Traffic Accident News

Five people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials report, involved two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed, the night of November 28, 2011. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, the injury accident occurred on the westbound Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. Officials say that two vehicles were traveling at over 100 miles per hour before they crashed into a third vehicle. Of the five victims injured here, one has been listed in critical condition. The other four victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. It is not clear if the speeding drivers will be cited or arrested in connection with this major injury collision.

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

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Papaivai Masaga, 58, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, the fatal hit-and-run crash occurred the evening of November 26, 2011 as the pedestrian crossed the street to get to his apartment at Carson Senior Village in the 22100 block of South Main Street in Carson. Masaga, who was struck by a Ford Mustang, suffered massive trauma to his head and body. He died shortly afterward. The motorist left the scene of the collision.

Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver

Investigators recovered debris at the location from a 1994-1998 black Ford Mustang. The vehicle was last seen fleeing westbound on 223rd Street. The Mustang sustained significant damage to the front passenger side area. Officials are looking for witnesses to the crash. Anyone with information about this hit-and-run car accident is asked to call the Carson Sheriff's Station at 310-830-1123 or LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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Most of the personal injury cases that come through the pipeline are from traffic accidents. With millions of people on the road every hour of every day, it's basically inevitable that there will be accidents on our roads. However, many times when accidents occur, the victims of injury aren't sure or don't think they have a case.

Sadly, without receiving a free consultation, the case will never get under way and the victims loses out on huge financial gains. Our firm offers that free consultation along with a no-win no-fee guarantee which means if we don't win your case, you don't pay a single dollar

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Two people were injured after a San Bernardino car accident involving a sleepy driver, who hit the victims as they were using a marked crosswalk. According to a news report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the injury crash occurred the morning of November 26, 2011 on Milliken Avenue near the Pacific Electric bike trail in Rancho Cucamonga. Police say a woman fell asleep at the wheel while driving on Milliken and struck two cyclists and a jogger who were in the crosswalk. The jogger suffered multiple leg fractures, while the female cyclist was flown to a hospital with critical injuries and had to undergo surgery. Her husband who was the third person struck was uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

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Four people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident involving a patrol car and a van. According to a City News Service report, the injury accident occurred near 119th Street and Van Ness Avenue in Los Angeles, the night of November 21, 2011. Officials have not released information regarding how or why the vehicles collided. The two deputies in the sheriff's cruiser and the two occupants of the van suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The crash remains under investigation.

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

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Westminster and Mission Viejo, California has seen a rise in truck accidents in recent years. Many of these Westminster truck accidents are preventable and a Westminster truck accident attorney can help you if you have a case.

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One of the most efficient ways to avoid personal injury and bicycle accidents is being in shape, and one of the most fun ways to do that is taking a ride on your bicycle. Los Angeles is doing a terrific job promoting bicycle usage in the city and is taking a "European" approach to bicycles as primary vehicles.

With so many cars on the road and traffic congestion a constant problem, using bicycles in Los Angeles could alleviate a ton of accidents and would ultimately help the environment and the air we breathe.

This Sunday, 10 miles of L.A. streets will be closed to traffic and open to cyclists, walkers, skateboarders and people in wheelchairs for a day of exhaust-free fun. The event is called CicLAvia.

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David Mack, 25, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident involving a suspected DUI driver. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Seventh and Olive streets in Los Angeles, during the early morning hours of November 21, 2011. Officials say a sedan driven by 30-year-old Patrick Traylor turned in front of the motorcyclist. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the sedan. Mack died at the scene. A passenger in the car was transported to an area hospital for facial and head lacerations. Traylor was arrested on suspicion of murder. Officials suspect he was driving under the influence.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of David Mack for their tragic loss. I wish the injured passenger here the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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How many personal injury stories have you heard of from a devastating traffic accident? Everything from simple bumps and bruises to wrongful deaths due to auto defects, negligent drivers, and hazardous roadways. Personal injury can happen at any time, so knowing who to call after a traffic accident can make all the difference in your case.

Virtually any accident that happens on our roads where you are the victim of a guilty party's actions is a strong case. Wrongdoers are not allowed to get away with injuring you, and the personal injury lawyers at Bisnar | Chase know exactly how to help.

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James Kelly Worley, 49, of Poway, was killed in a San Diego car accident when his motorcycle was hit by a vehicle, the morning of November 18, 2011. According to a 10News report, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred in the northbound lanes of the Interstate 5 in the Camp Pendleton area of San Diego. Officials say a 23-year-old Camp Pendleton man allowed his Nissan to drift into the motorcyclist's path. Worley was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. It is not clear if the driver of the Nissan will be cited for the collision.

My heart goes out to the friends and family of James Kelly Worley following this tragic San Diego accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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A boy who was riding a bicycle was seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident after he was hit by a vehicle, the evening of November 17, 2011. According to a report in The Whittier Daily News, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Manzanar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard in Pico Rivera. Officials say the bicyclist was crossing Rosemead Boulevard when the car struck him. The boy was trapped in the vehicle after going through its windshield. He sustained a broken leg and other injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. An investigation is ongoing.

I sympathize with this young bicyclist who has suffered serious injuries in this crash. I wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

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James Frederik Kuhr, 56, of Florida, was killed in an Ontario car accident after he was hit by an SUV while crossing the street. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on November 11, 2011 at the intersection of Francis Street and Hellman Avenue near Ontario International Airport. Police say Kuhr parked his big-rig along Francis Street and tried to cross the street at the intersection when he was struck by a black 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, which was turning left from Hellman onto Francis. Kuhr was transported to an area hospital where he died four days later. An investigation is ongoing.

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A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a car struck him, the morning of November 15, 2011. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Puente and Temple avenues in Bassett, when the student was walking to Bassett High School. The teen suffered head trauma and was airlifted to an area hospital. It is unclear if the driver involved will be cited for the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bassett High School student who has apparently been seriously injured. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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A woman was seriously injured in a Fullerton car accident after she was struck by a vehicle on Rosecrans Avenue, the evening of November 14, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred on Rosecrans Avenue at Emery Ranch Road near Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. Officials say the pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, was hit by an SUV. The driver remained at the scene. The pedestrian sustained severe head trauma and was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Officials are still investigating the cause of this crash.

My heart goes out to this pedestrian who has apparently suffered life-threatening injuries. I wish her the very best for a complete recovery. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Motorcycle accident attorneys in California are not exactly known for their acts of generosity, but the attorneys at BISNAR | CHASE are looking to mix things up. This motorcycle law firm has decided to actively engage with its community to help provide relief during the recession. In the last year they have participated in several community outreach programs and have encouraged their entire staff to make commitments in their communities to help those who are currently unable to help themselves.

BISNAR | CHASE is a group of motorcycle accident lawyers in California which has been serving its community for over 30 years. Their outstanding success rate and history of high client satisfaction has earned them a spot amongst the top attorneys in the nation.

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A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in an Orange County car accident after he was hit by an SUV. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred the night of November 10, 2011 at the intersection of El Toro Road and 2nd Street in Lake Forest. Officials say the moped rider was traveling east on El Toro when the Toyota 4Runner turned from 2nd Street onto westbound El Toro, striking him. The rider suffered multiple fractures including a broken right wrist, broken left hand and pelvis, a concussion, and a lacerated spleen. He was transported to an area trauma center for treatment. The driver of the SUV did not suffer any injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I sympathize with this rider who sustained significant injuries as a result of this collision. I wish him a swift and full recovery. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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A 21-year-old man was severely injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials report, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Informer, the hit-and-run car accident occurred at Vermont and Lexington avenues near Los Feliz, the evening of November 8, 2011. Officials say the USC student was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by a 1993 burgundy GMC Safari van with license number 4MYH882. The victim suffered numerous fractures and has been listed in critical condition. The authorities are searching for the van, which left the scene of the crash without contacting the authorities.

My thoughts and prayers are with the motorcyclist who has been severely injured in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Just recently, two children were injured when their school bus hit a commercial truck in Bakersfield California. Police reported the two children suffered minor injuries and are now in good condition. Truck accidents are increasingly becoming more dangerous.

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While being one of the most trusted brands in today's motorcycle culture, even Harley Davidson has problems from time to time. It was reported last month that about 308,000 motorcycles were being recalled by the industry giant due to a switch problem that can cause failure of the brake lights and possibly even the rear brakes themselves.

Obviously, brake lights are vital to a motorcyclist's visibility on the road, and with them malfunctioning, drastic measures had to be taken immediately.

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It's a simple fact, car accidents cause more personal injury on Orange County's road than any other kind, so having the best Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer at the ready can make all the difference in your case. You don't want to be involved in a car accident and not know what steps to take afterward.

There are many personal injury lawyers in Orange County, so how do you pick the right one? Well, there are a few key elements that all of the best law firms will offer.

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A 37-year-old Vista man was severely injured in a San Diego car accident after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup, the afternoon of November 8, 2011. According to a news report in The North County Times, the injury motorcycle accident occurred on Monte Vista Drive, between Foothill and La Rueda drives, in Vista. Officials say a Dodge Ram pickup truck came to a stop behind a vehicle that was waiting to turn left. The motorcyclist who was immediately behind the Dodge could not stop in time and hit the back of the pickup. The victim was thrown from his vehicle, suffering critical injuries. It is unclear at the moment how fast the Dodge was traveling and how quickly it had come to a stop, or if anyone will be cited for the crash.

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A man and a woman were injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials report, involved a drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the DUI collision occurred on College Avenue near Lambda Drive in San Diego, the evening of November 6, 2011. The 51-year-old female driver was travelling the wrong way on the roadway when her Mini Cooper collided with a Kia sedan driven by a man in his 30s. Both drivers were hospitalized with broken bones. The female motorist has been charged with drunk driving.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this San Diego car accident. I wish this DUI crash victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A female passenger suffered major injuries in a Ventura car accident, which officials report, involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news article in The Ventura County Star, the DUI crash occurred on Madera Road in Simi Valley, the evening of November 5, 2011. Officials say Donna Hebert, 43, failed to negotiate a curve on the roadway, crossed all southbound lanes of traffic, and struck several call boxes. The vehicle then came to rest in a drainage ditch. Hebert's passenger sustained lacerations to her head and several broken ribs. Hebert was evaluated for injuries before being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while causing injury.

My thoughts and prayers are with the woman injured in this Ventura crash. I wish her the best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Oscar Cordoba, 82, was killed in an Anaheim car accident after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, the night of November 4, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred in the 3300 block of West Lincoln Avenue. Officials say a Kia struck Cordoba as he crossed the roadway. He was transported to an area trauma center where he died from his injuries. The driver of the Kia remained at the scene. Officials are still looking into whether Cordoba was in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

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A 70-year-old man was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a KABC news report, the fatal hit-and-run car accident occurred on Figueroa Street, near Imperial Highway, in South Los Angeles, during the early morning hours of October 30, 2011. Officials say a man and a woman were exceeding the speed limit when their vehicle struck the car driven by the victim. The elderly man was trapped in the vehicle and died from his injuries. Officials are searching for the two individuals who were in the speeding vehicle and left the accident scene on foot.

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A 16-year-old boy was injured in a Ventura car accident after a vehicle struck him as he crossed the street. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the pedestrian accident occurred in front of Camarillo High School on Mission Oaks Boulevard in Camarillo, the morning of November 1, 2011. The student was walking in a crosswalk when the car struck him. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. It is unclear if the driver will be cited for the crash. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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Four people were injured in a Riverside car accident, which officials say, involved six vehicles on November 1, 2011. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury collision occurred on Lincoln Street and Magnolia Avenue in Home Gardens. California Highway Patrol officials say five vehicles were stopped for a red light at the intersection when a sixth vehicle, a Ford F-250 pickup truck, failed to stop and crashed into the row of vehicles at 40 mph. The chain-reaction collision pushed two cars into the intersection. Four people were transported to area hospitals for treatment. No arrests were made or citations issued, but an investigation continues.

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A 24-year-old man was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which police report, involved two drunk drivers. According to a report in The Whittier Daily News, the fatal DUI collision occurred at the intersection of Greenleaf Avenue and Telegraph Road in Santa Fe Springs, during the early hours of October 30, 2011. Officials say the man was driving a Chevrolet Lumina when he collided with a GMC Yukon driven by 32-year-old Juan Mora. The victim appeared to have only suffered a broken leg but he later died at the hospital after his blood pressure dropped. Officials report that both drivers may have been under the influence of alcohol. Mora has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

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With so many traffic accidents in Anaheim, it's always useful to have the best Anaheim personal injury lawyers at the ready. Many times, victims of accidents won't call to check and see if they have a case and millions of dollars every year go unclaimed.

The best part about the Anaheim personal injury lawyers of Bisnar | Chase is that they'll give you a free consultation over the phone and discuss your case with you - that's right, free! You basically have nothing to lose because not only does the phone call not cost any money, but if they don't win your case, you don't pay a dime.

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