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		<title>Teenager Injured In Bicycle Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tori Pen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old boy riding his bike was injured in a car accident after he was hit by a vehicle the afternoon of August 9, 2010. <p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/bicycle-accident/teenager-injured-in-bicycle-accident-1145.html">Teenager Injured In Bicycle Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fbicycle-accident%2Fteenager-injured-in-bicycle-accident-1145.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fbicycle-accident%2Fteenager-injured-in-bicycle-accident-1145.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>A 17-year-old boy riding his bike was injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">car accident</a> after he was hit by a vehicle the afternoon of August 9, 2010. According to a news report in The Foothills Sun-Gazette, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Rocky Hill Drive and Kaweah Avenue near Exeter High School in Exeter, California.<span id="more-1145"></span></p>
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<p>The boy was riding his bicycle west on Rocky Hill Drive when a Chrysler PT Cruiser traveling north on Kaweah Avenue struck him. The PT Cruiser was going at about 35 mph. The teenager was knocked unconscious, rolled onto the hood of the PT Cruiser and cracked the front windshield. His injuries, however, were not life-threatening. No arrests have been made in connection with this incident pending an official investigation.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with this bicycle accident victim. I'm relieved to hear that his injuries were not life-threatening. I sincerely hope he recovers quickly and completely from his injuries.</p>
<p><strong>Bicycle Accidents</strong>   </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but one injury involving <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bicycle accident</a> in Exeter. In Tulare County as a whole one person died and 90 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents during the same year. </p>
<p><strong>Right-of-Way Issues</strong></p>
<p>It is unclear from this report what caused this bicycle accident. Who had the right-of-way at that intersection? It appears that one of the vehicles, either the PT Cruiser or the bicycle may have failed to yield-right-of-way. According to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/intersections-21800.html">California Vehicle Code section 21800(a)</a>: "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." I trust officials are also looking into whether the motorist was impaired, distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent at the time of the collision.</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>If the driver of the PT Cruiser is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she could be held liable for the victim's injuries. Victims or their families in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">California personal injury lawyer</a>, who will stay abreast of the investigation and make sure that their legal rights are preserved. A skilled car accident attorney will also be able to determine if there was a dangerous condition on this roadway, which led to this injury collision. If that was the case, the city or school district could also be held liable for allowing such as dangerous condition to exist. Please remember that any personal injury claim against a governmental entity in California must be filed within 180 days of the incident. </p>
<p>Do your children wear helmets when they ride their bikes at all times?</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5"> None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Law Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours. </font></em></p>
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		<title>San Diego Car Accident Injures Bicyclist</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 29-year-old woman was injured in a San Diego car accident after she was struck by a teen driver the afternoon of August 2, 2010. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the accident occurred near the intersection of Camino del Norte and Dove Canyon Road in San Diego. <p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/personal-injury/san-diego-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-1131.html">San Diego Car Accident Injures Bicyclist</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fsan-diego-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-1131.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fsan-diego-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-1131.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>A 29-year-old woman was injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">San Diego car accident</a> after she was struck by a teen driver the afternoon of August 2, 2010. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the accident occurred near the intersection of Camino del Norte and Dove Canyon Road in San Diego. The 17-year-old female driver of the SUV apparently lost control of the vehicle and rolled it several times. The SUV struck the bicyclist in the process. Both the driver of the SUV and the bicyclist were transported to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. An investigation is ongoing. <span id="more-1131"></span></p>
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<p>My heart goes out to both the teen and the woman who were injured in this accident. My thoughts are prayers are with them and their families.</p>
<p><strong>San Diego Bicycle Accidents</strong></p>
<p>According to the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), three fatalities and 512 injuries occurred in 2008 involving bicycle accidents in San Diego. Countywide, seven people died and 959 were injured as a result of <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bicycle accidents</a> during the same year.</p>
<p><strong>What Caused This Bicycle Accident?</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it is not clear how or why the initial rollover crash occurred. Was the teen driver traveling too fast? Was she distracted or otherwise negligent at the time? Was there an <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/defective_auto_part.html" target="_blank">auto product defect</a> or a design defect in the SUV, which may have caused or contributed to the rollover crash? Was the girl under the influence at the time? Where exactly was the bicyclist riding at the time? Was she crossing the intersection, or riding the bike along the shoulder, or in the bike lane? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine the cause of this injury collision.</p>
<p>If the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault, then, she could be held liable for this accident and the injuries caused to the bicyclist. In such cases, injured victims could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy and other related damages. It would be in the best interests of victims to consult with an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Diego personal injury lawyer</a>, who will analyze all aspects of the crash and make sure that the negligent parties are held accountable for their actions.</p>
<p>How do you ensure that your teen drivers are safe on the road?</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation.  We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font></em></p>
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		<title>Sacramento Bus Accident Fatally Injures Bicyclist</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[William Detore, 46, sustained fatal injuries in a Sacramento bicycle accident after his bicycle got caught under a Regional Transit bus.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/bicycle-accident/sacramento-bus-accident-fatally-injures-bicyclist-832.html">Sacramento Bus Accident Fatally Injures Bicyclist</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fbicycle-accident%2Fsacramento-bus-accident-fatally-injures-bicyclist-832.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fbicycle-accident%2Fsacramento-bus-accident-fatally-injures-bicyclist-832.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>William Detore, 46, sustained fatal injuries in a Sacramento <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bicycle accident</a> after his bicycle got caught under a Regional Transit bus. The Sacramento Bee reports that the crash happened near the street intersection of L Street and 5th Street, the afternoon of March 6, 2010. Detore died at the scene shortly after being hit and trapped under the bus that was headed south on L Street. Police are investigating the cause of this fatal accident. <span id="more-832"></span></p>
<p>I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved William Detore for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers. </p>
<p><strong>Bicycle Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>There were two fatalities and 271 injuries involving bicycle accidents in Sacramento in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, six people died and 569 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents in 2008.</p>
<p><strong>What Caused this Accident?</strong></p>
<p>If the details of this news report are accurate, officials say a witness at the scene stated that it didn't appear that this bicycle versus <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident</a> was the bus driver's fault. However, officials have not made a final determination as to who should be held at fault for this accident. They are looking at other evidence including video cameras on the bus to help determine who had right-of-way at the time of the collision. We also, do not know at this time, whether the bus driver was impaired, distracted or otherwise negligent.</p>
<p><strong>Fault and Liability</strong></p>
<p>There is a chance here that the bicyclist was responsible for the accident. However, if the bus driver is determined to have been at fault for this fatal bicycle accident, the transit authority could be held responsible. If there was a dangerous condition on the roadway, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable as well. California Government Code section 911.2 requires that any such claim against a governmental agency be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced <a href=" http://www.bestattorney.com/sacramento-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Sacramento personal injury lawyer</a> will be able to give victims' families more information about their legal rights and options.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members. </font></em></p>
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		<title>Driver Charged with Misdemeanor Manslaughter in Fatal Bicycle Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tori Pen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sandra Arlia, a 66-year-old woman, is being arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal San Francisco car accident. <p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/bicycle-accident/driver-chargedfatal-bicycle-accident-660.html">Driver Charged with Misdemeanor Manslaughter in Fatal Bicycle Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fbicycle-accident%2Fdriver-chargedfatal-bicycle-accident-660.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fbicycle-accident%2Fdriver-chargedfatal-bicycle-accident-660.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Sandra Arlia, a 66-year-old woman, is being arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco car accident</a>. The collision killed 22-year-old Rory Tomasello who was riding a bicycle through a crosswalk. According to a CBS News report, the fatal bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Monterey Road and Edmundson Avenue in Morgan Hill, the evening of October 23, 2009. A car that was going west on Edmundson stopped and allowed Tomasello to cross. However, Arlia, who was driving a Cadillac, had gone through the crosswalk and struck Tomasello. <span id="more-660"></span></p>
<p>The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and died of his injuries November 2. Arlia was not cited initially. However, she was later issued a misdemeanor warrant for manslaughter and turned herself in. </p>
<p><strong>Bicycle Accidents</strong></p>
<p>California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics show that there were four injuries involving bicycle accidents in Morgan Hill. In Santa Clara County as a whole, four fatalities and 587 injuries were reported as a result of <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bicycle accidents</a> during the same year.</p>
<p><strong>Vehicular Manslaughter</strong></p>
<p>Misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter as defined by California Penal Code Section 192 (c) (2) states the misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter is: "Driving a vehicle in the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to felony, but without gross negligence; or driving a vehicle in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death, in an unlawful manner, but without gross negligence." It is not clear why Arlia was charged with vehicular manslaughter. Was she inattentive, speeding, distracted or negligent in some other way?</p>
<p><strong>Contacting an Experienced Injury Lawyer</strong></p>
<p>This fatal accident apparently led city staff to reassess the safety of all its mid-block crosswalks. The crosswalk where this fatal accident occurred, officials say, was not intended to be ridden across on a bicycle. In fact, city ordinance dictates that bicyclists dismount to cross the street and then walk their bikes in the crosswalk. </p>
<p>In such cases, it is in the best interests of the victims' families to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco personal injury lawyer</a>, who will make sure their rights are protected and the negligent parties are held accountable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members. </font></em></p>
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		<title>Man Dies in Huntington Beach Bicycle Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christopher Alan Winkel, 26, was killed in an Orange County, California bicycle accident the afternoon of November 7, 2009, The Orange County reports.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/personal-injury/man-dies-huntington-beach-bicycle-accident-484.html">Man Dies in Huntington Beach Bicycle Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fman-dies-huntington-beach-bicycle-accident-484.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fman-dies-huntington-beach-bicycle-accident-484.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Christopher Alan Winkel, 26, was killed in an Orange County, <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">California bicycle accident</a> the afternoon of November 7, 2009, The Orange County reports. Huntington Beach police responded to reports of an injured bicyclist at the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Banning Avenue. Winkel was found lying unconscious on the sidewalk. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Police are still looking into who or what caused this fatal accident. Anyone who witnessed this accident is asked to call Huntington Beach police at 714-536-5666.<br />
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I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Christopher Alan Winkel for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this young man. They will be in my prayers. </p>
<p><strong>Huntington Beach Bicycle Accidents</strong></p>
<p>There was one death and 105 injuries involving bicycle accidents in Huntington Beach, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, 16 people died and 1,020 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents in 2007. Also, in Orange County as a whole, <a href=" http://www.bestattorney.com/california-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">car accidents</a> claimed 178 lives and injured 14,185 during the same period.</p>
<p>Based on this newspaper report, it is not clear how or why this bicycle accident occurred.  This fatal accident happened at a busy intersection in Huntington Beach. It seems to me that another vehicle must have been involved and must have left the scene of the accident, although officials are not yet saying that. There are more questions than answers in this case right now. Where was Winkel riding his bike at the time of the accident? Was he hit by another vehicle? If so, did the driver's negligence cause Winkel's fatal accident? Was that driver impaired, distracted, speeding or negligent in any other way? Was there a dangerous condition at that intersection, which may have caused or contributed to this accident?</p>
<p><strong>Was This a Hit-and-Run Car Accident?</strong></p>
<p>If this was a hit-and-run accident, the driver who left the scene with this injured victim lying on the roadway, must be apprehended and brought to justice. Hit-and-run is a serious crime under California law. California Vehicle Code section 20001 states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."</p>
<p>I'm sure the Winkel family has many unanswered questions right now. They deserve to know who or what exactly caused this fatal injury crash and if someone else's negligence played a role in it. Families of victims in such situations would be well-advised to schedule a consultation with a reputed <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County personal injury lawyer</a>, who has successfully pursued negligent drivers and held them accountable. If a dangerous condition on the roadway caused this accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could also be held liable. Any claim against a governmental entity in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members. </font></em></p>
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		<title>California Car Accident Injures Bicyclist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bicyclist was injured in an California car accident after he was hit by a Toyota Corolla the morning of October 15, 2009, The Orange County Register reports.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/personal-injury/california-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-407.html">California Car Accident Injures Bicyclist</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fcalifornia-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-407.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fcalifornia-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-407.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>A bicyclist was injured in an <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">California car accident</a> after he was hit by a Toyota Corolla the morning of October 15, 2009, The Orange County Register reports. California Highway Patrol officials said the crash occurred at the Raymond Avenue on-ramp to the 91 Freeway in Fullerton. It is not clear how or why the crash occurred. The man was taken to the hospital with injuries, but the extent of his injuries is not clear.<br />
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My heart goes out to this injured victim who, based on the photograph posted on the newspaper's Web site, seems to have suffered serious injuries. I hope his injuries were not life-threatening and wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep this victim in your prayers.</p>
<p><strong>Bicycle Accidents in Orange County</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 53 injuries involving <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">California bicycle accidents</a> in Anaheim. In Orange County as a whole, 16 fatalities and 1,020 injuries were reported in 2007 as a result of bicycle accidents. Also, in Orange County during the same periods, 178 fatalities and 14,185 injuries involving car accidents were reported.</p>
<p>In this case, it is not very clear at this point how or why this car-bicycle collision may have occurred. Obviously the driver of the Toyota Corolla did not see the bicyclist at the on-ramp and vehicles often tend to pick up speed as they get on the freeway on-ramp, which is exactly why these accidents can result in devastating injuries to the pedestrian or bicyclist who is crossing the street at the time.</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues in Car Accidents</strong></p>
<p>In these types of accidents there are of course, many questions that come up. Where was the bicyclist riding at the time of the collision? Was there a crosswalk at the on-ramp and if so, was he in the crosswalk? Who had the right-of-way at the time of the crash? Was the driver of the Toyota Corolla impaired, distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent?</p>
<p>If this bicycle accident was caused by the car driver's negligence, then he or she could be held liable for the accident and the resulting injuries. If there was a dangerous condition on the roadway that caused this injury accident, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Please remember that any claim against a governmental agency in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County personal injury lawyer</a> can help victims file their claims in a timely manner and also advise them about their legal rights and options.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members. </font></em></p>
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		<title>Orange County Car Accident Injures Bicyclist</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized with injuries in an Orange County car accident the morning of September 20, 2009.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/personal-injury/orange-county-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-332.html">Orange County Car Accident Injures Bicyclist</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Forange-county-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-332.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Forange-county-car-accident-injures-bicyclist-332.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized with injuries in an <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County car accident</a>  the morning of September 20, 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the woman was riding her bicycle when a Nissan Sentra  struck her at the intersection of Culver and Scottsdale drives in Irvine, California. Irvine police are investigating this injury accident. If you saw this collision, please contact Detective Jonathan Cherney at 949-724-7024.<br />
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My heart goes out to this injured bicyclist. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery and hope her injuries were not too serious. She will be in my prayers.</p>
<p><strong>Bicycle Accidents in Orange County</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 43 injuries involving <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bicycle accidents</a> in Irvine, California. In Orange County as a whole, 16 deaths and 1,020 injuries were reported as a result of bicycle accidents in 2007.</p>
<p>There is very little information in this news report. Apparently Irvine police are looking for eyewitnesses to this bicycle-car collision to determine who or what may have caused it. There are more questions than answers here, at this point. Was the bicyclist going across the intersection? Was she riding her bike or walking as she rolled her bicycle? Was the driver of car impaired, distracted or negligent in some other way? Was there a dangerous condition at that Irvine intersection, which caused or contributed to this accident?</p>
<p><strong>Orange County Car Accident Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>Getting the answers to these questions is important in order to determine who should be held accountable. If the driver of the car was at fault, then he or she could be held liable for the bicyclist's injuries. In bicycle accidents, it is also important to remember that under California law, bicycles are treated just like any other vehicle. Bicyclists are expected to follow the rules of the road, just as cars and other vehicles. For example, a bicyclist cannot run a red light, make an illegal U-turn, travel on the wrong way of the street, or fail to yield right-of-way.</p>
<p>In such types of collisions, injured victims would be well-advised to consult with an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County personal injury lawyer</a> who will help determine whether there was any negligence involved. Skilled car accident lawyers will also look into whether there was a dangerous condition on the roadway that caused or contributed to this collision. If that was the case, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Please remember that any claim against a governmental agency in California must be filed with six months of the accident or injury.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our source for the facts is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, please contact us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. Most of the best law firms will provide accident victims a free consultation.</p>
<p>We cannot fully inform any party or family member about their rights, options or the economic viability of any claim for compensation without a full investigation and consultation. We will not be conducting an investigation into this matter unless we are retained by a party. We will provide a free, confidential consultation to any, not at fault, person named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font> </em></p>
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		<title>Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Portland Car Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tori Pen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A cyclist was seriously injured in a Portland car accident over the weekend. The Oregonian reported that the car accident took place on Sept. 18 in Southwest Portland.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/personal-injury/bicyclist-seriously-injured-portland-car-accident-328.html">Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Portland Car Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fbicyclist-seriously-injured-portland-car-accident-328.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Fbicyclist-seriously-injured-portland-car-accident-328.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>A cyclist was seriously injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/auto_accidents.html" target="_blank">Portland car accident</a> over the weekend. The Oregonian reported that the car accident took place on Sept. 18 in Southwest Portland.<br />
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A witness said he saw the cyclist riding south in the bike lane on Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard just before 8 a.m. A van then crossed on Southwest Lobelia Street into the cyclist's path, leading to the car crash. </p>
<p>The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, collided with the van's rear passenger side and witnesses said the man's head got stuck inside the back side window. </p>
<p>The man was rushed to the hospital and police are investigating the car accident.</p>
<p>First of all, I'm thankful that the <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bike accident</a> didn't result in any fatalities. I join the cyclist's friends and families in praying for his speedy recovery. </p>
<p>Based on The Oregonian's report, I also understand that residents have complained before that auto accidents frequently happen at the intersection where the bike crash took place. I understand that the van's driver was cooperating with the police and I'm glad that at least the accident didn't turn into a hit-and-run.</p>
<p><strong>Majority of Bicycle Accidents Result In Serious Personal Injuries</strong></p>
<p>According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there were 265 crashes involving bicycles in Portland in 2008. Out of this number, 255 resulted in serious personal injuries. It's important to note though that many bicycle safety advocates believe that bike accident statistics are often underreported as police, in many cases, neglect to report a crash unless it has resulted in significant injuries or property damage. </p>
<p><strong>Consulting A Portland Car Accident Lawyer Is A Must</strong></p>
<p>However, I'm sure that anybody who has ever been or known someone who has been involved in a auto accident will tell you that any injury, no matter how slight or serious, is always significant.</p>
<p>If you have been in a car accident, I would strongly urge you to consult a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/portland-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Portland car accident lawyer</a>. Your attorney will help make sure that you receive proper compensation for your injuries, loss of earning potential, medical expenses, any emotional trauma you may have suffered, and other damages. </p>
<p>While there are many car accident law firms out there all claiming to have your best interests at heart, please remember that a truly reputable attorney will always offer a free initial consultation on your case. In addition, law firms with strong records of successfully handling personal injury cases, will also offer a no-fee guarantee, which means that you do not have to shell out anything unless they win your case.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our source for the facts is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, please contact us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. Most of the best law firms will provide accident victims a free consultation.</p>
<p>We cannot fully inform any party or family member about their rights, options or the economic viability of any claim for compensation without a full investigation and consultation. We will not be conducting an investigation into this matter unless we are retained by a party. We will provide a free, confidential consultation to any, not at fault, person named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font> </em></p>
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		<title>Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident Kills Bicyclist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charles Cosgrove, 53, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident the night of August 31, 2009 after his bicycle was struck by a car at a street intersection in Duarte, California.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/personal-injury/fatal-los-angeles-car-accident-kills-bicyclist-269.html">Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident Kills Bicyclist</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Ffatal-los-angeles-car-accident-kills-bicyclist-269.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fpersonal-injury%2Ffatal-los-angeles-car-accident-kills-bicyclist-269.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Charles Cosgrove, 53, was killed in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles car accident</a> the night of August 31, 2009 after his bicycle was struck by a car at a street intersection in Duarte, California. According to the Pasadena Star News, the fatal bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Huntington Drive and Crestfield Drive. Police have not released the details of the accident, but eyewitnesses report hearing car tires screeching just before Cosgrove was hit. Cosgrove was riding his bike along Huntington, the route he used on most days to go home. That intersection was apparently the site of seven car accidents in a 12-month period.<br />
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My heart goes out to the family and friends of Charles Cosgrove. According to the news reports, Cosgrove had touched the lives of many in his community and was known for his readiness to help his neighbors. I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Cosgrove. Please keep them in your prayers.</p>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatal <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bicycle-accident.html" target="_blank">bicycle accidents</a> in Duarte, but four injuries reported as a result of bicycle accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, there were 27 deaths and 2,902 injuries in 2007 involving bicycle accidents.</p>
<p>In this particular case, if the newspaper and eyewitness reports are accurate, the car driver for some reason did not see Cosgrove on his bike at that intersection. The driver may have seen him too late and tried unsuccessfully to stop the car before hitting him. In such cases, traffic investigations would look into many, different aspects of the incident. Was the driver of the car impaired at the time? Was the driver distracted, for example, was he or she talking on the cell phone or texting, at the time of the crash? Was the driver speeding or negligent in some other way?</p>
<p>If it is determined that the driver was impaired or driving at a high rate of speed or driving recklessly, he or she may face criminal charges. If the driver was at fault for this accident, there is no question that he or she should be held criminally and civilly responsible.</p>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer</strong></p>
<p>Charles Cosgrove's family would be well-advised to consult with an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/personal_injury.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a> who will look into all aspects of this accident and make sure the negligent parties are held accountable. A number of local residents have also talked about the dangerous nature of the intersection where this collision occurred. If there was in fact, a dangerous condition on that roadway, which caused or contributed to this fatal car accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Please remember that any claim against a governmental agency in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our source for the facts is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, please contact us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. Most of the best law firms will provide accident victims a free consultation.</p>
<p>We cannot fully inform any party or family member about their rights, options or the economic viability of any claim for compensation without a full investigation and consultation. We will not be conducting an investigation into this matter unless we are retained by a party. We will provide a free, confidential consultation to any, not at fault, person named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font> </em></p>
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		<title>Fatal San Bernardino Motorcycle Accident</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marcos Jimenez, 40, was killed in a San Bernardino motorcycle accident the night of August 29, 2009 in Ontario, California.<p><a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com/motorcycle-accidents/fatal-san-bernardino-motorcycle-accident-265.html">Fatal San Bernardino Motorcycle Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com">Personal Injury Attorney News Portal</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fmotorcycle-accidents%2Ffatal-san-bernardino-motorcycle-accident-265.html"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.personalinjuryattorneysblogs.com%2Fmotorcycle-accidents%2Ffatal-san-bernardino-motorcycle-accident-265.html" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Marcos Jimenez, 40, was killed in a San Bernardino <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/motorcycle_accident.html" target="_blank">motorcycle accident</a> the night of August 29, 2009 in Ontario, California. According to a news report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Jimenez was riding a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle north on the 15 Freeway near the 10 Freeway when he lost control. Jimenez was pronounced dead at the scene.<br />
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I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Marcos Jimenez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your prayers.</p>
<p><strong>California Motorcycle Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), in Ontario, there was one fatality and 46 injuries involving motorcycle accidents. In San Bernardino County, 28 deaths and 627 injuries were reported as a result of motorcycle accidents in 2007.</p>
<p>Motorcycle accident fatalities and injuries have dramatically increased in Southern California over the last five years. According to recent motorcycle accident statistics released by the CHP, there were 980 motorcycle accidents in Orange County in 2007, which resulted in 24 deaths. There were 3,472 motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles County and 714 in Riverside during the same year. In Los Angeles County, the number of motorcycle accident fatalities has increased at a significant rate. There were 85 deaths and 2,792 injuries relating to motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles County in 2007. CHP studies show 96 people died in motorcycle collisions in 2008 in Los Angeles County compared to 58 deaths in 2001.</p>
<p><strong>Motorcycle Accident Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>In this particular motorcycle accident case, there is not much information about how or why Jimenez lost control, leaving a number of  questions that need to be answered. Was there a mechanical malfunction or <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/defective_auto_part.html" target="_blank">vehicle defect</a>  in Jimenez's motorcycle that may have caused the Harley to crash? Was another vehicle involved in the crash? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this fatal motorcycle crash?</p>
<p>Jimenez's family would be well advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/personal_injury.html" target="_blank">California personal injury lawyer</a> who will help determine what caused this fatal motorcycle accident. Knowledgeable personal injury lawyers will look at all the angles in such cases, including a dangerous roadway and possible product defects or mechanical problems with the motorcycle and establish whether there was any negligence involved.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our source for the facts is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, please contact us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. Most of the best law firms will provide accident victims a free consultation.</p>
<p>We cannot fully inform any party or family member about their rights, options or the economic viability of any claim for compensation without a full investigation and consultation. We will not be conducting an investigation into this matter unless we are retained by a party. We will provide a free, confidential consultation to any, not at fault, person named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font> </em></p>
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