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How To Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents During This Rainy Season

Slip and fall accidents happen for a variety of reasons.  However, they can mostly be caused by the following:

1. Failure to maintain the premises by the owner. The owner or the manager of the premises should frequently inspect areas and keep them free of debris, liquid, or anything that could cause a fall and repair broke tiles or pavement, sidewalks or damaged carpet.
2. Defectively constructed building. A defective design or construction of a premises can also cause a fall accident.  Missing guardrails, poorly constructed stairs or other building code violations are not as easily discoverable, until an accident happens.
3. Poor lighting. Proper lighting in and out of the buildings need to be maintained.

Broken bones, fractures, back injuries, herniated disks, disk bulges, head injuries, ankle sprain and strains, wrist or hand injuries are common results of slip and fall accidents.

Before you suffer any injuries in a slip and fall accident, you can take the following preventative measures:

Wear proper shoes with proper traction on wet floors, snow or ice.

• Pay attention to where you step into.
• Take smaller, slower steps - avoid running in the rain.
• Walk within the walkways and avoid going through prohibited areas.
• Dry your shoes on mats, before entering covered areas.

In case of injuries, resulting from any slip and fall accident, contact one of our experienced slip and fall lawyers, in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange or Riverside Counties.  With offices in Century City, Huntington Park, Encino, Rancho Cucamonga, Irvine and Temecula, we are always ready to help you with any serious injury claim.  A Free Consultation is only a phone call away!

A Bicyclist was killed in a Car Accident in Irvine

A bicyclists was killed in a crash, involving an SUV in Irvine.  The cause of the accident is under investigation.  The 42 year old victim was a San Bernardino Sheriff Deputy.

Unfortunately, bicycle accidents often result in serious injuries or even death.

For tips regarding bicycle safety, or to consult with an experienced bicycle accident attorney, you may contact one of our local offices.

Riverside Bus Driver is Seriously Injured in a Multi-Car Accident

An Irvine Woman is Killed in a Single Car Accident in San Bernardino

On August 19th, 2011, an Irvine woman died of injuries resulted from an accident in San Bernardino, when her car went off an embankment.  The 34 year old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office.  According to the California Highway Patrol, no other vehicles were involved.

This unfortunate incident could be the result of driving at a high rate of speed, which is one of the leading causes of injuries on the roads.  California Vehicle Code Section 22350, prohibits driving at a speed that is not safe for conditions.  This general provision is meant to keep drivers from driving in a manner that can jeopardize the safety of the public at large.

if you or anyone you know is injured as a result of someone’s negligence please contact one of our offices in Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Rancho Cucamonga, or Irvine and speak to one of our experienced personal injury lawyers for maximum compensation.

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Many of us will be on the local roads this holiday weekend.  Increased traffic and intoxication by irresponsible drivers, make for a dangerous journey for travelers.  With many of the destinations, such as Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles and many attractions in Orange County, in our backyards, we will face much of the traffic, even if we choose not to travel.

The following tips will certainly reduce chances of accidents and injuries:

1.  Take alternate routes, avoid busy highways;

2.  Avoid peak times, by altering travel plans;

3.  Allow enough time, and avoid getting on the road when you are tired or sleepy;

4.  Never drink and drive;

5.  Practice defensive driving, avoid aggressive behavior on the road;

6.  Make sure your vehicle is safe to drive - check your brakes, brake lights, head lights, tire pressure.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend.  Feel free to contact us with any questions or inquiries.

Tragic Fatal Head On Auto Accident in San Bernardino Claims Life of A Local Man

Recently a horrific head on collision on Highway 18, in San Bernardino, near Rancho Cucamonga, caused the death of a forty-eight year old local man, said the Police.

The twenty year old man, who was driving a Ford F250 pick up truck was traveling at a high rate of speed, when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed over the median and struck the other vehicle, head-on, causing the death of the driver.  There are also allegations of the responsible driver being under the influence, while driving.

The family of the deceased man, can and should bring a wrongful death action against the responsible driver.  Given the excessive speed and being under the influence, the family of the deceased man, may also be entitled to punitive damages, in this case.  An experienced injury lawyer in San Bernardino, would be needed to pursue a claim for punitive damages.

Usually in cases of injuries, resulting from automobile accidents, car accidents, bus accidents, trucking accidents, or other types of vehicular accidents, injured parties, only get compensatory damages.  However, in cases where gross negligence or reckless conduct can be proven, such as in the instance case, punitive damages can also be recovered.   An aggressive wrongful death lawyer should be consulted in such accident cases.

A Pedestrian Is Struck by Vehicle in Fontana - A Reminder of How Dangerous The Roads Are!

A recent automobile v. pedestrian accident in Fontana, California, at the intersection of Baseline and Almeria Avenue, is a reminder that an accident can happen at any moment.  When a woman was struck by a car, when she was crossing the street at this intersection.  She was badly injured and taken to a local hospital, for treatment.  Injuries to a pedestrian in such accidents can be catastrophic.  Spinal cord injuries, broken bones, paralysis, disfigurement, or other types of serious and permanent injuries are not uncommon.

Between 1975 and 2005, over 180,000 pedestrians have been killed as a result accidents.

If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, resulting in serious injuries, you should contact an experienced accident attorney for a free consultation.  Most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations for new clients.  Many reputable injury lawyers, work on a contingency fee basis.  This means that they will only get paid, if you do.

Insurance companies have lawyers fighting hard on their side, you should have an experienced, aggressive injury lawyer working on your side.

An Auto v. Motorcycle Accident Claims a Life in Malibu, Near Los Angeles

Recently, an accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Malibu, when a driver leaving a popular restaurant, turned into its path.   The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Malibu / Lost Hills Station shut down eastbound lanes of the Pacific Coast Highway for hours and investigated this fatal accident.  Although the driver was tested at the scene for alcohol, the Sheriff believes that unfamiliarity of the driver with the area, may have been the cause of this motorcycle accident.

In such fatal motorcycle accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, or truck accidents, the police agencies conduct a thorough investigation with an eye towards  possible criminal conduct, such as reckless driving, drunk driving, or driving under the influence of drugs.  However, it is the job of an experienced personal injury attorney, to conduct such investigation to reveal who the responsible party or parties maybe.   While the family of a deceased motorist or pedestrian will undoubtedly be grieving after such a tragic event, they should contact a qualified aggressive injury lawyer to handle this type of serious case immediately.

What is Medical Payment (Med-Pay) Coverage and Why Should I Purchase it?

Many auto insurance carriers in California offer Medical Payment or Med-Pay Coverage, when selling automobile insurance.  Medical Payment Coverage provides benefits to the occupants of a vehicle who get injured in an automobile accident.  In some circumstance it may also provide coverage to the insured individuals, if they are injured in any other type of automobile related accident, such as pedestrian accident, bicycle accident or if injured in another person’s vehicle.

Medical Payment Coverages are usually either “Reimbursable” or “Non-Reimbursable”.  The Reimbursable type of Medical Payment Coverage requires the benefits to be paid back to the insurance carrier, if and when the injured person receives compensation for the injuries from a third party.  The Non-Reimbursable type of coverage, does not have such a requirement.

Medical Payment Coverages can also be either “Primary” or “Excess”.  Primary Medical Payment Coverages, pay any medical bills that are incurred as a result of a covered loss.  Excess Medical Payment Coverages, only pay the medical bills or portions of medical bills for covered losses, that are not covered by individual’s health insurance.

Depending on the type of Medical Payment Coverage, the policy language, and other considerations in each individual case, an experienced auto accident attorney, maybe able to negotiate a resolution to maximize recovery to the injury victim.

Contact one of our experienced accident attorneys to learn more about your auto insurance coverage, before you ever need to use it.

Woman Settles Her Case Against the County of Los Angeles For $1.175 Million

Many times after an accident, an injured individual is victimized again by negligence of people who are supposed to care for them.  Unfortunately due to reasons that are beyond the scope of this article, emergency rooms in many urban areas, are overcrowded, understaffed or run by over worked and under trained personnel.  Emergency rooms in Los Angeles, are no exception.

Recently the County of Los Angeles had to pay $1.175 Million to a patient, who was transported to UCLA Harbor Medical Center after an accident, where she was supposed to be treated for her injuries.   The patient claimed in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County, that her vessel walls were injured when a procedure was improperly performed.

The injuries she sustained at the hospital, in the hands of the doctors, were probably far worst than the ones she had suffered as a result of the auto accident.

As it was the case in the mentioned scenario, it takes an experienced personal injury attorney to make sure that all responsible parties are held accountable.

An aggressive Los Angeles injury lawyer can go after the at fault driver, owner of the at fault vehicle, or the doctors and nurses who improperly treat the injured person.   In analyzing our clients’ cases, we review the records and consider all the facts before determining who the liable parties maybe.

In many cases, there maybe more than one person or entity that contributed to the circumstances that causes injuries.  By consulting with a Los Angeles injury lawyer, you can learn more about your rights in each individual injury case.