Pedestrian Accidents

3 hurt as Muni trolley knocks down live wires

Three people were injured when a Muni trolley bus snapped live electrical lines at Market at Fifth streets during the Monday evening rush hour, authorities said.

The 4:07 p.m. incident forced the closure of Market between Third and Eighth streets and part of Fifth Street, snarling downtown traffic. Crews were unable to shut off live downed electrical lines until just before 5 p.m., and the street was expected to remain closed at least until 7 p.m., authorities said.

Witnesses described hearing a loud, explosive noise when the accident happened.

One pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was hit by one of the wires, said Fire Department spokesman Mindy Talmadge. She and another person were taken to St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The nature of their injuries was unclear, but Talmadge said neither was badly hurt.

Paul Rose, a Muni spokesman, said a third person had also been taken to a hospital.

One of the victims, a pedestrian who was apparently a tourist, was helped by a San Francisco man after being hit by one of the wires.

“I heard a pop and saw one man under the wire,” said Hilton Holcomb, 57, who was crossing Fifth at the time of the incident. “I saw sparks and the fire coming through. I pulled him to the side of the road.”

Holcomb said the man was conscious but was shaking and complaining that he felt like his hands were on fire.

“I’ve seen these wires fall before,” Holcomb said, “but I’ve never seen one with explosions and fire.”

Cause of the Trolley Accident

Initial reports were that the “hub” mounted on the 5-Fulton trolley’s pole that includes a transformer became detached and snapped live wires as it fell from the bus, authorities said. The cause of the June 4 crash remains under investigation by the San Francisco Police Department.

Trolley accidents and serious injury liability

The laws regarding trolley accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to  family members to seek the advice of an experienced bus accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.

The Bay Area personal injury attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with serious injuries associated with a trolley accident.  Such trolley accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and trolley accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your trolley accident case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for the trial of your case.  As in all bus accident and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.  Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible party.

If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained serious injuries involving a trolley, you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence.  Claims for damages against a public entity or governmental entity are complex and they have “strict time limitations”.  So do not delay and contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today!

 

 

 


3 Struck, Including 1 Fatally, By Suspected DUI Driver

A 13-year-old girl was fatally struck by an alleged hit-and-run driver suspected of driving under the influence while standing beside a disabled vehicle on the westbound (60) Freeway in Hacienda Heights.

The accident occurred about 12:40 a.m. just east of Seventh Avenue, authorities said.

The victims were identified as Mary Hively, a 13-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, all from Santa Monica.

According to authorities, Hively sustained major injuries while the boy, who was seated in the backseat of the car, had moderate injuries. The teen was fatally injured.

Cause of the Hacienda Heights Crash

A news release issued by the California Highway Patrol says the suspect vehicle drifted onto the right shoulder of the highway and struck the child, as well as a 41-year-old woman before hitting the vehicle. The suspect, identified by authorities as 28-year-old Tina Silva of Hacienda Heights, allegedly exited the freeway but was subsequently detained. She was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and DUI.

 

Pedestrian  Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

The laws regarding pedestrian  accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian  accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.

The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all pedestrian  accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties!

 

 

 

 

 

 


Car hits students outside CA high school, 9 hurt

HEMET, Calif. (AP) — A pickup truck ran into a group of students who were crossing a street outside a California high school on Wednesday, leaving nine people injured and backpacks and clothing strewn across an intersection.

The accident occurred shortly after school ended for the day at Hemet High School, Riverside County fire officials said in a statement.

Three people were in critical condition and five more were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. Those injured included the driver of the truck and at least five students, officials said.

Witnesses told the Riverside Press-Enterprise that a white Ford Ranger went straight through a right-turn only lane and ran a red light before hitting students who were in a crosswalk leading to a student parking lot and the school football stadium.

Backpacks and clothing were strewn near the school following the crash, NBC4-TV reported.

Cause of the Hemet Crash

California Highway Patrol Officer Darren Meyer said. About 30 people were in the crosswalk, headed toward the student parking lot and the school’s football stadium, Meyer said.

The driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and he stopped immediately to help the victims, Meyer said.

The CHP would decide whether to file criminal charges after a thorough investigation, including a mechanical inspection of the truck, Meyer said.

Law enforcement was reviewing video from multiple cameras around campus that recorded the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the accident on May 30 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim’s would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a  personal injury Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

The  personal injury attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the serious injury of a loved one.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its personal injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your personal injury case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.

Mom run over twice, saved baby from truck

A mother who pushed her 2-year-old son out of the way of a big rig was injured Thursday morning when she was struck and run over by the truck in downtown Fresno.

Witnesses said the woman — Alicia Dougherty, 30, of Fresno — may have saved her son’s life while suffering injuries, including scrapes and bruises. The child, whose name was not released, also suffered a cut on his right foot, police said.

Stephanie Gonzalez, who witnessed the collision, stopped her car to run to the aid of the victims.

An ambulance rushed the victims to Community Regional Medical Center. Police and witnesses said the woman had the right of way as she crossed southbound E Street at Fresno Street just before 9 a.m. and the truck, which was southbound on E, turned right to Fresno Street and struck the woman in the crosswalk. Fresno police officer Joe Ploharz said it was likely that the truck driver did not see the woman because the height of the truck obscured his vision.

 

 

 

RIVERSIDE: Safety of crosswalk where woman struck criticized

A Riverside community leader said he has asked the city for years to improve the markings and signage at a crosswalk where a police patrol car fatally struck a woman Sunday.

Isabel Pablo, 57, was taken off life support 12 hours after the 7:49 a.m. collision that happened when she crossed Madison Street at Emerald Street in the Casa Blanca neighborhood.

The officer was seen afterward shaking, his head in his hands.

Police said Pablo was outside the crosswalk.

“We know this from eyewitnesses’ and officers’ accounts,” Assistant Chief Chris Vicino said Monday by telephone.

The crosswalk is made up of connected flat pieces of rock. There are no stripes on either side. Bright-yellow signs on both sides of Madison featuring the pictogram of a pedestrian, as well as signs with arrows pointing to the crosswalk, warn drivers.

Bob Garcia, a member of the Casa Blanca Community Action Group, said in an interview at the scene Monday morning that the city has told him since the mid-1990s that there was no money for additional markings, flashers imbedded in the pavement or to post a stop sign.

Garcia said the city has told him that a traffic study showed no need for improvements.

The crosswalk is in front of St. Anthony’s Church, which Pablo frequently attended.

Garcia added that the opening of the nearby Casa Blanca Library in 2003 increased foot and vehicle traffic in the area, making the crossing more dangerous.

“It has always been an issue because of speed and traffic,” Garcia said.

Angel Gaytan Jr., who lives on Emerald, said he hears and sees vehicles driving too fast through the intersection on Sundays during family gatherings.

City spokeswoman Cindie Perry said no one from the Public Works Department was available Monday to comment.

In a later interview, Garcia said he had a “great” meeting Monday afternoon with Riverside Police Lt. Dan Hoxmeier, City Councilman Paul Davis, Community Police Review Commission Director Frank Hauptmann and CPRC member Robin Jackson. Garcia said afterward that he appreciated being able to address his group’s concerns.

“We must let the community know what happened and how it happened,” Garcia said.

INVESTIGATION UPDATE

The officer was on routine patrol Sunday when the incident happened, Vicino said.

“We are reviewing in detail everything we can with his vehicle,” Vicino said, noting that the car’s onboard computer records, incoming and outgoing messages, audio and video recorders are all being looked at to determine whether anything might have distracted the officer.

The findings of the Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team will not be available for at least several days, he said.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on May 15 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a  wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

The  wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.

 

Woman dies after being hit by police cruiser in Riverside

A woman who was hit by a Riverside police cruiser while crossing the street has died, authorities said.

 

The woman was hit at the intersection of Madison and Emerald streets just before 8 a.m. on Sunday. Police said the woman started to cross as the officer was driving through the intersection in his marked police car, and she was walking outside the crosswalk.

She died Sunday night at the hospital. Police have not released her name.

An investigation is under way. The officer was not injured.

Cause of the Riverside Pedestrian Accident

This incident remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear if the off-duty officer could have done anything to avoid the accident. Investigating officers are surely looking at the vehicle speed, possible driver distraction, and other factors in determining why this accident happened.

Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on May 13 remains under investigation, the   family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States.  Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case.  Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California.  Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.

The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity.  Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well.  Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.


Pedestrian struck by pickup, killed in S.F.

 

 

A 25-year-old woman died in San Francisco late Sunday after she was struck by a Toyota pickup truck in the Laurel Heights neighborhood.

Suzanne Monaco of San Francisco was walking west across Masonic Avenue near Euclid Avenue with an armful of groceries around 5:20 p.m. when a driver heading south on Masonic struck her, family and officials said.

Monaco was not in the crosswalk when she was struck, said Sgt. Daryl Fong, a police spokesman. She died 30 minutes later at San Francisco General Hospital.

The man driving the car remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, Fong said. His name was not released, and he has not been arrested.

Monaco, originally from Chico, was working toward becoming a certified architect, said her father, Jim Monaco, 65. She worked at 450 Architects, a small design firm in San Francisco that specializes in environmentally oriented projects.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on May 6 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a  wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

The  wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.

 

Toddler hit by car dies at hospital

A 2-year-old girl who was hit by a car Saturday in Perris has died of her injuries, authorities said.
Genesis Irene Hernandez, of Ontario, died late Sunday morning at Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley, coroner’s officials said.
Genesis was struck by a Honda Accord in the 1700 block of El Nido about 6:20 p.m. Saturday when she stepped out from behind a parked car, said Sgt. Danny Lingo. The driver, Martha Florez, 57, of Perris, was not arrested or cited, Lingo said.
“This was just a horrific, terrible tragedy,” he said.
Lingo said investigators are still trying to determine which adult was supposed to be watching the child when she walked into the path of the Honda.

Cause of the Perris Pedestrian Accident

The cause of the May 6 accident remains under investigation by the Perris Police Department . While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer.  An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s  family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible pedestrian accident.

Pedestrian  Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

The laws regarding pedestrian  accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian  accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.

The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all pedestrian  accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties!

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in San Marino

A pedestrian was killed late Saturday after being struck by a car in San Marino, authorities said Sunday.

Zhong Yi Cheng, 62, of San Gabriel, was walking across San Gabriel Boulevard near Sheffield Road when he was hit by the vehicle about 10 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver of the car, Michael Munoz, 35, initially did not know what he had hit and got out of the car to investigate.

When he saw that it was a person, he called 911, authorities said. Cheng was pronounced dead at the scene.

Munoz was not cited and the incident remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash, the CHP said.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on April 28th remains under investigation, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a  wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

The  wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.

 

Man pushing stalled car hit, killed in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A young man pushing a stalled car across the street was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Anaheim on Tuesday night.

 

The victim was moving the car with another man and a woman around 8:15 p.m. on Cerritos Avenue near Dale Street.

The two men were pushing the vehicle when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended the car. One man was able to jump out of the way, but the other one could not get free. He later died at a hospital.

The woman, who was steering the stalled vehicle from inside, was hospitalized in critical condition.

The driver of the truck was not immediately arrested or cited. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Liability for  Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death in Car Accidents

Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Anaheim automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.

Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.  Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!

If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence.  The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.

 

 


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