By Admin on April 29, 2009 -
At least five people died and dozens were injured in an Orange County based bus accident on Highway 101 in Soledad, California, carrying French tourists who crashed and rolled over on a freeway overpass, as the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Several passengers were thrown from the bus and onto the overpass as well as the freeway below. The death toll is expected to increase as many of the injured are believed to be in critical condition. Traffic investigators are looking into what caused this fatal bus accident.
The injured victims and families of the deceased will be able to file personal injury claims and wrongful death claims against the negligent parties even if they are French and not U.S. citizens or residents. The injured victims and their families should retain the services of expert California bus accident attorneys who will explain the legal process, their rights and how to get help with medical and other expenses. Victims and their families should not to give any statements to anyone, talk to investigators or adjusters or sign any documents or releases until they are represented by skilled California personal injury attorneys who would will provide a free, comprehensive consultation to any one of the passengers or their family.
By Admin on April 28, 2009 -
Mario R. Santizo, 58, was killed April 24, 2009 in a Los Angeles County car and motorcycle accident as he was riding his motorbike on the 210 Freeway. Five others were injured in the Los Angeles car accident, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports. The injured victims were identified as Timothy G. Lee, 38; Samuel C. Urias, 56; Steve Falcon, 40, and his wife Rafalea Falcon, 39; and Tonisha Muhammad, 30. The multiple car accident began when a Lexus traveling at a high rate of speed, driven by Muhammad rear-ended a Toyota 4Runner driven by Alejandro Velasquez. Minutes later, Lee, the driver of a Toyota Camry, crashed into the disabled Lexus. As a result of the second car collision, the Lexus struck three passing motorcycles, according to California Highway Patrol officials.
Santizo, who was riding a 2004 Harley-Davidson, died from his personal injuries. Urias, who was riding a 2006 Yamaha suffered major motorcycle accident injuries. The Falcons also suffered major injuries. Velasquez was uninjured while Lee and Muhammad suffered minor to moderate injuries.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Mario Santizo, who was killed in this horrific chain reaction car crash. I also hope and pray that the injured victims will get through this tough time and make a quick and complete recovery. I offer my deepest sympathies to Santizo's family and friends. Please keep Santizo's family and all these injured victims in your prayers.
Based on this newspaper report, it seems to me that the driver of the Lexus -- Tonisha Muhammad -- caused the initial car collision, which had a chain effect resulting in the other car collisions. If the initial report is accurate, Muhammad was speeding and had trouble controlling the Lexus. I trust officials are looking into whether she was driving recklessly or driving under the influence of alcohol.
The family of Mario R. Santizo and the other injured victims would be well-advised to contact experienced California car accident attorneys who can help determine who was negligent and who was at fault for this multiple car accident. The best California personal injury attorneys will not charge any fees for a comprehensive initial consultation.
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