Man killed in Fremont crash involving big rig
FREMONT — A man died when a big rig and a cement truck collided Friday morning in the city’s Warm Springs district, police said.
The fatal crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. in the 47100 block of Kato Road, near where West Warren Avenue meets Interstate 880, police said. The cement truck was heading north when it collided with the southbound big rig, which was carrying a boom crane.
The cement truck driver, identified only as a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene with major head injuries. The 51-year-old driver of the 18-wheel truck suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital, police said.
Drugs and alcohol don’t appear to be factors in the collision, police said.
Authorities closed Kato Road between Benicia and Auburn streets for several hours while they investigated what caused the accident.
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.
Council candidate’s father killed in cycling accident
Alfredo Pedroza, the 56-year-old father of Napa City Council candidate Alfredo Pedroza, was killed on Silverado Trail on Thursday evening while riding his bicycle home from a 50-mile workout.
The senior Pedroza was riding southbound on the shoulder of Silverado Trail just south of Pine Ridge Winery at 6:30 p.m. when a Ford hatchback, also heading south, veered off the roadway at 55 mph and struck him, California High Patrol Sgt. Gilberto Jose said.
Pedroza was killed instantly, the CHP said. The vehicle then crashed into an embankment and eventually came to rest against a hill, Jose said.
His son, Alfredo, is a Napa banker who is running for City Council in the November election.
The car was driven by Cammie Mutz, 20, of Calistoga, Jose said. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected, Jose said.
Mutz was not injured in the crash, but was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center as a precaution, Jose said. Mutz was “very upset” about the accident.
Jose said there were no obvious road hazards at the time, noting traffic was light, it was still daylight and the shoulder in that area is at least three feet wide.
The CHP will investigate whether Mutz fell asleep or was using a cell phone at the time of the crash, the CHP said.
On Friday afternoon, the victim’s son paid tribute to his father, saying he came to the United States as a teenager with no money and no English skills, then “built this family from the ground up.”
“He worked over 30 years in the vineyards,” the son said. “He never missed a day at work. Those are the values I learned from my dad.”
On Thursday, his father had worked a full day as a manager for a vineyard management company, then had gone on a 50-mile bike ride to Calistoga and back, Alfredo Pedroza said. His father was training for a 100-mile race, he said.
The son said his father had married, bought a home and raised two children in Napa. His father never finished school, but aspired that his children succeed in his adopted country, said Pedroza, who was the first in his family to go to college.
“His focus was on making sure my sister and I had the opportunity to accomplish our goals,” he said.
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.
National Safe Boating Week starts Saturday
The 2012 National Safe Boating Week campaign starts Saturday with Coast Guard Auxiliary units promoting recreational boating safety around the country.
The campaign, which runs through May 25, is dedicated to helping boaters understand the need for boating education and vessel safety checks, as well as the importance of wearing life jackets while boating.
“National Safe Boating Week gives us an opportunity to reflect on the safe operation of boats on the water. The incidents we study bring home the need for simple safety precautions while under way,” Coast Guard Auxiliary national commodore Jim Vass said in a statement.
According to a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators report, total boating fatalities in 2010 dropped to 672, the lowest number on record. The study also found that almost 75 percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned and that, of those, 88 percent were not wearing life jackets.
There were 3,153 injuries and about $35.5 million of property damage in 2010 for recreational boaters. Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol use rank as the top five primary contributing factors in accidents.
“We encourage everyone to wear their life jackets and use a ‘kill switch’ while boating,” Vass said. “Frequently we see young children in life jackets, but their parents are not wearing them. All of us need to wear a life jacket to protect ourselves and set a good example for others.”
Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas around the country will be hosting special events to reinforce the safe boating message during National Safe Boating Week, including free vessel safety checks at local marinas, boating safety classes and other special events.
RIVERSIDE: Safety of crosswalk where woman struck criticized
A Riverside community leader said he has asked the city for years to improve the markings and signage at a crosswalk where a police patrol car fatally struck a woman Sunday.
Isabel Pablo, 57, was taken off life support 12 hours after the 7:49 a.m. collision that happened when she crossed Madison Street at Emerald Street in the Casa Blanca neighborhood.
The officer was seen afterward shaking, his head in his hands.
Police said Pablo was outside the crosswalk.
“We know this from eyewitnesses’ and officers’ accounts,” Assistant Chief Chris Vicino said Monday by telephone.
The crosswalk is made up of connected flat pieces of rock. There are no stripes on either side. Bright-yellow signs on both sides of Madison featuring the pictogram of a pedestrian, as well as signs with arrows pointing to the crosswalk, warn drivers.
Bob Garcia, a member of the Casa Blanca Community Action Group, said in an interview at the scene Monday morning that the city has told him since the mid-1990s that there was no money for additional markings, flashers imbedded in the pavement or to post a stop sign.
Garcia said the city has told him that a traffic study showed no need for improvements.
The crosswalk is in front of St. Anthony’s Church, which Pablo frequently attended.
Garcia added that the opening of the nearby Casa Blanca Library in 2003 increased foot and vehicle traffic in the area, making the crossing more dangerous.
“It has always been an issue because of speed and traffic,” Garcia said.
Angel Gaytan Jr., who lives on Emerald, said he hears and sees vehicles driving too fast through the intersection on Sundays during family gatherings.
City spokeswoman Cindie Perry said no one from the Public Works Department was available Monday to comment.
In a later interview, Garcia said he had a “great” meeting Monday afternoon with Riverside Police Lt. Dan Hoxmeier, City Councilman Paul Davis, Community Police Review Commission Director Frank Hauptmann and CPRC member Robin Jackson. Garcia said afterward that he appreciated being able to address his group’s concerns.
“We must let the community know what happened and how it happened,” Garcia said.
INVESTIGATION UPDATE
The officer was on routine patrol Sunday when the incident happened, Vicino said.
“We are reviewing in detail everything we can with his vehicle,” Vicino said, noting that the car’s onboard computer records, incoming and outgoing messages, audio and video recorders are all being looked at to determine whether anything might have distracted the officer.
The findings of the Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team will not be available for at least several days, he said.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 15 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
Traffic Fatality in North Long Beach
Yesterday morning at approximately 9:14am, officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, where a traffic collision occurred that resulted in the death of an adult female.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer truck was traveling westbound on Pacific Coast Highway, when a Chevy Blazer traveling eastbound attempted to turn northbound onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. The truck struck the Blazer, and the driver and front seat passenger, who were not wearing seat belts at the time of the collision, were both ejected onto the roadway. The truck then struck the ejected passenger, who was determined to be deceased at the scene. The driver and a second passenger, who was in the rear seat, sustained what appeared to be minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
The decedent has been identified as Sonia Esperanza Rodriguez, a 54-year-old Long Beach resident. The 48-year-old driver of the Blazer and 21-year-old passenger are both male residents of Long Beach.
The driver of the truck, a 29-year-old resident of Valencia, was questioned and released at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and charges may be pending against the drivers of both vehicles involved.
Cause of the Long Beach Accident
The cause of the May 15 crash remains under investigation by the Long Beach Police Department. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury 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 accident.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 10 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.
Three dead in wrong-way crash on I-15 in Eastvale
A wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash that killed three people on Interstate 15 in Eastvale on Sunday, May 13, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The CHP received a report of an SUV traveling north in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Sixth Street in Norco at 1:41 a.m.
A minute later, the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee smashed into a 2012 Honda Fit in the fast lane about a half-mile south of 68th Street, the Highway Patrol reported.
The driver and a passenger in the Fit were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Cherokee was taken to Corona Regional Hospital where he died about 50 minutes later, a Riverside County coroner’s news release stated.
The coroner identified the Jeep’s driver as Nicholas Perez, 23, of Corona. The victims in the Fit , a man and a woman, had not been identified by the coroner as of early Sunday evening.
Cause of the I-15 Accident
The cause of the May 13 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 personal injury 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 accident.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 13 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liability 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.
Woman dies after being hit by police cruiser in Riverside
A woman who was hit by a Riverside police cruiser while crossing the street has died, authorities said.
The woman was hit at the intersection of Madison and Emerald streets just before 8 a.m. on Sunday. Police said the woman started to cross as the officer was driving through the intersection in his marked police car, and she was walking outside the crosswalk.
She died Sunday night at the hospital. Police have not released her name.
An investigation is under way. The officer was not injured.
Cause of the Riverside Pedestrian Accident
This incident remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear if the off-duty officer could have done anything to avoid the accident. Investigating officers are surely looking at the vehicle speed, possible driver distraction, and other factors in determining why this accident happened.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 13 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
Woman attacked by two pit bulls in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — A woman had to undergo surgery after she was attacked by two pit bulls while walking her dog in Long Beach.
The attack happened just after 6:00 p.m. Saturday on the 200 block of East Barclay Street.
According to Long Beach police, two bystanders tried to fight off the dogs but were attacked as well.
Officers arrived on the scene and were able to locate one of the pit bulls.
After several attempts to stun the dog with a Taser, officers opened fire on the dog.
That dog died from its wounds.
The second dog was found nearby and was taken into custody by Animal Control.
The woman sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
Her dog was also attacked and was taken to a local animal hospital for treatment.
One of the Good Samaritans was taken to the hospital and treated for dog bites.
The second sought private treatment, also for bites.
Dog Attacks and personal injury liability
CALIFORNIA DOG BITE STATUTE SECTION 3342
Under California Law, it is no longer necessary for the Plaintiff to prove that the dog was known to be vicious or had a propensity to bite. One bite alone is sufficient for liability. Dog owners do not get a second chance in California. They are liable for any injury their animals cause regardless of whether the animal had bitten anyone previously. Under California Dog Bite Statute Section 3342 the Plaintiff must prove in a dog bite case the following:
- Defendant owned the dog;
- The dog bit the Plaintiff;
- The Plaintiff was lawfully on the premises (express or implied consent to be on the premises) where the bite occured; and
- Plaintiff sustained injuries from the dog bite.
What You Should Do If You Or A Loved One Has Been Bitten By A Dog:
- Take pictures of your injuries immediately;
- Consult law enforcement and request that a police report be made;
- Keep copies of all medical bills and records;
- Continue to take pictures of the bite(s) as the wounds heal;
- Be sure that your doctor is qualified and determine if you are a candidate for plastic surgery to get rid of the scarring;
- If an adult who is employed sustained injuries and lost wages, keep a record of economic loss.
WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!
Demand accountability from dog owners. Settling dog bite claims can be difficult and complex. 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 case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have 20 years of litigation experience and we know how to handle the insurance companies. We are prepared to front all of the costs required for the necessary investigations and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial. Are the other law firms you are considering willing to front all costs?
In a dog bite case, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive a percentage of the settlement or verdict of what we recover for our attorney’s fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorney’s fees or costs are owed to our firm. Thus, in all personal injury cases, our fees are recovered as a percentage of any settlement or verdict awarded to our clients.
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 serious dog bite injuries contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence.
2011 statistics
- 31 U.S. fatal dog attacks occurred in 2011. Despite being regulated in Military Housing Areas and over 650 U.S. cities, pit bulls led these attacks accounting for 71% (22). Pit bulls make up less than 5% of the total U.S. dog population.2
- Notably in 2011, adult victims of fatal pit bull attacks more than doubled the number of child victims. Of the 22 total pit bull victims, 68% (15) fell between the ages of 32 to 76, and 32% (7) were ages 5 years and younger.
- The year 2011 also marks an increase in pet pit bulls killing their owners. Of the 8 total instances this year in which a family dog inflicted fatal injury to its primary caretaker, the dog’s owner, 88% (7) involved pet pit bulls.
- Together, pit bulls (22) and rottweilers (4), the number two lethal dog breed, accounted for 84% of all fatal attacks in 2011. In the 7-year period from 2005 to 2011, this same combination accounted for 73% (156) of the total recorded deaths (213).
- The breakdown between pit bulls and rottweilers is substantial over this 7-year period. From 2005 to 2011, pit bulls killed 127 Americans,3 about one citizen every 20 days, versus rottweilers, which killed 29; about one citizen every 88 days.
- Annual data from 2011 shows that 58% (18) of the attacks occurred to adults (21 years and older) and 42% (13) occurred to children (11 years and younger). Of the children, 62% (8) occurred to ages 1 and younger.
- 2011 data also shows that 39% (12) of the fatal incidents involved more than one dog; 26% (8) involved breeding on the dog owner’s property either actively or in the recent past, and 6% (2) involved tethered dogs, down from 9% in 2010 and 19% in 2009.
- Dog ownership information for 2011 shows that family dogs comprised 65% (20) of the attacks that resulted in death; 74% (23) of all incidents occurred on the dog owner’s property and 29% (9) resulted in criminal charges, up from 15% in 2010.
- The states of California and Texas led fatalities in 2011, each with 4 deaths; pit bulls and their mixes contributed to 88% (7) of the 8 deaths. North Carolina, New Mexico, South Carolina and Virginia each incurred 2 deaths.
- 2011 Fatal Dog attacks by breed
1 killed when tow truck hits parked car
One person was killed after a tow truck crashed into the back of a parked Impala Thursday morning, authorities said.
The crash occurred just before 2 a.m., while the Chevrolet Impala was parked along Springdale Street, said Sgt. J. Haught of the Huntington Beach Police Department’s traffic division.
A 77-year-old man and his 13-year-old grandson were sitting inside the car just south of McCarthy Street when a 2011 Dodge Ram two truck crashed into the back of the parked car, according to a statement released by the department.
The driver of the tow truck was not injured in the crash, police said. The man and his grandson were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated.
The 77-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Coroner officials said his identity could not be released until family members have been notified.
The 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries.
No arrests or citations have been issued in connection with the crash.
Cause of the Huntington Beach Accident
The cause of the May 10 crash remains under investigation by the Huntington Beach Police Department. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury 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 accident.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 10 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.
1 dead, baby critical after 3-car crash in H.B.
Authorities have identified a Long Beach man killed Wednesday morning in a multi-vehicle crash that also left a 7-month-old baby in critical condition.
The driver of an orange Ford Bronco lost control of the vehicle along Bolsa Chica Street, crossed a center divider and into opposing lanes, said Lt. Gary Faust of the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Orange County Coroner’s Office officials say Abraham Perez, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three others were taken to nearby hospitals. Two of those victims suffered minor injuries, but the baby was in critical condition.
Police were called to the crash at Bolsa Chica Street and Tasman Drive just after 7:31 a.m., Faust said.
The Bronco was headed north when the driver lost control and crossed into southbound lanes, Faust said, hitting a silver Honda. A third vehicle headed south on the left lane then crashed into the wreck.
The impact of the crash caused the Bronco to turn onto its roof.
Cause of the Huntington Beach Crash
The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it’s not known if alcohol or drugs were involved, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department news release. Huntington Beach Police Department said collisions like this can take several weeks to investigate and contact all witnesses.
Liability for Wrongful Death in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Huntington Beach automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the family of the victim would benefit from speaking to an experienced wrongful death lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to.
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 a wrongful death 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.
