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| November 20, 2009 |
| Multi-Motor-Vehicle Accident Requires 63 Firefighters |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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Multiple cars, an SUV and a sedan were involved in a car accident early on the morning of February 2, 2009. Both cars had entrapments, and 1 person was ejected from one of the vehicles. An investigation is still pending as to whether the ejected occupant wasn't wearing a seat belt, or whether the safety equipment in the motor-vehicle failed to function as a result of a product defect.
Both the SUV and the sedan required the extraction of one occupant due to the damage done to both of the vehicles. Paramedic emergency response ambulances and fire companies were both called and summoned to this multi-motor-vehicle accident. All of the car accident victims were triaged upon the arrival of the paramedics.
A total of 63 firefighters were required for this multi-vehicle accident in which there were seven (7) patients, four (4) males and three (3) females. Of these seven patients, four (4) of them were listed in critical to very critical condition. While there is no general indication of the injuries suffered, the critical to very critical occupants most likely suffer some form of brain trauma or brain injuries, severe bleeding, broken bones, and may or may not have lost consciousness. The remaining occupants who were injured suffered moderal injuries and minor injuries. The driver of the sedan, 30, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Survivors of the multi-car accident has been attributed to the use of safety equipment such as seat belts and air bag deployment.
If you or a loved one has been injured or have suffered critical to minor injuries in a multi-car accident in Fresno which involved a car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, 18-wheeler, big-rig, or tractor-trailer, immediately contact one of our experienced Fresno Auto / SUV Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss your case. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Fresno Pit-Bull Dog Attack and Dog Bite |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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A 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries when a 70 pound pit-bull dog attacked him causing serious injuries from the resulting pit bull dog bites. The thirteen-year-old boy's aunt had been drinking alcohol and thought it would be hilarious for her pit-bull to attack her nephew. The boy was transported to the hospital with serious dog bite injuries, and the aunt was charged and arrested with child endangerment.
The young boy had severe bleeding coming from his arm as a result of this pit-bull dog attack. The young boy was transported to a Turlock hospital. The suspect admitted that this was not the first time that her pit-bull attacked, but this was the worst attack thus far. The pit-bull is under quarantine after being surrendered to animal control and will be evaulated after 10 days. As this pit-bull dog has attacked and been involved in biting others, and it is determined to be a risk to public safety, the pitbull will be euthanized.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite or a dog attack in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Dog Attack Lawyers and / or one of our Fresno Dog Bite Attorneys for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the events leading up to and including the dog attack and dog bite. We can further assist you in getting the best medical treatment for your injuries suffered from this dog bite and dog attack in Fresno. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| How a Child-Seat Can Prevent / Reduce Injuries in Auto Accident |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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The National Highway Trafic Safety Administration has estimated that over 7,500 lives have been saved through the use of child restrains and child-seats over the last 20 years.
California law reqiures children under 6 and / or weigh less 60 pounds (lbs.) are required to ride in a child-seat or in a child booster-seat. While California has this requirement, some parents may not know the proper way to safely secure their child in the unlikely event they are involved in a car accident with either a motorcycle, truck, big-rig, or tractor-trailer semi-truck.
The California Highway Patrol has elected to hold a workshop to teach parents how to properly secure their child in a car-seat or booster-seat. This workshop is aimed at parents and care-givers who may be transporting children in car-seats or booster-seats. One of the major goals of this workshop program is to educate parents and care-givers about the necessity of car-seats and how car-seats can reduce the severe injuries which could ultimately be sustained by young children who are invovled in an auto accident.
The California Highway Patrol is also hoping to be able to examine currently owned car-seats to make sure that they are properly secured and they do not contain any product defects. While this workshop program is not an intensive program, parents and care-givers must also take the responsiblity to routinely examine their child's car-seats to make sure that they are always securly fastened and all of the restraints are working properly. Waiting until an auto accident occurs is the last time you want to check to make sure that this safetly equipment is working properly.
If a child or young adult has been injured in an auto accident in Fresno or where the car-seat failed to work properly because of a product defect in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Attorneys or one of our Fresno Product Defect Attorneys for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the circumstances of your case immediately. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Lane Splitting on Motorcycles Permissible in California |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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A study, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and researched by a University of Southern California researcher found that when a motorcycle lane splits it is safer than the motorcycle sitting in stop-and-go traffic. This study found that when a motorcycle sits in stop-and-go traffic, the motorcycle rider is more likely to be struck by cars and ultimately "sandwiched" between two or more cars.
Of the 7,163 accidents in California last year in which someone was either killed or injured, 2,822 of them had factors often associated with lane splitting. Those factors include excessive speed, unsafe lane changes, improper passing and following too closely.
Generally, the general rule of thumb for lane splitting is to split lanes number 1 and number 2 and to travel no more than fifteen (15) to twenty (20) miles faster than traffic. Travelling any faster may directly result in a higher likelihood of being involved in a motorcycle accident.
If you or a loved one was involved in a motorcycle accident in Fresno, please contact one of our highly trained Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorneys. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Motorcycle Lane Splitting Not Highway Factor in Accident |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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The California Highway Patrol does not list motorcycle lane splitting as a factor in accident reports.
As California permits motorcycle riders to ride in between lanes traveling in the same direction, the rider of the other motor vehicles should be aware of the motorcycle riders presence.
Therefore, if you were involved in a motorcyle accident while lane splitting in Fresno, and through the negligence of the other drivers, you were hit because the other driver didn't see you or was simply negligent, please contact one of our Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorneys today for a free consultation. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Pedestrian Accident Victim Struck By Car Hospitalized in Fresno |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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On January 29, 2009, Salvador Montoya, 29, of Porterville, California was found unconscious in the roadway by a Fresno Police Officer.
Apparently, last wednesday night, Mr. Montoya was crossing the street in Fresno, California when he was struck by a car. It is presently unclear whethre the driver of the car or the pedestrian may have been contributorily negligent in causing the accident. The car accident in Fresno county occurred at Morton Avenue west of Belmont Street in Porterville, California. The pedestrian was not crossing in a cross-walk at the time he was hit. The car driver stayed at the scene of the pedestrian-car accident, so this was not a hit-and-run accident.
As a result of the car striking this pedestrian, resulting in a car-pedestrian accident, an ambulance transported Mr. Montoya to an emergency helicoptor heli-pad where the injured pedestrian was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California. As a result of this car-pedestrian accident, the pedestrian was rated to be in serious condition upon arrival at the hospital. These serious injuries included severe leg injuries and head injuries, such as brain trauma and brain and spinal cord injuries - as well as blunt force trauma.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in which the injured party was struck by a bicycle, car, motorcycle, truck, big rig, or any other motor vehicle in Fresno, contact one of our experienced Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attorneys immediately for a free consultation. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Multi-Vehicle Accident near Conejo in Fresno County |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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Last wednesday, thick fog (where at sometimes there was only a visible distance of about 50 feet) was a determining factor in several multi-vehicle accidents including all types of motor vehicles, incluidng: cars, trucks, motorcycles and SUVs. The number and severity of the injuries ranged from severe bleeding, brain injuries, and broken bones to minor scratches. A police officer at one of the car accient scenes stated that there were so many injuries that all ambulances were being used - so the emergency medical personnel were being stretched to their ultimate limits.
These multi-vehicle pileups occurred at various locations Highway 43 at Kansas in the South Valley while various other multi-vehicle crashes resulted on Highway 198. There was also major injuries on Highway 41 near Conejo in Fresno County.
With respect to the accident on Highway 43, it occurred just after 8:00 AM. Two cars collided which resulted in backing up traffic and creating further delays. This crash directly resulted in creating a four vehicle (car, motorcycle, SUV, big rig, etc.) accident.
Less than an hour after these motor vehicle accidents on Highway 43, six (6) separate accidents resulted on Highway 198 at Second Street, east of Hanford. In these separate accidents, there were a total of 15 (fifteen) vehicles, including two (2) big rigs which caused the higway to be closed. Amongst these various accidents, only two people had serious enough injuries (and did not waive their right) to be taken to the hospital.
Approximately an hour after this second send of crashes occurred, on Highway 41 near Conejo in Fresno County, two cars collided. This car accident resulted in traffic backing up on this Fresno county highway which led to twelve (12) other vehicles either crashing, colliding or getting into an accident. This Fresno County highway shut down for a little over two hours as the injured were cared for and the higway was cleared up debris and the cars involved in the accidents were removed and towed away.
If you or a loved one was injured in this or another multi-vehicle accident with a big rig, truck, car, automobile or motorcycle, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Attorneys, Fresno Truck Accident Attorneys and / or Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorneys. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Fresno Teens May Not Drive Other Teens |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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A California law passed in 2006 prohibits newly licensed California teens from driving other minors (other than family members) without a supervising licensed driver who is at least 25 years old also in the vehicle.
Fresno police acknoweldge that a law such as this is very difficult to enforce. The teens who are violating this California statute believe that the law is impractical with their various of after-school activities, as well as driving themselves to and from school every day. The parents of the teens who are wilfully violating this California often are aware of this law, but would much rather no longer be their teenagers taxi or personal driver.
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that of the various teens interviewed, approximately half of the teens admitted violating this 2006 California Law. California also has laws in place in which California teens may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Despite teens and parents not agreeing with this law, reports have come out that show that these laws have in fact saved lives. Unfortunately, there are still tragic incidents in which teen drivers fail to obey these rules and ultimately kill their fellow teen passengers. Parents need to take a stronger stance and enforce these rules which are in place to save their children, as well as the children of others.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a teen failing to obey this law or any other law which ultimately resulted in a car accident in Fresno, please contact our Fresno Car Accident Attorneys immediately for a free evaluation of your case. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Train and Truck Accident near Fresno, California |
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Early this morning, a train and a tractor-trailer truck were involved in an accident near Fresno, California. The initial reports indicate that the truck-and-train accident resulted in severe injuries. However, there is always the possibility of brain trauma or brain injury which may not be identified immediately at the scene of the crash - as these types of injuries generally don't evidence themselves until days or weeks after an accident.
The California Highway Patrol has stated that the train-and-truck accident was near Avenue 144 and Highway 43 south of Corcoran, California. As a direct result of this accident, the California Highway Patrol stated that several roads in the general area of the accident will be closed until at least noon as the accident scene is investigated.
If during the course of your travels, you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident in Fresno, please visit our Fresno Attorneys Website for further information. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Off-Duty Fresno Sheriff Arrested for DUI |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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This past weekend, after having a few alcoholic beverages, a gentleman decided to get behind the wheel of his car in Fresno, California. This gentleman, unlike many other people couldn't claim that he didn't know the rules about drinking and driving, let alone the necessary amount one must consume to be arrested for a DUI. Such a defense was not possible, as the person who was pulled over for drining was an off-duty Fresno Sheriff.
Specifically, the 27-year old Fresno Sheriff crashed his Porche into the rear of a pickup truck. This automobile accident occurred near Herndon and Maple Avenues shortly after midnight on January 17, 2009.
As a result of this auto accident, there were no major or severe injuries suffered. Witnesses at the scene of the car accident stated that the Fresno Sheriff fled the scene. Shortly after this Fresno hit-and-run car accident, Fresno police located the Sheriff and administed a sobriety test. The Fresno Sheriff failed this sobriety test, and was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving and hit and run charges.
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, where the other negligent party was drinking and may be legally drunk, then please call our Fresno Car Accident Attorneys immediately so we may begin seeking compensation for your personal injuries and injuries to your vehicle. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| A 16 year-old arrested after causing a car accident with a police car in Central Fresno, California |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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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. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Fresno Industrial Accidents Leaves One Dead |
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On January 16, 2009, two men were in close proximity to an air tank which was being refilled at Conner's Manufacturing on Franklin Avenue in Central Fresno, California. Although the facts leading up to the event are still under investigation, it is clear that the air tank exploded killing one of the two men while the other man sustained a non-life threatening injury.
The gentleman who was killed was not an employee, and therefore, most likely a customer who was having his air tank refilled. Although his identity has not yet been released. The other gentleman sustained injuries to his arm wihch were treated at the Community Regional Medical Center.
The events and facts leading up to the resulting explosion are still being investigated. However, from the facts which are presently available, it is clear that either the air tank was negligently manufactuered or the employee refilling the air tank was negligent in over-pressurizing the air tank beyond specified safety maximums which resulted in the wrongful death of the customer.
If you were ever injured while on busines property or at the workplace in Fresno, California, please visit our Fresno Lawyers Website for further information. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| The most fatalities in California in 2007 resulted with passenger cars |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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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. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Train strikes man on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day in Fresno, California |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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A man was struck and killed by a train either New Year's evening or in the early morning of New Years 2009. The injured man suffered serious injuries including, but not limited to brain injuries and brain trauma. The train accident occurred south of Ventura Street between G & H streets in Fresno, California.
The train accident victim's age was not determined as he did not have any identification on him. Although he was believed to be homeless, he most recently was staying at the Visalia Rescue Mission located in Visalia, California about 45 miles away from Fresno, California.
This train victim also has a brother in Parkside of San Francisco, California. If you have any information as to the identity of the train accident victim or if you were a witness to this collision, please contact the Fresno Police Department.
Additionally, if you were ever involved in a train accident or a metro collision in Fresno, please visit our Fresno train accident attorneys and speak with one of our knowledgable personal injury attorneys. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Fresno Motor Vehicle Accidents have been Decreasing |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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Arrests have been steadily increasing in Fresno, California for impaired drivers which has been reducing the number of car accidents and fatalities.
According to the NHTSA, the Fresno Police Department Traffic Unit with 22 officers had 1984 arrests in 2001. By the end of 2002, the number of DUI arrests was increased to 2067. After 20 officers were added to the force, increasing the traffic unit to 42, the number of DUI arrests increased to 2186. This number increased dramatically in 2004 to 2525 DUI arrests.
In 2004, the Fresno Police arrested 4,518 people for driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license. 11,706 unlicensed drivers were also cited and fined while in Fresno county. And a total of 22,738 vehicles were impounded for traffic and criminal offenses. Along with increasing revenue for Fresno, seat belt usage was increased from 82% in 2002 to 93% in 2004.
Traffic fatalities were also down 42.3% in 2004 from 2002 which represents twenty-two familes, friends and loved ones who didn't have to buy a loved one because the negligent or impaired drivers were off the road. Just in 2004, the Fresno Neighborhood Traffic Unit (NTU) issued 21,368 citations, impounded 5,968 vehicles, arrested 723 drivers for DUI, confiscated 16 guns, arrested 361 individuals on felony charges and 5,177 individuals for misdeameanors.
Despite these improvements, car accidents still occur. If you were involved in a car or truck accident, merely exchange information with the other drivers at the scene of the incident and never acknowledge fault for the accident. Never say such things as, "I was going to fast, and I didn't see you" or "I'm sorry for hitting you with my car." It is important to consult with one of our Fresno car accident attorneys as you may not have all of the information - and the other driver may have been more at fault. An attorney who specializes in car accidents should therefore be contacted immediately, especially before you speak with your insurance company or the insurance companies of the other drivers.
Therefore, if you have been injured in a car accident in Fresno or any motor vehicle accident in Fresno, you can further research your rights by visiting our Fresno personal injury website. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Approximately 11 Fatal Auto Accidents Occur in California EVERY DAY! |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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California, for the first time in 5 years, had traffic fatalities near the 4,000 range.
In 2007, California had a total of 3,974 traffic fatalities. Of these car, truck and motorcycle accidents, 1,493 of the fatalities occurred in rural areas where 2,481 occurred in urban areas.
However, these numbers indicate that there are approximately 11 auto accidents that occur in California every day! On a national average, 11 accidents isn't too high considering California's population, but it should be considered high with the large number of rural square acreage. California with a population of 36,553,215 in 2007 demonstrates that the likelihood of getting into an accident is quite remote.
Most drivers believe that they could never get into an accident, and they could never be one of the 11 people who are killed every day - not including all of those individuals who are severely injured every year in California. There are many factors out of your control that may cause one to get into an accident. Your local mechanic may have performed negligent work on your car or on a truck which impacts your vehicle causing severe injury in a multi-car pile-up on the I-5 freeway.
Therefore, despite all of the precautions that one takes, there are still always things out of our control. If an auto accident does occur in California, a personal injury attorney who specializes in automobile accidents in California should be hired to represent you to guarantee that your interests are protected. If you know of someone who has been involved in either a truck, car, motorcycle or bicycle accident in Fresno, California - it is highly recommend that they contact one of our Fresno auto accident lawyers. Additionally, if brain damage or brain injury occurred, it is even more imperative that an attorney be hired as there are many hardships which could potentially result if proper medical care is not provided shortly after the accident.
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Motorcycle Accident Fatalities in California Steadily Increasing |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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Since 2003, the number of California helmeted motorcycle fatalities has been steadily increasing as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2003, 322 fatalities were recorded, followed by 360, 401, 430 and 439 for the years 2004-2007 in all of California. There much fewer motorcyclists fatalities who were involved in motorcycle accidents while not wearing Department of Transportation approved helmets. For the years 2003-2007, the fatalities for non-helmeted motorcycle riders were 54, 59, 56, 67 and 68, respectively.
As the State of California has a law which requires all motorcycle riders to wear helmets - all of the motorcyclists who were fatally injured while not wearing their helmets were doing so in direct conflict with the California State laws. While wearing a helmet can sometimes be burdensome, its benefits far outweigh any detriments that a motorcycle rider may attempt to come up with. Especially, where life-ending brain injury can occur at speeds as low as 5 mph, it is essential to wear a helmet while traveling at even moderate speeds of 15, 25 or 35 miles per hour.
All motorcycle riders believe that they are invincible, when they are more invisible to Cagers (drivers in a cage, such as a car or truck) then we would hope. With most car drivers being at fault when they are involved in a car and motorcycle collision - it is normally the motorcycle rider that is more significantly injured. Therefore, if you were involved in a motorcycle accident in Fresno, it is important that you contact one of our Fresno motorcycle accident attorneys who will guide you through the process of recovery. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Selecting a Motorcycle Helmet to Reduce Brain Injuries |
| Posted By Fresno Brain Injury Attorney |
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What should you look for when selecting a motorcycle helmet to protect your head and brain if you are involved in a motorcycle accident or collision?
Motorcycle helmets which meet the minimum Federal safety standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have a thick inner liner usually about one-inch thick of firm polystyrene foam. Helmets which fail to comply with these standards, and will also fail to protect your head or brain if involved in a motorcycle crash, normally only contain soft foam padding or simply no padding at all.
Upon laying your bike down or being involved in a motorcycle collision, your helmet's chin straps should be used which will secure the helmet to protect your head, brain and spine from road rash, scraping and bruising. Additionally, to absorb and protect from brain injury, your motorcycle helmet should generally weigh about three (3) pounds. If your helmet weighs one pound or less than it is likely a novelty helmet, and it will not protect the wearer.
Generally, unsafe helmets are noticeably smaller in diameter and thinner than ones meeting the DOT standard. Additionally, full-face motorcycle helmets when worn correctly generally protect more than non-full-face helmets. There is also a smaller likelihood that the full-face helmets will be separated from the rider upon a motorcycle accident.
All riders know of a friend who has been involved in an accident and the damage that can occur at even low speeds. It is therefore important that you always wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet which is secured properly as well as other protective gear to make sure you can always return to your loving family.
If you or a loved was was injured in a motorcycle accident in Fresno, California, please contact one of our motorcycle injury attorneys to discuss the payment of your medical bills and just compensation for any brain injuries or head trauma that you may have suffered. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Traffic Accidents in Fresno More Likely to be Caused by Unlicensed Drivers |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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Traffic Accidents in Fresno, California are more likely to be caused by unlicensed drivers or who have had their licenses suspended ore revoked
The California DMV has estimated that there are more than 700,000 suspended or revoked licenses and more than 1 million unlicensed drivers on California's roads. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety further determined that these drivers can be up to 6 times more likely to cause a motor vehicle accident resulting in a fatal collision.
Specifically in Fresno, California at least 20% of the drivers are doing so on suspended licenses or never followed the statutory requirements to receive a driver's license. Additionally, unlicensed or dirvers with suspended licenses were involved in 1 out of every 3 fatal motor vehicle collisions in Fresno, California. Further, 100% of these drivers were determined to be at fault - meaning that innocent individuals were both harmed and killed by these unlicensed, suspended or revoked drivers. The NHTSA federal governmental agency along with the Fresno Police Department determined that removing these drivers from the road is of the highest priority.
To combat this, the Fresno police department has increased its citations by 227% from 2002 to 2004. In 2004, the Fresno Police Department had 85,937 hazardous citations and subsequently was able to remove these drivers from the road. With these individuals no longer driving, innocent individuals were therefore not put in harms way and were able to return safety to their families and loved ones.
If you or a family member has been injured by a driver who was at fault in causing your injuries, you should contact one of our Fresno motor vehicle accident injury attorneys so you may recover any lost wages or costs associated with any medical bills that may have resulted. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Fatality Rate in Fresno, California is Three Times Greater Than in Other Areas of California |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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The fatality rate for someone involved in a car crash in Fresno, located in California's Central Valley, is three times greater than any other area in California.
The nine counties comprising the Central Valley (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Tulare, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced and Yolo) had almost 35,000 people injured or killed as a report stated in 1994 with the number of motor vehicle fatalities and collisions increasing annually. As this area has migrant farm workers, the Fresno Police Department have indicated that these workers neither understand English nor California traffic laws. Additionally, many of these migrant workers didn't have driver's licenses nor auto insurance in the event that they were involved in a traffic accident.
In an effort to combat the ever increasing number of collisions, injuries, accidents and fatalities, the University of California at Davis developed a bilingual driver safety program. This program was developed into two mass media campaigns. The topics covered were impaired driving, seat belts, child safety restraints (car seats), negligent and reckless driving as well as drunk driving.
Over 450 people actively participated in these programs, but upwards of 50,000 additional people were reached through radio, television and newspaper advertisements. While there is no statistical indication that these programs have helped, this was an excellent pro-active role done by the Fresno, California government and the University of California at Davis.
If, however, you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should immediately call or e-mail one of our Fresno personal injury lawyers who would assist you in getting medical treatment as well as money for your injuries including pain and suffering.
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| August 05, 2009 |
| Fresno Trucking Accident Kills 4 People |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Lawyer |
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On Monday August 3, 2009 4 people were killed when a man driving an 18-wheeler truck ran a posted stop sign. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) the wreck occurred sometime around 5 a.m. when the large truck crashed into a compact automobile.
The witnesses at the scene say that the driver left the scene of the accident. The CHP reported that the man was arrested hours later for suspicion of hit and run in addition to vehicular homicide.
According to the Fresno authorities, the roof of the small car was completely taken off in the collision. The truck accident left four people dead and one in serious condition. The young woman was rushed to the local Fresno hospital to be treated for her critical injuries.
This reckless driver has caused the wrongful death of 4 people and left several families with much sorrow and many unanswered questions. These families should file a wrongful death claim against this negligent truck driver. Although compensation cannot bring back their loved ones, it is an effort to fight for their rights which were violated by a careless driver.
If you are a family member of one of the victims in this case or you have been involved in another trucking accident in Fresno, CA our law firm is here to help.
Call one of our expert Fresno Trucking Accident Lawyers today for a free consultation. |
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| July 27, 2009 |
| Fresno Accident Attorneys Discuss the Dangers of Texting While Driving |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Lawyer |
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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. |
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| April 20, 2009 |
| Cell Phone Laws for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers in Fresno |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Lawyer |
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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! |
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| April 06, 2009 |
| Deputy Killed in Motorcycle Accident |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Lawyer |
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On Thursday April 2, 2009 it was reported that a California correctional deputy from Porterville has died in a motorcycle accident on a local freeway last night on his way to meet his family for dinner not to far from Fresno. His motorcycle was hit by a car and he was air lifted to the Fresno hospital where he later died. There are no details concerning the other driver, and it is assumed that they were not injured. The accident is still being investigated but it appears that the car who struck the deputy is at fault. More details will be revealed as the pending investigation finds more information concerning the cause of the accident.
It is probable that the deputy was thrown from his motorcycle and onto the road or into traffic. He may have suffered critical injuries such as severe burns and scraps as the result of hitting and rolling across the pavement. The intensity of a fall such as this would have caused serious damage to his internal organs, caused broken bones, or even severe brain damage. If this would not have been a fatal motorcycle accident it is most likely that the victim would have suffered for years to come with the injuries he suffered in the motorcycle crash.
Motorcycle accidents may be the result of a reckless motorcycle operator, or a negligent automobile driver. In this case it appears as though a man suffered a wrongful death because of the reckless driviing of another car driver. If you or your loved one has ever been involved in am motorcycle accident in or around Fresno, California which was caused by negligence of automobile driver or your loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident caused by being hit by another car you should contact one of our Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorneys today for a free consultation. |
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| April 04, 2009 |
| Fresno Medical Burn Center Treats Explosion Victims |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Lawyer |
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Two California men were hospitalized on Tuesday after a gas explosion severely injuree them on the job. They were attempting to loosen a bolt on a tank full of combustible fluids when the explosion happened. Each man suffered serious burns, and it was reported that both men suffered third-degree burns one 30% of his body burned and the other 50 %. Both men are considered to be in critical condition and were rushed to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California for treatment at the burn center there.
All of the details of the workplace accident have not been determined, but the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) are investigating the facts of the case. In total close to 18 firefighter responded to the emergency call and none were reported to have experienced any injuries. According to a worker at the plant it is not clear as to why the men were using fire torch on a fuel tank, because it is not a normal procedure or practice of the plant to do so.
This may very well be a case of workers negligence to properly operate machinery on the job, but it also may be a manufacturing malfunction on the fuel tank. Maybe this could have been prevented by the company not making a blow torch so easily accessible to works as an option of loosen bolts. Either way, two families are emotionally suffereing as the result of a workplace accident which had put their loved ones in the hospital for the Easter Holiday and longer.
It is hoped that these men recover from their serious injuries and burns caused by the explosion, but there have been incidents where workers have not recovered from injuries caused on the job, and some have even died a wrongful death at work. If your loved one has been killed on the job, or suffered critical injuries as the result of a workplace accident in or around Fresno which was clearly related to negligence on the company's part to maintain machines and give proper warnings for use of certain equipment than you should seek legal advice about the constitutional rights.
Contact one of our Fresno Workplace Accident Attorneys today for a free consultation concerning the details surrounding your workers compensation claim; please know that this consultation is confidential for your security. |
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