Wrongful Death
Update:Chico woman hit by pickup in Davis succumbs
DAVIS — A pedestrian who was hit by a pickup Wednesday in Davis died this morning from her injuries, according to Davis police.
Megan Glanville, 25, was reported to be a UC Davis law student but is from Chico. On Wednesday, she was crossing Russell Boulevard at Lake Boulevard when Woodland resident George Souza, 61, hit her with his Ford pickup while traveling eastbound on Russell, Lt. Paul Doroshov reported.
Glanville succumbed to severe head injuries late this morning following a long fight to save her life, Doroshov said. She was rushed to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento where her initial condition was critical.
Davis police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this collision. While investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in this incident, they suspect heavy morning fog played a role, Doroshov said.
Cause of the Davis accident
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Davis Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
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.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle 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 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 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!
Man in wheelchair hit, killed by 2 vehicles on Blackstone Avenue
A man in a wheelchair was killed after he was struck by two vehicles while crossing Blackstone Avenue in his wheelchair Saturday evening, Fresno police Lt. Anthony Martinez said.
Police received multiple calls for a vehicle versus pedestrian accident in the area of Blackstone and Herndon avenues and Blackstone and Sierra avenues, Martinez said.
When officers arrived they found the dead man midblock.
The man was crossing the street when he was struck by one vehicle that witnesses described as a compact car, Martinez said.
He was thrown from his wheelchair and was hit a second time by another vehicle that witnesses described as a tan-colored SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe.
Both drivers left the scene, Martinez said.
Police are searching for witnesses who may have seen more of the hit-and-run accidents, he said.
The dead man was white and in his late 40s or early 50s, Martinez said. Police still were trying to learn his identity Saturday night.
The accident closed southbound Blackstone between Herndon and Sierra avenues.
Cause of the Fresno Hit and Run accident
Police are searching for witnesses who may have seen more of the hit-and-run accidents. Both drivers left the scene. Hit and Run accidents are the result of one party causing damage to another party’s property or person and leaving the scene before producing the proper driver documentation. Hit and Run charges can be bothmisdemeanors and felonies, depending on the seriousness of the accident. The Fresno Police will be conducting a full investigation.
HIT AND RUN – KNOW THE CALIFORNIA LAW. In California, the driver of any motor vehicle that has been involved in an accident or collision, regardless of the level of seriousness or extent of injury, must stop, find the owner of the damaged property and produce his or her driver documentation. Failing to do so could result in criminal charges forCalifornia Hit and Run.
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When an accident results only in property damage (including motor vehicles), driver must stop and locate owner or person in charge and exchange driver documentation. If owner of damaged property cannot be located, the driver is not permitted to leave the scene of the accident until the following actions have been completed:
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The California Law regarding Hit and Run has no exceptions. The types of accidents that are eligible for Hit and Run charges range from simple fender benders on parked, unoccupied vehicles to accidents involving death or serious injury.
Pedestrian Accidents
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.
Pedestrian Killed on I-680 Sunday Identified as Concord Woman
Bay City News Service—A woman who was killed Sunday night when she was hit by a car while running across Interstate Highway 680 near Martinez has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office as 53-year-old Concord resident Carol Davis.
Davis was struck as she ran across traffic lanes on southbound I-680 south of Pacheco Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
The driver, Janko Trifunovic, Jr., 35, of Brentwood, was in a 2005 Honda with 31-year-old Melissa Meeks, of Brentwood, and three children. Trifunovic unable to avoid Davis when she ran in front of his car, according to the CHP.
Davis fell after she was hit by the Honda and was then struck by several other vehicles traveling along the roadway, CHP officials said.
Investigators believe Davis may have been under the influence of alcohol and are continuing to investigate the incident, according to the CHP. Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the CHP at 925-646-4980.
Cause of the Contra Costa County Accident
The cause of the December 18 crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Accidents
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!
RIVERSIDE: Tow-truck operator struck, killed on freeway
A tow-truck operator died after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while working on the shoulder of the 91 Freeway in Riverside early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Christopher Barton Tatro, 40, of Corona, was loading a disabled vehicle onto his flatbed truck on the side of the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Monroe Street about 2 a.m. when he was struck, a CHP news release stated.
He died at about 4:20 a.m. at Riverside Community Hospital, a Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s news release stated.
Tatro, who worked for Advanced Auto, was on the driver’s side of his tow truck operating controls to the hydraulic lift when he was hit by a tan sedan, possibly a beige late-1990s Saturn, the release stated. The car veered from the number five lane into the left side of the tow truck, then struck Tatro.
Tatro was thrown about 60 feet into traffic lanes and suffered massive injuries to his legs and torso, police said.
The driver got off the freeway at Adams Street, according to witness reports. Police believe the car suffered damage to its right side, including damage to the right wheels and headlight. The car’s right-side mirror may also be missing.
Authorities are searching for the vehicle and its driver. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Inland Division can be reached at 909-806-2400.
Cause of the Highway 91 Pedestrian Accident
The cause of the December 17 crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Accidents
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!
Lowell Marine killed in car crash near Calif. base
Considered a rising star in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Lowell High School, Dominic Nop spent the past four years preparing to be a Marine. When he graduated in June, he fulfilled his goal, attending basic training at Parris Island, S.C.
Nop’s dreams were cut short early Friday morning when he was killed in a car crash near a Marine base in Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Nop, 18, was a passenger in the rear seat of a car when it crashed just before 2:30 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. According to the coroner’s statement, the car drifted off the road, crossed another lane of traffic, and struck a utility pole.
The car was driven by Herbert Jimenez, 22, of Twentynine Palms, according to San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller. Jimenez and two other unidentified passengers were transported to a local hospital and treated for light to moderate injuries.
Authorities said drinking may have played a part in the crash. “It looks like alcohol has been determined to be a factor,’’ Miller said yesterday.
Miller said no charges have been brought yet against Jiminez, but the department was in the process of forwarding a final accident report to the San Bernardino County district attorney’s office. Miller said officials were investigating whether speed was also a factor. She said she did not know if the passengers or driver of the car were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
As word spread across Lowell yesterday, people expressed shock and sadness.
“It’s terrible news,’’ Lowell Mayor James L. Milinazzo said. “He was serving his country and to be taken like that is just a terrible tragedy. We will be lowering the flag at City Hall on Monday.’’
Lowell High School’s principal, Edward Rozmiarek, called Nop a gifted student, and said grief counselors will be available tomorrow morning for students.
“We’ll also be having a moment of silence,’’ said Rozmiarek.
Nop’s family could not be reached for comment, but within the close-knit ranks of Lowell’s JROTC program, word of Nop’s death spread quickly Friday as friends texted one another and shared tributes to Nop on Facebook.
“Dominic was a role model for everybody. A lot of kids looked up to him and wanted to go into the Marines because of him,’’ said Kayla Montanez, who served with Nop in JROTC and said she spoke with him earlier this week. “He never had anything bad to say. Everything that came out of his mouth was positive.’’
Kevin Casilli, a retired Air Force master sergeant who helps oversee the Lowell JROTC program, called Nop a model student and citizen.
“He did hundreds of hours of community service and never complained,’’ Casilli said, noting that Nop would be the first to volunteer to serve in honor guard events at city parades, funerals, graduations, and inaugurations.
“He was just an extremely dedicated, selfless person who always thought of others before himself,’’ said Casilli, who last saw Nop when the young Marine returned to speak to students last month at Lowell High School. “This is such a shock.’’
Cause of the San Bernardino County Crash
Based on the information provided by news reports, it appears the driver may likely be at fault for the collision due to traveling at “a high rate of speed.” However, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department will determine other possible factors that could have contributed to the crash such as distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, and road conditions.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If it were to be determined by police that the driver is responsible for the fatal incident due to negligence or excessive speeding, the family members of the victim would be well-advise to contact a San Diego accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler. Compassionate and caring attorneys at our firm can advise the family of their legal rights, and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, can companionship, or other damages in this devastating December 15th car accident.
Off-duty deputy crashes into Fillmore Starbucks, kills ex-Marine
FILLMORE, Calif. (KABC) — An off-duty sheriff’s deputy in Fillmore apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his SUV, crashed into a Starbucks and killed an ex-Marine.
The victim, 30-year-old Sergio Mendez, was an Iraq war veteran who had enlisted in the National Guard.
The crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. Authorities said Michael Cedarland, who has been with the sheriff’s department for seven years, lost control of his truck and traveled about 300 feet from the road into the building in the 600 block of Ventura Street.
The car broke through the east wall of the store, plowed through the customer lobby area and came to rest at the front door.
Mendez was pinned between the vehicle and a wall, according to investigators.
Authorities said drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision. It was unclear if Cedarland will face any charges.
Vishva Bandhu was working at the pizza place next door at the time and said the crash felt like an earthquake.
“When we came out we saw a guy lying down on the floor and he was stuck inside the wall and the big truck,” he said.
Bandhu said one woman tried to help Mendez but it was too late. He says the woman was holding up Mendez’s head to give him support, but the veteran was unconscious.
Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to get Mendez out. He sustained multiple internal injuries and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center. He succumbed to his injuries during emergency surgery.
“What I just don’t understand is that he came back from his war to die here in Fillmore. That’s unbelievable. I’m going to miss him,” said Richard Gonzalez, a friend of Mendez.
Two other customers, Jose Iraheta of Lancaster and Thomas Michaels of Piru, were treated for minor injuries and released.
Cedarland, 30, was also taken to the hospital due to the strong impact of the crash, but he was not injured.
Authorities said Cedarland was on his way to visit a friend going westbound on Highway 126 when he fell asleep at the wheel.
The impact of the crash was so strong that officials had to red-tag the building. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Cause of the Fillmore Accident
The cause of the December 14 crash remains under investigation by the Fillmore Police Department.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
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, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. 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.
OCEANSIDE: Two killed in crash on El Camino Real
Authorities have identified the 20-year-old driver who died along with a passenger when their car hit a palm tree in the median of a road in Oceanside on Thursday.
Michelle Reni Cafagna was airlifted from the crash site to a hospital in La Jolla but could not be revived, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Voter registration records indicate Cafagna resided in San Marcos.
The passenger in the car, Rizelle Cabana Alamares, 24, died instantly in the mid-day crash.
Oceanside police said the driver lost control of the sedan on El Camino Real near Via Las Rosas, veered onto the center divider and slammed into the tree on the passenger side.
Cause of the Car Crash in Oceanside
Based on the information provided by news reports, it appears the driver may likely be at fault for the collision due to traveling at “a high rate of speed.” However, Oceanside police will determine other possible factors that could have contributed to the crash such as distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, and road conditions.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If it were to be determined by police that the driver is responsible for the fatal incident due to negligence or excessive speeding, the family members of the victim would be well-advise to contact a San Diego accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler. Compassionate and caring attorneys at our firm can advise the family of their legal rights, and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, can companionship, or other damages in this devastating December 15th car accident.
Sun City Woman, 41, Killed After Being Struck By Car In Menifee
MENIFEE (CBS) — A 41-year-old woman was killed when she was struck by a car while walking in Menifee, the coroner’s office reported Saturday.
Crystal Stevens, a Sun City resident, was walking on McCall Road near Sherman Road in Menifee at about 11:40 p.m. Thursday night when she was hit by a sedan, according to the coroner.
She was taken to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Murrieta where she was pronounced dead at 2:16 p.m. on Friday, the coroner said.
Cause of the Menifee Accident
The cause of the December 14 crash remains under investigation by the Riverside Sheriff’s Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
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!
Lemoore fatal crash victim identified
HANFORD – A 36-year-old man who died in a crash near Lemoore Tuesday morning has been identified as Jorge Martinez of Hanford, authorities said.
Martinez was driving a 1994 Ford Thunderbird on Grangeville Boulevard when his car collided with another vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. 
The accident happened around 6:50 a.m. near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard. Officials said a vehicle traveling eastbound on Grangeville drifted into the westbound lane and hit Martinez’s vehicle heading west on the road.
According to the CHP, the eastbound vehicle, a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, was traveling at about 50 to 55 mph, while the Thunderbird was traveling at an unknown speed.
Details on the CHP traffic incident information website indicated one of the vehicles, presumably Martinez’s, rolled into a nearby field.
The website also indicated the road was closed for nearly 70 minutes following the accident.
The driver of the Cherokee was transported to Adventist Medical Center-Hanford, where she was treated for minor injuries. Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials have ruled out alcohol and drugs as a factor in the accident. Both drivers were wearing a seat belt, they said.
The accident remains under investigation.
Cause of the Lemoore fatal crash
If news accounts in the Hanford Sentinel are accurate, the driver of the Jeep Cherokee is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the Kings County crash has not been made.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
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, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. 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.
O.C. woman killed in Cal State Long Beach elevator accident
Tragic: Annette Lujan, 48, decided to climb out of an elevator after it got stuck between the second and third floors in an office building at Cal State Long Beach. It started moving and crushed her
A University worker was killed after being crushed to death after climbing out of a an elevator that got stuck between floors.
Annette Lujan was halfway out of the elevator when it suddenly began to move.
The 48-year-was trapped between the second and third floor as the lift began to move and suffered crush injuries.
Fire crews summoned to an administrative building at Cal State in Long Beach, California, were able to lift the 2,000 elevator off Lujan.
They administered first aid at the scene, but Lujan died later at hospital.
Fire captain Captain Rich Brandt said:’People that get stuck in elevators need to remain in the elevator.’
Officials said Lujan worked in the administrative offices of Cal State.
The accident took place shortly after workers had been arriving at the building.
Mary Stephens, the school’s vice president of administration and finance, confirmed the news in a statement to the campus.
After the terrible accident local fire captain Captain Rich Brandt reminded citizens that, ‘People that get stuck in elevators need to remain in the elevator’
‘I am very sad to inform you that this morning, due to an unfortunate incident at the Foundation Building, a member of our campus community has died.
‘At this time, we are notifying family members and a complete investigation involving University Police and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has been initiated.’
She added, ‘The university has endured a terrible tragedy today. I know all of us extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends and co-workers. A counselor with the Employee Assistance Program is available for employees.
Lujan was a nine-year employee of the university’s grants department and lived in Huntington Beach
Confirmed reports claim that Lujan had alerted others that she was trapped but allegedly attempted to get out of the elevator car herself before Fire officials were on scene.
A spokesman for Cal State said: ‘This morning a Cal State Long Beach employee was fatally injured in an apparent elevator malfunction in the CSULB Foundation building.
‘Annette Lujan, who was the sole occupant of the elevator, attempted to exit the elevator after an apparent malfunction that occurred between floors.’
The statement added ‘Initial information indicates that the elevator started to move as she was attempting to exit. University Police and the Long Beach Fire Department responded immediately to a call of a woman trapped in the elevator, but Lujan succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
‘The details of the accident are under investigation. Lujan, 48, a nine-year employee a nine-year employee of the university’s grants and contracts office, was a resident of Huntington Beach.’
Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding wrongful death 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 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 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.
