Fatal accident occurs in Port Hueneme church parking lot

Two female pedestrian were struck by a car on June 1 while in a church parking lot. One of the women died at the scene while the other suffered from broken legs. The latter woman was said to be a parishioner at the church. The accident occurred in Port Hueneme, California at about 12:30 p.m. The car that struck the women then crashed through a brick wall. It is believed that the driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal which may explain the amount of devastation that occurred.   […]

By |2018-05-27T13:20:01-07:00June 12th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Fatal accident occurs in Port Hueneme church parking lot

Officer injured on motorcycle while arriving to assist another

A California police officer was injured while on his motorcycle June 3rd at a little before 2:00 p.m. The officer had just arrived to assist a pedestrian who had been injured. With the siren operating and emergency lights flashing and traffic in the area blocked-off, a pickup nevertheless struck the motorcyclist head-on The female pedestrian was originally struck by an SUV while walking across the street. The police officer was riding his motorcycle then to respond to this accident when he was also struck. “He had a good tumble, and he’s banged up,” stated another police officer at the scene. The police officer was treated by [...]

By |2018-05-27T13:21:50-07:00June 10th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Officer injured on motorcycle while arriving to assist another

Systemic errors at VA hospitals lead to scandal

California legislator, Darrell Issa, was highly critical of the Veteran’s Administration following reports of delays that veterans have faced when seeking treatment at VA Hospitals. Congressman Issa stated that “it is our duty to ensure that no veteran is ever subjected to excessive wait times or substandard care.” This scandal has generated so much outrage that Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki even resigned over the controversy. Unfortunately, such delays do not appear to only be a recent phenomenon. Nor are the delays the only complaints that VA hospitals have faced. Over the past 10 years the Veterans Administration has paid $100 million to settle medical malpractice [...]

By |2018-05-27T13:22:33-07:00June 3rd, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Systemic errors at VA hospitals lead to scandal

Important Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one have been in injured in an accident that is no fault of your own you may be entitled to compensation. When evaluating a personal injury situation one of the first things you should do is have an initial consultation with a personal injury attorney in which you should get to know the attorney, their track record and their thoughts of your case. The aftermath of a serious injury can be a very difficult, confusing time and it is very important you get to know exactly who it is your dealing with in order to achieve the best possible results for [...]

By |2014-06-02T10:21:27-07:00June 2nd, 2014|Personal Injury|Comments Off on Important Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Fatal Mojave Desert accident results in 5 deaths

An accident in Southern California resulted in five individuals being killed. Such an accident will obviously receive a great deal of attention. The accident occurred in Hesperia on May 11. The accident occurred in the Mojave Desert just before 7:00 a.m. Apparently a van that was being driven drifted into the other lane and crashed into a Honda sedan. The van ended up crushing the car as it landed on top of the sedan.   […]

By |2018-05-27T23:19:33-07:00May 30th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Fatal Mojave Desert accident results in 5 deaths

Truck and bus crash results in death of 4 passengers

Four people were said to be killed in a truck and bus accident that occurred during the early morning hours of May 21. All four individuals killed were passengers of the bus. An additional 24 individuals were transported to the hospital. The bus was traveling on a route to Los Angeles when the truck accident occurred. The semi-truck apparently jackknifed on Interstate 10 close to the California border. The truck reportedly hit a median strip and spilled pipes onto the highway. While accidents were generated accidents on both sides of the interstate, the pipes also apparently played a part in the bus overturning. […]

By |2018-05-27T23:20:12-07:00May 28th, 2014|Truck Accidents|Comments Off on Truck and bus crash results in death of 4 passengers

Victim of motorcycle crash honored along with her rescuers

We are fortunate to have trained first responders that come to the rescue of individuals injured in accidents. For example, one 23-year-old woman was a passenger on a motorcycle that was struck by a car in Topanga Canyon. The woman was actually hit twice and then dragged upon the street. Because of the accident the young woman lost both of her legs. It is said that she survived due to the assistance of emergency responders which would have included firefighters, two engines and a patrol car. She was airlifted by helicopter to a trauma center. […]

By |2018-05-27T23:20:49-07:00May 20th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Victim of motorcycle crash honored along with her rescuers

Rate of C-sections at hospitals varies

The chances that a doctor will recommend a cesarean section to a woman going into labor are higher in certain hospitals than in others. In Southern California the rate can even vary in the same locality. For example, at Los Angeles Community Hospital the rate of low-risk deliveries resulting in a C-section is 55 percent whereas California Hospital Medical Center (also in L.A.) has a rate of 11 percent. Apparently this is not an isolated phenomenon. There are a number of other metropolitan areas where the rate of C-sections varies from hospital to hospital as well. […]

By |2018-05-27T23:22:36-07:00May 15th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Rate of C-sections at hospitals varies

Preliminary report released concerning fatal airplane accident

Two airplanes crashed into each other late last month in California resulting in one fatality. A Cessna 210E, N4962U and a Hawker Sea Fury, N20SF were involved in the collision. Preliminary reports suggest that the Cessna was destroyed in the collision and crashed into San Pablo Bay while a passenger and commercial pilot in the Sea Fury were not injured. Both planes had departed from Half Moon Bay and were traveling to Eagle’s Nest Airport in Ione, California. The planes were to be displayed at Half Moon Bay for an open house. The pilots of each plane were said to be in contact with each other [...]

By |2018-05-27T23:24:03-07:00May 13th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Preliminary report released concerning fatal airplane accident

Driver blows red light and kills motorcyclist in Oxnard

A 51-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an accident that occurred on April 18 in Oxnard. The motorcyclist was traveling in a westerly direction on Esplanade Drive when he was then struck by a Toyota Camry. The motorcycle accident occurred at approximately 11:12 p.m. and witnesses claim the Toyota failed to stop for a red light. The motorcyclist 19-year-old daughter was also on the motorcycle at the time the accident occurred. She was taken to the hospital and reportedly suffering from serious injuries. The driver of the Camry was reported to be uninjured. Investigation was said to be ongoing and there was no information released as to whether [...]

By |2018-05-27T23:27:28-07:00May 6th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Driver blows red light and kills motorcyclist in Oxnard

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