. that is just not right. A baby born prematurely at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Northern California died two hours after being born. The body was misplaced and found six days later in the pathology department’s refrigerator.
The hospital released a statement saying they will not discuss specific details due to the patient’s privacy. The hospital offered their apologies to the family. It is not enough to suffer the loss, but to be put through additional aggravation is very, very sad. The hospital is investigating how this could have happened and how they can prevent it from happening again.
I hope someone has advised the parents to seek help from an experienced professional malpractice attorney familiar with hospital procedure.
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With the holidays upon us, so many vehicles are out on the roads – shopping, visiting family and friends, going somewhere. Everyone is in a hurry to get to his or her destination. Unfortunately, too many accidents occur this time of year. Here are some tips for holiday driving.
No matter what time of the year it is, always drive defensively with both eyes on the road. Never, ever drink and drive. Make sure your seat belt is on, children are in car seats, if needed, and your insurance is up-to-date.
If you are involved in an accident, always stop and get help for any injured people if you can. Call 911 immediately and wait for the police to arrive. Exchange pertinent information with the other vehicle(s). Once the police clear the scene, report the accident to your insurance company and schedule a doctor’s appointment to check you for any injuries. Finally, if you need legal assistance, contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury attorney.
Do not forget – drive safely and have a wonderful holiday season.
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Everyone knows someone who is walking around minding their own business when all of a sudden they slip and fall. It just happens; there is nothing in the way. The person feels silly and makes excuses like being clumsy when he or she gets up. They realize they are in a lot of pain.
Some people are clumsy but in most cases, there are other reasons for the fall. These include uneven sidewalks, unexpected or awkwardly placed steps, wet floors or steps, a floor mat that is not laying completely flat, or a hole or crack in the street, just to name a few.
It does not matter how old a person is; these falls can happen to any age person; you do not have to be elderly to fall. I always tell my clients and friends that if this happens to them, they should consult an experienced personal injury attorney immediately.
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I just heard about a school bus driver, who made a U-turn in front of a pickup truck. The bus had 21 students aboard. Lucky for the school bus driver none of the students was hurt. The school bus driver was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor drunk driving (blood alcohol content above the legal limit) and child endangerment. It seems she was drinking the night before and the alcohol was still in her bloodstream. The school district will make a decision whether to suspend or fire her. She has been a bus driver for 16 years and has never been involved in an accident. Several parents called to say she is a good person.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous things to do, especially when children are with you. It does not matter if the school bus driver is a good person. She put the lives of 21 children on the line when she took the wheel of that bus. She is lucky that they did not get hurt or that the incident did not result in the death of any of those children. If these children were hurt, the parents should consider consulting a personal injury attorney, one that represents victims of bus accidents.
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At our family Sunday dinner, my nephew was complaining about a friend of his who was stopped by a police officer for riding his bike through a stop sign without stopping first. It is funny because in today’s newspaper, I read about something very similar.
It seems a student at Santa Ana College was riding his bike to his next class; he had earphones in both ears. The street was clear so the student did not stop at the stop sign – just breezed right through. Within minutes, a police officer was upon the student – sirens blaring and lights flashing. The officer asked the student how he thought he would be able to hear cars honking at him; he advised the officer that he did hear him. The law allows you to have one earphone in your ear, but not two. The officer asked him, “If you were in a car, would you have stopped and he said, “Yes”. The student thought a warning would have been fair but he was given a ticket. The student violated two sections of the California Vehicle Code: (1) Section 22450(a) – Failure to stop at a stop sign and (2) Section 27400 – Wearing a headset or earplugs. The amount of the ticket was $397.
I told my nephew that someone riding a bike must abide by the same rules of the road that someone driving a car does. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, over one hundred people are killed and hundreds of thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents each year. I told my nephew that even though bicyclists think they own the road, they do not. Had the student been hit by a car at that intersection, he would have needed a very smart and experienced personal injury attorney to help him.
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