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Vehicle Slams Into Semi Truck on Highway 49 Comments Off

According to news sources, a woman was injured and taken to a hospital in an accident Thursday night on Highway 49 after she reportedly failed to stop in backed up traffic and ended up crashing into a semi-truck on the roadway.

The 65-year-old woman was driving a 2004 Honda Odyssey heading southbound on the roadway when the accident took place, the California Highway Patrol said. A semi-truck vehicle being driven by a 59-year-old man was reportedly attempting to turn onto Young American Mine Road when the woman failed to sufficiently slow down her vehicle and ended up crashing into the semi-truck.

The woman was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. She sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The CHP has determined that alcohol was not a factor in the accident.

As a San Jose car accident 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 San Jose personal injury attorney to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 12-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, personal injury, Truck Accident

Head-on Collision on Highway 152 Leaves Two Dead Comments Off

According to news sources, a head-on collision left two people dead Wednesday afternoon on Highway 152 after the driver of a vehicle reportedly failed to negotiate a curve and ended up colliding head-on with another vehicle on the roadway.

A 70-year-old man was driving a 2006 Toyota Camry heading eastbound on Highway 152 when he reportedly failed to negotiate a right-hand curve on the roadway, the California Highway Patrol said. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at about 65 mph when it veered towards the center median and into westbound lanes.

A Ford F-250 being driven by a 52-year-old man subsequently collided head-on with the Camry.

The driver of the Camry sustained major injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Two passengers inside the Camry at the time of the collision died in the accident.

The driver of the Ford pickup reportedly escaped the incident without injury.

As a San Francisco 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 San Francisco personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 12-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury

Truck Overturns on Highway 101 Comments Off

According to news sources, a single-vehicle accident took place on U.S. Highway 101 when a FedEx truck went through a wire mesh fence and ended up resting on its left side.

The 40-year-old man was driving the truck traveling on highway 101 near Leavesley Road when the the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle after moving from the middle to the right lane, the California Highway Patrol said. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at speeds of about 60-65 mph at the time when it went through a wire mesh fence and landed on its side on No Name Uno.

The man was wearing a seat belt and was reportedly uninjured in the crash, the CHP said.

The CHP is investigating the accident but has determined that alcohol wad not a factor in the accident.

As a Sacramento car accident lawyer, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you to always be mindful of weather conditions on the roadway and to take extra precautions in low visibility situations. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact Sacramento personal injury attorney to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 12-30-2011
Posted in: Accident Investigation, personal injury, Truck Accident

Three Injured on Highway 101 Crash Comments Off

According to news sources, three men sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 101 when their vehicle began veering off the roadway and overturned.

A 30-year-old man was driving a 1999 Mercedes heading southbound when the vehicle reportedly began to veer off the roadway near San Martin Avenue, the California Highway Patrol said. The incident caused the vehicle to overturn before finally coming to a stop on its roof.

The three occupants of the vehicle all sustained minor injuries in the crash. A 19-year-old passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident was transported to an area hospital for treatment after reportedly sustaining a bruise to his cheek.

The CHP is investigating the accident and has said that alcohol was not a factor.

There were no other injuries or collisions reported.

As a Roseville car accident lawyer, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you to always be mindful of weather conditions on the roadway and to take extra precautions in low visibility situations. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact Roseville personal injury attorney to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 12-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury

Woman Dies In Solo-Collision on I-805 Comments Off

According to news sources, a woman died in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday when she lost control of a just-purchased pickup truck on Interstate 805, causing it to drift towards the center divide and overturn.

The 25-year-old woman was driving a 1955 Chevy truck heading northbound on the roadway when she reportedly lost control of the vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. The incident caused the vehicle to veer towards the center divide where it slammed into a post and subsequently overturned.

The woman was reportedly ejected from the overturning vehicle as a result and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

The CHP is investigating the cause of the accident and examining the newly purchased pickup for mechanical issues.

As a Berlingame 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 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 Berlingame personal injury attorney to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 12-30-2011
Posted in: Accident Investigation, personal injury, Pickup Truck

Head-on Collision Leaves Young Boy Injured Comments Off

According to news sources, a young boy sustained a head laceration in a head-on vehicle collision Wednesday in Yolo County.

An improperly loaded pickup truck was heading eastbound on Highway 16 when it reportedly began to fish tail, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle as it collided head-on with another vehicle on the roadway, the California Highway Patrol said. The pickup was reportedly traveling at speeds of about 35-40 mph when the collision occurred.

A young 2-year-old boy in the second vehicle sustained a 5-6 inch laceration to the head and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The two other occupants of the second vehicle were also injured in the crash.

The CHP is investigating the accident.

As a Roseville car accident lawyer, I wish all those injured in this terrible accident a speedy and complete recovery. In my line of work, I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. 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 Roseville personal injury attorney to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 12-29-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury

Pedestrian Struck In Severe Injury Accident Comments Off

According to news sources, a pedestrian was severely injured in an accident Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on the roadway he was attempting to cross.

The 75-year-old man was reportedly attempting to cross the northbound lane of Monterey Road when an oncoming vehicle on the roadway struck him, the California Highway Patrol said.

The vehicle, a Chevrolet pickup, was reportedly traveling at about 35 mph when the accident took place. The driver reportedly attempted to avoid collision with the pedestrian but was unsuccessful.

The man sustained severe injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries, the CHP.

The CHP is currently investigating the cause of the accident.

As a San Francisco car accident lawyer, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you to always be mindful of weather conditions on the roadway and to take extra precautions in low visibility situations. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact San Francisco personal injury lawyer to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 12-29-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, Pedestrian Accident, personal injury

West Elm Dover Dining Table Recalled Comments Off

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for 830 units of West Elm Dover Dining Tables due to an injury hazard.

The company, West Elm, announced the recall of the product after reports that the wooden base of the table can collapse, which can result in the glass tabletop falling and potentially cause injury to consumers. The recalled wooden table has an SKU 2188233.

The recalled West Elm tables have a retail price of about $500 and have been sold from July 2011 to October 2011.

There has been one reported incident of a leg bruise due to the table falling and fourteen incidents of the table breaking.

Consumers should contact the company at (855) 369-4335 to schedule a free return pickup of the product and a full store credit.

As a Roseville personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and understand the risks they entail for unsuspecting consumers. I hope that by supplying this information consumers will have an opportunity to learn more 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 Roseville personal injury lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you.

Posted on: 12-29-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

Recall: Price Chopper Cheesecake Due To Undeclared Egg Allergen Comments Off

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Price Chopper Cheesecake due to an undeclared egg ingredient.

The company, Price Chopper Supermarkets, announced the recall of three varietals of its 24.oz French cheesecake products sold at its bakery after it was found that the products contained an undeclared egg ingredient.

The recalled cheesecake products include the flavors strawberry, blueberry and strawberry with UPC codes 41735-22898, 41735-22908 and 41735-22910.

There have been no reported allergic reactions due to the consumption of the recalled product to date.

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of severe or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product.

Consumers can return the product to their local Price Chopper supermarket for a full refund or contact the company at 1-800-666-7667, option 3 for additional information.

As a Roseville personal injury attorney, I understand the inherent dangers of defective products and the risks they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a Roseville personal injury lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you.

Posted on: 12-29-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

Baraka Apricot Candies Recalled Due To Undeclared Sulfites Comments Off

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for “Baraka Apricot Candies” imported from Lebanon after it was found that the product contained undeclared Sulfites/Preservatives.

The company, U.B.C Food Distributors, announced the recall of its 14.08 oz. Baraka Apricot Candies after it was found that the product had undeclared sulfites. The recalled product has a UPC 822514223719 and an expiration date of 5/13.

Consumers with sensitivity to sulfites who consume the product can experience serious or even life threatening reactions.

Consumers with the product should stop using it immediately and return the recalled product to the point of purchase. For additional information, consumers can contact the company at (877)-846-8117.

As a Roseville personal injury lawyer, I understand the inherent dangers of defective products and the risks they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a Roseville personal injury attorney to learn about the legal options available to you.

Posted on: 12-29-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall
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