Arvin Woman Killed, Man Hurt In Possible DUI Crash
An Arvin woman is dead and her driver hurt after being hit by a possible drunken driver at Edison Highway & DiGiorgio Road.
The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. near Lamont when California Highway Patrol officials said a Bakersfield man in a red truck ran a stop sign, crashing into the side of a white truck driven by the Arvin residents.
The 47-year-old Arvin female passenger died, and the 58-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital with major injuries.
CHP officials are now investigating if the Bakersfield driver at fault was driving under the influence.
The crash was initially reported as an attempted hit and run, but officers said the driver stayed on the scene and was “shaken up.”
Cause of the Kern Car Accident
If news accounts of KERO News are accurate, the man driving the red truck is likely responsible for causing this accident, because he was allegedly driving under the influence and a high rate of speed. However, the incident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the Kern County crash has not been made.
Personal Injury Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers who choose to drink and drive may be liable for the consequences of their actions. In situations such as this one, the driver may be financially liable for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While this accident remains under investigation, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who specializes in representing victims of drunk driving accidents can help the injured victims protect their rights and ultimately recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to receive.
Wash. Man Killed In Fatal Crash
KERN COUNTY, Calif. — A 72-year-old Washington man is dead after a crash with a big rig near Interstate 5 Friday morning.
The crash happened just after 11:30 a.m. on Copus Road, just east of I-5.
The California Highway Patrol said the car had just gotten off the interstate and was going through the intersection at Copus Road when it was hit by a big rig.
The driver of the car, Eugene Wilfred Lewis, 72, died at the scene. Officials are reporting he lived in Sea-Tac, Wash.
The CHP said his passenger, Donna Costello, 86, also from Washington, was airlifted to Kern Medical Center with major injuries.
The driver of the big rig was not injured.
Cause of the Kern County Crash
If KABC News accounts are correct the driver of the big rig is likely at fault, however the accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Big Rig Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
For over twenty years Gary A Kessler has represented the seriously injured as well as wrongful death heirs (i.e. those who have lost a beloved family member) in an automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s) (Big Truck) collisions. We specialize in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rigs (i.e., tractor-trailer rigs and big rig trucks) collision cases.
Severe injuries and fatalities occur in a truck (big rig) accident. Blunt head trauma, spinal cord injuries and amputations are common injuries associated when trucks carrying heavy loads collide into other cars. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler represents trucking victims throughout California killed or seriously injured in wrecks caused by truck driver negligence. Our office takes immediate action, conducting our own investigation, consulting with nationally known accident reconstructionists, interviewing eyewitnesses and obtaining the truck driving records.
Due to the fact that the trucking industry is regulated by state and federal law, these trucking firms are required to follow procedures to ensure the safety of others. It is important that you hire experienced trucking accident lawyer Gary A Kessler who has handled personal injury cases involving truck accidents for twenty years and has the comprehensive knowledge of the trucking industry.
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..
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.
Two Pedestrians Killed in Incline Village Friday Night
The Nevada Highway Patrol says two pedestrians were killed when they were hit by a vehicle in Incline Village Friday night.
Troopers tell Channel 2 News that it happened around 7:30 p.m. on State Route 28. They say it happened by the Radio Shack, near Village Boulevard.
Troopers say the two unidentified pedestrians were crossing the street when a black 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck driving south on State Route 28 hit them.
The truck was driven by 27-year old Christopher Torii Smith of Grass Valley, California who was also carrying three passengers.
Troopers say witness statements and evidence shows the pedestrians were in a painted crosswalk, or nearby one when Smith allegedly hit them.
The male victim reportedly died at the scene, while the female victim died while being taken to Renown Regional Medical Center.
Troopers say the road was closed in both directions for about four hours before opening back up again a little after 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Smith later was arrested and taken into custody Friday night. They believe drugs may have been a factor in the fatal crash.
Smith was charged with two counts of driving under the influence causing death and failure to yield to pedestrians.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking anyone who may have information to call Trooper Mike Stapledon at 689-4623 about case number: NHP-111230851.
Cause of the Lake Tahoe Car Accident
If news accounts from North Lake Tahoe Bonanza News reports are accurate, the pickup driver likely is responsible for causing this accident. However, the incident is still under investigation by the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
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 insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The great majority of pedestrian injuries caused by motorists are due to the following:
- DUI
- Reckless driving
- Cell phone usage
- Ran a red light or stop sign- Failure to observe the crosswalk
- Confusing temporary construction zones, forcing pedestrians to walk out of the crosswalks
If you or a loved one is involved in a serious pedestrian or bicycle accident:
- Insist that a report is filed by the Police Department, California Highway Patrol, or Sheriff’s Department
- Obtain essential information (i.e. name, address, insurance information, vehicle license number and driver license number of any and all persons involved in the accident)
- Photograph the accident scene as well as all visible injuries
- Shut up! Talk to no one about the accident or your injuries other than your attorney or doctor, never to an insurance adjuster or insurance investigator. Do not volunteer a statement to any insurance company.
- Sign absolutely nothing without consulting a lawyer
- Seek medical attention immediately and keep a diary of your level of pain
- – Keep all receipts for all medical expenses and/or funeral bills and wage loss records
- – Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence!
1 dead, 1 injured after truck hits pedestrians on Boulder Highway
A woman was killed and a man was injured early Friday morning after being struck by a car near Boulder Highway and Harmon Avenue, according to Metro Police.
Police said two pedestrians, one female and one male, were crossing Boulder Highway in the north crosswalk of Harmon Avenue about 1:46 a.m. when they were hit by a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck.
The driver of the truck, a 21-year-old Las Vegas woman, had a green signal, police said. She remained at the scene and was not injured, police said.
Both pedestrians were taken to Sunrise Hospital where the 52-year-old woman was pronounced dead. The male pedestrian, identified by police as 58-year-old John Salvo Jr., is in critical condition.
The identity of the woman will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office after her family is notified.
Cause of the Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident
The incident remains under investigation. This is the 30th pedestrian fatality this year and 69th traffic related fatality in LVMPD’s jurisdiction
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The Western States pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Woman Struck and Killed by Trash Truck
A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday afternoon by a trash truck in a residential area of Westminster, an Orange County Fire Authority official said.
Authorities responded to a call about 1:15 p.m. at 9021 Madison Ave., where witnesses say a woman who appeared to be in her 40s was hit.
Capt. Marc Stone said the woman was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“She wasn’t in crosswalk or anything like that,” Stone said. “How the two came together, I have no idea.”
Witnesses have told police that the woman, identified as Betty Dietz, 65, was trying to flag down the garbage man when she stepped into the street and was accidentally run over, authorities said Thursday evening.
Dietz was standing near her house in a cul-de-sac in the 9000 block of Madison Avenue because she may have forgotten to put out her trash can. She stepped into the street to try to alert the driver, but the driver did not see her and exited his truck only after he heard the sound of her body being crushed, according to witnesses.
“At this point it looks like it was just a horrible accident,” Westminster Police Det. Alan Aoki said. “At this point we see nothing criminal.”
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
Bicyclist dragged by SUV, killed in Pomona
POMONA, Calif. (KABC) — Investigators are trying to track down a hit-and-run driver who hit a bicyclist, dragged him and left him to die in Pomona.
The incident happened at Sixth Street and Towne Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Police said an SUV slammed into the bicycle rider at that intersection and dragged him for about half a block. He died at the scene from his injuries.
The driver did not stop.
Witnesses described the hit-and-run vehicle as a green Dodge or Chrysler SUV.
If you have any information about the crash, you’re urged to call Pomona police at (909) 622-1241.
Cause of the Pomona accident
The cause of the December 28 pedestrian accident remains under investigation by the Pomona Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Sober Rides Available For New Year’s Eve
Law enforcement will be out in full force for the holiday weekend, so if you find that you’ve had too much to drink, there are a few options to help get you home safely.
For the 15th year, the Auto Club of Southern California will offer its free Tipsy Tow service again for the holiday weekend. From 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Sunday, you can call 800-400-4-AAA and the Auto Club will give you a free tow home of up to seven miles.
But AAA said there are some rules you need to follow: the ride is only available to the driver, no passengers can be included. And it’s a first-come, first-serve basis, you can’t call and make a reservation. The Auto Club said the program should be used as a last resort, and everyone should be planning to designate a sober driver early. They also said to bring your patience, because the two truck drivers will be very busy.
Law enforcement officials are encouraging anyone who sees a drunk driver out on the roads to call 911. Also, they warn that it’s not worth it to get behind the wheel if you’ve had a few drinks, because they’ll be out in force looking for impaired drivers. Officials report their holiday crackdown so far has been successful. Officers say they want to keep it that way, and make it through the holiday without a traffic-related death.
Pedestrian hit by one car, then dragged by a second
GARDEN GROVE — A 54-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday night when he was struck by two cars, one of which fled while the other dragged him more than 700 feet, police said.
A Dodge Magnum traveling south on West Street near Acacia Avenue is believed to have struck Gregory Martin of Garden Grove, who was then hit by an SUV traveling in the same direction, said Jason Perkins, a collision investigator with the Garden Grove Police Department.
Martin was trapped underneath the SUV and was dragged along southbound West Street and onto Garden Grove Boulevard until the driver stopped the vehicle, Perkins said.
Police and paramedics arrived about 6:40 p.m., taking Martin to a hospital, where he was reportedly in critical condition.
While the driver of the SUV remained at the scene to talk to police, the driver of the Magnum fled before officers arrived, Perkins said.
A witness gave investigators a license plate number for the Magnum, which they reported finding abandoned in Santa Ana several hours after the accident.
“There was obvious and indicative damage to it,” Perkins said.
Police were searching for the driver of the Magnum.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether the pedestrian or the vehicles had right of way.
While there are unmarked crosswalks in the area, police do not know if Martin was walking in one of them.
Cause of the Garden Grove accident
The cause of the December 28 pedestrian accident remains under investigation by the Garden Grove Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Fatal Crash Involving Medical Transport Van
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Two vehicles collided at about 1 p.m. on Truxtun Avenue, sending a van into a tree near Camino Real restaurant killing one and injuring two.
Officers were sent to the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and Westwind Drive regarding a crash involving two vehicles.
An elderly woman driving a silver Cadillac attempted to turn north onto Westwind Drive from eastbound Truxtun Avenue directly into the path of a medical transport van, Sgt. Mary DeGeare said.
The van was being driven westbound on Truxtun Avenue, transporting three passengers, DeGeare said.
The driver of the medical van then crashed into the El Camino Restaurant on the northwest corner.
The driver of the CA passenger in the van was taken to Kern Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. Cadillac sustained minor to moderate injuries.
Another passenger in the van was taken to KMC and was last listed in critical condition.
The van driver and another passenger escaped injury, DeGeare said.
The westbound lanes between Oak Street and Bahamas Drive are expected to be closed until 5 p.m.
Cause of the Bakersfield Crash
If news accounts are accurate, the driver of the Cadillac is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department and an official determination of the cause of the Kern County crash has not been made.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Officials Identify victim in Winchester Crash
Coroner’s officials have released the name of the 69-year-old Hemet woman killed during Monday’s head-on collision in Winchester that triggered the DUI arrest of the surviving driver.
Ella Anne Jefferson died at the scene of the 11:16 a.m. wreck along the eastbound lanes of Domenigoni Parkway, about three-quarters of a mile west of Leon Road.
Arrested at a hospital for investigation of driving while under the influence was 20-year-old Ryan Mahan of Menifee, said California Highway Patrol Officer Darren Meyer.
“Drugs and alcohol were considered to be a significant part of the collision,” Meyer said this morning.
The case now will reviewed to determine whether Mahan will be charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, the officer said.
The investigation began with reports of an erratic driver who was speeding and weaving through traffic while headed west on Domenigoni Parkway toward Menifee.
Before officers could intercept the motorist, the driver jumped a concrete curb and dirt divider and traveled into the eastbound fast lane where Mahan’s 2003 Saturn Ion slammed head-on into Jefferson’s gold 2011 Toyota Camry, Meyer said.
Mahan suffered two broken legs and internal injuries, Meyer said.
Both drivers were traveling alone.
Cause of the Winchester Crash
The December 26, 2011 crash investigation is ongoing by the California Highway Patrol however based on preliminary reports by the CHP the driver of the Saturn, Ryan Mahan, 20, jumped a concrete curb and dirt divider and traveled into the eastbound fast lane where Mahan’s 2003 Saturn Ion slammed head-on into a gold 2011 Toyota Camry The head-on collision killed the driver of the Toyota Camry, 69 year old Ella Anne Jefferson.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
