Recent Blog Posts in 2010

A 21-year-old college student in Arizona was reportedly critically injured when she was involved in a two-car accident at an intersection.

According to reports, two cars collided at an intersection and then one ended up rolling over and hit a passenger. Now, that student is reportedly suffering from life-threatening injuries as a result of the pedestrian accident.

She will now reportedly undergo surgery for her injuries. At this time, the pedestrian accident is still under investigation to determine the exact cause and who may be held responsible.     

Dealing with a pedestrian accident caused by someone else's negligent actions can leave you facing serious injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a pedestrian accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

Alfredo Aceves, a player on the Yankees, has reportedly suffered a fracture to his left clavicle as the result of a bicycle accident.

According to reports, he fractured his non-throwing clavicle and has since undergone surgery to repair the damage sustained and is doing well at this point.

Now, Aceves will have to go through six weeks of rest and then three months of rehabilitation. Further details about the bicycle accident are not available at this time, but the accident reportedly did occur in Mexico.  

It's never easy to deal with a bicycle accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else's careless actions cause the bicycle accident and your injuries. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights and health are protected during this difficult time so that you can resolve this matter in the best way possible.

The holidays brought sad news to one family in Fontana when they learned about the death of their son due to a motorcycle accident. Carlos Corona, 26, lost control of his 2008 Suzuki 750 motorcycle when traveling northbound on Day Creek Boulevard just north of Jack Benny Drive. Officials believe that he lost control when he took a curve in the roadway, causing him to crash into a guardrail.

The accident occurred around 7:05 p.m. Emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene to transport him to San Antonio Community Hospital. He was later pronounced dead at 7:40 p.m.

Officers with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are still investigating the possible causes of the motorcycle accident.

Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating but also extremely dangerous. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is time speak with a personal injury lawyer now to get the legal advice you need.

A school bus accident in the Springfield, Massachusetts area has reportedly left several students injured after the bus collided with a car.

According to reports, the bus with 33 kids on board was sideswiped by a car as it was in front of the middle school. Several of the students were then taken to a nearby ambulance for treatment.

It is being reported, however, that the bus driver ran through a red light. The bus driver reportedly ended up driving the rest of the kids to the school, but it is unknown if the driver will face disciplinary action.    

Dealing with a bus accident caused by someone else's negligent actions can leave you facing serious injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a bus accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

Although months have passed since a construction site accident occurred in Science Park that is a part of Yale, the investigation continues in the matter where one person was killed and three were injured.

The construction site accident occurred when a steel beam collapsed at the site of a future Yale chiller plant.

Now, there is not set completion date for the inspections that are being conducted by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, but by law, they do have six months to finish.

It's never easy to deal with a construction site accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else's careless actions cause the construction site accident and your injuries. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights and health are protected during this difficult time so that you can resolve this matter in the best way possible.

Luckily for the workers in involved in a construction accident on Thursday only minor injuries were sustained in what could have been a more dangerous situation. Unfortunately for the city of Waterloo, however, the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Comlex Swimplex will be closed indefinitely. City officials have decided to shut it down to investigate the accident further and clean up the wreckage.

It all happened when a platform collapsed that was supporting a boom lift, sending the men and all of the heavy equipment into the pool. Operations manager Lois Amos-Herter made a statement that "until we get the genie boom out of the pool and are able to do a further assessment of the pool, we're not sure when we'll be able to open."  This includes all of the New Year's Eve swims that had been scheduled for that day.

Local residents like Henry Zhou have voiced their displeasure at the pool closing, especially since it is not the first time this year the public has been denied access to it.

Hurt during a construction accident?  Get a personal injury lawyer involved as soon as possible.

Two dogs in Omaha, Nebraska have attacked two twelve-year-olds who were at a school bus stop, reports the local authorities.

The students reportedly sustained injuries to their fingers, arms, ankles, calves, feet, buttocks and hips in the dog attack where the animals are still on the loose.

The children were reportedly getting off the school bus when the two loose dogs ran up and attacked them. They may need rabies shots if the dogs are not found within ten days.      

Suffering from a dog attack caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life in a number of ways. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time so that you can move forward. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

In the Scottsdale, Arizona area, a fatal motorcycle accident has resulted in the death of one person and another person is now facing DUI and manslaughter charges.

Eric Ziemba was reportedly driving a motorcycle when he reportedly crashed into a BMW that was turning left onto another road.

Ziemba wasn't wearing a helmet and died from injuries sustained. The other driver, Sharolyn Medina, was arrested for DUI and manslaughter. The motorcycle accident is still under investigation at this time to gather more information.

It's unfair that you should be injured in a motorcycle accident because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle at this time. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else causes the motorcycle accident that injures you. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. A personal injury lawyer will make sure that your rights are protected during this difficult time so that you can recover from this accident in the best way possible as soon as possible.

A man in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area has been hospitalized in a construction site accident after he was crushed at the scene.

According to reports, Rick Moen is in the hospital recovering from injuries sustained in the construction accident as he suffered several broken bones, a punctured lung and damage to his aorta.      

It is being reported that Moen was injured at the construction site when a wood wall panel fell on him. He will reportedly need surgery on his back as it has been shattered.

Dealing with a construction site accident caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a construction site accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights at all times.

In the Columbia, Missouri area, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a city bus driver who was allegedly involved in a motorcycle accident that killed the other driver.

According to reports, Michael Heaston's family filed the lawsuit against Archie Smith Jr. after he reportedly was making a left turn when he pulled out in front of Heaston.

Heaston reportedly had the right-of-way, but Smith claims that he did not see the motorcyclist. When Heaston ended up colliding with the bus, he ended up pinned under for several minutes. Smith is being accused of failing to pay attention to the road.

It's never easy to deal with a motorcycle accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle at this time. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else's carelessness causes the motorcycle accident. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights are protected during this difficult time so that you are able to recover in the best way possible right now.

In Billings, police say that an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian to place on a West interchange and resulted in the death of one person.

The pedestrian accident occurred at 8:25 PM in the East bound lane of I-90 close to Mullowney Lane.

A photographer with Q2 told the resources that the pedestrian came out of the median into the passing lane of east bound I-90.  That is when the male walker who is believed to have been in his 20s was hit by a truck.

The driver of the pickup truck stopped as soon as he could, but it was too late.  Medical crews responded to the emergency and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. It is said that the driver of the pickup truck is cooperating with police and have even submitted to a voluntary blood test.

Hurt during a pedestrian accident?  Now is the time to consult with a personal injury lawyer.

A Prattville, Alabama man has reportedly died in a motorcycle accident on Alabama Highway 170 in the middle of the afternoon.

According to reports, John Lee Beckwith was driving his motorcycle and negotiating a curve when his bike left the roadway, struck a wooden utility pole.

Beckwith was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene of the motorcycle accident. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but he died from the injuries he sustained in the accident. The matter is still being investigated at this time.

Dealing with a motorcycle accident caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a motorcycle accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

A man in Shelton finally turned himself in for the murder of another man in a fatal car accident. When Nicola Urbani, 27, heard about the warrant out for his arrest, he turned himself in to the local precinct. His arrest was for the death of Bradner Cameron, 52, of Shelton.

The older man was killed on April 30 when his 2005 Ford Escape collided with the car that Urbani was driving, a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. At that time Urbani had been driving under the influence and had other drug-related offenses against him. He was eventually charged with operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence and manslaughter in the second degree.

His arrest came after the Shelton Police Traffic Division Reconstruction Team completed its investigation alongside the same unit in Trumbull revealed Urbani to be responsible for Cameron's death. Urbani was released on a $50,000 earlier this week. He is scheduled to appear in Derby Court on January 3.

Injured during an auto accident?  Get legal help today by working with a personal injury lawyer.

A man in the Antioch, California area has been killed in a car accident where the driver reportedly fled from the scene of the accident.

At this time, police are reportedly searching for the man who sped away when he crashed into a tree that ended up killing the passenger in the vehicle.

The passenger had his side of the vehicle wrapped around the tree. He was removed from the vehicle by officers, but ended up dying due to injuries sustained. The suspect will likely be charged with vehicular manslaughter.    

It's never easy to deal with a car accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else's negligent and irresponsible behavior result in injuries in a car accident. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights are protected during this difficult time so that you can settle this case now.

Three buses were involved in an accident on Monday that injured 38 students in Cary. Police are still investigating the crash, charging Boyce Goldson, 40, with a failure to decrease speed as necessary to avoid colliding with another vehicle.

The driver was taking a load of students from North Asheboro Middle School to a field trip at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences when he rear-ended another bus from the same school. A third bus joined in the collision, resulting in 35 students being taken to local hospitals.

There were a total of 158 students on the way to the museum that day. Luckily the fourth bus that was also heading to the museum was not involved in the accident. Goldston is being fined $193 dollars as well as court costs; he will appear in court on February 10 for his final hearing.

The Town of Cary Police Department escorted the remaining uninjured students, teachers and chaperones to the Courtyard by Marriot in Cary while the accident was sorted out. New buses were sent out to retrieve them later on.

Injured during a bus accident?  Now is the time to get help from a personal injury attorney!

A woman in the San Francisco, California area has been hit and killed by a shuttle bus as she was crossing the street.

According to police reports, the shuttle bus was making a left turn onto another street when it hit the woman with its front end.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the pedestrian accident. The bus driver reportedly has a clean driving record and is cooperating with investigators. No one else was injured in the pedestrian accident.  

It's never easy to deal with a pedestrian accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else's careless actions cause the pedestrian accident and your injuries. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights and health are protected during this difficult time so that you can resolve this matter in the best way possible.

A man in the Rogers Park, Illinois area has been killed after being struck by a Metra train where he allegedly may have climbed on the train tracks.

According to reports, the man was dead at the scene of the train accident due to the injuries that were sustained.

Police are reporting no other information about the man who was killed, but did not that the train line is elevated where he died so he likely climbed onto it. The train was canceled as passengers were transferred.      

Dealing with a train accident caused by someone else's negligent actions can leave you facing serious injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a train accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

Four people were injured in a two vehicle accident that involved a car and a truck. According to reports, the car collided with the truck as the truck was attempting to make a left turn.

It is being reported that the truck driver failed to yield to the car which resulted in the collision and carious injuries.

Police are stating that only one person not wearing a seatbelt. All of the people involved in the truck accident were able to escape being seriously injured.    

Dealing with a truck accident caused by someone else's negligent actions can leave you facing serious injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a truck accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

Club Car has reportedly issued a recall on their golf carts, hospitality, transportation and utility vehicles due to a brake pedal that may break off.

The recall was announced after the company received two reports of brake pedals cracking and separating, but there have reportedly been no injuries or accidents as a result.

However, there is the risk of an accident as the vehicles can lose braking ability if there is damage to the brake pedals. A wide variety of the Club Car products are included.    

It's never easy to deal with a defective product accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else's careless actions cause the defective product accident and your injuries. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights and health are protected during this difficult time so that you can resolve this matter in the best way possible.

A man in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area has been killed in a bicycle accident after he allegedly rode his bike into traffic.

According to reports, the man was struck by a vehicle in the area as Daniel Eskildsen failed to stop at a red light while riding his bicycle.

Police are reporting that the driver of the vehicle had the right-of-way and was not injured in the bicycle accident. It appears charges will not be filed, but other details about the accident have not been released.      

Suffering from a bicycle accident caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life in a number of ways. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time so that you can move forward. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

A dog attack in LaGrange, Maine has resulted in the victim in the attack being put into an induced coma due to the level of pain sustained.

Karen Stewart was reportedly mauled by a dog while taking a walk and was then taken to a hospital due to the damage that was done.

Stewart's friend claims he found her with more than 20 dog bites after she was able to drag herself to his house. She will soon be undergoing surgery for the injuries. The dog has been placed into quarantine.

It's unfair that you should be injured in a dog attack because of another person's negligent actions. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle at this time. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else causes the dog attack that injures you. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your life. A personal injury lawyer will make sure that your rights are protected during this difficult time so that you can recover from this accident in the best way possible as soon as possible.

Two men who fled from a truck before it was struck by a train were finally found by the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. The two men, who work with Burlingame Concrete Construction, called police afterward to state that they had gone down to the tracks to use the bathroom. They abandoned their truck near 2nd and Urish Road in their attempt to locate a restroom.

When their car got stuck on railroad ties in the middle of turning around, they realized the imminent danger and fled the truck before a Union Pacific train hit it. Police began their search for the men around 5:30 PM on Friday before they turned themselves in. They stated that they were too scared to report themselves sooner.

They are being charged with criminal trespassing on Union Pacific property.

Were you involved in a train accident? Were you injured and now have piles of medical bills to pay? It is time to work with a personal injury lawyer now to get the serious legal help that you need. You can fight back and get reimbursed for your medical bills as well as time lost from work.

In the city of Port St. Lucie, it has been reported that an 18 month old child was bitten by her family's dog.  The incident occurred on Short Street and officers say the dog is a bull terrier.

Florida police received a call on Wednesday during early afternoon hours.  When they arrived, the girl had to be flown to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach because she had bites all over her face.  Officers say despite the traumatic experience, the girl's injuries were not life-threatening.

They told news sources that they have plans to continue investigations.

Dog bites are more common than most people would think.  Unfortunately, children are the leading victims of dog bites and dog attacks in the U.S.  If you or your child was bitten by a dog and you believe the incident happened because of dog owner negligence, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer immediately. 

The owner of a dog who is accused of attacking another dog has been identified, but does not agree with the other dog owner's report of what occurred.

A woman claims that her golden retriever was attacked by another dog. The dog was reportedly on a leash, but was able to pull the child who was holding the leash.

According to reports, the dog suffered a serious leg injury. The young girl gave the other woman a cell phone number to reach her mother who owns the dog. However, the woman reportedly hung up on the other woman, but subpoena records to her phone company retrieved her identity.

Dealing with a dog attack caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a dog attack. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

In the Buffalo, New York area, a man has been indicted on criminal charges as the result of a motorcycle accident in which his passenger was killed.

Ronald Tackentien was indicted on five charges that include first-degree vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and felony DWI.

According to reports, the motorcycle accident occurred when Tackentien was drunk and he lost control of his bike. His passenger was pronounced dead at the scene and now he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.      

Dealing with a motorcycle accident caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a motorcycle accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights at all times.