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A Woman and A Horse Killed in Florida Hyperbaric Chamber Blast
From rss.justia A 28-year-old woman and a horse have died following a hyperbaric chamber blast at an equine therapy center in Florida. KESMARC Florida is located in Ocala, Marion County.According to fire rescue officials, the explosion occurred on Friday morning. The woman that died from her injuries is Erica Marshall. She was in charge of running the chamber. A second person, Sorcha Moneley, was taken to the hospital for treatment of her traumatic injuries. The blast caused the equine rehabilitation facility to partially collapse. Hazmat crews arrived at the blast scene. According to one Marion sheriff detective, the blast happened after the horse, which was in the chamber receiving treatment for a condition, kicked off a protective shield. When it did this, its steel shoe hit the chamberas side, which caused a spark that immediately started a fire. Because the animal had been in the chamber on multiple occasions in the past, and each time had been uneventful, no one had administered a tranquilizer to him. There were about 30 horses at the KESMARC this morning. One other horse was also injured. Surprisingly, todayas incident is not the first deadly Florida hyperbaric chamber accident to happen. In 2009, a 4-year-old boy and his 62-year-old grandmother were killed in a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea accident. The boy, Francesco Martinisi, had been undergoing therapy to treat his cerebral palsy, when a blast at the Ocean Hyperbaric Oxygen Neurologic Center, caused a tube attached to the chamber to explode, creating a flash fire. Vincenza Pesce had been there to accompany grandson while he underwent treatment. Their family would go on to file a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea wrongful death lawsuit against the clinic and building owner Ocean Medical Center. The Broward County, Florida wrongful death complaint accused clinic workers of neglecting to take reasonable safety measures that would have protected the victims from the blast. They also claimed negligence over an alleged failure to warn patients about the potential fire risks involved. If Marshall was employed by KESMARC, then there is a good chance that her family could not sue the facility. However, there may be other liable partiesadepending on the specifics of what happened. Miami Premises Liability and Wrongful Death Each case is different, and our Miami injury law firm can help you determine whether you have a claim you may want to pursue. While pursuing recovery may seem like a daunting task, having an experienced South Florida personal injury lawyer helping you can make the experience a lot easier and manageable as you will have someone handling the process and fighting for your rights. At Trop & Ameen, PA, we know that nothing will make up for your loved oneas death. We may, however, be able to help you hold the responsible party or parties accountable while obtaining you some financial relief. Woman, horse killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion in Ocala, The Palm Beach Post, February 10, 2012 Family sues over hyperbaric explosion, Sun-Sentinel, July 3, 2009 Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Improperly Installed Guardrail for Fatal Car Crash, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, January 6, 2012 NHTSA Reports 2,445 Florida Traffic Deaths in 2010, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, December 8, 2011 Florida Auto Pile Up Kills 11, Injures At Least 18
From rss.justia A series of Florida car crashes earlier this week on I-75 has claimed the lives of 11 people, injuring at least 18 others. The collisions, which are being described as a massive auto pileup, all happened south of Gainesville at around 4am on Sunday. Heavy fog and brush fire smoke played a role in creating less than ideal conditions on the road that morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, seven tractor-trailers and 12 cars were involved in different accidents, which occurred on both sides of the highway. In one collision, a tractor-trailer and two cars caught fire, melting asphalt. There also were crumpled cars on both southbound and northbound lanes and on the shoulders. Media reports describe the disaster area as being a mile long. Visibility was so bad that at first rescuers could only find victims by listening for them. They spent the day spraying foam onto wrecked multi-vehicles, while some victims had to be pried out of their autos. As of Thursday, eight of the people who were injured were still in hospitals. One of the victims still in fair condition is 15-year-old Lidiane Carmo, who lost her parents, brother, and sister in the Florida car accident they were involved in. Just hours before the Florida auto pileup, authorities had closed off an area of the highway following a three-auto collision that caused one serious injury. According to authorities, they reopened the area just minutes before the collision. One witness said you could hear vehicles striking each other while people were screaming and crying. Steven R. Camps is quoted by the AP as describing the scene as looking alike the end of the world.a The National Highway Transportation Board has investigators working to determine what caused the deadly pileup. While poor weather conditions canat be blamed on anyone, in a situation such as this it is important to determine whether negligence played a factor in allowing the pileup to happen. Should the area of I-75 have remained closed following the first Florida car crash? Were there vehicles that were speeding, a driver who was driving drunk, or any other recklessness or carelessness that occurred that made it easier for an accident to happen in light of the bad driving conditions? If you were injured in Sundayas I-75 pileup or someone you love died as a result of it, you should speak with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer immediately. There may be more than one party that should be held liable. In some cases, it may be a government entity or property owner that could/should have acted in a way that would have prevented your motor vehicle crash from happening. Trop and Ameen, PA represents victims their families injured in South Florida truck crashes, auto crashes, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle collisions, and other types of accidents. Your first consultation with our Miami car accident law firm is free. We have other law offices conveniently located in Naples, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, and West Palm Beach. Questions remain in deadly Florida highway crash, AP, February 1, 2012 8 remain hospitalized after fatal Florida pileup, CNN, February 2, 2012 More Blog Posts: With Safety Officials Calling For Tougher Stance Against Distracted Driving, Florida Lawmakers May Follow Their Lead, FIorida Injury Attorney Blog, December 29, 2012 NHTSA Reports 2,445 Florida Traffic Deaths in 2010, FIorida Injury Attorney Blog, December 8, 2011 This week, Rep. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) handed in her resignation from the US Congress. The 41-year-old congresswoman sustained a traumatic brain injury over a year ago when she was shot in the head outside a Safeway in Arizona. The shooter, Jared Lee Loughner, injured 19 people on January 8, 2011, killing six of them. While Giffords has made remarkable progress since that day, she still has a long way to go. Traumatic Brain Injury In South Florida, our Miami traumatic brain injury law firm represents clients injured in motor vehicle crashes, premises liability accidents or as a result of medical malpractice, defective products, or nursing home abuse. Or other personal injury related accidents. We know the financial and emotional toll that a TBI can take on the victim and his/her loved ones. Depending on the severity of oneas brain injury, recovery can come quickly or not. There are two main kinds of TBIs: Penetrating Injuries: A foreign objects enters the brain, causing brain damage. The symptoms are different depending on which part of the brain suffered damage. Serious brain injuries can lead to cognitive difficulties, communication problems, memory loss, confusion, expressive aphasia, vision loss, receptive aphasia, sensory issues, hearing problems, chronic pain, seizures, paralysis, sleep problems, spasticity, personality changes, brain death, depression, coma, and death. Treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing care for a TBI can be costly. The victim may no longer be able to work or maintain the same quality of relationship as he/she did with loved ones and friends prior to the accident and medical bills may accrue. Gabrielle Giffords Resigns From Congress, ABC News, January 25, 2012 Sarah Burke dies from injuries, ESPN, January 20, 2012 More Blog Posts: West Palm Beach Artist Awarded $2.1 Million for Traumatic Brain Injury from Car Accident, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, May 27, 2008 Hulk Hogan Is Sued In Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit By Family Of Man Seriously Hurt in Car Crash With Wrestleras Son, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, March 24, 2008 Florida Wrongful Death: FAMU Band Memberas Family to Name Bus Company in Lawsuit Over Fatal Hazing
From rss.justia In November, our Fort Lauderdale personal injury law firm published a blog post about how Robert Championas family was intending to file a wrongful death lawsuit naming Florida A&M University as the defendant. Champion, 26, died after he was brutally hazed. Last month, the his death was declared a homicide. This week, Championas parents and their lawyer told the Associated Press that they plan to sue the Fabulous Coach Lines, the owner of the bus where Champion is believed to have been hazed. They have said that because of the bus companyas negligence, students were able to reenter the bus and conduct their hazing rituals. (Fabulous Coach Lines owner Ray Land has said that company staff did everything they could to assist once they were told there was a problem.) Officials say Champion became unresponsive onboard the band bus, which was outside a hotel in Orlando, on November 19, 2011. He died from internal bleeding after sustaining blunt force trauma. After Championas death, Julian White, FAMUas band director, was suspended, as were the bandas upcoming performances. At least one student has since come forward to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit claiming she too suffered injuries, including a broken thigh bone, after other FAMU band members hazed her. In Florida, hazing is considered a felony crime. In a statement issued through his lawyer, White said that he believes that Champion was beaten because he was gay and not because he participated in a hazing ritual, the drum majoras parents and their lawyer, disagree. They claim that attempts to frame their sonas death as a ahate crimea rather than a ahazing crimea are attempts by the band administration and the band to abscond responsibility for his death. Florida Wrongful Death Persons that can file a Fort Lauderdale wrongful death claim include the deceasedas spouse, kids, and any living parents. If there are any blood relatives or adopted siblings that were at least party dependent on the decedent for services or support (money, contributions in kind), they also may be considered survivors for purposes of bringing this type of civil claim. A Florida wrongful death lawsuit may seek damages not just for the loss of the decedent, but also for loss of support and services, companionship, mental anguish, pain and suffering, medical costs, funeral expenses, cremation bills, loss of income, and possibly other losses. Robert Championas family will sue owner of bus where FAMU student died after hazing, Washington Post, January 10, 2012 Homicide ruling in case of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion, CBS News, December 16, 2011 More Blog Posts: Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Improperly Installed Guardrail for Fatal Car Crash, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, January 6, 2012 Lauderhill Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Family Says Liposuction Procedure Caused Fatal Embolism, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, May 11, 2011 Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Improperly Installed Guardrail for Fatal Car Crash
From rss.justia The family of Courtney Hendrix is suing the Nassau County Commission for her Florida wrongful death. The 16-year-old was killed last year after the vehicle she was a passenger in struck a guardrail before colliding with a sport utility vehicle. Seriously injured in the Florida car accident were Hendrix’s 17-year-old stepsister Heather Beninati, who was driving the car they were riding, and 14-year-old Briana Burnsed and her mother 33-year-old Kellie Marie Rosier, who were riding the SUV. They are suing the Nassau County for Florida personal injury. The plaintiffs content that the guardrailas installation did not meet the Florida Department of Transportationas standards. Road Defects Although the Federal Tort Claims Acts provides federal, state, and local entities with immunity from legal liability for an injury or accident, this doesnat mean that a government body is protected from all lawsuits. By speaking with an experienced Hollywood, Florida personal injury lawyer, you can find out if you have grounds for a claim. Unlike typical Florida wrongful death claims (the statute of limitations is two years) and Florida personal injury claims (the statute of limitations is usually four years) the limit for injury cases against government entities can run from 30-180 days in the state. Getting hurt in a Miami car crash can leave the victim and his/her family with serious medical and recovery expenses, income loss, and other losses. There is no reason why you should have to shoulder the burden of all this without holding the responsible parties liable. With Florida traffic accidents, it isnat always the other driver that is at fault. Sometimes, the reason an accident may happen is because a traffic light failed, the way a road was designed makes it hard for vehicles to see oncoming traffic, or a pedestrian lane is not lit well enough lit so that autos can see it. Potholes, too high of a speed limit, and not enough lanes to accommodate traffic are a few other reasons why road-related motor vehicle crashes happen. You want to work with a Palm Beach car accident law firm that understands the nature of road defects and the havoc that they can cause. Although Floridaas Personal Injury Recovery insurance provides some coverage to motorists in the event of an accident, this may not be enough to cover all your related costs when serious injury or death is involved. Holding a government entity accountable for a road defect also allows the problem to become publicly known so that hopefully changes will be made and lives are saved. Families file suit over guardrails, Nassau County Record, November 17, 2011 Nassau County, Florida More Blog Posts: NHTSA Reports 2,445 Florida Traffic Deaths in 2010, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, December 8, 2011 Teen Drivers Continue to Text Despite Knowing the Dangers, Reports Liberty Mutual and SADD Study, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, October 20, 2011 NHTSA Reports 2,445 Florida Traffic Deaths in 2010
From rss.justia According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 32,855 motor vehicle traffic accidents in the US last yearathatas the lowest number since 1949 and a 2.9% drop from the 33,883 people who died in 2009. The number of Florida traffic deaths also went down by 4.5%, at 2,445 fatalities. There were 115 more in 2009. Our Miami motor vehicle crash lawyers represent clients throughout South Florida that were injured in car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, bicycle collisions, and bus crashes. Please contact us right away if you think you may have grounds for a claim. Nationally, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood applauded the decline in traffic deaths. He spoke about the progress made toward improving traffic safety while acknowledging that there was more to do to protect motorists. More US Traffic Death Facts for 2010: Drunk driving was a factor in 31% of fatalities. Also, not all types of traffic crashes saw a drop. The number of large truck-related deaths went up from 2009 by 6%, and there was a slight increase in the number of motorcycle crash deaths as well. There was also an increase in pedalcyclist fatalities and pedestrian deaths. Regarding accident victims that survived with injuries, NHTSA estimates that the total number of motor vehicle injury victims went up in 2010 to 2.24 million people, which is a 1.2% jump from the 2.22 million that were injured in 2009. Even though Florida provides Personal Injury Protection, if you or your loved one suffered serious injuries in a Palm Beach car accident, you should immediately explore your options by contacting a South Florida injury lawyer. Recovering from a car crash can be tough and costly, as is losing someone you love in a collision. You may not know the extent of your injuries right away, which makes getting a good sense of how much you may ultimately owe in medical and recovery bills tough. This is another reason why you should have an experienced Hollywood, Florida car accident law firm helping you. Obviously, any decline in Florida traffic deaths is a step forward in terms of improving vehicle safety. Unfortunately, every day, someone is involved in a car accident in this country. As experienced Boca Raton personal injury lawyers, it is our job to make sure that our clients receive all the money owed to them by all negligent parties. Updated 2010 FARS data includes new measure of ‘distraction-affected’ fatalities; national attitude survey offers additional insight into problem of distracted driving, NHTSA, December 8, 2011 NHTSA 2010 US Traffic Crash Facts (PDF) Coral Gables Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks Damages from 19-Year-Old Allegedly Drunk Driver, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, November 3, 2011 Teen Drivers Continue to Text Despite Knowing the Dangers, Reports Liberty Mutual and SADD Study, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, October 20, 2011 Devon Quigley, the son of PGA golfer Dana Quigley, sustained serious head injuries when his BMW crashed into the back of a semi-truck on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was going home to West Palm Beach at around 11:15pm when the Riviera Beach truck accident happened. Police are trying to determine what happened and who was at fault. Photographs of the Palm Beach County semi-truck crash show Danaas car driving under the rear end of the truck. Truck Underride Crashes Although sometimes truck underride crashes are the fault of a negligent driver, they can also occur because the other driver committed an error. However, even if that happens to be the case, there is the possibility that the truck may have been outfitted with inadequate protections that failed to prevent this type of truck crash from happening. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, when it tested rear impact guards that met US safety standards, they gave way during crashes. This allowed a smaller vehicle, which was going a mere 35 miles an hour, to drive right under the trailer. The IIHS says that if anyone had been in the auto at the time, he/she would never have survived. In real life, if a Palm Beach truck underride crash could have been prevented if only sturdier rear-end guards had been in place, there could be grounds for a Florida products liability case against the truck manufacturer or the underride guard maker. Anyone injured in this or any type of Palm Beach County motor vehicle crash should contact an experienced Riviera Beach personal injury law firm right away. Son of golf pro critically injured in Riviera Beach crash, Palm Beach Post, December 2, 2011 Truck Underride Accidents: Drivers Endangered When Cars Slide Under Trailers, ABC, March 1, 2011 Underride guards on big rigs often fail in crashes; Institute petitions government for new standard, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, March 1, 2011 Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Volusia County for Truck Accident on Beach that Killed 4-Year-Old, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, August 11, 2011 South Florida Pickup Truck Crash Kills 2 Broward County Teens, Injures Four Others, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, April 20, 2011 Coral Gables Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks Damages from 19-Year-Old Allegedly Drunk Driver
From rss.justia The family of Eyder Ayala is considering filing suing the Fontainebleau Hotel for her Miami-Dade County wrongful death. The 68-year-old grandmother died last month in a Coral Gables car accident. The driver of the 2011 Audi Q5 that struck her, 19-year-old Ivanna Villanueva, was operating her vehicle at about 80 miles an hour at the time. The University of Miami student has been charged with DUI manslaughter over the deadly crash. Prosecutors say that her BAC was three times the legal limit at .231%. The criminal charge comes with a maximum 15-year prison sentence if she is convicted. Villanueva is now under house arrest. Ayalaas family has already filed a Coral Gables wrongful death case against Villanueva for her awanton disregard for life. Also named as a defendant is the teenageras dad, Luis Villanueva, who the plaintiffs want to hold accountable for her actions. Villanueva used a fake ID to enter a nightclub, which is located at the Fontainebleau Hotel. At age 19, she should not have been in the club or served alcohol but receipts were found showing that she bought two shots of tequila $42. The Coral Gables car accident lawyer representing Ayalaas loved ones say that the family might sue Fontainebleau Hotel, the club, and any other places that served or sold Villanueva alcohol. Floridaas Liquor Liability Laws There are reasons why minors are not allowed to drink alcohol. Restaurants, clubs, and bars must abide by the laws that make it illegal to serve alcohol to people under 21. It is no big surprise when minors procure fake IDas to enter these facilities and there should be procedures and checks in place to prevent this from happening. Drunk driving is a tragedy for everyone involvementathe victim, their loved ones, and the drunken driver, who likely never intended to hurt anyone and whose life will also never be the same. If youave lost someone you love in a Coral Gables motor vehicle crash, you undoubtedly have lots of questions and will want to explore your legal options. The sooner you talk with a Miami-Dade personal injury lawyer the better. Coral Gables Teen Was Drinking at Fontainebleau Club Hours Before Fatal Crash: Lawyer, NBC Miami, October 5, 2011 University of Miami student charged with DUI manslaughter, Miami-Dade, October 25, 2011 More Blog Posts: Drunk Driving May Have Been a Factor in Palm Beach Garden Car Crash That Killed One Teen & Sent Four People to the Hospital, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, September 30, 2011 Jury Awards $2.25M Palm Beach County Wrongful Death Verdict in Fatal 2008 Boynton Beach Car Accident, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, March 16, 2011 Compensating Los Angeles Area Auto Accident Victims Is Part of the Purpose of Insurance
From rss.justia This is part 3 in a series of posts explaining benefits of lawsuits and insurance claims when people in Southern California are injured in an accident. People buy insurance for several reasons. Some buy insurance because the law says they have to. Some people buy insurance to protect themselves. If they are negligent and hurt someone in an a car crash (it can happen to anyone), they want to make sure it does not cost them a lot of money which can take away from their retirement, or their kidas college education fund. Still other people buy insurance because they want to make sure that if they cause an auto accident and hurt someone, the person they injure is taken care of. They want to make sure that they have the means to take care of any injury they cause. The minute you are hurt in a pedestrian accident, or in any car accident in Southern California, or from any negligence of another, under California law, you are entitled to fair compensation for your injuries. The reality of modern insurance companies, is that you will have to fight to get the compensation that is rightfully yours. This is part 2 in a series relating to San Fernando Valley Car Crash Claims as a benefit to everyone I was recently contacted by a friend asking for help. Her sister was crossing the street in Woodland Hills, in a crosswalk and was hit by a car which was coming from Encino. She suffered a significant injury, yet, she did not want to talk to a lawyer and did not want to seek compensation for her injuries. She felt bad for the person that hit her. The pedestrian is also entitled to be compensated for her pain and suffering. That phrase has almost become a bad word in our system of justice. It should not be. She was injured. It is painful. It is inconvenient. It forces huge negative changes on a personas life. For example, I want to play with my son tomorrow morning. If I am injured in a collision such that either I cannot lift him in the air, or tickle him, or if I have to endure pain when I do it, that is not fair. If you came to me and said, aI will pay you $100 not to play with your son tomorrow, I would not take the money.a How much is fair compensation. At what point would I say, aOkay, I will take the money and not play for one day; or maybe two days, or maybe six months.a It seems only fair that a person should be compensated when they are harmed because someone else is negligent. The other part of this equation is that in California, you will not be compensated for the cost of hiring an attorney to help you. Unfortunately, insurance companies are less than willing to provide the fair compensation that they are supposed to provide. That means that people that are injured require legal assistance. If they only receive the cost of their medical care, they are not truly compensated. Pain and suffering compensation, or non-economic damages as it is called, defrays the cost of the legal assistance. Southern California Rain Causes Many Accidents
From rss.justia As personal injury attorneys in Woodland Hills, we get too many phone calls from people injured in automobile collisions in the rain. Certainly there is nothing good about being in a crash. When it rains here in Southern California, you should take simple precautions to do what you can to make sure you are not injured in a car accident. The most obvious tip is to slow down. Unfortunately, while everyone knows this is the safest suggestions, in our busy lives, it is also the tip we are mostly likely to forget. Leave a little earlier (after all, there is going to be more traffic) and drive a little slower. This is especially true in the first rain following a dry spell. When it is dry, there is a build up of oil and grease from cars on the road. When the rain hits this, it makes the road very slippery. The first few hours are exceptionally dangerous. Another good suggestion is to brake earlier than you normally would and use less force. Not only does this give you more time and distance to stop between you and the car in front of you, it lets the person behind you know what you are doing earlier and allows them to make sure they can stop without hitting you. Some other valuable suggestions to help you from being involved in an auto accident on a rainy day are stay towards the middle of the road, do not use cruise control, avoid driving through large puddles, tap your brakes gently after crossing a puddle to help dry your brakes, turn on your headlights, and never brake suddenly. One final suggestion that is often overlooked is to make sure your windshield wipers are in good condition. Wiping the windows with a wiper that leaves them smeared and worse than when you started only makes driving more dangerous and accidents more likely. Be safe out there. Three Injured in Washington DUI Auto Accident
From rss.justia Three people were injured in a Washington auto accident after their van went off the roadway and slid down an embankment. According to King5 News, the single car accident occurred in the 17000 block of State Route 900 in Renton. Washington State Patrol officials said the 2003 Ford Econoline van veered off the roadway and went into a ditch and then struck an embankment. The driver and two passengers were all ejected from the van. The driver was ejected in spite of wearing a seatbelt, officials said. However he sustained the least of the injuries. Two others, who were not wearing their seatbelts, are in serious condition. Troopers believe alcohol was involved in the crash. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime in Washington State. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.502, driving under the influence is when “a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if the person drives a vehicle within the state.” It is also illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. In such cases, victims can file a claim with the help of an experienced car accident Seattle lawyer against the at-fault party to cover their medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, therapy and other related damages. This incident is also an important reminder for all of us to wear seatbelts. There is no question that seatbelts save lives. Drunk Driver Seriously Injures Father and Son
From rss.justia A Seattle father and son, who both sustained major injuries in a DUI car accident, received tremendous support from their community. According to a Fox News report, the driver who struck the father and son was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. The convicted motorist was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he hit the father and son as they stood on the driveway of their home, causing debilitating injury to both. The son lost his leg in the crash and the father suffered devastating neck and ankle injuries. The family owns a Chinese restaurant in West Seattle, which had to be shut down because of their injuries and inability to work. So far, the family is unsure if and when the restaurant can be reopened. As we all know, drunk driving is against the law and is a serious crime. What we very often do not hear about is how these accidents affect the families of injured individuals. In this particular case, not only did the father and son suffer catastrophic injuries, but it seems like they have lost the business they worked hard to establish and they’ve lost their livelihood. One man’s decision to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs greatly impacted this family’s life. The driver can apologize all he wants. But the young man will never get his leg back. And the family may never get its business back. When a drunk driver causes an injury accident, he or she can be held not only criminally responsible, but also financially responsible for medical expenses and other costs incurred by the victims or their families. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation with the help of skilled Seattle car accident lawyers to help cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, as well as costs for any physical therapy or rehabilitation that is needed for treatment of accident-related injuries. Two Spokane Bars Cited in Fatal DUI Collision
From rss.justia The Washington State Liquor Control Board has issued citations to two Spokane bars in connection with a DUI car crash in December, which resulted in three deaths. According to an Associated Press news report, the driver who caused the head-on collision was “over-served” at the downtown Spokane bars a The Lion’s Lair and the BLVD. Officials say they want the BLVD’s license suspended for a month and are asking for a five-day suspension or a fine against the Lion’s Lair. The drunk driver apparently drove west in the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 90 in Spokane. The drunk driver, as well as two people in the other car, were killed in the collision. This news, interestingly enough, comes around the same time as when Men’s Health and USA Today released a study listing Spokane 51st among the “Drunkest Cities” in the United States. In fact, Spokane ranked higher than Seattle on this list. By assisting drunk driving accident victims, Seattle auto accident lawyers are working to help lower the cityas ranking as the 64th drunkest city in the United States. A pedestrian was critically injured in a Spokane car accident in the South Hill area, according to a KXLY news report. The injury collision occurred at the intersection of 10th and Oak where the victim was hit by a car. The driver of the car fled the scene of the crash. The victim was taken to a local hospital. The pedestrian is believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries. The suspectas vehicle has been described as a light brown or blue sedan with a loud muffler. As a Seattle car accident attorney, Kirk Bernard understands the serious consequences of hit-and-run accidents. Leaving the scene of an auto collision is a serious crime in Washington State and is punishable by jail time. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: “A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.” Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Seattle Area Car Crash
From rss.justia A 25-year-old man died in a Washington auto accident after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 90 and crashed into a truck. According to a news report in the Snoqualmie Valley Record Reporter, the Bremerton man was driving a 2000 Jeep Cherokee east in the westbound lanes near milepost 28. The Jeep narrowly missed a Washington State Patrol trooper’s vehicle and crashed into a bakery truck. The Jeep driver died. His 25-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries as did the driver of the truck. Both injured victims were transported to a Seattle hospital. Police believe that alcohol was a factor in this fatal car accident. It is against the law in Washington State to drive under the influence of intoxicants such as alcohol or drugs. It is also illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, there were a total of 521 traffic accident fatalities in 2008. Out of those, 225 or 43 percent were alcohol-related collisions. Also, 182 of these DUI collisions (about 35 percent), involved a driver with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.08 percent. In cases where someone has been struck by a drunk driver, the victim can file a claim against the driver’s insurance seeking compensation. Victims in such cases, can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization and other related damages. If the drunk driver who caused the accident dies in the crash, then a claim for compensation can be filed against the driver’s estate or his liability insurance. These can be complicated claims and are best handled by an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer who has successfully represented injured car accident victims. Chrysler Recalls Minivans for Airbag Defects
From rss.justia Chrysler has issues an auto product defect recall for more than 355,500 minivans because of a defective airbag sensor, which could cause the airbag to fail in the event of a car accident. According to a news report, Chrysler’s recall scheduled to begin in June, covers 355,562 of its 2005-2006 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans, including 259,437 in the United States and 72,035 in Canada. Chrysler officials said they found that one of the front airbag crash sensors could crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter the sensor causing the sensor to become inoperative. So far, no injuries or fatalities relating to these defects have been reported. If the front crash sensors become inoperative in these vehicles, the driver will be warned by the airbag warning light. However, until the vehicle is repaired, the occupants of the vehicle may not receive protection in the event of a car crash. Airbag defects can result in devastating injuries or even death. Thanks to modern vehicle technology, airbags are an important safety feature in all vehicles today and if they function the way they are supposed to, they definitely offer enhanced protection to the vehicle’s occupants. The most common airbag defects in vehicles are failure to deploy and unintentional deployment a which means they deploy when they are not supposed to deploy. Both of these occurrences may result in serious injuries. If you suspect an airbag malfunction caused your serious injuries or caused your car accident, please contact a reputable Seattle auto accident law firm. Make sure you preserve the vehicle in its current condition, in tact, so it can be examined by an expert for any evidence of product defects. Doing away with the vehicle may destroy the only evidence you may have in an auto products liability case. Seattle Toyota Auto Accident Victim’s Case Raises Questions
From rss.justia Toyota has recalled more than 8.5 million vehicles over auto product defects a primarily sticky gas pedals, defective floor mats that can slip and jam the accelerator, and brake issues. Based on news reports, outside experts even speculate that electromagnetic interference may have caused several incidents of unintended acceleration in recalled Toyota models. Now, the auto maker is facing a government inquiry over whether it tried to delay or avoid a recall in the first place. Parents of a Seattle resident are one of many who are asking questions about how and why their son died. According to a KOMO News report, like many injured victims or grieving families, the bereaved parents are wondering whether sudden acceleration caused by a sticky gas pedal in the victimas Toyota Tundra may have caused the fatal car accident on Oct. 17, 2007. The crash occurred when the pickup truck inexplicably crashed head-on into a tree. Recently this victimas parents found out that his Tundra was on the recall list as well. They now rightly believe that had Toyota paid attention to the problem, recalled the vehicles and fixed the defects, their son would have been alive. Toyota’s recall comes too late for those in situations similar to this familyas. It is too little too late for those who have suffered catastrophic injuries potentially as a result of the unintended acceleration problem. It is too late for those drivers who have been sent to prison because their car went out of control and injured or killed someone. Seattle personal injury attorneys understand that there have been several car accident cases nationwide where drivers tried convincing juries that it was not them, but their car that was to blame. But no one believed them. Some of those cases are now being reviewed by local prosecutors in different parts of the country. Los Angeles Accident Attorney
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