Evert Walker, 24, of Lake Forest, was killed in an Orange County car accident after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred early morning on January 14, 2012 on the 73 Toll Road in San Juan Capistrano. California Highway Patrol officials say Walker's Dodge Dakota veered to the left of the roadway, crashed into a guardrail and a raised concrete pole base, before catching fire. Officials are still looking into the cause of this fatal crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact CHP officials at 949-487-4000.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Evert Walker for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Orange County Car Accidents

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 154 were injured in San Juan Capistrano car accidents. In Orange County as a whole, 141 people died and 13,373 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this fiery collision occurred. Officials are not sure how fast Walker was driving at the time. There are several other unanswered questions here. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in Walker's vehicle at the time? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which caused him to lose control? Were other vehicles involved? For instance, did another driver run Walker off the roadway? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current condition, unaltered, so an expert can thoroughly examine it for vehicle defects, mechanical failure and other evidence. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost future income and benefits. Victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to accident victims or their families.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an auto defect recall for 2011 and 2012 model year Ford F-Series pickup trucks, which apparently have defective automatic transmission interlocks. NHTSA officials say the faulty transmission interlocks can be found in about 16,091 pickup trucks. Drivers can shift the trucks from "park" into rear without stepping on the brakes increasing the risk of car accidents or even injury to nearby pedestrians.

These auto defects are also in violation of federal safety standards. The recall affects the 2011 model year Ford F-150 pickup trucks and 2012 model year Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and heavy duty F-550 trucks, all manufactured last September. Ford will start notifying owners to bring their recalled trucks to dealerships. The affected brake shift interlock switches will be inspected and replaced at no cost to consumers.

Responsibility of Auto Makers

Based on this news report, it is not clear if there were any car accidents, injuries or fatalities reported as a result of these serious safety issues. When the transmission, shift lever, or braking proves defective in a vehicle, the consequences can be devastating. As the report points out, these defects can cause not only car accidents, but also pedestrian accidents and injuries.

Auto defects can occur during the design process, the manufacturing of the vehicle, or during assembly. Regardless of when or how the defect occurs, it is the automaker's responsibility to issue a prompt recall and ensure consumer safety. Automakers can be held liable for the injuries and damages their defective vehicles cause to drivers, passengers and others.

Contacting an Auto Defect Lawyer

After a car accident, it would be in the victims' best interests to preserve the vehicle in its current condition, unaltered, so it can be thoroughly examined for defects, malfunctions, and other evidence. Those injured as a result of a defective auto would be well advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto products liability cases against large automakers. The best auto product defect law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an auto defect recall for certain Nissan 2010 and 2011 model year sedans because of vehicle defects that could potentially cause the vehicles to stall or crash. According to Consumer Reports, about 33,800 cars are involved in this recall. NHTSA reports state that these vehicles may have faulty battery terminals that cause an unexpected engine stall while the cars are in motion. Also, the defect may prevent an engine restart, increasing the risk of a car accident.

Engine Stalling Issues

The problem affects 2010-2011 Nissan Sentra vehicles equipped with MR20 engines manufactured in May 2010 and from July to October 2010. Officials say the defect occurred during the manufacturing process when a zinc coating was applied to the battery terminal posts too thickly. This thick coating could result in a voltage drop that may make it difficult to start the car or could even damage the vehicle's engine control module. When the recall begins in January, owners can bring in their vehicles to local dealerships where the battery terminals will be replaced at no cost to consumers.

It is not clear from this report if there were any car accidents or injuries reported as a result of this particular vehicle defect. Auto defects can occur due to errors made during the design process, manufacturing, or assembly. Vehicle stalling can definitely be a serious problem. If a car suddenly stalls on the freeway, it exposes drivers and passengers to tremendous dangers, including getting hit by other vehicles, which may not be able to slow down or stop in time to avoid the stranded auto. Such stalling can cause serious problems especially during nighttime when visibility can be limited.

Auto Products Liability Claims

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of an auto engine stalling, please contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto products liability cases against large automakers. In such cases involving auto defects, injured victims can seek compensation from the automaker for medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. The family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for medical and funeral costs, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, emotional anguish, and other damages. Victims or their families would also be well advised to preserve the vehicle intact after an accident so it can be thoroughly examined by an expert for any evidence of defects, malfunctions, or design flaws.

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Lola J. Matson, 31, of Vista, was killed in a Riverside car accident after she lost control of her vehicle, which rolled over several times and ejected her. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal rollover accident occurred during the early morning hours of December 15, 2011. Police say Matson was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer south on Winchester Road in Murrieta, near the French Valley Airport, when she suddenly turned left, went over the center median and hit the east curb line. The car rolled over several times and went down an embankment. Matson was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital where she died. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Lola Matson for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 345 were injured as a result of Murrieta car accidents. In Riverside County as a whole, 203 people died and 7,974 were injured in car accidents, during the same year.

Possible Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this tragic crash occurred. The report does not state if the driver was fatigued or speeding at the time. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the vehicle? Were other vehicles involved in the crash? For example, did another driver run Matson's car off the roadway? Did a dangerous roadway condition cause her to lose control? Was Matson ejected from her vehicle because of a defective seatbelt? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred and why.

Liability Issues

In such cases, it would be in the best interests of victims' families to preserve the vehicle in its current condition, unaltered, so it can be thoroughly examined for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence. An experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer will be able to analyze all aspects of the incident, ensure that the family members' rights are protected, and that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims or their families.

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Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have issued an auto defect recall for 2010-2011 model year Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans because of defective wheel studs. According to Consumer Reports, the vehicles involved in this recall may have defective wheel studs that can break and cause the wheels to separate from the cars, increasing the likelihood of a car crash. This problem could involve as many as 128,615 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan cars that are equipped with 17-inch steel wheels.

The affected vehicles were manufactured in April 2009 and from December 2009 to November 2010. Ford will start notifying owners this month. Owners are asked to bring in their vehicles to local dealers who will replace all of the cars' lug nuts, inspect and if necessary, replace the rear disc brakes, also at no charge to consumers.

Vehicle Recall Statistics

According to the New York Times, the auto industry recalled about 20.3 million vehicles in 2010. It was the fourth-largest number of vehicles recalled since NHTSA began keeping track in 1966. The highest point was in 2004 when 30.8 million vehicles were recalled. In contrast, about 16.6 million vehicles were recalled 2009. The 2010 numbers were significantly affected by Toyota recalls involving sudden or unintended acceleration issues.

Auto Product Liability Issues

Based on this news report, it is not clear how these wheel stud defects occurred. We do not know if it happened during the manufacturing or assembly process. Regardless of how it happened, these are dangerous defects that could result in serious injury or even fatal car accidents.

Victims of car accidents caused by defective autos would be well advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled similar cases against large automakers. In such cases, the vehicles are the most important pieces of evidence. It is crucial that the victims or their families preserve the vehicles intact, so they can be thoroughly examined for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an auto defect recall involving approximately 7,365 Nissan Rogue vehicles due to power steering issues. According to a report in Consumer News, the vehicle recall involves Rogue crossover vehicles manufactured from August 2010 to October 2010. The report states that the electric power steering circuit board was installed improperly. This manufacturing defect puts an additional strain on the circuit board, and could result in a sudden loss of power steering, if the board breaks.

Drivers who experience a loss of power steering could lose control of their vehicle. Owners of these potentially dangerous vehicles should receive instructions about the recall this month from Nissan. Drivers are encouraged to visit their local dealerships to have a new EPS control unit installed at no charge.

Steering Defects Can Lead to Car Accidents

Steering defects in vehicles can certainly lead to car accidents that can result in life-changing injuries, disabilities, and even death. I'm glad NHTSA has stepped in and issued a recall of these defective vehicles. As drivers, we count on a working power steering feature to help us effectively handle turns and control the car. Numerous people are killed and seriously injured in California and the rest of the country because of defective auto parts such as poorly manufactured power steering, defective tires, and faulty brakes. In any of these cases, the injured victim or their family would be well advised to preserve the damaged vehicle for a thorough inspection by an expert.

Auto Products Liability Issues

If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of a defectively manufactured or designed auto product, please contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled auto products liability cases against large automakers. In cases involving defective products, the manufacturer of the defective automobile or the faulty product can be held liable.

It is important to remember that less than 1 percent of personal injury law firms have the expertise and the resources to pursue auto defect cases. Not only are auto product defect cases expensive to pursue, but also auto makers, who are represented by high-powered legal defense teams, fight with every means to protect their reputation and their profits. The best auto product defect law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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The Newport Beach personal injury law firm of BISNAR CHASE has filed two auto products liability lawsuits against Nissan on behalf of one plaintiff who was rendered a permanent paraplegic, and family members of another victim who was killed. Both were involved in California car accidents where Nissan's defective seatbacks collapsed and caused the catastrophic and fatal injuries. The defective car seats in the Nissan vehicles in which these victims were traveling were the primary cause of the catastrophic injury and fatality.

Victim Rendered Paraplegic

The first case involves Chatsworth resident Phillip Bloom the victim of a head-on collision on Route 18 in Victorville, California, in October 2009. In this case, Bloom was a rear seat passenger in a Nissan Xterra. The lawsuit, which was filed in San Bernardino County Superior Court, states that the Xterra's rear car seat cushion latching system and restraint system "catastrophically failed" and the seat snapped from the floor bracket. The defective car seatback caused Bloom's body to be violently tossed in the interior of the vehicle during the crash. He suffered major injuries including broken bones, abdominal injuries, and an L2 spinal fracture that led to permanent paraplegia.

Fatal Rear-End Collision

The second lawsuit involves an incident where the victim Brook David Boynton was killed in a rear-end collision. This fatal crash occurred on Route 73 near Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of his mother Johnella Boynton and Caitlyn Buckspan, the administrator of his estate, in Orange County Superior Court, states that the seat of Brook's 2004 Nissan Murano broke and collapsed backwards on impact. Boynton's body submarined out from underneath the shoulder and lap belts causing him to be forcefully ejected from the vehicle. He died at the scene.

Holding Automakers Accountable

Brian Chase, lead attorney, auto defects expert, and partner at BISNAR CHASE, says both of these tragic car accidents and catastrophic injuries were caused by the defective car seats in Nissan vehicles. Chase points out that automakers and equipment manufacturers are putting profits before people and justifying cost-cutting measures at the expense of human safety.

As Chase puts it, this is an important and widespread issue "that warrants national attention." Innocent lives have been lost. We continue to see people's lives being turned upside down with catastrophic injuries. Phillip Bloom's life will never be the same again. Were a few hundred dollars saved by the auto maker worth this man's ability to live his life? Were these profits worth Brook Boynton's life? Absolutely not. Every member of the BISNAR CHASE team will fight hard for the rights of these innocent victims and their families.

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A 50-year-old Cypress woman was killed in a Riverside car accident after the Ford Explorer she was driving blew a tire and overturned in the center median. According to a CBS news report, the fatal rollover crash occurred on the 15 Freeway near Corona, the night of November 11, 2011. The woman was traveling at about 70 mph when the Explorer's right rear tire blew out. She lost control of the vehicle, which then rolled over. The woman was ejected from the SUV. Officials suspect she was not wearing her seatbelt. The woman's husband, who was a passenger in the front seat, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased rollover accident victim for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Rollover Accident Statistics

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in 2008, 58 percent of SUV occupants who were killed in crashes were in vehicles that rolled over. In comparison, 47 percent of deaths in pickups and 25 percent of deaths in cars were in
rollover accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that every year, 10,000 people are killed in rollover car accidents in the United States. That number accounts for nearly 25 percent of all fatal traffic accidents in the country.

Possible Vehicle Defects

Based on this news report, it appears that the Ford Explorer went out of control because the rear tire blew. It is unclear at this point if the tire blew because of a product defect or lack of proper maintenance. When tire failure occurs, it can be difficult even for an experienced driver to regain control of the vehicle. It can be even more challenging when the vehicle involved is designed poorly and has the propensity to roll over. Ford SUVs are notorious for their instability. These vehicles have a high center of gravity and a narrower track width, which makes them prone to tipping over.

Auto Products Liability Issues

In this case, officials say the driver was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected. It would be in the best interests of the victim's family to preserve the vehicle unaltered so it can be examined for all possible defects, including seatbelt defects and design flaws. An experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto products liability cases against large auto makers will be able to better advise victims' families in such cases about their legal rights and options.

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A motorcycle officer has been injured in a Newport Beach car accident, which occurred at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury motorcycle accident occurred the morning of August 1, 2011 at the intersection of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road. California Highway Patrol officials, who are investigating the incident, say the collision involved the motorcycle and a late model silver Mercedes four-door sedan. The officer was taken to a local hospital with a leg injury. An investigation is ongoing.

I sincerely hope the officer in this case has not suffered major injuries. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accidents

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 25 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in Newport Beach. In Orange County as a whole, 17 people died and 735 were injured in motorcycle accidents during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the accident occurred right outside the Newport Beach Police Department. It is not clear, however, as to how the collision occurred. Did the driver of the other vehicle fail to yield right-of-way to the oncoming motorcycle? According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (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."

That intersection is also monitored by traffic lights. It is unclear at this point if there was a red light violation involved. 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."

Victim's Claim for Compensation

If the driver of the Mercedes is determined to have been at fault, he or she could be held liable for the injuries, damages and losses caused. The injured officer, in addition to receiving workers compensation benefits from his employer, could also seek compensation from the at-fault motorist for medical expenses, loss of wages, physical therapy costs, and other damages. Victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced Newport Beach personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Personal Injury Attorneys in Newport Beach

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A woman was killed in an Orange County car accident when her Toyota Camry crashed down an embankment, the afternoon of June 22, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car crash occurred on Paseo del las Colinas at Star Drive in Laguna Niguel. The Camry was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when it jumped the curb, went over a fence, down an embankment and fell onto train tracks. The woman was pronounced dead at the crash site. At least one vehicle was sideswiped before the car left the roadway. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the crash and why the woman appeared to not brake during the accident.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the woman killed in this Orange County car accident. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 107 were injured in Laguna Niguel car accidents. During that same year, there were 152 fatalities and 13,414 injuries reported as a result of Orange County car accidents.

What Caused This Tragic Car Accident?

It is unclear from this report as to what caused this fatal car accident. There are many questions here. What caused the Toyota Corolla to veer out of control? Investigators say the woman appeared to not brake as the car went out of control. Was this accident caused by a stuck accelerator or some other auto defect? Did the driver suffer some type of medical condition? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway that may have caused the accident? Did another driver force the Toyota out of the roadway? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If this fatal car accident was caused by an auto defect, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product can be held liable. In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle as it is for a thorough inspection by an expert who will look for vehicle defects, malfunctions, design flaws and other evidence. An experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled Toyota sudden acceleration cases and other auto products liability cases will be able to advise victims' families about their legal rights and options.

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