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Woman Crashes Vehicle In Stanislaus County Comments Off

According to news sources, a woman was killed Thursday in Stanislaus County when she collided with another vehicle on the roadway and subsequently a tree.

The 52-year-old woman was driving a 2003 Mercury traveling eastbound on Highway 132 when the accident occurred, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Traveling at an unknown speed, the woman apparently allowed her vehicle to drift towards the right shoulder of the roadway. She then attempted to correct herself and overcompensated, causing her vehicle to spin towards eastbound traffic. Her vehicle collided with a 1999 Chevrolet.

The driver of the Chevrolet attempted to avoid collision and reportedly hit his brakes but was unsuccessful and the woman’s car crashed into the rear left side of his vehicle. The woman’s vehicle continued to spin out of control until it collided with a tree on the drivers side door. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The three occupants of the Chevrolet sustained minor injuries.

As a personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.  If you veer off the side of the road do not panic and overcompensate your steering. When behind the wheel always prepare for the unexpected to occur and leave yourself a way out in case of emergency. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto crash, speak with a San Jose car accident lawyer to discuss your legal options.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, distracted driving, personal injury

Woman Killed, Another Injured After Crashing Into Tree Comments Off

According to news sources, a woman was killed Wednesday afternoon and another woman seriously injured after crashing into a tree on Highway 101.

The woman was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo traveling southbound on Highway 101 near Novato when she reportedly lost control of her vehicle, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

The woman reportedly allowed her vehicle to drift towards the center divider before she tried to compensate and turn right to re-enter the highway. She crossed both lanes of traffic and the vehicle rotated clockwise before finally colliding with the tree, a CHP officer said.

She was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Her passenger, a 29-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

If there are any witnesses to this crash please proceed to contact the CHP at (415) 924-1100

As a San Jose car accident lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, personal injury

CHP Looking For Witness To Fatal Accident Comments Off

According to news sources, a driver who might have witnessed a fatal accident take place in Red Bluff on the intersection of Paskenta Road and Live Oak Road is being sought by California Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred Sunday, Sept. 18 and involved a 50-year-old man who reportedly lost control of his Volkswagen and sent it veering off the road. The vehicle proceeded to roll over and catch on fire. A passerby assisted the driver in exiting the overturned vehicle yet the man was pronounced dead in UC Davis Medical Center.

The driver of the white pickup truck was seen turning onto Paskentna moments before the collision took place. The man is not suspected of contributing to the crash but could be able to provide CHP officials with valuable information that could help assist with the ongoing investigation.

If anyone has information in regards to the driver of the white truck please contact Red Bluff CHP at 527-2034.

As a personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Sacramento personal injury attorney to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, personal injury

Overheating Sony Batteries Recalled Comments Off

According to news sources, about 2 million phones were recalled after it was found that their Sony manufactured battery packs were found to overheat.

NEC Casio Mobile Communications are the makers of the three different phone models that were effected by the recall. Sony supplies the battery packs on those phone models.

An incident occurred in January with a battery overheating yet a recall was not enforced at the time because it was found that the battery had already been damaged. Seven other reported incidents of overheating batteries occurred since then, causing the involved parties to enforce the large recall.

Some reports suggest that the batteries sometimes emitted smoke while being charged.

Sony was previously forced to recall about 9.6 million PC batteries in 2006 after it was found that they were at risk of overheating.

The recalled overheating batteries reportedly caused a slight injury in one case.

As a Roseville personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use of a defective product, speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, product liability, Product Recall

Pedestrian Killed While Walking On Roadway Comments Off

According to news sources, a vehicle crashed into a pedestrian walking on the roadway in Park Hall Tuesday night.

The 29-year-old man was walking on the roadway at the time of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

A St. Mary County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said that the primary cause of death was the fact that the man was reportedly walking on the roadway in dark, non-reflective clothing. The spokesperson also said that they were unaware as to where the victim was heading at the time of the collision.

The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu that struck the victim was driven by a 22-year-old woman. The woman was traveling northbound when her vehicle struck the man.

The man was subsequently run over by another vehicle traveling northbound.

Both drivers of the vehicles involved reportedly escaped without injury.

As a personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Berlingame car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Pedestrian Accident, personal injury

California Lettuce Recalled Amid Listeria Risks Comments Off

According to news sources, a California grower and producer of chopped and shredded lettuce has moved forward with its recall after it was discovered that the produce might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

With potential contamination risks to its produce, True Leaf Farms in coordination with the FDA have expanded a previous recall of the company’s lettuce products. The initial recall was limited to about 90 cartons of lettuce only. The FDA later requested that the recall be expanded, subsequently leading to about 2,498 cartons being recalled.

The lettuce has a use by date of “9/29/11″ and a box code of B256-46438-8. The listeria bacteria that has contaminated the recalled lettuce has been associated with 13 deaths in the U.S as a result of contaminated cantaloupes.

Anyone who has the lettuce should dispose of it immediately.

The FDA has said that there have been no illnesses reported.

As a Berlingame personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and understand the severity of the hazards involved. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one have gotten sick because of consumption of a recalled product, speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

Man Survives For Days After Crash Comments Off

According to news sources, a man who went missing for several days was found after the driver of the vehicle he was riding in crashed and sent the car plunging about 200 feet in a mountainous area in Los Angeles.

The 67-year-old man was riding in a vehicle traveling about an hour north of Los Angeles when the accident occurred.

The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and sent it veering off the road, where it proceeded to descend about 200 feet after flying over a cliff.

The driver of the vehicle was killed in the accident.

The man was found by his determined family members, who traced his path by utilizing information regarding his credit card purchases and using those locations as clues in their search.

The man survived for about 6 days by reportedly eating leaves, bugs and water from a nearby creek. The man broke multiple bones and had a dislocated shoulder as a result of the crash.

As a Berlingame personal injury attorney, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, personal injury

California Grape Tomatoes Recalled Comments Off

According to news sources, a nationwide recall of a California grape tomato growers produce has gone into effect after a sample showed possible contamination of salmonella.

The tomatoes were grown in Baja, California, by Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce. A total of about 5,120 pounds of grape tomatoes sold from Sept. 1 to Sept. 27 were recalled after the company was forced to halt production at the farm.

The test that discovered the contamination took place in Michigan and showed that the tomatoes were indeed contaminated with salmonella.

A spokesperson for the company said that there have been to reported illnesses in connection with the contaminated produce.

Anyone who has the produce should destroy it immediately or contact the company.

As a Sacramento personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

Big Rig Collision On Interstate 10 Comments Off

A big rig crashed into another vehicle on Interstate 10 Friday, forcing shut all eastbound lanes of the roadway, according to news sources.

The big rig was traveling on Interstate 10 near a Cactus City rest stop when it collided with 1995 GMC flatbed pulling a trailer on the same lane, according to a California Highway Patrol officer. The GMC was being driven by a 41-year-old man from Guatemala when a big rig came crashing into the rear of his vehicle.

The big rig was reportedly traveling at speeds of about 55-65 mph and carrying about 18,000 pounds of produce when it crashed into the flatbed truck.

The collision caused the flatbed truck to overturn and the big rig jackknifed, resulting in a spill of the contents of both trucks onto the roadway. Diesel fuel was also reportedly spilled. Cleaning crews are currently working on clearing the roadway and the CHP officer said that the roadway is expected to reopen at around noon.

Both drivers sustained minor injuries in the crash.

As a personal injury lawyer, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact Roseville car accident lawyer to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 09-30-2011
Posted in: Big Rig Accident, distracted driving, personal injury

RedMax Brush cutter/Trimmer Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Comments Off

According to news sources, a product called the RedMax Brush cutter has been recalled due to faulty fuel caps that could potentially allow fuel to leak out of it and posing a serious fire hazard.

The product is manufactured by Husqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd. and is assembled in the U.S. It is used to cut through grass by employing a spinning trimmer head with a filament line. A total of about 10,500 of these brush cutters have been sold to date. The recalled product model is TR2350S and has shaft serial numbers ranging from 10215377 to 10625892. The engine serial numbers range from 10115390 to 10425910.

Although no injuries have been reported it is important to immediately stop using the product and return it to the manufacturer.

As a San Jose personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about recalled products. If you or your loved ones have been injured through the use of a defective product, speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

Posted on: 09-29-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall
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