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On Monday, March 23, 2009, not too far from Fresno, California, a man with multiple DUI charges was running from the police in a high speed car chase, ran a red light, and crashed into another automobile. The negligent, drunk driver was Otis Lee Taylor Jr. and he attempted to flee the scene after the car accident happened. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that Taylor crashed into a car with two passengers who were young women; one pregnant 17- year old, and the other a 21 year old. The CHP chased and arrested Taylor as he tried to leave the scene of the accident.

Both victims of the car accident suffered injuries. The pregnant woman had moderate injuries and the 21-year old woman had serious injuries and was probably rushed to a local hospital where she may have been treated for deep cuts and bruises, or lacerations caused by the seat belt. She may have also suffered critical brain injuries or brain trauma and been in danger of losing her ability to walk or properly function.

The DUI offender, who was driving reckless and caused the car accident, is now awaiting trial where he is being charged with several felony accounts. He will face felony D.U.I., a felony hit and run, and finally a charge for driving with a suspended license. This negligent driver could have killed both of the passengers in the other car, not to mention an unborn child. Thankfully, he did not kill anyone, but he seriously injured them. Someone needs to prevent him from ever having the chance to do something like this again.

There are local Fresno Automobile Accident Lawyers who are trained and well equipped to fight for the rights of those who were in this car crash and any other Fresno residents who have been involved in a car crash caused by a drunk driver or negligence on the part of another driver. Contact one of our Fresno Automobile Accident Attorneys today at 800 785 9924! We offer free consultations that are confidential.

On January 19, 2009, a sixteen year old driver was heading north on Palm Avenue in Central Fresno, California.  The teenage driver then made an illegal turn causing the police car to strike the teenage driver's car which created a car accident.

The teenage driver's car was struck with such force by the Fresno Police car that he ended up on a nearby homeowner's lawn.  The Fresno police car similarly left Palm Avenue in Fresno, California and came to rest after striking the fence surrounding the Fresno High School. 

Neither the teenage driver nor the Fresno police officer suffered serious injuries as a result of the car accident.  However, the suspect left his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot as he didn't have a driver's license.  The teenager was caught shortly thereafter and arrested for hit and run.  He may also be charged with damaging state property as well as driving without a license.

Although neither the driver nor the police officer was seriously injured, if you were involved in a similar car accident, you should still retain a knowledgable and experienced Fresno personal injury attorney to make sure you have proper representation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Fresno, please visit our Fresno Lawyers Website.

In California in 2007, 41% of the fatalities involved drivers of passenger cars resulting in 1,618 fatalities.  The next category of vehicles which had the most fatalities were SUV or light utility trucks.  In California in 2007, there were 419 fatalities (11%) of the total fatalities for the year.  With the popularity and fuel efficiency of cars as the most affordable, along with the popularity of SUVs, it is easy to see why these two categories of vehicles were involved in the majority of car accidents - as there are more of them on the road than any other type of vehicle.

Further, some drivers were under the impression that they didn't need to wear seat belts while driving SUVs as they were "safer" in an SUV than in a smaller car.  These statistics clearly indicate that SUVs did get into a substantial amount of car accidents in California.  One potential reason for these numbers could be that the drivers of SUVs may have been driving negligently or without seat belts which could have resulted in more serious injuries, including fatal brain damage or brain injury.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Fresno, please visit our Fresno Lawyers Website.

It is common knowledge that the state of California passed a law last year banning the use of text messaging while operating a motor vehicle. Anyone in Fresno who is driving an automobile is in direct violation of the law when they choose to text or make use of their cell phone without a hands free device. It does not matter if a person is driving in Fresno or other Northern California locations texting while driving is extremely dangerous and hazardous to everyone on the road.

Some authorities are now saying that texting while driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. Residents of Fresno, CA are not strangers to the reality of drunk driving and the injuries a person can be caused if they are involved in an DUI accident.

All of California knows of the fatal metro link accident which involved test messaging. Multiple car accidents have been caused by a negligent driver's choice to text while operating a vehicle in California. Auto accidents caused by text messaging and cell phone use can cause a passenger to suffer a wrongful death or paralyzing injuries.

It will only be a matter of time before statistics reflect the amount of Fresno car accidents and injuries that have been caused by driver negligence and text messaging. The CA law against text messaging while driving has been described as the most likely of law to be ignored and violated by Fresno drivers.

Our Fresno car crash lawyers represent clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents which were caused by negligence of any kind. Our personal injury attorneys are aware that driver negligence includes text messaging.

Serious injuries are caused by automobile accidents involving cell phone use, text messaging and alcohol abuse. If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident of any kind in the Fresno area you should contact our law firm immediately.

Call one of our Fresno auto accident attorneys today for a free consultation at 800-785-9924.

Less than a year ago California passed new cell phone laws that prohibited drivers from using their cell phones while driving with the exception of a handless ear piece. These new cell phone laws target all motor-vehicle drivers, including commercial motor truck drivers. It is not uncommon to see a truck driver in Fresno talking on their phone, or on their two-way radio. Under the new laws, the only exception to the use of this kind of technology is in an emergency situation.

Commercial motor vehicles include tractor trailers, school buses, farm vehicles, and even tow trucks. These kinds of vehicles are large in size and are a challenge to operate even without the use of a cell phone. If a semi truck driver in Fresno, California is holding their cell phone while operating their commercial vehicle they are at risk of causing a trucking accident. It only takes a split second without a hand on the wheel for a truck to lose control and crash.

The exceptions for emergency situations allowing the use of a cell phone or a two-way radio by truck drivers are usually the kind of emergency trucking accidents which are caused by the illegal use of the cell phone in the first place. Trucking accidents cause deaths everyday on Fresno highways and one can only hope that the new cell phones restrictions aid in the prevention of trucking accidents.

If you have ever been the victim of a trucking accident in Fresno caused by a distracted truck driver on their cell phone you have cause to file a Fresno Personal Injury Lawsuit. When someone is seriously injured in a trucking accident it is an emergency. Consulting a Fresno Truck Accident Lawyer is in your best interest and will ensure that you get the most qualified legal representation available.

Contact one of our Fresno Trucking Accident Attorneys today for a free case evaluation!

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported on Monday, April 13, 2009 that one person was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 5 not to far from Fresno, California the accident involved a SUV that rolled over causing the death of the automobile driver. The victim of this auto accident was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. There are no reports concerning the cause of the SUV accident, but it was reported that there were animals being transported in the sports-utility vehicle and Animal control responded to the scene of the accident according to a CHP officer.

Roll-overs are a risk for anyone who operates a sports-utility vehicle (SUV) in Fresno, California. In research done concerning the degree of the risk of rollovers for SUVs a study found that motor vehicle safety is being sacrificed for the appeal of the eye. Those who are manufacturing sports-utility vehicles are putting every person at risk that drives off of the dealership lot when the company fails to follow proper protocol in manufacturing a safe automobile for both a driver and their passenger; even if those passengers are animals.

If the SUV is found to have had faulty mechanics then the family of the victim has   the legal right to file a wrongful death suit against the manufacturing company of that particular vehicle. It is a very sad thing when someone dies in an accident that may have been prevented had there not been negligence by an automobile manufacturing company. Serious injuries are caused by rollovers if it is not a fatal auto accident. The California SUV driver in this story may have suffered blunt force trauma causing serious head injuries which resulted in their death, or the driver may have suffered internal organ damage causing a heart attack, or other fatal injuries.

If you or your loved one has been involved in an SUV rollover accident on a freeway near Fresno, California caused by the negligence of a sports-utility vehicle manufacturing company you are the victim of a personal injury and may have grounds to file a California personal injury lawsuit. If you know anyone who has died in a SUV rollover accident in Fresno they may have died a wrongful death and you should contact a Fresno Auto Accident Wrongful Death Lawyer today. We are highly educated in the area of wrongful death claims, as well as auto accident injury claims and we will make all of the communications needed to have you awarded the rightful compensation for your pain and suffering.

Contact our firm today at (559)-761-0061 for a free case evaluation!

On Sunday March 15, 2009, in Fresno, California a negligent driver killed his passenger by causing a fatal car crash. This automobile accident happened around 10 a.m. Sunday morning, near Newmark and American Avenue in Fresno. The crash only involved one car, but there were two passengers in that car. The negligent driver was under the influence of alcohol and lost control of his car.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said that the car accident was a complete disaster and that they had to use the Jaws of Life to get the motor vehicle driver and his passenger out of the automobile.  The drunk driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital in Fresno County. The passenger however, was pronounced dead at the scene of the car crash.

The negligent driver is now facing D.U.I. charges and quite possibly vehicular manslaughter. As the result of his negligence his passenger was killed in a car accident. Negligence, or negligent driving, is a very serious offense, it causes automobile accidents, and covers a multitude of things such as, driving while drunk, reckless driving, and decreases the affected driver's reaction time. Negligence can cause a person to suffer a fatality, a wrongful death, critical injuries, brain injuries like brain trauma or brain damage, or even paralysis. 

If you or your loved one has been the victim of a car accident caused by a negligent driver or your loved one was killed in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver you should contact one of our Fresno County Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers for a confidential, free consultation today.

A recent study reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that, in the United States, reckless driving is one of the leading causes of death amongst teenagers between 16-19 years of age. On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 a fatal car accident left two local high school students dead, and one critically injured in Chowchilla, CA near highway 99. The accident involved a pick-up truck with three teenage passengers which collided with a Pacific Gas & Electric utility truck with only one passenger.

Although the cause of the crash has not been determined, it is likely that there was negligence on the part of one of the drivers, who may have ran a stop sign at the intersection of Avenue 23 ½ and Road 9. At any rate, the utility truck was carrying flammable materials which resulted in the pick-up truck's bursting into flames.  It has not been reported to have been alcohol or drug related, but a possible charge of Vehicular Manslaughter could be filed.

Both the driver, and one of the passengers were killed in the fire, the driver of the PG & E truck suffered only minor injuries and the third passenger was air lifted to a local Medical Center in Fresno.  It was reported that the surviving passenger had 4th degree burns covering 50- 60% of his body.

Injuries caused by auto accidents, especially burn injuries from collisions causing truck fires, explosions, and engine fires require immediate, long lasting and state of the art medical attention. This kind of medical attention may not be covered by insurance companies and costs the families and the injured a lot of money. The last thing a family or injured person wants to think about is whether or not they can afford the care needed to help them in their time of crisis.

If ever this were to happen to you, it is in your best interest to be informed about your rights in this situation. If you, your child, or anyone that you know have been involved in or died as the result of an automobile accident caused by reckless driving in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Attorneys for a free consultation so that you may be informed.

While attempting to board a school bus on the morning of March 10, 2009, an SUV hit four (4) school children.  The car / pedestrian accident occurred on Princeton Street near Marks Street. 

According to the Fresno Police Department, the Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) hit the students while they were attempting to cross the street.  At the time of the accident, the street was poorly lit resulting in the street being very dark.

The Fresno Police Officers at the scene furthe reported that the driver of the SUV motor vehicle stated that he had an obstructed view of the children crossing the street, but the Fresno Police have yet to determine what could have caused the driver of the motor vehicle to have an obstructed view.

All of the seriously injured children were transported to the local Fresno hospital to be treated for their injuries.  All of the children are expected to recover.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while a pedestrian where you were struck or hit by an oncoming car, truck, SUV or motor vehicle, please contact our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attorneys for a free consultation to discuss your case at 800-785-9924.

Teenager who failed to wear a seat belt suffered a head injury and ultimately died at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota

A teenage driver was injured in a car accident in Kanabec County, Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 9, 2009 and ultimately died at North Memorial Medical Center on January 10, 2009.  The driver's car was broadsided by another vehicle around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 107 and Highway 70.  When the two vehicles collided, the driver suffered head injuries arising directly from this car accident.  The Minnesota police determined that the now deceased driver wasn't wearing any safety equipment, and specifically he wasn't wearing a seat belt.

The other two people involved in the car accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota suffered head injuries as well as minor injuries, and they both survived.  It was further reported that the driver which broadsided the deceased driver was also not wearing a seat belt.

In all accidents, there are always various issues to consider in determining who is liable for injuries or fatalities.  Although the driver who was broadsided was not wearing a seat belt, this is merely one factor in this determination.  An investigator needs to further determine if a party entered the intersection when they weren't supposed to which directly resulted in the car accident and brain injury. 

Because of these and various factors, if you are injured in an auto accident in Fresno, it is essential that you visit our website and retain an attorney, especially if a brain injury or fatality occurred.

On January 11, 2009 a teenage boy from Visalia, California was driving his 1992 Acura eastbound on Nares Avenue when he drove onto the dirt shoulder.  Upon losing control of the vehicle, the passenger door squarely struck a large tree.

The teenage driver of the crash reported he had neck and back pain, and was ultimately taken to Community Reginal Medical Center in Fresno, California.  Unfortunately, his passenger, Sanjuana Solis, a sixteen year old girl from Burrel, California died at the scene of the accident.  The parents or family of the young girl may consider filing a wrongful death action against the driver.

As this car accident occured at about 11:00 a.m., someone probably witnesses this car accident.  If you have any information, please contact the Fresno Police Department or the California Highway Patrol.

If you or a family member has been injured by a driver who was at fault in causing your injuries in Fresno, you should contact one of our Fresno auto accident injury lawyers for a free consultation.  Our attorneys may assist you in the recovery of any lost wages or costs associated with any medical bills that may have resulted from this accident.

On January 11, 2009 a teenage boy from Visalia, California was driving his 1992 Acura eastbound on Nares Avenue when he drove onto the dirt shoulder.  Upon losing control of the vehicle, the passenger door squarely struck a large tree.

The teenage driver of the crash reported he had neck and back pain, and was ultimately taken to Community Reginal Medical Center in Fresno, California.  Unfortunately, his passenger, Sanjuana Solis, a sixteen year old girl from Burrel, California died at the scene of the accident.  The parents or family of the young girl may consider filing a wrongful death action against the driver.

As this car accident occured at about 11:00 a.m., someone probably witnesses this car accident.  If you have any information, please contact the Fresno Police Department or the California Highway Patrol.

If you or a family member has been injured by a driver who was at fault in causing your injuries in Fresno, you should contact one of our Fresno auto accident injury lawyers for a free consultation.  Our attorneys may assist you in the recovery of any lost wages or costs associated with any medical bills that may have resulted from this accident.

In Fresno, California a man was fatally shot just before 2:00 a.m. on January 29, 2009 near the streets of Chestnut and Clinton.

Apparently, the male suspect who was fatally shot in Fresno was attempting to force an ex-girlfriend off the road.  The female car occupant dialed 911 while driving home from work, and trying to evade her ex-boyfriend.

California Highway Patrol officers heard the woman's call broadcast over their radio, and further observed both of the vehicles traveling northbound on Chestnut street.  The CHP attempted to stop the male suspect, who ultimately pulled over to the side of the road.  The male suspect then exited his vehicle and began charging at the two CHP officers.  The male suspect was failing to obey the commands and instructions of the CHP officers and was yelling at the officers, which the CHP officers reportedly caused them to believe the male suspect may have been armed with a weapon and was preparing to attack them.

Ultimately, the male suspect was shot by the CHP in the upper body.  An investigation evidenced that the male suspect was never armed with a weapon.  Further, the male suspect was transported to Community Regional Medical Center where he ultimately died from his fatal gun shot wounds.  The Fresno Police Department are handling the investigation of this fatal Fresno gun shooting.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent Police Officer, Sherriff or Deputy in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Personal Injury Attorneys to discuss what options are available.