Wrongful Death
COLTON: Tow-truck operator struck, killed on I-10
A SigAlert issued at 5:25 on March 30th after a major-injury collision on westbound Interstate 10 in Colton slowed traffic to a crawl has been cancelled.
Highway Patrol dispatchers said that a pedestrian, who was helping a stranded vehicle just east of Rancho Avenue, was hit by another vehicle.
Jesus Salcedo, a 56 year old resident of Colton, and owner/operator of J&S Towing, was in the processing of towing a disabled vehicle from the shoulder of the westbound Interstate 10 Freeway, at the La Cadena Dr. on ramp, in the city of Colton, when he was struck and killed by a westbound Nissan Titan SUV.
At one point, traffic was backed up eastward well passed the interchange with Interstate 215.
The entire westbound freeway was closed for a time, but emergency crews got the two right lanes reopened quickly, while the Nos. 3 and 4 lanes remained closed, dispatchers said. Traffic inched its way around the collision site.
Some traffic was taken off the freeway at Ninth Street in Colton, the CHP said. The SigAlert was cancelled at 8:07 p.m.
Cause of the Highway 10 Pedestrian Accident
The cause of the March 30th crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. 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 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 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 reponsible parties!
Motorcyclist dies, driver arrested in I-405 crash
IRVINE – A 32-year-old motorcyclist died and a 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being involved in a traffic crash Thursday night.
The crash occurred at about 11:33 p.m. on the southbound I-405 just south of Sand Canyon, the California Highway Patrol said.
According to the CHP, Leslie Juarez, from Laguna Beach, was driving a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse at a high speed when she collided with a 2006 Nissan Sentra.
The crash caused the Sentra to travel out of control over the center median wall and in the carpool and No. 1 and 2 lanes of the northbound I-405, the CHP said in a news release.
The driver of a 1995 Toyota Tacoma then collided with the Sentra on the northbound I-405, causing the Sentra to come to a stop, said the CHP.
That’s when a northbound motorcyclist riding a 1999 Suzuki crashed into the Sentra, the CHP added.
The 32-year-old motorcyclist from Tustin suffered fatal injuries, while the driver of the Sentra was hospitalized with minor injuries.
Juarez was taken to Hoag Hospital with minor injuries and was later arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding motorcycle accidents are complex and include many facets of the law.It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced motorcycle 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 Irvine motorcycle 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 motorcycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and motorcycle 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 the trial of your case. As in all motorcycle 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 parties.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member has sustained fatal injuries from a motorcycle accident 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. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
TEMECULA: Teen skateboarder killed crossing busy street
A 14-year-old boy was killed Tuesday night when he skateboarded across a busy Temecula road in front of an SUV, authorities said.
Noah Austill, an eighth-grader at Gardner Middle School in Temecula, died at the scene, Riverside County coroner’s officials said.
Noah was riding east on Rancho California Road about 9:30 p.m. and crossing Ynez Road when he was hit by a Jeep Liberty, Riverside County sheriff’s officials said.
Sgt. John Magnan said the 20-year-old SUV driver was headed north on Ynez Road and didn’t see the boy before his vehicle hit him. It appears the driver had a green light when he entered the intersection, Magnan said.
Noah was alone, dressed in dark clothing and might have been wearing headphones when he was hit, Magnan said. It was unclear whether he had been riding in the street or on the sidewalk before the accident, he said.
“He was probably just on his skateboard cruising home,” Magnan said.
The driver was not arrested. No alcohol or other impairment is suspected, Magnan said.
Magnan declined to release the driver’s name because deputies are still investigating.
Melanie Norton, spokeswoman for the Temecula Valley Unified School District, said this was Noah’s first year in district. School is closed this week for spring break.
Liability for Temecula Skateboarding Accidents
While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this skateboarding accident, the victim would be well-advised to contact a Temecula wrongful death lawyer . If for any reason the victim cannot speak to an attorney regarding this March 28th incident, the family is advised to speak to one on his behalf. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim and his family of his 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 skateboarding accident.
The California skateboard 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 skateboard accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and skateboard accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
Biker hit, killed by vehicle
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Section identified a man who was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night as Carlos Orellana.
Orellana, 48, of Bakersfield was riding his bicycle on Niles Street when he was struck by a vehicle at 7:42 p.m., the coroner’s news release said. He was taken to Kern Medical Center where he died from his injuries at 8:06 p.m.
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.
Oregon toddler dies after falling into washing machine
HILLSBORO, Ore. — An 18-month-old Hillsboro boy has died after falling into a washing machine Friday morning, police said.
Medical crews responded to the call Friday morning of a child stuck in a washing machine and was unresponsive, according to Lt. Michael Rouches of the Hillsboro Police Dept. He said due to the odd circumstances of the accident, police were also called to the scene.
Investigators said the boy apparently climbed onto a tub in front of the top-loading washing machine. He then climbed on top of the washer, lost his balance and fell inside.
His mother told police she was in the living room, less than 25 feet away from the laundry room, and had just sat down to read a magazine. When she realized she had not heard from her son for a short while, she went to check on him and found him wedged into the washer.
She enlisted the help of a neighbor, who runs a day care, to get the boy out of the machine and perform CPR on him, Rouches said. His pulse had returned and he was breathing when medical responders put him in an ambulance, but he was still unresponsive.
He was taken to Tuality Hospital, then moved to Oregon Health and Science University. He remained in critical condition until was taken off of life support Saturday evening.
While the machine can reportedly operate with its lid open, Rouches did not say whether it was in operation when the boy fell in.
Products Liability
There have been three child fatalities involving washing machines since 2004, which involved top-loading machines.
You are entitled to file a products liability claim if you suffered injuries because a manufacturer made a product that was defective or malfunctioned. If your son or daughter is a minor, you can also file a products liability case involving injuries to minors on his or her behalf.
For several decades, the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has represented those who have been seriously injured. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate medical injuries and persue personal injury claims on behalf of the injured plaintiff. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated legal services for almost any type of injury.
22,000 deaths and 29.5 million injuries are associated with consumer products under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s jurisdiction. The injuries, deaths and associated property damage from defective products cost the American public over $500 billion annually.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that there are 200-300 product recalls each year. Numerous products that are recalled because of defects or dangerous conditions include automobiles, tires, furniture, boats, planes, household appliances, tools and safety equipment such as smoke detectors and fire alarms. These products are designed for our safe use, when they fail because of defects they can cause serious injury including brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, blindness, scarring, pain, suffering and death.
While there is no federal product liability law, there are state laws, such as in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania and D.C. designed to prevent harm and provide compensation for damages or injuries caused due to a defective product.
Man hit by Muni bus dies
San Francisco — A man was hit by a Muni bus and later died Sunday morning, after witnesses saw him walk into the street from between two parked cars, San Francisco police said.
The man, who has not been identified, was struck by a 21 Hayes bus near Fillmore Street at about 10:45 a.m., police said. He was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m.
The accident is under investigation. The bus driver has been placed on non-driving status pending the results of the investigation, said Muni spokesman Paul Rose.
Bus accidents and serious injury liability
If you have been injured on a Bus, MTA (bus), Caltrans, BART (bus) or Muni Bus system or runover by a bus, MTA (bus), Caltrans, BART (bus) or Muni Bus, you have a very limited time to pursue legal action. By representing wrongful death and seriously injured accident victims and their families injured on or due to being run over or into by public transportation, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge to obtain the outstanding results you deserve for your damages. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has the proven track record.
Accidents involving buses are often severe and many times fatal (death). Whether the bus collision involves a car, truck or pedestrian the damage sustained by the victim(s) is likely to result in death. Did you know that a “bus driver” owes you the passenger the highest level of care, because he is a “common carrier” who is directly responsible for your safety.
The California bus 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 serious injuries associated with a bus accident. Such bus accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and bus accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your bus accident case.
Toddler killed after pickup truck strikes family sitting on bus bench in El Monte
EL MONTE – An 18-month-old girl died and her grandmother and 12-year-old uncle were injured Saturday after they were struck by a car while sitting at a bus stop, authorities said.
The toddler’s name was not released Sunday pending confirmation that her family had been notified, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Lt. Cheryl MacWillie said.
The crash took place just after 2 p.m. as a 36-year-old El Monte woman was sitting with her 18-month-old granddaughter and 12-year-old son on a bus stop bench at Valley Boulevard and Mountain View Road, El Monte police Lt. Richard Cano said.
A 59-year-old El Monte man tried to park his 1999 GMC pickup truck in the parking lot of a nearby Walgreens, officials said.
“For an unknown reason, the vehicle accelerated, jumped the curb and struck a bus bench occupied by the victims, coming to a rest against an Edison pole and guide wire,” according to Motor Officer Ryan Abbott.
The toddler died from her injures at an area hospital, police said. Her her grandmother remained hospitalized in critical condition Sunday, and the woman’s 12-year-old son was listed in stable condition.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, Cano said, and no crime was initially suspected.
Cause of the El Monte Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 59 year old driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Los Angeles County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Los Angeles County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
The official cause of the fatal accident has not been determined. The crash is being investigated by the El Monte Police Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau.
Motorcyclist killed in Saturday collison in Palm Springs identified
A motorcyclist killed in a collision with a Chevrolet Avalanche at a Palm Springs intersection Saturday night has been identified as Jon Ely, 48, of Palm Desert.
The accident occurred about 8:30 p.m. at Indian Canyon and Tachevah drives.
Palm Springs police said Ely was driving a 2003 Harley Davidson northbound on North Indian Canyon Drive when the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche made a left turn in front of him.
Police said Ely died at the scene. The male truck driver, whose name was not released, received minor injuries.
There was no indication that alcohol was a factor, police said, adding that the driver of the Avalanche cooperated with investigators at the scene of the crash.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If the investigation determines that the driver of the other vehicle is responsible for causing this crash, by failing to yield to the right-of-way of the motorcyclist, the driver may be liable for the victim’s wrongful death. Compensation recovered in a Palm Springs motorcycle accident wrongful death claim may include damages for medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Following a wrongful death accident such as this one, the victim or his family would be well-advised to contact a Palm Springs wrongful death lawyer for a free consultation. A skilled attorney can review the accident report, and advise the victim and his family of their best course of action following this accident.
The Palm Springs motorcycle 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 motorcycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and motorcycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
Fresno woman killed in early-morning crash
A woman killed in a head-on collision early this morning northeast of Fresno has been identified.
Diana Ortiz, 39, of Fresno died in the crash on Auberry Road north of Copper Avenue, the Fresno County Coroner’s Office said.
The crash happened about 6:15 a.m. on Auberry Road north of Copper Avenue.
A northbound 1992 Chevrolet pickup driven by Taft H. Gaines III, 20, of Auberry drifted across the double yellow center line, colliding with a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling south, the CHP said.
The Toyota’s driver died in the crash.
Gaines was taken to Clovis Community Hospital with minor injuries.
After the crash with the Chevrolet pickup, the Toyota spun and collided with a 2002 Ford pickup, which was following the Toyota. The driver of the Ford, Juan N. Guzman, 59, of Sanger, was not injured.
Fresno Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on March 24th remains under investigation, the family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a Fresno 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.
Truck driver killed in Chino
A 34-year-old North Carolina truck driver was killed as he attempted to unload his cargo in Chino Thursday.
Vays Dzhanayez, was delivering a load of 20-foot-long fiberglass beams to “Harrington Plastic” in Chino when the incident occurred, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Coroner’s office.
Dzhanayez was removing straps from a 460 pound cargo when the forklift driver picked up the load and caused it to shift. The load hit Dzhanayez on the head and knocked him down. The load of beams then landed on his chest, according to the release.
Dzhanayez was taken to Chino Valley Medical Center Emergency Room where he was pronounced dead at 8:57 AM. The Chino Police Department and the District Attorney’s office are investigating.
Injured in a forklift accident?
Forklift trucks have proved to be an invaluable part of reducing worker load by assisting in the transport of materials across the workplace. The use of forklifts has helped reduce common musculoskeletal injuries that are caused by repetitive lifting and carrying activities. Unfortunately, improperly maintained or operated forklifts cause a large number of accidents in the workplace. According to OSHA estimates, approximately 680,400 forklift accidents take place each year. These result in injuries to approximately 9,000 employees, most of whom are pedestrian workers. Some common forklift accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Employees struck by falling load
- Employees struck by powered forklifts
- Forklift tip over
- Electrocutions
- Falls from forklift
If you were involved in a forklift accident, you simply do not have the luxury of taking your time. You will likely need immediate medical attention followed by swift legal action. For help in approaching the claim process and ensuring that your rights are protected to the full extent of the law, do not hesitate to talk to an industrial accident attorney from our legal team as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler, we have shown that we can trusted in even the most complex of litigation. Should you choose to work with us, you will be able to rest easier knowing that you will have an advocate on your side that is fully prepared to go the distance in their efforts to defend your legal rights.
