Five people, including three children, were injured in a San Bernardino car accident involving four vehicles, the afternoon of January 29, 2012. According to a report in The Crestline Courier-News, the pileup occurred on Highway 330 near Running Springs. Officials say a northbound 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 driven by 49-year-old Kathleen E. Montagne crossed the double yellow lines while negotiating a curve on the roadway. Her Mercedes struck a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck driven by 61-year-old Frances S. Merez, and then hit a Volkswagen Jetta driven by 33-year-old David G. James Jr. Merez’s truck then spun into a Toyota FJ Cruiser driven by 21-year-old Krizia C. Vega.

James suffered multiple injuries, his 5-year-old son suffered possible spinal injuries, his 8-year-old son sustained abrasions to his face, and his 10-year-old daughter sustained scrapes to her hips. Montagne was hospitalized for back, neck and stomach pain. She was not arrested but is expected to be cited for causing the crash.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the injured victims of this San Bernardino accident. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Bernardino Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 83 people were killed and 1,704 were injured as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. Countywide, there were 223 fatalities and 7,870 injuries reported as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, Montagne allowed her vehicle to cross the double yellow lines and enter into opposing traffic lanes. California Vehicle Code Section 21651 (a): "Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful…to drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section."

Liability Issues

Victims of car accidents that involve multiple vehicles and injured parties would be well advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. If it is determined that Montagne’s negligence caused the crash, she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation from the at-fault driver for medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages.

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Personal injury attorneys in Huntington Beach don’t have the best reputation, but Bisnar and Chase is changing everything with their new program. According to their newsletters and facebook page, Bisnar and Chase is offering free Lakers tickets to children with physical disabilities. There is a screening process, but it looks as though the majority of families who are applying are given multiple tickets to go to a game. Just send an email to jjbisnar@bestattorney.com and tell them why your child deserves to go see the Lakers.

Bisnar and Chase is a personal injury law firm located in Orange County, California. They are nationally known for their contributions inside and outside of the courtroom. Since 1978, Bisnar and Chase has assisted more than 6,000 people while sustaining a 97.5% success rate.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney immediately. Bisnar and Chase personal injury lawyers in Huntington Beach have a reputation for delivering straight talk and honest answers. They offer a free professional evaluation of your case and have fees starting as low as 15%.

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Francisco Flores Jr., 36, was killed in a San Bernardino County car accident after he crashed into a tractor-trailer parked on the shoulder of the freeway. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, the fatal car accident happened on the 60 Freeway near Central Avenue in Chino, during the early morning hours of February 1, 2012. Flores was heading east when his 2006 Honda Civic drifted to the right and rear-ended a stopped semi. Flores died at the scene. The driver of the semi, a 24-year-old Whittier man, was not injured. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Francisco Flores Jr. for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were five fatalities and 379 injuries involving Chino car accidents. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 223 people died and 7,870 were injured as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Fatal Crash?

Based on this news report, Flores drifted into the shoulder and rear-ended the truck. There are still several questions that remain here. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the Honda, which may have caused Flores to lose control of the car? Were other vehicles involved in this crash? For example, was the Honda cut off or clipped by another vehicle? Did fatigue play a part in this crash? Was the truck parked legally? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If the truck driver had parked his semi illegally, then, the driver and his employer can be held liable for the victim’s wrongful death. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, and loss of companionship. Victims’ families would be well advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to accident victims or their families.

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A 21-year-old man suffered major injuries in a San Diego car accident after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that was turning left at a street intersection. According to a 10News report, the injury motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Main and Vesta streets in the Barrio Logan area, the evening of January 31, 2012. Police say the victim was headed eastbound on Main Street when his motorcycle collided with a westbound Chevy Monte Carlo that attempted a left turn onto Vesta Street. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with a broken femur and clavicle. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured motorcyclist. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were nine fatalities and 291 injuries involving San Diego motorcycle accidents. Countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 989 people, during the same year.

Left Turn Law

Based on this news report, it appears that the Chevy Monte Carlo tried to make a left turn ahead of the motorcyclist. It is not clear if the car's driver failed to yield the right-of-way to the oncoming motorcyclist. California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Fault and Liability

I trust officials are looking into why the driver of the car did not yield the right-of-way to the motorcyclist. If the driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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Slip and fall accidents account for thousands of injuries each year, and these injuries range in severity from minor bruises to broken bones or even death.  Slip and fall accidents are the second-most-common type of injury-causing accident in the workplace, exceeded only by automobile accidents.  Slip and fall accidents also occur in businesses and homes every day.  In order to prevent Orange County slip and fall accidents, there are several things you can do to help yourself stay safe.  Here is a list of prevention tips.

1)      If you are a customer or homeowner, take special precautions to keep yourself safe from slips and falls. There are things you can do to prevent these types of accidents, such as:

• Always be aware of your surroundings.  The most important thing you can do in any situation to prevent accidents is to be aware of what is going on around you and be sensitive to areas of danger.  If you see warning signs, take a moment to figure out why they are there.  If you see a wet spot on a floor, understand that it can be slippery and take an alternate route.  The vast majority of slip and fall accidents could be prevented by observation of surroundings.
• Keep your own home free of dangerous obstructions and promptly clean up all spills or leaks.  Many slip and fall accidents happen in people’s homes rather than in businesses, but they can be just as devastating.
• If safety features such as mats or adhesive tape are available on floors, use them.  Avoid glossy, highly-smooth flooring if possible.  If you are unsure if flooring is safe to walk on, take a different route.
• If there is no way to avoid walking on a slippery area, take slow, small steps.  If you are older or are prone to falls, be sure to wear proper footwear; “flip flops” and sandals are far more likely to cause you to trip and fall than hard-soled shoes.

2)      If you are a business owner, take special precautions to prevent slip and fall accidents.  There are many simple safety procedures which you can use in your business to reduce the likelihood of slip and fall accidents in your store or factory.

• First, use anti-skid adhesive tape on all high-traffic areas.  This provides traction for all types of shoe material and helps to prevent falls.
• Use anchored absorbent mats at all entrances.  These can pick up the majority of the moisture from wet feet, preventing “tracking” on your floors which can lead to slips and falls.
• Put appropriate signage out when there is a spill.  Be sure to alert people of possible hazards; if possible, post an employee in the area as well.  Clean all spills immediately.
• Keep drains clean.  Backed-up drains can lead to overflows, which are hard to clear quickly.

If you have been the victim of an Orange County slip and fall accident, be sure to talk to a professional personal injury attorney as soon as possible.  Your medical bills and pain and suffering may be recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit.

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A man was critically injured in a Torrance car accident, which officials say involved four vehicles. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, the serious injury accident occurred at the intersection of Hawthorne and Del Amo boulevards in Torrance, the morning of January 28, 2012. Officials have not released information regarding why an eastbound vehicle collided with three other cars at the intersection. The driver of the eastbound vehicle sustained major injuries, while others sustained unknown injuries. It is not clear from the report if anyone will be cited for the collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Los Angeles car accident. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), seven people were killed and 477 were injured in Torrance car accidents. During that same year, there were 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries reported as a result of Los Angeles County car accidents.

What Caused This Intersection Accident?

Based on this news report, it is not clear what led to the collision. The intersection where this incident took place is monitored by traffic lights. Did one of the drivers run a red light at the intersection? Did one of the motorists fail to yield the right-of-way? Did any of the drivers make an unsafe turn? Were any of the drivers speeding, distracted, under the influence or otherwise negligent?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (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."

Liability Issues

In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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Three people were injured in a San Diego car accident involving a 2008 Nissan Altima, a Mercury Mountaineer and a third vehicle. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the injury accident occurred at West Vista Way and Cedar Road in Vista on January 27, 2012. Officials say the driver of the Nissan turned left in front of the SUV and then veered into a third vehicle, which was stopped at a stop sign. The 22-year-old female driver of the Nissan and her two passengers were hospitalized following the collision. Two of them were airlifted with serious injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the seriously injured victims of this San Diego accident. I wish them the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Diego Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 10 people were killed and 283 were injured in Vista car accidents. During that same year, there were 217 fatalities and 12,998 injuries reported as a result of San Diego County car accidents.

What Caused This Intersection Accident?

Based on this news report, the Nissan was turning left when it collided with the SUV. It will have to be determined if the driver of the Nissan failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn.

California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Liability Issues

If the driver of the Nissan is determined to have been at fault, she could be held liable for the injuries and damages caused. Injured passengers can file a claim against negligent drivers seeking compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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Shantae Cunningham, 24, was killed in a Riverside car accident involving a wrong-way collision. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the fatal car crash occurred at Gilman Hot Springs Road and Golden Era Studios in San Jacinto the night of January 25, 2012. Officials say Cunningham was driving a sedan that swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a full-sized SUV. Despite wearing a seatbelt, Cunningham was partially ejected and fatally injured. Six survivors of the accident, including five children between the ages of 11 and 15, sustained minor to moderate injuries. It is unclear what caused her sedan to veer into oncoming traffic.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Shantae Cunningham following this tragic car accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with the many young injured victims of this fatal crash. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Riverside Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four people were killed and 109 were injured in San Jacinto car accidents. During that same year, there were 203 fatalities and 7,974 injuries reported due to Riverside County car accidents.

Head-On Collisions

Based on this news report, Cunningham's sedan veered into oncoming traffic. I trust investigators are looking into what caused her to lose control of her vehicle. Did a dangerous roadway or debris on the roadway cause her to swerve? Were other vehicles involved? Did an auto defect or mechanical malfunction cause her to lose control of the vehicle? Why was Cunningham partially ejected although she was buckled up? Was the seatbelt defective? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine what occurred here and why.

California Vehicle Code section 21651 (a): "Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful…to drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section."

Liability Issues

The family of a deceased car accident victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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Simvastatin is a drug marketed under the brand name of Zocor by Merck & Co.  Zocor and its generics are used to regulate high cholesterol in those who cannot control their cholesterol level through diet and exercise alone.

Simvastatin, or Zocor, was first marketed in 1979 when Merck scientists isolated a strain of the fungus Aspergillis terreus.  The fermentation of this fungal extract led to the discovery of a high-potency cholesterol inhibitor which would stop internal cholesterol overproduction, a major factor in heart disease.

With the discovery of the active ingredients in Zocor, the drug soon became Merck's largest selling pharmaceutical product.  Merck held the patent on Zocor until June of 2006, when generics were allowed to be produced.  It is estimated that Merck sold a total of $4.3 billion per year in Zocor before the patent expired.

Consumer watch groups & Zocor lawyers began petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to examine Zocor for a possible Zocor recall when it was found that several serious side effects were associated with its use.  Zocor carries a risk that the user will develop myopathy, a condition which causes muscle pain and weakness.  Women are more likely to develop myopathy from the use of Zocor than men, and a few patients develop a very deadly form of the disease known as rhabdomyolysis, which lead to kidney failure.

Signs that you are developing problems from taking Zocor or a generic form of simvastatin include:

• muscle pain or weakness
• dark or red urine
• unexplained fatigue

Any patients experiencing these side effects should stop taking Zocor and contact a doctor immediately.

Although the FDA failed to recall Zocor in the face of potential life-threatening problems, citizens' watch groups and personal injury lawyers have been hard at work to file claims against Merck and its subsidiaries for distributing Zocor without adequate warnings about side effects.  While Merck has taken no official position on the matter, no warning material was packaged with Zocor during the pertinent time period, and personal injury lawyers have already begun to file claims due to lack of proper warnings regarding Zocor's side effects.

These lawsuits are based on the idea that Merck had available to it from 1997 to 2000 the same data available to the watch groups, but failed to take action to discover why the side effects of Zocor were so harmful.  Further, several serious illnesses and deaths have been blamed on Zocor, and no warning was given that these could be possible problems for patients using the drug.

If you have been injured by Zocor, or know someone who has, it is time to talk to a personal injury attorney about your case and be sure that you file your claim against Merck in a timely manner.  If you hesitate, you may lose the right to file your claim, and lose the opportunity to collect damages.  It is very important that you talk with a personal injury lawyer immediately about any side effects you may have suffered due to Zocor usage.

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Nubia Del Carmen Preza, a nanny who was injured in a Los Angeles car accident, has filed a personal injury lawsuit against actress Lindsay Lohan who was behind the wheel of a Maserati that hit her. According to a TMZ report, this accident occurred in September 2010 when Lohan reportedly ran a red light in West Hollywood. The actress hit Preza who was pushing a stroller across the intersection.

A paparazzi photographer, Brayan Jaime, who witnessed this crash told TMZ that the accident was a "major hit." The bumper of Lohan's sports car hit Preza in the leg and lifted three of the stroller's four wheels into the air on impact. Thankfully, the child was not injured. Lohan left the scene of the crash. Preza is seeking unspecified damages in her suit. The nature and extent of Preza's injuries is not clear.

My heart goes out to Preza who appears to have suffered serious injuries in this hit-and-run car accident. I truly hope she has not suffered any long-term effects and that she has recovered completely from the injuries she had sustained.

Alleged Violations of the Law

Based on this news report, Lohan was driving recklessly at the time. This civil lawsuit is expected to bring more evidence against the actress. It is not clear if the photographer who was following the actress and witnessed the collision had any footage of the pedestrian accident.

It is a serious violation of California law to run a red light. California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown." In addition, the lawsuit alleges that the actress left the scene of the crash, which is not only an irresponsible act, but also a violation of California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a).

Seeking Compensation

In such cases, for a successful compensation claim, the victim has to prove the accident occurred, that he or she was injured as a result, and suffered losses as a result. Injured victims can seek compensation from at-fault motorists for medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, rehabilitative treatment, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. It is important for victims to seek prompt medical attention after a car accident, to file a police report and keep a record of all the expenses they have incurred as a result of the accident. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to advise injured victims about their legal rights and options, and the pitfalls they should avoid in a personal injury case.

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