Wrongful Death
Motorcyclist Run Over By Big Rig
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — All lanes of Business 80 have reopened after a deadly crash Thursday morning that closed the eastbound side of the highway for more than four hours.
A man on a motorcycle lost control and crashed onto the concrete just before 5 a.m. near Arden Way — a wreck that might have been weather-related, the California Highway Patrol said.
A big rig driver behind him couldn’t stop in time to avoid the collision, and ended up running the man over, according to the CHP. The motorcyclist was hit by a second vehicle and died instantly at the crash scene, police said.
Traffic was backed up for about two miles in the area after the accident, but cars were soon after re-routed off the freeway to avoid the scene entirely.
The big rig driver said the air brakes on his truck went out, and he couldn’t avoid hitting the man. At first, he didn’t even realize it was a person who he had struck, police said.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 26th 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 California 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.
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.
Big-rig crash claims life of Marina man
A 47-year-old Marina man died in a weekend crash with a semi-truck-trailer on Highway 101 south of Chualar, the California Highway Patrol reported Monday.
The name of the victim was not released pending notification of next of kin, the CHP said.
The victim was driving south about 10 a.m. Sunday in a Buick Electra when a truck-trailer combination behind him collided with the car and caused it to go out of control and overturn, the CHP said.
The car didn’t have seatbelts, and the victim was pinned underneath the vehicle, the CHP said.
The accident occurred about two miles south of Chualar in the right-hand lane.
The CHP said the truck driver, Jose Ortiz, 42, of Mountain View failed to see the slow-moving car for an unknown reason.
Drugs or alcohol did not appear to be involved, the CHP said. The collision remains under investigation.
The truck, owned by AAVI Transport of Fresno, was hauling a load of produce from Castroville, the CHP said. The truck driver wasn’t hurt.
Cause of the the big-rig crash
According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the Buick was traveling with a line of classic cars on the slow lane of Southbound Highway 101. It was followed by a motor home and a big-rig truck.
The motor home passed the Buick, but the big-rig driver did not notice the Electra’s slower speed and hit it from behind.
The impact caused the Electra to overturn on the center divide, ejecting and killing the driver.
Fault and Wrongful Death Liability
Accidents involving big-rigs have unique and complex legal issues. If it is determined that the driver of the big-rig was at fault for this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California truck accident attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be able to review the cause of the accident, and if warranted, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled lawyer can also provide an explanation to the victim’s family on their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against the driver or any other parties at fault. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Demand accountability from the trucking company. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years. We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial. Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.
The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking 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 wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.
California trucking 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 grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” 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.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your 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.
Deadly boating accident on Lake Lanier overnight
BUFORD, Ga. — A 59-year-old man was killed and a woman was seriously injured when their boat was struck by a 21-foot ski boat in Lake Lanier off East Bank Park early Sunday morning.
Stephen Blake Jones of Duluth was killed, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The woman’s name has not been released. She remains hospitalized with injuries.
The occupants of the second boat, Steven Parker, 32, and Ashley LeBlanc, 30, both of Cumming, swam from their damaged ski boat to shore and flagged down a motorist for help. Parker and LeBlanc were treated at a local hospital and released.
Gwinnett County firefighters responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from a driver who was flagged down on Buford Dam Road.
According to fire officials, Parker and LeBlanc were crossing the lake just after midnight when they struck Jones’ pontoon boat in the water.
Rescue Boats from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Forsyth Fire Department began searching for the second boat.
The Gwinnett Police Aviation Unit began searching for the boat from the air.
Thirty minutes into the search, crews discovered Jones’ body in the water.
Hours later, firefighters found the second boat in the Shoal Creek area of the lake near East Bank Park.
The boating accident is believed to have occurred approximately 200 yards from the face of the dam back toward Lower Overlook Park inside Gwinnett County, according to fire officials.
Investigators from the Department of Natural resources are now going over the two boats to determine who or what is at fault for the fatal accident. Their Critical Incident Reconstruction Team is in charge of investigating accidents on state waterways. They will look at gauges, safety light bulbs, and send away for blood tests.
This is the third fatality on Lake Lanier this year, according to Mike Burgamy of the Department of Natural Resources. He is the Lake Lanier Supervisor.
“It started earlier this year, typically we don’t start seeing this many accidents until after the first holiday weekend, that being Memorial Day,” Bergamy said.
Investigators would not say whether safety lights were on or drugs or alcohol were involved in this case.
Boating Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
The most common boating accidents are collisions with other boats, sinkings, capsizings and boat disappearances.
Boating accidents occur very quickly and in many different places. Lakes, canals, rivers, intercoastal waterways and oceans are where tragedies normally occur. Last year in California, there were 744 boating accidents involving 439 injuries and 44 fatalities.
According to the United States Coast Guard each year there are more than 8,000 boating accidents in the U.S. that result in 4,000 serious injuries and 800 deaths.
Many times a boater will have been speeding or may have had too much alcohol.
There are specific boating laws that must be followed or fatalities can occur. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is familiar with the different state’s boating laws. We know the boating liability issues and will inform you of your true state, local and Federal boating rights and legal options which will result in successful outcome in your case.
It is a general rule of law that the operator of a boat and its owner has a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care in order to prevent injuries to others. The most common boating accidents are collisions with other boats, sinking and boat disappearance. Boating injuries usually occur because of a reckless or careless operator, alcohol, boat malfunctions or an inexperienced boating (captain) operator.
Operators of boats have a legal obligation to operate their watercraft in a safe and prudent manner. The overwhelming majority of boating accidents are caused by factors that can be controlled by the operator of the boat. The primary cause of boating accidents nationwide was operator inattention, followed by careless/reckless operation, operator inexperience, operating at an unsafe speed, and failure to have a proper lookout.
Common violations of the duty of ordinary care in a maritime setting include a failure to warn against foreseeable harm, violations of “rules of the water,” such as excessive speed, failure to have proper lights, failure to yield, intoxication and others. Owners may also be held liable under the theory of vicarious liability. For example, an owner may be held liable for an operator’s failure to warn passengers of intended maneuvers, overloading the boat or permitting the guest to sit in a dangerous position.
Accidents involving bystanders, such as swimmers or water skiers, are typically treated in the same manner as cases involving social guests. The law and courts where the accident occured will generally control any lawsuits brought by injured bystanders unless the defendant boat owner asserts admiralty jurisdiction.
The laws regarding boating accident (drowning) cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced boating fatality 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 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 in a tragic boating fatality (drowning) accident. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death/drowning/boating fatality cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your boating fatality/drowning 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 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 atorney 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.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has the successful track record and reputation for aggressively representing our clients for recovering tens of millions of dollars in boating fatality cases in both State and Federal Counts.
Coroner identifies two killed in collision
The coroner’s office on Saturday identified the two people who died in a Friday night collision in the 5800 block of Fairfax Road.
Aubrey La Jonte Crofton, 19, died at 9:21 p.m. in Kern Medical Center’s emergency room, and Angelo Reyes, 14, died at the scene of the 8:29 p.m. crash, according to coroner’s office news releases.
The people who died were in a 1990s Honda Accord along with two other men, one of whom suffered minor injuries and the other who was in critical condition, according to a Bakersfield Police Department news release. Their names were pending confirmation.
Argast said it’s too soon to say who was driving and who was a passenger.
Terri Papadakis, 47, who was driving the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero involved in the collision, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, the BPD news release said.
Cause of the Bakersfield Crash
The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it’s not known if alcohol or drugs were involved, according to the BPD news release .Bakersfield Police Department Sgt. Graydon Argast said collisions like this can take several weeks to investigate and contact all witnesses.
Liability for Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Bakersfield 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 neccessary 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.
Forklift accident kills laborer
A forklift accident killed a 32-year-old laborer yesterday in Mojave Desert community of Helendale where the victim was helping to line a waste water pond, San Bernardino County coroner’s officials say.
Jose Reyes died at the scene of the 9:14 a.m. accident Thursday along the 14400 block of Cougar Road, said coroner’s spokeswoman Sandy Fatland. Helendale is roughly mid-way between Victorville and Barstow.
The forklift was moving heavy rubber rolls that were being used to line the pond, Fatland said. It’s unclear exactly what happened because no witnesses saw the accident, she said.
The Santa Ana resident suffered a head injury, though he was wearing a helmet, Fatland said.
The death is being investigated by deputy sheriffs and Cal-OSHA.
Beyond Workers’ Comp
Many injured construction workers assume they are only able to receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries on the job site. A careful analysis of the accident by an attorney experienced in construction injury claims may reveal other sources of financial compensation. If an employee of another subcontractor was responsible for the falling debris that injured you, we may pursue an injury claim against his or her employer, for example. A general contractor who failed to maintain a safe workplace may also be liable.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have a long history of winning impressive results for construction injury victims and the family members of those who died a wrongful death due to construction accidents.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the dangerous conditions of the construction site accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding construction 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 construction 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.
California construction 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 construction site accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and construction accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary 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 construction 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!
PALM SPRINGS: Fatal crash closes Gene Autry Trail
PALM SPRINGS – Emergency crews responded to a fatal crash late Thursday along Gene Autry Trail, just south of I-10. Police say two cars collided head-on. One driver, 54-year-old Joyce Stotz of Palm Springs died at the scene of the crash, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau. The 20-year-old male driver of the second vehicle amd a 17-year-old female passenger were taken to the hospital with severe injuries
About a half-mile stretch of Gene Autry Trail was shut down in both directions between I-10 and Via Escuela, just north of Vista Chino, for several hours.
Investigators say Stotz was traveling northbound on Gene Autry Trail when she drove through a patch of sand, lost control of her vehicle and drove into the southbound lanes of traffic, colliding with another vehicle. Stotz was ejected from her car.
Palm Springs Police Department are investigating the crash.
Liability for Serious Injuries in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Palm Springs 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 neccessary 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.
Bicyclist killed in multi-car crash
RANCHO MIRAGE — A bicyclist was killed Wednesday in a multi-vehicle collision that shut down Ramon Road and DaVall Drive in Rancho Mirage for several hours.
Palm Springs resident Donald McCluskey, 49, died at 1:40 p.m. at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County coroner’s office.
The crash also resulted in the arrest of Larry Wayne Goodman, 60, of Cathedral City, on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities, though, do not believe Goodman caused the crash.
The collision occurred around 12:15 p.m. when a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country van heading north on DaVall sped through a red light and was hit by a 1998 GMC Sierra pickup heading west on Ramon, authorities said.
The van flipped onto its side and skidded into McCluskey, who had been waiting for the light to change.
A 2010 Nissan Murano also was struck.
McCluskey was thrown into the Nissan.
He was rushed to the hospital with major injuries, where he later died, according to sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Angel Ramos.
The driver of the van, whose name was not released, was also hospitalized with moderate injuries, investigators said.
Goodman, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI, was the driver of the truck.
He and the Nissan’s driver were not injured, according to the sheriff’s department.
The intersection was closed until about 7 p.m. while sheriff’s department investigators reconstructed the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles. When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle 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 and bicycle 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 and bicycle 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/bicycle 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 neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
Fatal Saturday crash still under investigation
Police are still determining what caused a woman behind the wheel of a pickup to crash into a motorcyclist Saturday night, killing the young woman on the bike.
Bakersfield Police Department spokeswoman Sgt. Mary DeGeare said witnesses reported that the truck’s driver, Annamarie Reynosa, 20, never slowed or braked before she crashed into Charla Wilkins, 20.
Wilkins had been riding a motorcycle north on Jewetta Avenue and was stopped at the intersection with Reina Road when Reynosa ran into her at 8:37 p.m., police said.
Witnesses said Reynosa was driving at or above the speed limit when she hit Wilkins, according to police. DeGeare said Reynosa had consumed alcohol before the crash but was below the legal limit for driving under the influence. Reynosa had not been arrested or charged with a crime, DeGeare said Monday.
Wilkins, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to Kern Medical Center where she died at about 9:30 p.m., according to a Kern County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Section news release. Her funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Bakersfield Family Church-His House of Refuge, 106 Wilson Ave.
Pastor Richard Hill, who knew Wilkins for more than a decade, said she was a happy person who loved her family.
“She was just a beautiful young lady. Very loving, very kind,” Hill said.
The pastor said he remembered the first time he met Wilkins: She kept her twin brother and two younger brothers in line, and made sure they were polite. The four were very close, he said.
“She was kind of like a mother hen to them,” Hill said.
Wilkins had recently gotten into motorcycles, Hill said. She loved it but Hill said he tried to talk her into getting rid of her bike because he worried about her safety.
A memorial fund for Wilkins has been set up at Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. Donations can be made at any of the credit union’s branches to the Charla Wilkins Memorial Fund.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 14th 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 California 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.
Woman killed, 4 injured in South Gate 710 Freeway crash
SOUTH GATE – A woman was killed and four people were hurt Monday morning when her Honda Accord collided with an SUV on the northbound Long Beach (710) Freeway in South Gate, authorities said.
The accident occurred on the northbound Long Beach Freeway where it crosses over the Los Angeles River, between Imperial Highway and Firestone Boulevard, and was reported at 1:17 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The woman died at the scene. She was Vanessa Segarra, 28, of Van Nuys, said coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter.
The CHP shut down the northbound Long Beach Freeway to allow an investigation to take place and reopened it at around 4:45 a.m., said CHP Officer Anthony Martin.
Vanessa Segarra’s Accord collided with was a Dodge Nitro, a news photographer reported from the scene.
Three of the injured were transported to hospitals, said Los Angeles County Fire Department supervising dispatcher Rey Dong. One patient was treated and released at the scene.
Cause of the South Gate Crash
Based on the limited information released by news sources it is unclear exactly what happened. The accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the Los Angeles County crash has not been made.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 16th 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.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
