Recent Blog Posts in October 2011

The family of a NAVY Seal veteran was heartbroken to learn about his death in a motorcycle accident in Indonesia.

The 33-year-old veteran was on leave in Indonesia where he was enjoying a motorcycle ride. Although details about the accident are scarce, it is known that he lost his life after the collision and his body will be flown back to the states later this month.

Reporters say that he was a decorated veteran, having enlisted in October 2002 and deployed to Afghanistan almost immediately. Two years later he completed the SEAL Qualification Training and received additional training with the SEAL team based on the West Coast.

When people have been injured in motorcycle accidents, they will want to have a personal injury attorney on their sides that can review their cases and help them take appropriate legal measures - especially if negligence or another driver's reckless driving contributed to the accident.

Construction work is never easy, but it can also be deadly if you are not careful.

News sources recently reported that a man lost his life in a fatal construction accident last week in Sioux City. According to the police department, the man was working on a construction site when a piece of masonry fell on top of him.

Although he was still alive at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital. The construction company is now working with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration to answer questions about the accident.

At this time, the company is not responding to outside inquiries about the fatal construction accident.

When someone you love is injured on the job, there is no time to waste in getting legal help. Speak with a personal injury lawyer now about the details of the construction accident that injured or killed your loved one.

If you are a driver, you not only have to pay attention to other vehicles on the roads, but also walkers or pedestrians.  If you fail to remain alert to the pedestrians that are around you, you could very easily cause a pedestrian accident and that could result in people being injured or even killed.

To avoid such collisions, follow these tips:

First, always keep your eyes on the road and pay special attention when you are approaching intersections and crosswalks.

Second, be careful when you are passing parking lot entrances and exits to avoid collisions.

Third, always follow the rules of the road and be sure to give pedestrians the right of way.

By following these tips, it is possible to prevent a pedestrian-car accident from occurring.

Were you hurt during a car accident by a driver who was not paying attention?  Don't wait to seek help from a personal injury lawyer in your state of residence.

In most states, when people have been injured as the result of other people's negligence, the injured parties can file personal injury lawsuits.  These lawsuits enable victims who have suffered physical, emotional and financial pain and setbacks to seek two types of compensation from negligent individuals.

The first type of compensation is called "compensatory".  Compensatory damages are awarded to victims to cover real expenses, like hospital bills, expenses related to property damage and lost wages from time needed away from work.  These damages are quite common in personal injury cases and vary in amount.

The second type of compensation is called "punitive".  Punitive damages are not awarded as often as compensatory damage.  When these damages are awarded, however, it is to punish negligent parties for their recklessness.

If you have questions about what damages you may be entitled to as a victim of an accident, take the time to consult with a personal injury lawyer now.

Although he was not actually on his motorcycle at the time, a movie star is lamenting the loss of his favorite ride.

Police reports show that a woman accidentally backed into the motorcycle, which was parked near a medical building in Los Angeles. When the actor went to pick up his bike several hours later, he noticed the damage. Luckily, a police officer was nearby who had the information of the woman who had crashed into his motorbike. The 47-year-old actor did not look pleased about the serious damage done to his beloved bike.

Have you recently been injured in a motorcycle accident? Did you sustain injuries that have changed your life? If so, there is no time to waste in hiring a personal injury lawyer in your state of residence.  Don't attempt to handle the legal aspects of your accident alone when an attorney can handle them for you.

News sources are reporting that an elderly man lost his life last week in a freak construction accident.

According to an Attorney's Office, the 82-year-old man was walking near a construction site at when someone operating a piece of machinery ran over him. At this time, no charges have been made, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was called to investigate the scene of the accident. If OSHA determines that the area is unsafe to resume construction, it could be shut down temporarily, if not permanently.

Have you recently been injured in a construction accident? Did you sustain injuries that have adversely impacted the quality of your life?  If so, now is the time to speak with a personal injury attorney about your injuries, accident and suffering.  In some cases, you may be allowed to file a personal injury lawsuit from any negligent parties that played a role in your accident.

Three police officers have been hospitalized after crashing their patrol car into a concrete pole while attempting to respond to a burglary call. The police officers apparently received a call early on a Tuesday morning that they were requested for back up at the scene of a burglary. It is currently unclear what cause the officers to lose control of their car and hit the light pole in their rush to get to the scene.

In a strange turn of events, the suspected burglars also crashed their getaway truck while attempting to flee the scene. The suspected burglars' truck rammed into a house about a mile from where the police officers crashed their patrol car. The alleged burglars tried to flee the scene, and two were caught. One man currently remains at large.

Neither the identities of the burglars or the officers has been released to the media. Each officer sustained serious injuries in the crash and all are currently being treated at a hospital. An investigation will likely occur to determine the cause of the patrol car crash.

Have you suffered serious injuries due to someone else's actions?  If so, now is the time to discuss your options with a personal injury lawyer.

One person could lose his life after being struck by a drunk driver in Phoenix last Saturday.

The person was walking with two others near a local bar when a large passenger car sped up in their direction. It hit all three as they were crossing the road, sending one man to the hospital in critical condition. The other two were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released later that afternoon.

At this time, police are still questioning the driver, who is believed to have been intoxicated and unlicensed at the time of the pedestrian accident. While he was taken in on three counts of aggravated assault, more charges could be tacked on later in the investigation. He is currently being held at a local youth detention center.

Injured in a pedestrian accident? If so, you need to have your case reviewed by a personal injury attorney who can inform you of your legal options.

A man installing a pool in Durham was seriously injured in a construction accident last week.

Police reports show that the man was part of a team using gunite, a mixture of cement, to install a pool. He was operating the gunite machine when his leg became stuck in an auger. When the emergency medical team arrived, the man was alive, conscious and responsive. He is currently being treated at a medical facility for his serious injuries. Although further information about his condition has yet to be released by hospital staff, the assistant fire chief thinks that the affected leg might need to be amputated.

Have you been seriously injured in a construction accident? Are you still suffering from pain due to your injuries? If so, there is no need to spend another day worrying about your future. Instead, enlist the guidance and services of a legal professional, such as a personal injury lawyer, near you.

Simple negligence may be to blame for a car accident that killed a man last week in North Carolina.

Police reports show that the 46-year-old driver of a pickup truck drove into the back of a cement mixer at an estimated speed of 55 mph. This was after it clipped another vehicle on the roadway. Several eyewitnesses stated that the car was weaving across the road. Despite being flown to a medical facility for treatment, the man lost his life later that night.

Luckily, nobody else was injured in the car accident. At this time, the crash is still under investigation and no charges have been filed.

When you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault, you may be wondering when someone will offer to take care of your medical bills. Rather than wait around, take charge by working with a personal injury lawyer in your city.