Border Patrol agent hurt in big-rig wreck
A Border Patrol pickup truck and a big-rig crashed this morning along a highway near the Colorado River city of Needles where the agent was taken to a hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries, California Highway Patrol officers say.
The accident was reported at 5:45 a.m. today along Highway 95 about eight miles south of Interstate 40.
The agent was driving north and the big-rig was headed south, CHP Sgt. Steve Ahrens said by telephone. Both vehicles ended up on the shoulder of the southbound lanes, Ahrens said.
The trucker was not injured. And the highway remained open to traffic after the collision.
Cause of the Needles Big -Rig Crash
Based on the limited information provided by news reports it is unclear what caused the collision . Investigators are still trying to piece together how the accident happened.
Big -Rig Accidents and Personal Injury Liability
The laws regarding personal injury/”trucking accident” cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to family members to seek the advice of an experienced Needles personal Injury/”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 injury 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.
Roadway cleared, fatal crash still under investigation
11:58 a.m.: Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Hanford woman early this morning.
The California Highway Patrol said the victim, 21-year-old Ariel Marie Gieseman, was driving east on Flint Avenue around 9:40 a.m. when she collided with the left rear axle of a milk tanker that was turning into the westbound lane.
Witnesses pulled the girl from her wrecked Nissan, but could not find a pulse. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident blocked traffic through Flint Avenue, about a half mile east of Seventh Avenue, for more than an hour until authorities could clear the scene.
Jerry Pierce, a CHP spokesman, said it is still too early to say who was at fault in the crash. Dense morning fog may have been responsible for at least three crashes reported this morning, all still under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
Cause of the Kings County Crash
Investigators said visibility on Flint Avenue around 9:35 a.m. was down to about 500 feet because of the fog. Gieseman would have had little time to react before the collision. The crash remains under active investigation.
Fault and Wrongful Death Liability
Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated and innovative legal strategies for almost any type of fatality, wrongful death and/or serious injuries. We not only handle wrongful death and serious injuries but also traumatic brain injuries. Our office has undertaken difficult to next to impossible cases and prevailed, convincing the skeptical insurance companies of the merits of our client’s viable claims. From stolen vehicles, to tractor trailer rigs which have lost their loads, to professional truck drivers under the influence who have fallen asleep behind the wheel, to backing up over a Plaintiff wife and killing her, our office has represented hundreds of clients in truly tragic circumstances. Many times the official police report does not outline the true circumstances of what has occured. Our office many times has discovered witnesses which law enforcement neglected to interview and have turned the case around in favor of our clients.
Too many lawyers rush to simplistic results only looking at the barebones insurance policy of the Defendant truck driver. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will consult with you about all of the potential defendants (i.e., truck driver, the contracting party for the load being delivered, the party who loaded the truck, owner of the trucking firm,etc.), whether the roadway created “dangerous conditions” for the driver involved, were there steering and/or brake failure, did the restraint system operate free of defect, did the fuel tank fire cause the majority of injuries, etc..
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
UPS big-rig driver dies in crash near Cajon Pass
A collision between a sports car and a big rig this morning in the Cajon Pass killed the truck’s driver and closed the northbound freeway lanes for about two hours.
The big rig, owned by package shipper UPS, overturned at 6:53 a.m. today just south of Oak Hill Road, crushing the cab and trapping the driver, Alfred Eclipse Jr., of Norwalk, the Highway Patrol said in a news release. Eclipse died at the scene.
Nathan Hebert, 32, of San Bernardino, was at the wheel of a 2005 Nissan 350Z and was reported to be speeding shortly before the car swerved into the center divider, then veered back across traffic lanes and collided with the big rig’s left front wheel, the CHP said in the news release.
“It appears the (truck) driver tried to avoid the collision,” said CHP Officer Hope Maxson by telephone this morning. “But they did collide. And the tractor-trailer went rolling off the right shoulder. It overturned onto its side and down an embankment.”
Hebert suffered minor injuries, the CHP said.
The wreck closed three of the five northbound lanes and triggered a SigAlert.
Cause of the Cajon Pass Crash
Based on news reports Officers said Hebert told them that he was cut off by a silver Toyota Camry, but investigators still haven’t determined what caused the Nissan to lose control and eventually trigger the crash. The accident remains under investigation.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
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
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.
Bull Mastiff Attacks, Tearing Off Ear Of 6-Year-Old Boy In Moreno Valley
MORENO VALLEY — A large bull mastiff has been caught and quarantined after it attacked a woman and her child Tuesday, biting off part of his ear.
The mauling was reported at 11:42 a.m. outside a home on Indian Street, just south of Myers Avenue.
The woman was walking with her son, 6, and pushing a stroller with a younger child at 11:40 a.m. on Indian Avenue when a 120-pound bull mastiff jumped a chain link fence from a nearby yard and begin attacking the boy, according to Riverside County sheriff’s Cpl. Courtney Donowho.
The dog latched onto the boy’s head, partially severing his right ear, Moreno Valley Animal Services Manager Steve Fries said.
Authorities said the mother fought off the dog, which then turned on her, biting her left hip.
The child in the stroller was not injured.
The dog’s owner came out of his home and was able to pull the dog back into the backyard before authorities arrived.
Both the mother and the son were hospitalized for dog bite injuries and are expected to recover.
Moreno Valley animal control officers took the dog to the city shelter, where it will be quarantined for the next 10 days. The homeowner turned over ownership of the dog to animal control officers. The 18-month-old, male animal will probably be euthanized, Fries said.
“We wouldn’t consider this dog a candidate for adoption,” Fries said, noting that it attacked two people unprovoked.
From what the witnesses told me, the dog just hit the fence and bulldozed through,” an animal control officer told reporters.
The dog is big – estimated to weigh 160 pounds. It took four people to subdue the dog and get it into the animal control truck, Mills reports.
A honk from a passing car interrupted the attack, and may have saved the child’s life, Mills reports.
The owners of the dog were cooperative, turned the dog over and were cited. The dog will be quarantined for 10 days and then euthanized.
Dog Attacks and serious 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
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Investigators Find No Weapon in Fatal Lancaster Deputy Shooting
LANCASTER, Calif. (KTLA) — Sheriff’s detectives investigating the shooting death of a man Saturday by deputies have not found the weapon the deputies thought the man was reaching for when they shot him.
The shooting happened around 10:55 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 10th Street West and Avenue J-4.
Two deputies approached Christian Cobian, 26, because he did not have a light on his bicycle.
Cobian ignored the deputies’ commands to stop, abandoned his bicycle and began running.
The deputies chased Cobian for a short distance before he allegedly reached for his waistband. That’s when at least one of the deputies opened fire, hitting Cobian.
Paramedics pronounced Cobian dead at the scene.
No deputies were injured in the incident.
Sheriff’s officials said Cobian, a gang member in Inglewood, was wanted on a felony narcotics warrant.
He was on probation for receiving stolen property and had three previous felony convictions.
Cobian’s family says he was not looking for any trouble and had attended a family party earlier that night celebrating the baptism of his niece and nephew.
Relatives say they recently moved to Lancaster from Inglewood to get away from crime and gangs.
The shooting remains under investigation. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will determine if the shooting was justified.
Wrongful Death
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.
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.
Teen killed in suspected DUI crash identified
Coroner’s officials have identified the 19-year-old man killed in a suspected DUI crash over the weekend near Lake Skinner.
Aaron Ellison was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, around 3 a.m. Sunday just outside Murrieta in French Valley, at Borel and Buck Roads, the Riverside County coroner’s office said.
The driver of the car, 19-year-old Ashly Nicole Rodriguez, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter, authorities said. She was booked into the Southwest Detention Center Sunday morning and later released on $75,000 bail, jail records show.
California Highway Patrol officers said Rodriguez was driving about 50 mph when her car went off the road and overturned.
Ellison was one of three passengers in the 2006 Nissan Altima. The two others were taken to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Wildomar with moderate injuries, authorities said.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
Woman in Wheelchair Killed in San Bernardino Fire
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) — An arson task force was on the scene of a deadly fire in San Bernardino Monday.
Debriah Millsap, 58, was found dead inside her apartment after firefighters extinguished the flames.
The blaze was reported around 11:15 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of G Street.
The official cause of death has not been determined.
Based on the limited information provided by news reports it is unclear what started the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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.
With over 20 years of experience, Gary A Kessler has earned the respect of our colleagues and the courts in California and nationwide for our personal injury work. We have achieved a winning record on behalf of our clients, and we are proud of our successful cases that lead to safety improvements through strengthened laws and product recall.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one in a fire, we encourage you to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today for a free consultation.
Four hospitalized after suspected drunk driving accident
An elderly couple is recovering after police investigators say the two were hit by a suspected drunk driver at a southwest Bakersfield intersection.
The 72-year-old driver of the pontiac suffered moderate injuries, and a 70-year-old passenger suffered major injuries. Police say the driver and passenger of the Saturn both suffered moderate injuries.
All four were taken to Kern Medical Center.
Cause of the Bakersfield Crash
Bakersfield Police Department investigators reported Sunday morning, a 34-year-old driver of a green Saturn coupe ran a red light at the intersection of White Lane and Akers Road, broadsiding a grey Pontiac. Investigators also reported that the Saturn is suspected of driving drunk.
DUI- impaired driving accident personal injury liability
The laws regarding catastrophic injury cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
FONTANA: Hit and run kills pedestrian
A 44-year-old Huntington Beach man was found on San Bernardino Avenue early Sunday morning, and the California Highway Patrol believes he may have been the victim of a hit and run.
The CHP received a call at 3:35 a.m. about a man who was lying on the roadside and appeared to have been struck by a vehicle, a San Bernardino County coroner’s news release stated. The man was found east of Commerce Street.
Paramedics arrived and pronounced the man dead at 3:38 a.m.
The man’s name has not been released, pending notification of his family, the release stated.
Cause of the San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident
Investigators with the California Highway Patrol are investigating the cause of the accident.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled wrongful death attorney such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents, can protect the victim’s legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver.
In the event the driver cannot be located, The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.
MORENO VALLEY: Two-car crash injures six
Six people were injured — one critically – in a two-car crash at Allesandro Boulevard and Lesselle Street this morning, fire officials reported.
The crash was reported at 10:58 a.m. Four ambulances and two fire engines responded to the crash, a CalFire/Riverside County fire news release stated.
The names of the victims were not released.
Cause of the Moreno Valley Crash
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the accident.
Auto Accidents and Personal Injury Liability
If you have been involved in a California automobile accident you may be entitled to compensation by the negligent party’s insurance company and/or your own if the negligent driver was uninsured or underinsured. Never proceed with a negligence claim without first obtaining legal advice from an experienced California lawyer who knows how to deal with the insurance companies and will make sure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries and damages.
California auto accident lawyer Gary A Kessler will promptly investigate a crash, determine fault, and seek to recover all legal damages. Regardless of who was at fault in the accident, victims should immediately seek the counsel of an experienced automobile accident attorney to protect your legal rights. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost, and/or destroyed and witnesses may become hard to find.
