17 injured, several critically, in two-alarm fire at Stag Hotel in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE – Seventeen people were injured, five critically, in a two-alarm blaze Monday at the Stag Hotel downtown, authorities said.
At least one man jumped from a second-floor window as flames tore through the 85-year-old two-story residential hotel at 117 W. Beach St. about 5:45 p.m. Thick smoke filled the street as dozens of onlookers watched firefighters from several agencies tackle the fire.
Ambulances and helicopters were called out for multiple casualties. Four of the injured were taken to Watsonville Community Hospital, four to Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz and three others were airlifted to out-of-county trauma centers, Watsonville Fire spokeswoman Rosa Meyer said.
Several other residents were being treated in the parking lot behind the hotel for what appeared to be smoke inhalation, though paramedics also were putting a splint on the leg of a man laying on the ground.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The extent of the damage is still to be determined.
“My initial thought was hopefully everybody got out safely,” said Ernest Araiza, who has owned the hotel for about nine years. “Buildings can be fixed or repaired. Lives are precious.”
A shoeless resident who gave his name as Barefoot Timmy said he heard the fire alarm go off and opened the door to a hallway filled with smoke. He retreated and climbed out his first-floor window.
Next door, at the Discount Mall, store owners worried the blaze might spread so they closed up shop and evacuated along with their customers. The mall’s janitor, Victor Mendoza, rushed over with two ladders to help second-story residents get out.
“I was walking down the hall and suddenly I heard, ‘Fire, fire, bring ladders,'” Mendoza said. “There were big flames coming out the front window. I just did what I could.”
Ben Puente was driving by, saw the fire and pulled over. He said he ran along the building yelling for people to get out, and saw one man jump from a second-story window and land on the ground. He helped others down the ladders.
Manager Russ Rickman said he had walked to the Subway shop two blocks away to pick up dinner and returned minutes later to see flames shooting from a window of a first-floor room at the front of the building.
“It happened so quickly,” he said.
Firefighters from the station a block away on Second Street responded quickly, Rickman said. Fire Chief Mark Bisbee said they immediately went to work rescuing residents and doused the flames in 8-10 minutes.
Rickman said the hotel has 50 rooms – three apartments in two buildings. He said about 45 men lived there. The fire was in the larger front building.
The building, constructed in 1927, had no sprinklers. The residents are a mix, some disabled, some struggling with substance abuse or in recovery, some on parole. All are men with little income.
Bisbee said the building was close to the top of his list of worries when he assumed leadership of the department in 2004. Though likely built to the standards of its time, it doesn’t meet codes required of current construction, he said.
“If there’s any silver lining, when it’s rebuilt, they’ll have to install sprinklers,” Bisbee said.
The Santa Cruz County Chapter of the American Red Cross set up an emergency center around the corner at Marinovich Park on Second Street. Sondra Ziegler, coordinator of the Disaster Action Team, said residents were being fed soup and hot drinks and pizza was on the way about 8 p.m. She said the Red Cross would put the displaced in motel rooms, most likely for the next three days while living arrangements are sorted out.
Structure Fire and Serious Injury Liability
Fires and explosions are sudden and devastating, destroying homes and buildings, and causing physical injuries and death. Burn injuries are painful and disfiguring, and require long recovery periods. Smoke inhalation, and inhalation of toxic fumes and gases from flammable fabrics and furniture stuffed with polyurethane foam, cause added injury and increase the likelihood of death.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler regularly represent plaintiffs in cases of catastrophic injury and wrongful death in fires and explosions caused or exacerbated by unsafe premises, unsafe construction sites, and unsafe products.
Faulty electrical wiring and furnaces, gas leaks, malfunctioning or absent smoke detectors, inaccessible or inadequate escape routes, the pressence of flammable fabrics and furniture, and the presence of dried vegetation that can fuel wild and urban interface fires are all examples of sources of liability for property owners or product manufacturers.
Determining the cause of a fire or explosion requires extensive experience and thorough investigation involving engineering, electrical, and gas line experts as well as fire scene experts. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has the experience and the resources to effectively prepare and litigate cases on behalf of plaintiffs and family members injured or killed in fires and explosions.
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At Least Three Yacht Racers Killed After Apparent Collision with Large Cargo Ship off California Coast [UPDATED]
A screenshot of the Aegean’s SPOT Messenger feed, last updated Saturday, Apr 28th at 1:36 a.m., right on North Coronado Island
UPDATE: The Latitude 38 blog reports that other boats in the race reported have a close encounter with a large ship around the time and in the same vacinity.
Michael Lawler, a crewmember aboard the Newport Beach-based Choate 48Amante, reports having a close encounter with a freighter in the same vicinity and time as Aegean‘s tracker stopped working. “We were farther offshore, about 10-12 miles west of the Coronados,” says Lawler. “Around 1:30 a.m., I went on watch and saw a freighter bearing down on us at what was probably 20 knots. His range lights were lined up and I could see both red and green bow lights. I didn’t have time to get on the radio, so I grabbed my two million-candlepower spotlight and aimed it at the ship. That caught his attention and he took a hard left turn to take our stern. He passed about 1/4 mile behind us.” Lawler, who circumnavigated aboard his North Wind 47 Traveller, says the wind was light, the seas were a little lumpy, and visibility was good.
However, a recently discovered feed of the Aegean’s SPOT Messenger showing the satellite track of the vessel (above), last updated at approximately 1:36 a.m., with the vessel directly on top of North Coronado Island, suggesting the vessel may have broken up on the rocks of the island.
This chart shows the search area for the sailing vessel Aegean. U.S. Coast Guard graphic (click for high res)Original: At least three sailors competing in a yacht race from Newport Beach, CA to Ensenada, Mexico have been killed and one still remains missing after an apparent collision with a large cargo ship.
Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA), host of the N2E annual regatta, said that the sailboatAegean, a Hunter 376 representing the Little Ships Fleet club, vanished from the race’s online tracking system at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Hours later, vessels in the area of the Coronado Islands reported finding debris in the water, which prompted the launch of a Coast Guard search leading to the discovery of the wreckage, including the rear transom with the vessel’s name on it.
By mid afternoon, the bodies of three crewmembers and loads of badly beaten debris had been recovered. The search for the fourth crewmember continued Sunday, but was called off Sunday afternoon by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but initial reports indicate that the incident appears to be the result of collision with a much larger ship that did not see or even likely know of the collision.
“It was real obvious it had been hit just because the debris was so small,” a searcher told the Pasadena Star-News. The yacht looked like it “had gone through a blender.”
On Monday, it was revealed that the sailbot did not issue a distress signal or mayday.
A crew list was not immediately available, nor was it first known how many other crew may have been on the boat, but could have been sailed by five or more persons, said NOSA in a statement
The race started off Newport Beach in mid-day Friday and many boats finished in Ensenada Saturday, with the last ones due in Sunday. Weather conditions were lighter than normal at the time and place of the incident, with boats reporting winds of only 1 or 2 knots.
The incident marks the first fatalities in the 65-year history of the race, which saw 213 boats enter this year.
Man killed in I-5 crash near Coalinga is identified
A man killed Sunday in a crash on Interstate 5 just south of Jayne Avenue near Coalinga was identified today by the Fresno County Coroner as Scott Thudium, 52 of San Pablo.
The California Highway Patrol said that Thudium was in a Mitsubishi Montero driven by Cynthia Dayro, 48, of San Pablo when Dayro tried to set the SUV’s cruise control and drifted off the roadway. Dayro lost control and the car rolled several times.
Thudium was thrown from the car and died at the scene. Dayro suffered minor injuries. Isabell Thudium, 5, suffered moderate injuries.
Cause of the Fresno County Crash
As a passenger, the deceased likely could have done nothing to prevent this fatal collision that ultimately took his life. The California Highway Patrol will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, witness reports, and other factors to determine what occurred. Collisions such as this one can have countless causes, including unsafe passing maneuvers, swerving to avoid an object in the road, falling asleep at the wheel, driving under the influence, or driver distraction.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 28th 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.
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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 fu
Motorist killed in 60 Freeway collision
A 23-year-old man was killed early Sunday when his car was hit by a suspected drunk driver on the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. on the eastbound 60 just west of Brea Canyon Road.
George Deirkarkourian of Diamond Bar, was driving a 2001 Ford and had slowed because of traffic when he was rear-ended by a speeding 2012 BMW driven by Sheng-Ting Shih, 32, of Walnut, officials said.
The collision propelled the Ford into the rear and side of two other vehicles. Deirkarkourian suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Shih was arrested and booked at the sheriff’s Walnut station on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. A 30-year-old female passenger in the BMW was transported to San Dimas Community Hospital for precautionary reasons.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in San Marino
A pedestrian was killed late Saturday after being struck by a car in San Marino, authorities said Sunday.
Zhong Yi Cheng, 62, of San Gabriel, was walking across San Gabriel Boulevard near Sheffield Road when he was hit by the vehicle about 10 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The driver of the car, Michael Munoz, 35, initially did not know what he had hit and got out of the car to investigate.
When he saw that it was a person, he called 911, authorities said. Cheng was pronounced dead at the scene.
Munoz was not cited and the incident remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash, the CHP said.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 28th remains under investigation, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
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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.
Seguin students injured after school bus crash with big rig, PT Cruiser
SEGUIN — Bits of burnt homework could be seen from the open emergency door, left ajar after a freshman football player helped fellow students off his burning school bus.
“At this time, we have zero fatalities. We are very blessed when it comes to that,” said State Trooper Jason Reyes.
Bus #2 was headed to Barnes Middle School and Seguin High School with 9 children on board, when the unexpected happened along Hwy 123: troopers say a PT Cruiser had moved to the shoulder to allow an 18-wheeler to pass.
It was a courtesy that officers say became complicated.
Trooper Reyes added, “It was at that time that the PT Cruiser was clipped. Once it was clipped, it forced it into the northbound lane of traffic, striking the school bus head on.”
That set-off a chain reaction and a fire, which quickly spread to the four vehicles, charring the twisted mass as children and drivers scurried for safety. All 13-people would be injured, but survived.
Firefighters found the cab of the bus separated from its wheels and upside down. School officials said the bus was 3-weeks old with a modern design that allowed the chassis to detach in a collision, minimizing the impact on passengers.
Seguin ISD spokesperson Sean Hoffmann said, “The fact that the body of the bus isn’t connected to the frame probably saved lives today.”
Hoffman said the bus was unusually unoccupied. Many of the high school seniors had the day off, because students in schools statewide are taking the STARR exams. Hoffmann said the injured students will have to make-up that test at a later date.
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s accident reconstruction team is combing through the wreckage, because troopers say the accident had all the right ingredients of a mass-casualty event.
But, it also had the right people responding at the right time.
“The true heroes in this were some workers on their way to work from Halliburton. From what I was told they helped remove a lot of students from the bus and direct traffic. We got to give praise to those guys,” said Reyes.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was flown to University Hospital in critical condition. The school bus driver and one student are at San Antonio area hospitals. The other victims received treatment at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin.
GRMC spokesperson Kelsey Stewart said the hospital brought in extra staff to help direct families and coordinate care for the victims.
Bus accidents and serious injury liability
The laws regarding bus accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to family members to seek the advice of an experienced bus accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The western states 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.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for the trial of your case. As in all bus accident and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible party.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained serious injuries involving a bus, you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. Claims for damages against a public entity or governmental entity are complex and they have “strict time limitations”. So do not delay and contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today!
Woman killed in I-805 crash identified
A grandmother killed in a crash while on her way to Disneyland with her family was identified Thursday as 65-year-old Laura Hall of San Diego.
Hall was riding in the back seat of a black Toyota Rav4 that was going north on Interstate 805 about 6:35 a.m. Wednesday when the SUV was struck by a car near Sorrento Valley Road, officials said.
That driver told officers that she swerved to avoid a beige or silver Honda sedan that made an illegal lane change in front of her. That car did not stop.
The SUV flipped over several times and came to rest on a concrete divider where it ended up perched precariously above a 30-foot drop at a construction site.
The driver of the SUV, Brian D. Thomas, 43, suffered broken ribs, cuts and bruises, according to the California Highway Patrol. His wife, Rebecca A. Thomas, 42, the right-front passenger, suffered minor injuries.
The couple’s 8-year-old son was in the back seat, along with Daniesha L. Thomas, 22. They suffered lacerations and bruises. Hall also was in the back seat.
Hall was taken unresponsive to a hospital with several internal injuries where she died at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, the Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Hall, who was a widow, lived with her family in San Diego.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 25th remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Motorcyclist Run Over By Big Rig
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — All lanes of Business 80 have reopened after a deadly crash Thursday morning that closed the eastbound side of the highway for more than four hours.
A man on a motorcycle lost control and crashed onto the concrete just before 5 a.m. near Arden Way — a wreck that might have been weather-related, the California Highway Patrol said.
A big rig driver behind him couldn’t stop in time to avoid the collision, and ended up running the man over, according to the CHP. The motorcyclist was hit by a second vehicle and died instantly at the crash scene, police said.
Traffic was backed up for about two miles in the area after the accident, but cars were soon after re-routed off the freeway to avoid the scene entirely.
The big rig driver said the air brakes on his truck went out, and he couldn’t avoid hitting the man. At first, he didn’t even realize it was a person who he had struck, police said.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 26th remains under investigation, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The California wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
Man pushing stalled car hit, killed in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A young man pushing a stalled car across the street was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Anaheim on Tuesday night.
The victim was moving the car with another man and a woman around 8:15 p.m. on Cerritos Avenue near Dale Street.
The two men were pushing the vehicle when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended the car. One man was able to jump out of the way, but the other one could not get free. He later died at a hospital.
The woman, who was steering the stalled vehicle from inside, was hospitalized in critical condition.
The driver of the truck was not immediately arrested or cited. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Liability for Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Anaheim automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
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Big Rig crash shuts down Sonoma highway
A high-speed crash involving a big rig and two other vehicles shut down traffic in both directions on State Highway 121 in Sonoma County early Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was first reported at about 5:30 a.m. on section of the highway just east of Eighth Street in unincorporated Sonoma County south of the city of Sonoma, CHP officials said.
A big rig, pickup truck and car were involved in the accident that left all three heavily damaged. Several people suffered moderate injuries in the crash, authorities said.
Cause of the Sonoma Accident
The cause of the April 24th 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.
Liability for Serious Injuries in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
