Electrical explosion near UCLA leaves bus driver with minor injuries, damages building
Photo: Los Angeles City Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials investigate at the site of an electrical explosion that damaged a Metro bus. Credit: Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times
An underground electrical transformer vault exploded Tuesday in Westwood near the UCLA campus, propelling a manhole cover into a city bus and sending the driver to the hospital, Los Angeles city fire officials said.
The explosion, which occurred near the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and Weyburn Avenue at about 9:25 a.m., sent the metal plate flying into the back of the bus, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The driver of the bus was taken to the hospital and treated for a “stress reaction” to the incident, said MTA spokesman Marc Littman.
The explosion startled residents and workers in the densely packed district.
Elaine Schmidt, a UCLA spokeswoman who works in the same building as the Bank of America branch on the block where the blast took place, said it “felt like a large truck had landed on top of the building.”
“We heard this big boom,” Schmidt said, noting she looked out a window and saw a “a big plume of fire and brown smoke coming from the street.”
Schmidt said she could see the damaged bus and parts from the vehicle strewn about. She said she also saw the bus driver, who ran from his vehicle and put up traffic cones around the area to stop traffic.
“He looked pretty shook up,” Schmidt said. “It was remarkable because he was probably deafened by the explosion.”
Windows at the Bank of America branch on Westwood Boulevard were blown out, Schmidt said, adding that the explosion caused many workers in the building to quickly file from their offices, some of them concerned a terrorist attack had taken place.
UCLA officials said the explosion caused a short power interruption, and that emergency generators started running as backup.
Other than the bus driver, there were no immediate reports of injuries.]
Joyce Croker, a manager at the UCLA Extension offices a few blocks from the underground Department of Water and Power vault, said the explosion sounded like a “really loud crack that we actually thought was a lightning strike.”
Windows shook, lights temporarily went off in her office, and it appeared the power also was cut off in nearby businesses for a brief time, Croker said.
She added that several streets in Westwood have been blocked by police.
The DWP will conduct an investigation into what caused the explosion.
Cause of the Westwood Explosion
Compensation for injured victims: The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation. While this explosion remains under investigation, family members of anyone who has suffered serious injury or wrongful death would be well-advised to contact a California personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Explosions have very complex legal issues. Although they are rare events, the results can be absolutely catastrophic, as we have seen in this most recent event. Many people suffered catastrophic burn injuries as a result of the fire caused by the explosion. If you or a family member was involved in this explosion, contact an experienced explosion personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Gary A. Kessler is providing free telephone consultations to families of victims injured in this type of explosion. To learn more about your legal rights to compensation for injuries, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and damages, call us at (877) 465-8711 or fill out our consultation request form.
Coroner identifies victims killed in Pomona freeway crash
The Los Angeles County coroner has released the names of the two people killed Monday morning following a traffic collision on the 60 Freeway.
Otis Hall Jr., 20, from Upland and Sharon Higgins, 20, from Riverside were struck and killed by a semi truck while they were standing outside their cars after the collision on the 60, near Garey Avenue, in Pomona.
The eastbound lanes of the freeway were shut down at 3:14 a.m. and didn’t reopen for more than three hours.
California Highway Patrol Sgt. Keith Phillips said three vehicles were involved in the first crash and a Mustang and Lexus were left disabled on the shoulder.
He said the two drivers were standing outside their cars when the big rig veered over and struck them and the vehicles.
The truck driver was taken to a hospital.
Cause of the Big-Rig Accident: The California Highway Patrol has begun their Investigation. Based on news reports, the big-rig driver lost control for unknown reasons. It is also possible that the driver of the big-rig was partially responsible for the collision. The CHP will undoubtedly investigate if other factors, such as road conditions or negligent vehicle maintenance were factors in the crash.
Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability Considerations: After a big-rig crash, trucking companies waste no time in having their own investigators determine what happened, to protect them as much as possible. The family members of the victims should contact a skilled California truck accident attorney as soon as possible, who can arrange to have the accident scene inspected (while skid marks and other evidence is still present), and contact witnesses while recollections are still fresh. Because of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing the tucking industry, truck accident cases are challenging and complex and from a legal standpoint, truck accidents are very different than car accidents. Choosing an attorney, such as, Gary A. Kessler who has successfully won cases against trucking companies is imperative to a successful outcome for the victim’s family.
Hit-and-Run Driver Mows Down Bicyclists in Ventura; 1 Dead
VENTURA (KTLA) — A hit-and-run driver struck three bicyclists, killing one of them, before being arrested by police at his home in Ventura Thusday night.
Authorities have identified the suspect as 49-year-old Satnam Singh, who was driving a Hummer. He was involved in three accidents along Telegraph Road, but failed to stop in each case, officials said.
In the first, he struck two bicyclists — a mother and daughter, according to police. Fortunately, the victims did not suffer serious injuries.
The suspect then hit another vehicle, with a family of three inside. They also escaped serious injury.
The suspect continued on and struck a third bicyclist. 
The victim, 20-year-old Nick Haverland, was killed.
Nancy Crawford tried to help Haverland but realized there was nothing she could do.
“I was in shock and I kept looking at the young man to see if he was breathing but he wasn’t breathing,” she said.
“The impact was so so hard that it had to have taken him instantly.”
A witness started following the Hummer and called 911.
Police met the suspect as he arrived at his home in the 100 block of Kennedy Avenue.
Singh initially refused to get out of his vehicle, police said.
Officers opened a rear hatch and sent a dog inside.
They were finally able to pull Singh out of the car and take him into custody.
Singh was booked on felony drunk driving, hit and run and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, officials said.
Haverland was said to have been riding his bicycle to go take a final exam for college.
Authorities said he will be charged with felony hit and run and resisting arrest.
Police have not said whether alcohol may have played a factor in the accidents.
Hit and Run Felony – When Hit and Run results in bodily injury or death, a felony will be charged. According to California Law, a Hit and Run Felony is defined as, “a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving death or permanent injury to any person(s) associated with the accident.” Possible consequences for a Hit and Run Violations A person charged with hit and run may be subject to enhancements if:
- a third party was injured during the accident
- there was excessive damage to property
- the person caused a wrongful death
- the person has a prior criminal conviction
A hit and run conviction can result in jail time, monetary fines, probation, community service, and driver’s license suspension.
How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
Every state has certain time limits called “statutes of limitations,” which govern the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident. If you miss the deadline for filing your case, your claims can be dismissed. Consequently, it is important to talk with a lawyer as soon as you receive or discover an injury.
What damages are recoverable in pedestrian accident cases?
The injured party may recover damages for past and future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, past and future pain and suffering. If the defendant’s conduct is extreme, punitive damages may be awarded. If the pedestrian dies, his or her survivors are entitled to recover full compensation for their economic losses that result from the pedestrian’s death, as well as damages which stem from the loss of society care and comfort of the decedent.
Do I need to retain an attorney?
It is almost always a good idea to retain an attorney in a pedestrian accident case because there usually will be some questions related to fault and comparative negligence. Expert witnesses may need to be retained to reconstruct the accident factors, and help determine responsibility for the accident.The family members of the victim would be well advised to contact California Wrongful Death Attorney Gary A. Kessler about their legal rights in a wrongful death claims.
Fatal hit-run driver fled police, bloodhounds near Temecula
Investigators are asking for help from the public to identify a driver who left the scene of a crash late Friday near Temecula that killed a married couple.
California Highway Patrol officials said Monday that alcohol might have been a factor in the crash — officers found an open container in the hit-and-run driver’s car.
About 11:50 p.m. Friday, Carlos Castro, 52, was driving a 2004 Honda Civic east on two-lane Glenoaks Road, CHP officials said. His wife, Laurie Castro, 50, was in the passenger seat. The Castros were just a few miles from their home.
As they approached Bella Vista Road, a westbound 1997 Chrysler Sebring crossed into their lane, striking the Castros’ car head-on, a CHP news release said.
The Castros died at the scene.
Witnesses told officers that the man driving the Sebring got out of the car after the crash and ran. He was last seen heading east on Glenoaks, the release said.
Thatcher said officers, with the help of a bloodhound, combed the rural area for hours but could not locate the driver. The stretch where the cars collided is hilly and lined with orange groves, vineyards and large properties with horses.
Officers were searching Sunday for a man described as Hispanic, about 30 years old, 5-foot-10-inches tall, 190 to 200 pounds, with dark, wavy hair, wearing an orange-and-white striped shirt and white tennis shoes, according to the CHP’s traffic information website.
Authorities ask that anyone with information about the driver who fled call the CHP’s Temecula office at 951-506-2000.
A bouquet of flowers is seen near the spot along Glenoaks Road near Temecula where a husband and wife were killed late Friday in a crash.
Hit and Run Felony – When Hit and Run results in bodily injury or death, a felony will be charged. According to California Law, a Hit and Run Felony is defined as, “a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving death or permanent injury to any person(s) associated with the accident.” Possible consequences for a Hit and Run Violations A person charged with hit and run may be subject to enhancements if:
- a third party was injured during the accident
- there was excessive damage to property
- the person caused a wrongful death
- the person has a prior criminal conviction
A hit and run conviction can result in jail time, monetary fines, probation, community service, and driver’s license suspension.
How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
Every state has certain time limits called “statutes of limitations,” which govern the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident. If you miss the deadline for filing your case, your claims can be dismissed. Consequently, it is important to talk with a lawyer as soon as you receive or discover an injury.
What damages are recoverable in pedestrian accident cases?
The injured party may recover damages for past and future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, past and future pain and suffering. If the defendant’s conduct is extreme, punitive damages may be awarded. If the pedestrian dies, his or her survivors are entitled to recover full compensation for their economic losses that result from the pedestrian’s death, as well as damages which stem from the loss of society care and comfort of the decedent.
Do I need to retain an attorney?
It is almost always a good idea to retain an attorney in a pedestrian accident case because there usually will be some questions related to fault and comparative negligence. Expert witnesses may need to be retained to reconstruct the accident factors, and help determine responsibility for the accident.The family members of the victim would be well advised to contact California Wrongful Death Attorney Gary A. Kessler about their legal rights in a wrongful death claims.
Man Checking Disabled Vehicle Killed In 101 Brisbane Crash May 10, 2011
BRISBANE — An 18-year-old San Ramon man reported missing and thought to be suicidal crashed into a stopped pickup on Highway 101 this morning, killing the San Jose man who had gotten out to examine his vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
The victim, 54, was in the southbound lanes past Sierra Point Parkway and pulled to the shoulder after experiencing mechanical troubles, said Officer Shawn Chase.
He got out and walked around to the front of his Dodge Ram pickup when a Toyota Camry rear-ended the truck, causing it to strike the San Jose man, throwing him 75 feet, Chase said. He died at the scene.
The Camry driver, Theodore Liang, 18, was not injured. He was being questioned by investigators this morning but is not in custody, Chase said. He added that the man was reported missing in San Ramon and considered possibly suicidal this morning.
Liang was reported missing about 6:35 a.m. today by his brother, San Ramon police said. His brother reported Liang may be “at-risk” and was driving a 2005 silver Toyota Camry. The CHP notified San Ramon police at about 9:45 a.m. they found Liang and the Camry involved in a crash.
While initial evidence suggests that the driver did not slow down before crashing, investigators have not determined whether the collision was on purpose or an accident.
“It’s still early in the investigation,” Chase said.
The crash caused the gas tank of the pickup to rupture and firefighters were summoned to tend to the leaked fuel. Traffic was narrowed from four to two lanes for two-and-a-half hours while emergency and road crews cleared the roadway, snarling traffic during the morning commute.
Cause of the Brisbane Accident: Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear what exactly happened. This accident raises a number of questions and it is not evident why the driver was not able to avoid the collision. Was the driver not paying attention? Police will surely look at speed and other factors in determining the cause of the accident. Hopefully, the investigation will reveal exactly what happened and who was responsible. If the investigation reveals that the driver of the car caused this collision, the driver maybe liable for the victim’s injuries, in which case, the victim’s heirs may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other accident-related expenses .The family members of the victim would be well advised to contact California Wrongful Death Attorney Gary A. Kessler about their legal rights in a wrongful death claims.
6-year-old Girl Playing with Ball Killed by Hit-and -Run Driver
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — The search is on for the driver of a sport utility vehicle that struck and killed a 6-year-old girl in South Los Angeles. Kemberly Arrue was playing with a ball near her home in the 600 block of West 49th Place around 9:53 p.m. Tuesday when she lost the ball and ran after it into the street, LAPD Capt. Jorge Rodriguez said. Arrue was struck by a dark-colored SUV. The driver never stopped, Rodriguez said. A family member told KTLA that Arrue’s body was thrown some 80 feet down the road. Her father picked her up and carried her back to the front lawn while the girl’s mother frantically called 911. Arrue was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver. All that is known about the SUV is that it was dark colored and likely has front-end damage.
Hit and Run Felony – When Hit and Run results in bodily injury or death, a felony will be charged. According to California Law, a Hit and Run Felony is defined as, “a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving death or permanent injury to any person(s) associated with the accident.” Possible consequences for a Hit and Run Violations A person charged with hit and run may be subject to enhancements if:
- a third party was injured during the accident
- there was excessive damage to property
- the person caused a wrongful death
- the person has a prior criminal conviction
A hit and run conviction can result in jail time, monetary fines, probation, community service, and driver’s license suspension.
How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
Every state has certain time limits called “statutes of limitations,” which govern the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident. If you miss the deadline for filing your case, your claims can be dismissed. Consequently, it is important to talk with a lawyer as soon as you receive or discover an injury.
What damages are recoverable in pedestrian accident cases?
The injured party may recover damages for past and future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, past and future pain and suffering. If the defendant’s conduct is extreme, punitive damages may be awarded. If the pedestrian dies, his or her survivors are entitled to recover full compensation for their economic losses that result from the pedestrian’s death, as well as damages which stem from the loss of society care and comfort of the decedent.
Do I need to retain an attorney?
It is almost always a good idea to retain an attorney in a pedestrian accident case because there usually will be some questions related to fault and comparative negligence. Expert witnesses may need to be retained to reconstruct the accident factors, and help determine responsibility for the accident.The family members of the victim would be well advised to contact California Wrongful Death Attorney Gary A. Kessler about their legal rights in a wrongful death claims.
Big Rig Accident Closes W/B 210 Freeway
GLENDORA (CBS) — An accident involving a Wal-mart big rig and several cars closed a portion of the westbound 210 Freeway Friday morning.
The accident happened just before 5 a.m., east of Grand Ave. Los Angeles fire officials say the big rig collided with three vehicles, seriously injuring at least one person.
Officials say two people were taken by helicopter to County USC Hospital; another person was transported to a Foothill area hospital. Their conditions have not been released.
All lanes on the 210 Freeway were reopened at 6:52 a.m. after a Sig Alert was canceled.
Cause of the Big-Rig Accident: The California Highway Patrol has begun their Investigation. Based on news reports, the big-rig driver lost control for unknown reasons. It is also possible that the driver of the big-rig was partially responsible for the collision. The CHP will undoubtedly investigate if other factors, such as road conditions or negligent vehicle maintenance were factors in the crash.
Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability Considerations: After a big-rig crash, trucking companies waste no time in having their own investigators determine what happened, to protect them as much as possible. The family members of the victims should contact a skilled California truck accident attorney as soon as possible, who can arrange to have the accident scene inspected (while skid marks and other evidence is still present), and contact witnesses while recollections are still fresh. Because of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing the tucking industry, truck accident cases are challenging and complex and from a legal standpoint, truck accidents are very different than car accidents. Choosing an attorney, such as, Gary A. Kessler who has successfully won cases against trucking companies is imperative to a successful outcome for the victim’s family.
Update: Autopsy rules Newark teen drowning during California school trip an accident
Courtesy of FacebookShaunakaye WilliamsNEWARK — The 16-year-old Newark girl found dead at a hotel pool on a high school
field trip to Southern California could not swim, according to her mother.
Shaunakaye Williams, who flew with her West Side High School classmates
to Long Beach to compete in a robotics team, died in an apparent drowning Friday. Shaunakaye’s friends had pulled her from the water and were attempting to resuscitate her when emergency officials arrived, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
Paula Watson, Williams’ mother, said her daughter could not swim, and she is not sure why her daughter would have gone in a pool at all.
“She is not a swimmer,” Watson said. “Why would she go in so deep when she knows she cannot swim?”
Williams was a junior at West Side. She had traveled to Long Beach to compete in the LOGO MOTION Regional Competition at the FIRST Robotics Competition at the Long Beach Arena, which ran from Thursday through Saturday.
When a swimming pool drowning or injury occurs, the following causes of action may be possible. A cause of action is theory of liability, or a reason the owner, operator or manufacturer is responsible.
Premises Liability: Owners are responsible for hazards on their land. The extent to which they are responsible depends on the “classification” of the injured person; for example, different duties are owed to invitees, licensees and trespassers (many states have different classifications). A pool can qualify as a hazard when it has dangers that the owner knew or should have known about. Therefore, owners must take reasonable steps to make sure their pools are safe.
Product Liability: Sometimes pools or pool equipment may be defective Some type of defects including design defects (the pool was incorrectly designed), manufacturing defects ( the pool’s design was correct but it was improperly constructed); and failure to warn (for example, lack of signs about the pool’s depth, causing someone to jump into a shallow area).
Negligence: Owners and operators of pools have a duty to act reasonably in their ownership and maintenance of the pool and it’s surroundings. If they are negligent by failing to have lifeguards on duty, failing to properly train lifeguards, or failing to keep the pool safe, they may be responsible for pool-related injuries or drownings.
What to do if you or a loved one suffered from a swimming pool injury?
Swimming pool injuries may involve injuries from falls, near drownings causing serious brain injury, and death. If you live in California and believe you may have a claim for a swimming pool injury, call The Law Offices of Gary a Kessler at (877) 465-8711 for a free consultation or fill out our online confidential consultation form at garyakesslerlaw.com on your potential pool injury claim.
U C Berkeley doctor charged with molesting male patients
OAKLAND — A doctor who worked at UC Berkeley’s health center for more than two decades has been charged with sexually assaulting at least six male patients during examinations and university officials believe more victims could come forward.
Dr. Robert Kevess, 52, of Oakland, was charged late Wednes-day with 19 felony counts, including eight counts of sexual exploitation of multiple patients, seven counts of sexual battery with false professional purpose and four counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object. Prosecutors say the offenses occurred between March 2006 and this March.
Kevess confirmed the allegations of sexual misconduct to police officers investigating the case, saying he touched intimate parts of patients and penetrated them with objects, including his fingers, under the guise of performing medical procedures, court records state.
“The allegations were confirmed by statements made by Kevess during a subsequent interview,” a probable cause arrest warrant written by UC Berkeley police states. “Interviews of Kevess and the victims confirmed Kevess subjected the victims to (sexual misconduct).”
It is unethical and illegal for doctors or other health care providers to have sexual relations with a patient, under the code of medical ethics from the American Medical Association.
Kevess had worked at the Tang Health Center on Bancroft Way for 22 years. He resigned April 14 after a former patient went to the center’s
OAKLAND — A doctor who worked at UC Berkeley’s health center for more than two decades has been charged with sexually assaulting at least six male patients during examinations and university officials believe more victims could come forward.
Dr. Robert Kevess, 52, of Oakland, was charged late Wednes-day with 19 felony counts, including eight counts of sexual exploitation of multiple patients, seven counts of sexual battery with false professional purpose and four counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object. Prosecutors say the offenses occurred between March 2006 and this March.
Kevess confirmed the allegations of sexual misconduct to police officers investigating the case, saying he touched intimate parts of patients and penetrated them with objects, including his fingers, under the guise of performing medical procedures, court records state.
“The allegations were confirmed by statements made by Kevess during a subsequent interview,” a probable cause arrest warrant written by UC Berkeley police states. “Interviews of Kevess and the victims confirmed Kevess subjected the victims to (sexual misconduct).”
It is unethical and illegal for doctors or other health care providers to have sexual relations with a patient, under the code of medical ethics from the American Medical Association.
Kevess had worked at the Tang Health Center on Bancroft Way for 22 years. He resigned April 14 after a former patient went to the center’s
against their will and for the specific purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification and sexual abuse while said person was unconscious of the nature of the act because the perpetrator fraudulently represented the touching served a professional purpose.”
Alameda County deputy district attorney Susan Torrence said “unconscious” does not mean the patient was drugged or not conscious at the time of the suspected acts, but rather “unaware” that what was going on was not part of the exam.
Police said the six male victims were between 18 and 42 years old. University officials and prosecutors declined to give specifics on why patients went to see Kevess or what exactly he is accused of doing to them. Patients and doctors both have the right to request that an attendant be in the room during examinations, but no attendant was present during the suspected abuse.
Kevess graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1984. University officials said a June 2010 review of his professional conduct and background, as required by law for recredentialing, did not identify any “issues of concern or complaints from patients.” Kevess was reaccredited at that time.
“We still don’t know how this could have happened,” said UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof. “We simply are not going to rest until we know
Mogulof said the 300 medical professionals who work at the clinic have been notified of the criminal charges.
“The news was received with a profound degree of shock and sadness, as it has been across the campus,” Mogulof said.
“The charges allege that this individual violated many of the ethical, legal and professional limits designed to preserve the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship.”
Torrence said there might be other victims who will come forward in the coming days and weeks. “In a case like this, it’s not unusual for other victims to come forward and I would not be surprised if others came forward.”
our practices and policies are the best they can be.”
Legal considerations: Sexual abuse (molestation) is an intentional act of abuse. Molesters are very often a person the victim knows and is familiar with. Some examples include, physicians, coaches, clergy, teachers and nursing home providers. Victims of sexual abuse may bring a civil claim for physical and emotional damages. Through a civil claim, the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can hold a molester or their employer financially responsible for damages or sexual abuse. A claim can be brought directly against the abuser, or the abuser’s employer, if that entity was negligent in screening, hiring or supervising the abusive employee.
Justice for Victims of Abuse: The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler have represented victims of sexual abuse throughout California. We know that, although no amount of money can undo the emotional and psychological pain of an an unthinkable sexual act, compensation can allow victims and their families the resources necessary to obtain counseling and psychological care. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler for a free confidential consultation.
Two killed in Highway 395 crash identified
Two people killed in a semi truck crash in Red Mountain on Tuesday evening have been identified as Long Beach residents.
Robert Grandberry, 49, was driving a truck on Highway 395 near Trona Road at 8:44 p.m. when he lost control on a curve in the road, San Bernardino County coroner’s officials said. The semi rolled multiple times into the open desert.
California Highway Patrol officers said the crash caused about 2,500 gallons of reclaimed oil the driver was hauling to spill.
Grandberry and a passenger, 31-year-old Marci Cherisse Tate, died at the scene. Another woman riding in the semi was flown to a hospital for treatment.
Cause of the Big-Rig Accident: The California Highway Patrol has begun their Investigation. Based on news reports, the big-rig driver lost control for unknown reasons. It is also possible that the driver of the big-rig was partially responsible for the collision. The CHP will undoubtedly investigate if other factors, such as road conditions or negligent vehicle maintenance were factors in the crash.
Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability Considerations: After a big-rig crash, trucking companies waste no time in having their own investigators determine what happened, to protect them as much as possible. The family members of the victims should contact a skilled California truck accident attorney as soon as possible, who can arrange to have the accident scene inspected (while skid marks and other evidence is still present), and contact witnesses while recollections are still fresh. Because of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing the tucking industry, truck accident cases are challenging and complex and from a legal standpoint, truck accidents are very different than car accidents. Choosing an attorney, such as, Gary A. Kessler who has successfully won cases against trucking companies is imperative to a successful outcome for the victim’s family.
