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		<title>Five Injured in Santa Ana Bus Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five people were injured, one severely, in a Santa Ana car accident involving a car and an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/five-injured-in-santa-ana-bus-accident">Five Injured in Santa Ana Bus Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>Five people were injured, one severely, in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/santa-ana-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Santa Ana car accident</a> involving a car and an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred the night of October 31, 2011 at the intersection of Westminster Avenue and Clinton Street. Officials say the male driver of the vehicle that hit the bus was transported to a trauma center in serious condition. Four passengers in the bus suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of this collision is under investigation.</p>
<p>My heart goes out to the injured victims of this car versus <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident</a>. I wish them all the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.</p>
<p><span id="more-3598"></span><strong>Car Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 11 fatalities and 1,359 injuries involving Santa Ana car accidents. During the same year, 141 people died and 13,373 were injured due to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County car accidents</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Right-of-Way Issues</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it is unclear as to what led to this major injury collision. Did the bus driver or the driver of the other vehicle fail to yield the right of way at the intersection? Did one of the vehicles run a red light at the intersection? California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."</p>
<p>Also, according to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/intersections-21800.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a)</a>: "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."</p>
<p><strong>Fault and Liability</strong></p>
<p>If the bus driver is determined to have been at fault, then, the driver as well as his or her employer can be held liable for the injuries and damages. If the other driver is determined to have been at fault, he could be held liable. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. They would be well advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/santa-ana-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Santa Ana personal injury lawyer</a>, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/five-injured-in-santa-ana-bus-accident">Five Injured in Santa Ana Bus Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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		<title>Students Injured in Fresno School Bus Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six students from Central High School were injured in a Fresno car accident when their school bus was rear-ended. According to a news report in The Fresno Bee, the injury bus accident occurred at Belmont and Brawley avenues near Fresno the morning of April 7, 2011.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/students-injured-fresno-school-bus-accident-041111">Students Injured in Fresno School Bus Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>Six students from Central High School were injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/fresno-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Fresno car accident</a> when their school bus was rear-ended. According to a news report in The Fresno Bee, the injury bus accident occurred at Belmont and Brawley avenues near Fresno the morning of April 7, 2011. Police say that the female driver who crashed her vehicle into the back of the school bus may have been under the influence of narcotics. The six high school students suffered minor injuries. The driver of the car was hospitalized for her injuries as well. She is under investigation for driving under the influence.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Fresno <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident</a>. I wish them all a complete and speedy recovery from their injuries.</p>
<p><strong>Fresno Car Accident Statistics</strong>  </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 81 people were killed and 1,362 were injured as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Fresno County. During the same year, there were 127 fatalities and 3,323 injuries reported as a result of Fresno County car accidents.<span id="more-2626"></span></p>
<p><strong>Suspected DUI Collision</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, officials are looking into whether this accident occurred because the female driver of the other vehicle was under the influence of drugs at the time. It is illegal under California law to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." </p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>The family of a minor injured in a California school bus accident may pursue financial compensation on behalf of their child. Compensation may be available for losses including medical expenses. Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/fresno-personal-injury-lawyers/">Fresno personal injury lawyer</a> who will analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure that the negligent parties are held accountable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families. </p>
<p>Seriously injured in a Fresno County bus accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a Fresno car accident. Call 800-561-4887. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/fresno-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Fresno personal injury lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a friendly law firm in a comfortable environment.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/students-injured-fresno-school-bus-accident-041111">Students Injured in Fresno School Bus Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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		<title>Man Severely Injured in Los Angeles Party Bus Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Namar Burton, 22, was injured in a Los Angeles bus accident when the party bus he was trying to catch ran him over.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/personal-injury/los-angeles-party-bus-accident">Man Severely Injured in Los Angeles Party Bus Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>Namar Burton, 22, was injured in a Los Angeles <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident</a> when the party bus he was trying to catch ran him over. According to an Associated Press news report, the injury pedestrian accident occurred at McCadden Place and Yucca Street in Los Angeles the night of March 12, 2011. Burton was trying to catch the bus when it turned left and struck him. Burton is in grave condition after suffering severe injuries. An investigation is ongoing.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with Namar Burton and his family following this major injury bus accident. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Statistics</strong>  </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 104 people were killed and 2,716 were injured in Los Angeles pedestrian accidents. During the same year, there were 214 fatalities and 4,985 injuries reported as a result of Los Angeles County <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a>.<span id="more-2516"></span></p>
<p><strong>What Caused This Major Injury Accident</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, the pedestrian was run over by the bus at the intersection when he was trying to catch the bus. It is not clear where he was at the intersection. If he was in a crosswalk, then, the bus driver should have yielded right-of-way to the pedestrian, under California law. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/crosswalks-21950.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code Section 21950</a> states: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection." The same section also states that the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk "shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian."</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>If the bus driver is determined to have been at fault here, both, the driver and his or her employer, the bus company, can be held liable for the victims' serious injuries. Injured victims can seek compensation in such cases for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and even long term care and treatment costs. Victims and their families would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a>, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.</p>
<p>Seriously injured in a Los Angeles County bus accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a Los Angeles pedestrian accident. Call 800-561-4887. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a friendly law firm in a comfortable environment.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/personal-injury/los-angeles-party-bus-accident">Man Severely Injured in Los Angeles Party Bus Accident</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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		<title>Driver Caused Fatal Church Bus Accident, Officials Say</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fatal San Bernardino bus accident, which occurred the morning of February 21, 2011, was caused by the bus' driver, Won Seok Chae, 61, who died in the crash.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/driver-caused-fatal-church-bus-accident-officials-say">Driver Caused Fatal Church Bus Accident, Officials Say</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>A fatal San Bernardino <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident</a>, which occurred the morning of February 21, 2011, was caused by the bus' driver, Won Seok Chae, 61, who died in the crash. California Highway Patrol officials said Chae lost control of the church bus, which was carrying 18 teens and four adults from the Light of Love Mission Church and heading back to Pasadena from a winter retreat. The bus crossed over the double yellow line on Highway 189 and struck a San Bernardino County Fire Department SUV. </p>
<p>Chae sustained fatal injuries. Eleven people are still hospitalized, three of them with critical injuries. A 12-year-old girl identified as Jae-Yun Ha sustained severe head and abdominal injuries.  Doctors are doubtful if her brain will function normally again. Caleb Kim, 17, and a 28-year-old woman are in critical but stable condition. Two others sustained broken bones. Six others remain hospitalized with <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/serious-injury/" target="_blank">serious injuries</a>.</p>
<p>My heart goes out to all the injured victims and their families. These are youngsters who were out having a good time and learning. What an unfortunate tragedy! Please keep these young victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers.<span id="more-2461"></span></p>
<p><strong>What Caused Bus Driver to Lose Control?</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it appears that officials have determined that the deceased driver was at fault for losing control of the bus. However, it is not clear what caused him to lose control. There are several unanswered questions here. Investigators have ruled out weather conditions or alcohol as contributing factors. Church administrators have also said that Chae was a licensed bus driver. </p>
<p>What caused him to lose control? Was there a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/defective_auto_part.html" target="_blank">vehicle defect</a> or mechanical malfunction in the bus? Was he speeding at the time? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this fatal accident? Was the driver fatigued or was he falling asleep at the wheel? Were there any other vehicles involved other than the SUV, which may have caused Chae to lose control of the bus? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here.</p>
<p><strong>Protecting Victms' Rights</strong></p>
<p>Injured bus accident victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-bernardino-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">San Bernardino personal injury lawyer</a>, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held accountable. If a defective auto product contributed to this accident, the product manufacturer can be held liable. A skilled car accident lawyer will be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway caused the accident. If that was the case, the public entity responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental agency must be filed within six months of the incident.</p>
<p>Lost a family member in a San Bernardino County bus accident? Want to know your rights?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation?  Want justice?  Want to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen to another family? </p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a fatal San Bernardino car accident. Call 800-561-4887. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.</p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-bernardino-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your rights by attorneys who have been representing families of deceased accident victims since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a compassionate and understanding law firm in a comfortable environment.</p>
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		<title>San Diego Pedestrian Accident Causes Injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 58-year-old woman was injured in a San Diego car accident when a tow truck hit her as she crossed the street the night of December 30, 2010.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/personal-injury/san-diego-pedestrian-accident-causes-injuries-2">San Diego Pedestrian Accident Causes Injuries</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>A 58-year-old woman was injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">San Diego car accident</a> when a tow truck hit her as she crossed the street the night of December 30, 2010. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Paseo Montril and Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard in Rancho Penasquitos. Officials say the woman was walking in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a tow truck that was making a left turn. The woman suffered a broken leg and has been hospitalized. It is not clear from the report if the tow truck driver has been cited for the accident. An investigation is ongoing.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with the woman seriously injured in this pedestrian accident. I wish her a complete and speedy recovery from her injuries.</p>
<p><strong>San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics</strong>   </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 23 people were killed and 533 were injured in San Diego pedestrian accidents. During that same year, there were 63 fatalities and 998 injuries reported due to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a> in San Diego County.<span id="more-2202"></span></p>
<p><strong>What Caused This San Diego Pedestrian Accident?</strong></p>
<p>It appears from the news account that the tow truck driver made an unsafe turn and entered into the path of the pedestrian who was legally walking in the crosswalk. <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/crosswalks-21950.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code Section 21950</a> states: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection." The same section also states that the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk "shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian." </p>
<p><strong>Fault and Liability</strong>  </p>
<p>If the tow truck driver in this case is determined to have been at fault, then the driver and his employer, the tow truck company, can also be held liable. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">San Diego personal injury lawyer</a> will be able to better advise car accident victims about their legal rights and options. </p>
<p>Seriously injured in a San Diego County car accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a San Diego pedestrian accident. Call 800-561-4887. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
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		<title>Orange County Car Accident Injures Man</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A man riding a Vespa was injured in an Orange County car accident when he struck two vehicles while making a U-turn.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/personal-injury/orange-county-car-accident">Orange County Car Accident Injures Man</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>A man riding a Vespa was injured in an <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County car accident</a> when he struck two vehicles while making a U-turn. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury car accident occurred on Aliso Creek near Glenhurst in Aliso Viejo the afternoon of November 16, 2010. The Vespa rider struck the back of a car and then spun out of control and hit a second vehicle. The victim was hospitalized with injuries. An investigation into the cause of this accident is underway.<span id="more-2047"></span></p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with the man injured in this Orange County car accident. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery from his injuries.</p>
<p><strong>Orange County Car Accidents</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 43 people were injured in <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/aliso-viejo-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">Aliso Viejo car accidents</a>. During that same year, there were 152 fatalities and 13,414 injuries reported as a result of Orange County car accidents.</p>
<p><strong>What Caused This Injury Accident?</strong></p>
<p>Police have not yet issued any citations in connection with this car accident, but the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are likely asking a lot of questions in this case. Was the Vespa driver making a safe and reasonable U-turn? Were either car drivers distracted at the time? Did impairment, speeding or any other form of distracted driving cause this injury car accident?</p>
<p>California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County personal injury lawyer</a>, who will analyze all facets of an incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. Victims who are injured as a result of someone else's negligence can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy and other related damages. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.</p>
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		<title>Los Angeles Car Accident Involving School Bus Injures One</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The driver of an SUV was injured in a Los Angeles car accident after the vehicle collided with a school bus the morning of October 19, 2010. The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the injury car accident happened at the intersection of Louise Avenue and Plummer Street in Northridge. The driver of the SUV was hospitalized. The 10 children aboard the bus were uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/los-angeles-car-accident-involving-school-bus-injures-one">Los Angeles Car Accident Involving School Bus Injures One</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>The driver of an SUV was injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles car accident</a> after the vehicle collided with a school bus the morning of October 19, 2010. The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the injury car accident happened at the intersection of Louise Avenue and Plummer Street in Northridge. The driver of the SUV was hospitalized. The 10 children aboard the bus were uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.<span id="more-1917"></span></p>
<p>I am relieved to hear that no children were hurt in this Northridge bus accident. My thoughts and prayers are with the SUV driver who was injured in this car accident.</p>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Accident Statistics</strong>    </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 268 fatalities and 25,588 injuries were reported involving car accidents in Los Angeles. Also, countywide, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured as a result of car accident during the same year.</p>
<p><strong>Right-of-Way Issues</strong></p>
<p>This news report does not offer much information about how or why this injury <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident</a> took place. However, officials say the vehicles collided at a street intersection. A majority of street intersections car accidents occur because one of the drivers fails to yield right-of-way to the other vehicle or runs a red light at the intersection. Under California law, failure to obey traffic control devices or failure to yield right-of-way is a serious violation.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/intersections-21800.html">California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a)</a>: "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." </p>
<p><strong>Claim for Compensation</strong></p>
<p>If the bus driver is determined to have been at fault in this case, the bus company could be held liable for the injuries caused to the other driver. Alternatively, if the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault, he or she could be held liable for any injuries or damages caused. Injured victims in such cases could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a> will be able to better advise car accident victims and their families about their legal rights and options.</p>
<p>Seriously injured in a Los Angeles County car accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a Northridge bus accident. Call 1-800-561-4887. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
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<p>What are some of the most dangerous intersections for motorists in your city or neighborhood?   </p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation.  We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font></em></p>
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		<title>Los Angeles Car Accident Injures Nine Orange Line Riders</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nine passengers on an Orange Line bus were injured in a Los Angeles car accident after the eastbound commuter bus hit another vehicle.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/car-accidents/los-angeles-car-accident-injures-nine-orange-line-riders-11-4-09">Los Angeles Car Accident Injures Nine Orange Line Riders</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>Nine passengers on an Orange Line bus were injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles car accident</a> after the eastbound commuter bus hit another vehicle. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the accident occurred the afternoon of October 30, 2009 when the bus was going east on Chandler Boulevard near Valley Glen when it crashed into a vehicle at an intersection in the 5400 block of Coldwater Canyon Avenue. Los Angeles fire officials said none of the injuries seemed to be major.<br />
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I'm relieved that none of the commuters on the bus, including the driver, sustained catastrophic injuries in this accident. I wish all the injured victims the very best for a quick and complete recovery. </p>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Car Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>There were 260 fatalities and 27,110 injuries reported in the city of Los Angeles as a result of car accidents in 2007, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). During the same year, 712 deaths and 56,475 injuries occurred in Los Angeles County involving car accidents. </p>
<p>It is not clear from this news report who or what caused this <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/bus_accidents.html" target="_blank">bus accident in California</a>. If the news report is accurate, it occurred at a street intersection. So it would seem either the bus driver or the driver of the other car did not yield right-of-way at this intersection. If the intersection had a red light, the question arises whether one of the drivers ran the red light and crashed into the other vehicle. </p>
<p><strong>At Fault Party Could Be Held Liable</strong></p>
<p>If the bus driver is at fault for this Los Angeles personal injury accident, the transit authority could be held liable for the passengers' injuries. Bus companies - whether they are public or private carriers – owe their passengers the "utmost duty of care," which means that they must ensure that their passengers are transported safely. If the driver of the other vehicle is determined to be at fault then he or she could be held liable for the victims' injuries.</p>
<p>In such cases, victims would be well-advised to seek the counsel of a reputed <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury attorney</a> who will make sure that their rights are protected and that they get fair compensation for their injuries and loss. It would also be in the best interest of accident victims not to talk to any insurance adjusters or attorneys for the other parties before they have consulted their own injury lawyer. The best personal injury law firms will always offer an initial case evaluation at no charge to injured victims and their families.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation.  We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font></em></p>
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		<title>Ventura Car Accident Caused by Suspected Drunk School Bus Driver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The California car accident lawyers at BISNAR &#124; CHASE have represented numerous victims who have been seriously injured by drunk drivers.<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/dui/ventura-car-accident-caused-suspected-drunk-school-bus-driver-10-02-09">Ventura Car Accident Caused by Suspected Drunk School Bus Driver</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p>The <a href=" http://www.bestattorney.com/california-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">California car accident lawyers</a> at BISNAR | CHASE have represented numerous victims who have been seriously injured by drunk drivers. It's especially frightening when the drunk driver happens to be a school bus driver. This actually happened in Ojai, California where Kim Fullenwider, 53, a school bus driver, was arrested the morning of September 30, 2009 after she hit a pickup truck while taking 31 students to school in the Ojai Unified School District. Fullenwider was driving west on Baldwin Avenue when she made a U-turn in front of an eastbound pickup truck driven by 60-year-old Dimitros Poulos. No one was seriously injured in the resulting crash.<br />
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<strong>Bus Accident Caused by Drunk Driver</strong></p>
<p>Fullenwider was arrested after she took a breath test and was booked for driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. California law prohibits commercial drivers, including bus drivers, from driving with blood alcohol levels of 0.04 percent or greater. Officers determined that Fullenwider had been drinking the night before.</p>
<p>It's indeed fortunate that no children were hurt as a result of this <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/ventura-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">Ventura car accident</a>. I'm also glad that Poulos, the driver of the pickup truck, was not injured as a result of this DUI accident. </p>
<p><strong>California Drunk Driving Laws</strong></p>
<p>Driving under the influence is a serious crime in California. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." The same code section also states that it is illegal for any person with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more to drive a vehicle, which was apparently the vehicle code Fullenwider was booked under.</p>
<p>Had any of the students suffered serious <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">personal injury</a> in this incident, the school district would have been looking at some serious liability issues. Had anyone been injured -- whether it was the students or the pickup truck driver -- the school district could have been held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. It is appalling that a school bus driver, who is responsible for the lives of young children, would show up to work drunk. This incident emphasizes the importance of background testing and frequent drug and alcohol testing for school bus drivers. Had such systems been in place, this driver would not have been behind the wheel of that school bus.</p>
<p><em><font size="0.5">The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation.  We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.</font></em></p>
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		<title>Brain-Injured Woman: Bisnar &#124; Chase Files Lawsuit On Behalf Of Bicycle Accident Victim</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bisnar &#124; Chase recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of Julie Farris, a 21-year-old graphic designer, who suffered severe brain injuries after she was hit by a trolley car on Foothill Boulevard on February 19, 2008, while riding her bicycle to Azusa Pacific University. <p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/personal-injury/brain-injured-accident-victim-038495">Brain-Injured Woman: Bisnar | Chase Files Lawsuit On Behalf Of Bicycle Accident Victim</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com">Bisnar | Chase</a> recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of Julie Farris, a 21-year-old graphic designer, who suffered severe <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/brain_injury.html">brain injuries</a> after she was hit by a <strong>trolley car</strong> on Foothill Boulevard on February 19, 2008, while riding her bicycle to Azusa Pacific University. This <strong>personal injury accident</strong> may not have occurred if an area of Foothill Boulevard near Azusa Pacific University's campus were better constructed. Farris underwent two brain surgeries, a seven-month hospital stay and a two-month coma. She also suffered damage to her nervous system and what most certainly is permanent <strong>brain damage</strong>. Our lawsuit names both the city of Azusa and the university in the lawsuit. We believe that both these parties are liable for Farris' <strong>trolley-bicycle accident</strong> and resulting personal injuries.</p>
<p>But Azusa city officials blame our client for the <strong>bicycle accident</strong>. They told the San Gabriel Valley Tribune that they believe the conditions on the street were safe and adequate. They call the accident "tragic and unfortunate," but state that it happened because Farris was "operating her bicycle unsafely." Farris was riding on the opposite side of the street toward oncoming traffic. But as our Senior Partner Brian Chase points out, Farris was forced to do that because of overcrowded pedestrian traffic and lack of sidewalk. By poorly designing that roadway, the city created a dangerous condition there. </p>
<p>Farris was caught between the cars and an Azusa Pacific University <strong>trolley</strong> and suffered massive <strong>personal injuries</strong>. We also believe that the university trolley driver was inattentive and Azusa Pacific owed a special duty to its students to provide them with a reasonably safe method to travel between the east and west campuses. In just a year and three months, our client is looking at more than $1 million in medical bills. We are also seeking future potential wages and compensation for emotional damage on Farris' behalf. </p>
<p><em>California’s Government Code section 835 provides that a public entity or governmental agency is liable for damages to an injured person because of a condition of public property when the injured person proves that:</p>
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<li>There was a dangerous condition on the public property at the time of injury</li>
<li>The injury was proximately caused by the dangerous condition</li>
<li>The dangerous condition created a reasonably foreseeable risk of injury of the kind that occurred; and</li>
<li>Either (a) The negligent or wrongful action or failure to act of an employee of the public entity created the dangerous condition, or (b) the public entity had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition a sufficient time before the injury to have taken measures to protect against the dangerous condition.</li>
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The city and the university should have had better safety measures in place for pedestrians and bicyclists in that area. The street and campus design lacks crosswalks, bike paths, traffic signals and parking, causing a dangerous roadway condition. This was an unfortunate <strong>bicycle accident</strong> waiting to happen. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the issue of this dangerous roadway has come before the city and university officials in earlier incidents.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/personal-injury/brain-injured-accident-victim-038495">Brain-Injured Woman: Bisnar | Chase Files Lawsuit On Behalf Of Bicycle Accident Victim</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog">BestAttorney.com - BISNAR | CHASE California Personal Injury Lawyers</a></p>
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