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Three Los Angeles Sisters Killed in a Single Vehicle Accident

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:49:00 +0000

Three women died from a single vehicle accident occurred at South Los Angeles last week while the two other passengers and the unlicensed driver are seriously injured.

The three women killed in the said accident were identified as siblings by the authorities. The youngest of the sisters, Jeshai Chanae Jones, 19-years-old, was pronounced dead just few hours after the incident, while Enisha Marie Davis, 21-years-old died last Sunday afternoon, and the eldest, Tiesha Turner, 28-years-old struggled until late afternoon last Monday.

The accident happened at around 2:45 in the morning last February 3 in 1400 Block of West Florence Avenue when an Infiniti SUV driven by an unlicensed driver – Tenina M. Calhoun hit a palm tree at Hyde Park.

The two other passengers and the driver of the vehicle sustained serious personal injuries and are still at the hospital.

In a report,  the California  Highway Patrol (CHP) has stated that Calhoun was already caught driving without license last January 3, but his vehicle was not impounded due to the new imposed law cancelling impound policy and allowing drivers to roam over the roadways even without driver’s license.

Now, issues about impounding the cars of unlicensed drivers have been set on fire again after this fatal accident.

A CHP officer has affirmed that if only Calhoun’s car had been impounded the day she was caught driver without license, his vehicle would not have been released until last Friday, several hours after the accident happened.

Obviously, there should have been no fatal vehicle accident occurred if only Calhoun’s car was impounded right at the moment she was cited driving without license by the CHP.

Authorities have said that they found at least one container of alcohol from the wrecked vehicle. Apart from alcohol, over speeding was also said to be a factor to the accident.  According to reports, all passengers were all wearing club attire at the time the accident occurred.

If the toxicology test result proves that Calhoun was under the influence of alcohol or drugs that night, she could be charged with multiple homicide and personal injury charges.

Calhoun’s two other passengers can also file for a claim even while they are at the hospital through the help of their lawyers. They must find a full – service law firm with aggressive trial attorneys to pursue their case from the filing of charges, to representation up to the case resolution like Sta. Monica personal injury attorneys.(image)

Fatal Vehicle Accident Near Santa Monica Boulevard Leaves Woman Dead

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:24:00 +0000

A fatal three-vehicle accident near Santa Monica Boulevard leaves a woman dead with no other reported injuries.

The collision occurred last Tuesday at around 8:25 p.m. at 405 Freeway just north of Santa Monica Boulevard and shut down all south bound lanes which made the freeway looks like a huge parking lot for all the motorists passing by the area.

No other injured people were reported apart from the woman who died.  The victim’s identity has not been released.  The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Officer Patrick Kimbal of the CHP described the woman as a 56-year-old black.  However, it was not yet determined which of the three cars she was in. Authorities reopened the freeway at around 1:00 a.m.  

No matter how careful a motorist drives, vehicle accidents may still happen due to negligence or reckless driving of another motorist. But the chance of being injured or killed in an accident could be reduced if a driver uses the seatbelt of his vehicle and that airbags are installed. And also by following traffic rules and regulations, the risk of fatal accidents could be avoided.

During such accidents, an immediate action is needed most especially if a victim has all the rights to file a compensation claim from the parties liable for the accident. The woman’s family must make sure that they get the right accident lawyers in Los Angeles or Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers who will never leave them hanging once the investigation found out that the woman died due to another driver’s negligence or reckless driving.(image)

Organic Spice Products Recalled Even Without Looming Product Liability Claims

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:11:00 +0000

Although there has been no personal injury or illness reported yet, the Jones’ Seasoning Blend in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration conducted a product recall with their spice products due to the possibility of salmonella contamination.

One of the ingredients in the spice products secret recipe is the organic celery seed which has been suspected to be the source of salmonella. Over the recent months, Safeway and other retailers have recalled organic celery seed because a batch of seeds was proved positive with salmonella during a routine test. The suspected seeds with salmonella were distributed between May through December.

There has been no reported illness or product liability claim as of the moment but the spice product manufacturer already pulled out the contaminated products off their retailers’ shelves in three states where they distribute their products.

The spice products affected by the recall are as follows:

• Jones’ Mock Salt Original: Organic Free Seasoning
• Jones’ Mock Sal Spicy Southwest Blend: Organic Salt Free Seasoning

Products in recall are said to have no lot number indicated on the containers or bags. However, the manufacturer is advising the consumers to discard the abovementioned products purchased from July to December, 2011.

The Jones’ Seasoning Blend provided their company contact details – 253-468-9595 – which could be reached by consumers from Monday through Friday, 8 o’clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the afternoon for instructions on how to receive product replacement.

A product liability claim does not always require a malfunction or personal injury for a claim to spring. If a product is made and guaranteed to perform well in a specific manner and failed to do so due to a manufacturing defect, a product liability claim may still be made. A Los Angeles injury attorney can explain the complex nature of a product liability claim.(image)

Personal Injury Sustained by Two in a Fiery Crash in Montclair

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Last Tuesday night, a tanker truck that crashed with two cars ended into a fiery wreck, which injured two people. 

The accident happened at around 11:10, Tuesday night, in San Bernardino (10) Freeway at Montclair, California. This event greatly affected the flow of traffic within the vicinity that morning due to the all night road closure.

Two people sustained personal injuries and both were rushed by the firefighters to the hospital via airlift. The authorities did not yet disclose the conditions of the two whom were injured.

According to the information gathered by the California Highway Patrol, the tanker truck collided through the center divider and then burst into flames.

Factors to the accident could possibly be either the driver fell asleep while driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicated substance. Another suspected reason includes mechanical error.

At present, the main cause of the accident is still under investigation but Montclair Fire Department chief, Steve Jackson, said that apart from themselves, several agencies are also conducting analysis regarding the accident like the Caltrans and the LA County Hazmat. Therefore, causes were expected to be determined in no time.

The east bound side of the freeway was re-opened at about 5:45 in the morning followed by the re-opening of all lanes by 6:20 am.

To recover from their personal injuries and damages sustained from the fiery accident, any injured individual may seek legal assistance from a Los Angeles personal injury attorney to represent them in court and pursue their case until it is fully resolved. It is the best option there is upon dealing with vehicle accidents such as these.(image)

Former NFL Players File Brain Injury Claim against the League

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:42:00 +0000

The Philadelphia federal court has been flooded with complaints coming from former players of the National Football League (NFL) since the last month of the previous year.

Last Monday, another batch of former NLF players represented by their personal injury attorney, have filed brain injury-related complaints against the league.

In their lawsuit, the former players claim that the NFL has long been aware about the high risk of traumatic brain injury to football players but still chose not to pay no attention to the scientific evidence acknowledging the risks.

The former players assert that the league due to its careless management caused serious personal injuries not only to several players but to hundreds. The former players’ personal injury attorney stated that as the league is preparing for their championship game, it has forgotten about the legacy of the former players that built the league and are now suffering from the distressing result of the brain injury sustained from the game. 

The complainants are headed by former players Brent Boyd, Lem Barney, Joe DeLamielleure and Paul Krause. The lawsuit is claiming for a compensation for the injured former players.

Though brain injury can inflict devastation to the life of a victim, cause paralysis and even death, it can be treated in some cases. Getting the right doctor for the treatment is very important to treat the injuries. But the very fist thing to do is to get your personal injury attorney to help you achieve the right compensation for your brain injury claim. In Los Angeles, brain injury lawyers are well experienced and work only with the best doctors who know exactly what’s best for their clients.(image)

General Motors to Modify Chevy Volts after Suspected Involvement in a Fatal Automobile Accident

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:24:00 +0000

After the serious crash that happened last November, investigations suspected that Chevy Volt was one of the factors that caused the fire.

Currently, the General Motors (GM) is preparing to modify their Chevrolet Volts to protect the batteries from catching fire long after an automobile accident. Such act is a prompt response to the government’s call for car crash testing and recall.

In a conference call, the General Motors product Chief Mary Barra said that they are planning to modify their Chevy Volts and changes will concern the following:

• Safety structure surrounding the battery pack will be strengthened to avoid the vehicle from damaging the case during automobile accidents.

• A sensor will be added to the monitor battery coolant levels and a bracket to the coolant reservoir to avoid leakage.

Said changes will be applied to the already built automobiles and will also include the future vehicles.

Barra furthered that even without a government’s order, the company will automatically fix their customers’ cars. Allegedly, volt repairs will include nearly 12,000 automobiles but its cost was not disclosed by the corporation.

As the major government agency assigned in reducing fatalities and injuries on the roadways, the NHTSA conducted a series of tests. Under the monitoring of GM’s representatives and with careful consultation and cooperation of the professionals from the Department of Energy and Department of Defense – apparently, both the battery intrusion and coolant leakage must be present to enable after-crash fire in the Volt.

Last December 22, the NHTSA conducted an impact test and crashed a Chevy Volt in a side pole. The result of the test exhibits no intrusion into the vehicle’s battery compartment and no coolant leakage was seen. The result indicates that the remedy proposed by GM should address the issue.

As a form of precaution, after the test, the NHTSA has monitored crashed vehicles and will continue to do so for another week.

The fire risk issue about the Chevy Volt has lowered GM’s sales to about half among general consumers, according to the market survey conducted by CNW Research. Obviously, GM needs an immediate action regarding this matter not only to avoid the risk of fire after an automobile accident, but might as well to achieve their target sales for the year.(image)

53-Year Old Woman Killed in a Manhattan Beach Vehicle Accident

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:31:00 +0000

Though the State of New York is one of the US states with the most comprehensive Graduated License Law for teens, accidents involving young drivers cannot be totally avoided since they occur at any given place and any given time.

A fatal vehicle accident happened last December 23 at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Eight Street. This accident involved a minor.

The said vehicle accident involved a 53-year old motorcyclist and a 17-year old boy driving a Toyota along with another passenger. The driver and the passenger of the Toyota suffered serious physical injuries.

However, the 53-year old woman driving the motorcycle died after she was brought to Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance. The woman’s identity has been withheld pending notification of relatives.

The main cause of the vehicle accident is not yet determined and investigation is currently in progress.

Though the 17-year old boy is one year away from the legal age of consent, he is still considered a minor. As we all know, teen drivers are not given the full privilege of driving until they proved that they are capable of driving safely. Therefore, the said accident could be accounted for the teen’s legal guardian for letting the minor drive in a busy thoroughfare.

It is still unclear which part deserves the right to file for personal injury claims. Another problem that may also arise from the vehicle accident claim is when the insurance companies trap the onset claim set forth because a minor was driving the car during the incident. In such cases, you can have a full guidance through the claiming process to ensure that casualties can get the best medical treatment they need as well as to fight for your rights to a financial recovery through the help of personal injury attorney.(image)

Consecutive Christmas Season Automobile Accidents Occurs in Massachusetts

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:58:00 +0000

Christmas Eve is supposed to be the day to prepare for the forthcoming Christmas Day. However, one may eventually forget the true essence of preparing for the holidays after getting involved in a tragic car accident on the eve before Christmas.

Even in this holiday season, accidents may strike. Several people were involved in separate automobile accidents last Christmas season. One of them claimed the life of a 20-year old man from Allston on the rampage from the Summer Tunnel heading to Storrow Drive in Massachusetts.

The driver, Lusvin Escobar, was the only occupant of the 2005 Ford Mustang when his vehicle struck the tunnel wall before sunset. Escobar was pulled out from the vehicle and was declared dead right at the accident scene.

Few minutes after the first accident, another single car rollover accident occurred at Route 24 South, according to reports.

Police said that the 22-year old Monica Velez from Brockton was also ejected from her 2007 Nissan Maxima. Reports said that the woman suffered from serious injuries. Velez was also alone in her car when the accident happened.

Then, another automobile accident was also reported on that same day. An unidentified victim on North Broadway in Haverhill was the sole casualty. The victim sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported via helicopter to a nearby hospital.

All of the said Christmas Eve automobile accidents are still under investigation. Factors that lead to the accidents as well as the conditions of those who sustained injuries still remain unconfirmed.

As expected, automobile accidents increased in numbers this holiday season despite of public warnings and safety precautions.(image)

Washington - Making Efforts to Get Drunk Drivers Off the Road This Holiday Season to Prevent Vehicle Accidents

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:40:00 +0000

The US Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) joined forces to begin working on a nationwide crack down for drunk driving accidents this coming holiday of 2011.

The year 2010 had beengreat for Washington DC, in terms of the reduction of numbers of the drunk driving fatalities. The 2010 statistics released by NTHSA reveals that there was huge decrease in the number of drunk driving fatalities. This was seen in the 32 U.S states.

At present the agencies are thoroughly focusing on the safety of the motorists this coming holiday season. They are now making efforts to make real progress in the reduction of drunk driving deaths.

Both agencies are reminding drivers to get off the road. They warn US citizens to drink moderately or else be pulled over.

Just last year 10,228 people were killed from drunk driving. That means 415 mishaps occurred just by the last two weeks of 2010.

Education and enforcement efforts are the latest urge in the “Drink Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign launched by the agencies. This campaign involved thousands of law enforcement agencies all over the country.

The holiday season disciplinary action enforcement is supported by the $7 million national Drink Sober of Get Pulled Over advertisement campaign that starts from December 16 until January 2. The ad featured an invisible traffic enforcer observing drunk citizens and then apprehends them if they attempt to drive. The multi – million worth advertisement aims to raise people awareness and support the law enforcement activities in all states. The ads convey to the public that traffic enforcers are more vigilant in preventing people from drunk driving.

Though drunk driving still remains to the main cause of death in US, be rest assured that each federal government is doing their best in reducing fatal vehicle accidents which stem from drunk driving.(image)

Transgender Server Filed a Wrongful Termination Against an Airport Food Service Company

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:31:00 +0000

Hamed Khan – a transgender employee formerly working at Midway Airport’s food service company is now suing his former employer for wrongful termination and employment discrimination.

Khan started working at Harry Caray’s Seventh Inning Stretch from 2002. During that time, Khan was not yet a transgender but over the years, Khan’s looks became more feminine.

According to Khan, during his employment at the said company, he experienced a great deal of discrimination and mocking from his former co – workers but his supervisor as well as the company’s management just disregarded Khans’ complaints.

One time, Khan’s supervisor sent him home for uniform issues saying that his pants were too tight and too feminine.

He further stated that there was also a time when his colleagues called him “faggot”, “lazy faggot bitch” and other unpleasant names but his supervisors remained unmindful of the discrimination.

Allegedly, he was fired by his supervisors for breaking the company’s policy due to entering the restaurant’s bar area without permission. However, according to Khan, employees are given permission to enter the said area that day to use a computer in printing the costumer’s checks.

Perhaps Khan had enough. After the Illinois Department of Human Rights issued a statement of “solid evidence” to Khan’s four claims, he then filed a wrongful termination and employment discrimination lawsuit.

In his lawsuit, Khan is seeking for an addition of $200,000 for damages an employment lawyer fee as well as lost wages.

Ironically, In Khans’s attempt of filing for unemployment, the company claimed that he is already terminated. But when Khan filed for a wrongful termination lawsuit, the company claimed that he quit the job.

Though the employer has all the rights to fire an employee, still it must be on a legal basis. Apparently, he was fired for being a transgender, which he found unlawful. Therefore, he deserves the right to file for a wrongful termination claim.(image)

Lawmakers to Cancel the 2010 Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Limitations

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:02:00 +0000

Under the 2010 sexual harassment law approved in South Dakota, child victims of sexual harassment are only given a limited period to time to file a lawsuit.

This new law limits the victims at the age of forty to file for a sexual harassment that occurred either few years ago or way back from his or her childhood.

Furthermore, in this law, victims over 40 – years old may only file a sexual harassment lawsuit against the one who committed the crime and not against any institution or member of an institution, if the abuse was done in a workplace, school or workplace.

Actually, approval of this controversial law was only led by a representative of one of the school institutions in South Dakota which, during that time was flooded with sexual harassment lawsuits filed by some of its former students who were allegedly abused by the school teachers in the said school institution many years ago. Therefore, those sexual harassment complainants are already in their 30s and 40s when they finally decided to file for a lawsuit. Their lawsuits were seeking for compensation from the alleged abusers and from the school institution that had ignored the sexual harassment occurred.

Allegedly, said law was applied in order to reduce the school institution’s account to be paid in regards to the lawsuits filed against them.

As an opponent of the controversial sexual harassment limit law, South Dakota legislator Steve Hickey drafted a bill that would cancel the 2010 law and go back to the federal government’s usual sexual harassment law.

According to Hickey, the controversial law entirely overlooks the sexual harassment reality towards children. He also asserts that it takes a lot of time or even years before a child abuse victim has the courage to bring out their emotional stress.

Advocates of the said 2010 law appeals the law also gives sexual harassment victims enough time to file a lawsuit. They also stressed out the law is far less strict than the other federal laws in other states wherein sexual harassment lawsuits arising from childhood incidents can only be filed under the age of thirty of the victim.

So far, the bill has been applied and still waiting for approval. Definitely it would take a little longer before lawmakers decide whether the new applied bill for sexual harassment be approved or denied. It’s a very complicated issue and weighing out its pros con seems so difficult since emotional and psychological aspects of victims are involved on the matter.(image)

Senior Student’s Bright Future Ended in Tragic Automobile Accident

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:03:00 +0000

A senior student from Brattleboro Union High School was killed in an automobile accident while six others were seriously injured.

The accident occurred last Sunday at around 2 o’clock in the afternoon when a Subaru Outback driven by senior student Daniel Bliss, 17 – years old together with Rita Corbin was struck from the side by a Mercury SUV while they were approaching Route 10 South coming from Mount Herman Station Road.

The collision created a strong impact that even air bags didn’t work in both vehicles. Bliss instantly died in the accident scene while Corbin was brought to University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center where she was treated for the serious injuries she sustained. Firefighters had to cut the Subaru’s roof before they were able to remove Corbin from the vehicle.

On the other hand, five other people from the other vehicle were injured. The SUV driver Nicole Trovato, 19 – years old and her 4 passengers were transported to the same hospital where Bliss and Corbin were brought and were also treated for their minor personal injury sustained. They were released shortly.

Bliss family and the principal together with the other students from the said school were in deep sorrow and mourning for Bliss’ death. According to them, Bliss is a good student. They were also praying for the fast recovery of Corbin and the five others involved in the accident but they were released in a short time.

According to reports, the glare from the sun may have been a factor in the said automobile accident. Initially, the driver of the SUV admitted to police officers conducting the investigation that she never saw Bliss pull out onto the road. However, the investigation is still going on.

It’s either solar radiance had caused the SUV driver’s blindness to Bliss’ car or Bliss’ car had exceeded the maximum speed limit. The maximum speed limit in US is varies according to the type of vehicle and in locations. Commonly, speed limit for cars is 80 mph during day time and 65 mph during night. Speed limit for trucks at all times is 55 mph. In school zones, maximum speed only limits to 25 mph.(image)

Interns Filed a Lawsuit Against Fox Searchlight’s Black Swan

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:49:00 +0000

To earn a degree or even move forward in a job in their selected field, students must perform internship. It is broadly required in college and unpaid internships are common. However, many companies may now have a second thought of taking a new batch of interns for the next semester due to a newly filed lawsuit by the unpaid interns of Fox Searchlight.

According to reports from New York Times, a wage and hour employment lawsuit is seeking for class action in a federal court of Manhattan. The accusation affirms that the interns were required by the producer of Black Swan to complete a very hard work that should have been done by paid employees. In addition, the interns affirm that while on the job training, they were not given sufficient educational experience. In any state labor laws, companies are required to provide interns enough job experience during the training in order to exempt employers from paying the interns.

As reported by the New York Times, the accusation also affirmed that, “Fox Searchlight’s unpaid interns are a crucial labor force on its productions, functioning as production assistants and bookkeepers and performing secretarial and janitorial work. In misclassifying many of its workers as unpaid interns, Fox Searchlight has denied them the benefits that the law affords to employees.”

Fox Search light failed to comply with the criteria of federal Department of Labor for unpaid internships, therefore they are also charged of acting illegally. As stated on the lawsuit, employers are required to give interns a position which will benefit them, will not displace regular employees from their normal position and that the employer assume no immediate advantage from the activities of the interns.

At least 100 unpaid interns who were employed by different Fox Searchlight productions are seeking class action status, back pay under federal and state wage laws and an injunction barring Fox Searchlight from improperly decree blocking Fox Searchlight from inappropriately using unpaid interns through the said lawsuit.

Interns should be given an educational lesson and instructions on the basic skills for the industry – and not just to have them perform a hard work. Companies need to be held accountable for taking advantage of this basically free labor if they are going to take on interns. If ever companies don’t have any intent of paying intern for the hard work they have done, they should at least provide them with sufficient knowledge and experience in the industry.

Real internship can really do a lot of help to students to learn about their industry and bring them one step forward to employment career. However, most of the time, interns are mistreated and do not receive educational benefit that they are looking for when they applied for the internship. In most states like California, they have California employment lawyers which can help to expose the darker side of unpaid internship and opens the doorway for similar lawsuit concerning unpaid internship.(image)

Environmental Group Claims Excessive Level of Lead Found at Disneyland Anaheim

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:19:00 +0000

Behind Mickey Mouse’s big smile are packs of lead – not literally, of course.

Disneyland is dubbed as the happiest place on Earth. However, according to an environmental group, Anaheim’s Disneyland does not only provide happiness to children but also sickness.

News reports said Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation claims that Disneyland Anaheim has excessive levels of lead that may be harmful for children visiting the theme park. According to the group, they have found high levels of lead on glass windows, brass rail chains, door knobs, and drinking fountains.

Mateel strictly opposes Disneyland’s seemingly failure to act on the group’s request to post warnings about equipment that contain excessive levels of lead. However, Disneyland on the other hand, says its management is following the state law by posting adequate warning signs about equipment with lead.

Pursuant to premises liability law, if at least one Disneyland visitor sustains any lead-related injury or sickness, the management may face legal charges. Under the law, property owners may be held liable for injuries caused by their negligence in maintaining safety in the premises.

Exposure to unsafe level of lead may cause certain types of injuries, such as:

• Reduced bone and muscle growth
• Poor muscle coordination
• Speech and language problems
• Seizures or loss of consciousness

In accordance with personal injury law, if a lead-related injury is sustained in Disneyland’s premises, its management may be required to provide compensation to the victims.

To know more about premises liability claims, you may consult with a California personal injury lawyer. Your attorney will guide you throughout the litigation process. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.(image)

Personal Injury: Negligent Driving May Result in 20-year Jail Sentence

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:12:00 +0000

A drink of cold beer may bring much enjoyment, and also – a 20-year sentence in the prison.

The party-like life of 24-year-old Costa Mesa man, Gustavo Adrian Vega, is about to turn against him as he faces 20-year and four months in jail for killing a college student due to drunk driving.

According to reports, Vega hit Orange Coast College student and model, Cara Lee, February 14 last year, which resulted in the young student’s death. Orange County Superior Court has sentenced Vega as guilty of murder, felony hit-and-run, and felony possession of illegal drugs.

Police investigations had found out that Vega is guilty of negligence as he had blood alcohol content (BAC) of 1.7, or twice as much as the legal limit. Additionally, the authorities have determined that he also had violated traffic rules by ignoring a red light which resulted into the fatal traffic accident.

Vega clearly became negligent with his actions as he violated various traffic rules and laws. In California, pursuant to Vehicle Code (VC) 23152-23229.1, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited. In addition, under VC 2145-21468, it is unlawful for California motorists to run on a red light.

Aside from violating traffic rules, Vega’s negligent actions are also considered in violation of personal injury law. Under the tort law, it is unlawful for any individual to harm another person because of failure to provide reasonable care. Obviously, Vega failed to take all necessary means to avoid the accident from happening – he was drunk when the accident took place, and he ignored the red light.

To learn more California car accidents, you may consult with a Los Angeles accident attorney. Your lawyer will guide you throughout the litigation process. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.(image)

Driver Helping another Motorist Killed in a Burbank Car Crash

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:53:00 +0000

More often, Good Samaritans get nothing but gratitude and no injuries; however, the case of a Long Beach motorist is rather a different and tragic one.

A 55-year-old driver from Long Beach was killed while helping another motorist who had a flat tire in Ventura Freeway, Burbank, when a speeding Pontiac hit the Good Samaritan that resulted in his untimely death.

According to California Highway Patrol officials, the driver of the 2008 Pontiac G6 was heading westbound at about 65 miles per hour when he fatally struck the victim who had just finished changing a tire of another motorist.

The stranded driver on the other hand, sustained head injuries when the debris from the car crash hit him. According to news reports, the injured motorist was rushed into a hospital. CHP officials have said that the Pontiac driver was not injured and was not arrested.

In legal sense, the Pontiac driver if proven negligent may be charged with wrongful death lawsuit by the victim’s survivors. Under the tort law, in the event of a fatal car accident caused by the careless of another, the surviving relatives or family members of the deceased victim have the right to make a wrongful death claim.

Additionally, the driver of the stranded vehicle may file a personal injury case against the driver of the Pontiac, and may assert for compensation claims.

For more information on California automobile accidents, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles. An attorney will help you file the car accident lawsuit and recover damages. Dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.(image)

On The Price Is Right Sexual Harassment Controversy

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:51:00 +0000

Many people think that being in front of the limelight is probably the best job there could possibly be. Yes, you may end up putting more hours than you would expect because of the hectic schedule. However, the glamour, the fame, and the financial stability that a celebrity reaps are just astounding. But for minor TV personalities who are subjected to power-tripping TV executives, there is more to the glitz and glam.

Such is the situation of The Price is Right model Lanisha Cole, who recently filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against The Price is Right producers Michael Richards and Adam Sandler. (Once again, they are not the actors with the same name.)

Cole claims in that she has enjoyed her tenure in the show for several years. But when a new model enters the show, things started to change for Cole. The new model is favored by the producers, and Cole’s status as prime model is pushed aside.

Along that, came several instances of harassment that the producers had put her through. She says she endured the ill-treatment for a year. Her civil complaint comprises of these factors, which makes a full 20-page statement:

• Wrongful termination
• Wrongful sexual harassment
• Failure to take steps to prevent harassment
• False imprisonment
• Infliction of emotional distress

According to Cole, in one instance, Sandler allegedly barged into the Cole’s dressing room despite a post that says to knock before entering. He then reprimanded Cole for not wearing a microphone while she was half-naked and in front of her peers.

In the history of the show, several models have filed lawsuits against its producers. Indeed, harassment can occur in any workplace, and under any circumstance. Everybody knows how scandalous life at the Hollywood Hills can get. Of course, even though they enjoyed the so-called celebrity status, it cannot be denied that they are still ordinary employees that go through workplace issues. For Cole, it is a much endured harassment case.

Harassment in the workplace should not be tolerated. Appropriate action should be done. Cole says she reported the incidents to the company’s Human Resources, but they kept putting off the case for months. Thus she decided to file a lawsuit. But she was told that “she is putting the show hostage”. She finally decided to leave the show.

Cole aims to have a jury trial and compensation to cover her medical and legal expenses and loss of earnings. Cole’s case involves sexual harassment. But she claims that she was also wrongfully terminated.

If one is undergoing the same thing as Cole, it would be a good idea to get a California employment and labor law attorney. Dial 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.(image)

PCH Ferrari Driver Crashes, Splits Vehicle into Two; One Passenger Killed

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:35:00 +0000

A sports car like a Ferrari may complete a man’s quest for attaining full-machismo; however, crashing such highly expensive vehicle and causing wrongful death to a passenger are always not part of becoming a true blue macho.

Take the case of one Vladimir Skortsov who crashed his Ferrari at the Pacific Coast Highway. Aside from destroying his high-end auto, he also caused the death of his passenger, Basil Max Price III of Pomona. Skortsov slams his car into a power pole in PCH, splitting the vehicle into two. The impact of the crash resulted in Price to be ejected from his seat and landed hardly on the roadway, the attending emergency unit pronounced him dead at the scene.

According to news reports, Skortsov who sustained severe injuries was driving his sports car around 90 mph when the car crash happened despite the speed limit in the area is 45 mph. Initial investigations claim that one of the probable cause of the incident is over speeding. Investigators are also looking into drunk driving as the cause of the accident. Officials said that the driver has two outstanding DUI convictions that he incurred in January 2007 and July this year.

Whether over speeding or driving while intoxicated is the reason for the crash, the family of dead victim may file a wrongful death claim against Skortsov because of his negligent act. Under the personal injury law, if a motorist causes death of another individual due to negligence, he or she may face wrongful death lawsuit and may be required to provide compensations to the deceased’s survivors.

To learn more on wrongful death claim, you may consult with a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney. Your lawyer will guide you throughout the process of litigation. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.(image)

Father-Son and Mother-Daughter Car Accidents in California Serve as Warning for Motorists

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:21:00 +0000

Keep it in the family – anything but vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, two separate motor vehicle accidents in California involving family members did otherwise.

The first one involved a father and son truck drivers. According to a news report by KTLA, the two dirt-hauling trucks being operated by a father and his son collided with each other in Sepulveda Pass, Los Angeles, injuring both. Police investigations found out that an oil slick on the road caused one of the drivers to lose control of his truck. Both men were rushed into the nearby hospital due to minor injuries.

The second incident was more unfortunate than the first one. An Orange County mother accidentally struck her three year old daughter with her SUV, killing the child. According to reports, the Orange Police Department concluded that mother accidentally rolled forward her Ford Excursion, hitting the girl.

It is imperative for all parents to protect and take care of their children; however, when an unfortunate and unexpected accident happens, all is thrown out of the window. The two accidents must serve as a wake-up call to everybody to take all necessary means in order to avoid freak accidents.

For more information regarding motor vehicle accidents in California, it would be best to consult with an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer. Your attorney will guide you throughout the litigation process and help you assert compensation for your injury and losses. Contact our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.(image)

Car/ Vehicle Recall and Consumer Issues

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:18:00 +0000

Car and vehicle recallsare generally conducted when a defect is found or when a part of a car or equipment is found to be defective and may cause potential harm and injury to the consumer.

A recall is often initiated by the manufacturer or ordered by a federal agency such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which eventually ensures that manufacturers comply with the safety issues of a vehicle and that safety remedies have been corrected and implemented.

Only recently, the manufacturer of D100 lawn tractors has announced the federal recall of some 5,000 tractors for possible risks of brake failure. The tractors that were included in the recall were manufactured Illinois-based Deere & Company and were sold at John Deere dealers, Lowe’s and Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2010 to September this year.

Authorities said the recall was initiated after it was found that the hardware used to hold the tractor’s brake assembly to the transmission housing is prone to break and could result in brake failure.

Under the law, injured victims of accidents caused by defective cars and vehicles can hold the manufacturers liable for their injuries through negligence.

To help you with vehicle recall and product liability issues, consult with experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys. Call us at 1-866-325-4529 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.(image)

Mattress May Have Been the Cause of Harbor Freeway Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:08:00 +0000

One thing is certain: a minor road mishap may instantly result in death of certain motorists. A rider was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Harbor Freeway – all because of a mattress.

According to California Highway Patrol, authorities are already investigating the cause of the fatal motorcycle accident. One of the prominent probable causes of the tragic incident that CHP is considering, is road debris – a mattress.

Local news reports said the motorcycle rider was going north on Harbor Freeway’s Adams Boulevard when he crashed into a pickup truck. Initial investigations of the accident show that the incident may have been caused by one of the drivers’ attempt to avoid a mattress on the freeway.

In California, a motorist who causes death of another individual because of carelessness, he or she may be held liable for the accident. Pursuant to tort law, a negligent individual whose actions result in death of another person is legally required to provide for the compensation of the decedent’s survivors, such as spouse, children, or sometimes parents.

If in case that investigation finds out that the pickup truck driver caused the death of the motorcyclist, he may face legal court proceedings and may be required to provide for non-economic and economic damages to the victim’s survivors.

For more information on motorcycle accident, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will guide you throughout the process of litigation. Dial 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.(image)

Presidential Kin Arrested in Massachusetts: For DUI or Illegal Stay

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:32:00 +0000

It does not sit well for a busy leader like President Barack Obama whose administration is trying to boost its good image on numerous national issues such as unemployment and a dipping economy to have a relative arrested on an embarassing DUI-related incident.

News had it that Onyango Obama, President Obama’s 67-year old uncle, was arrested August 24 on suspicion of drunk driving near the intersection of South and Waverly streets in Framingham, Massachusetts.

According to reports, the President’s long-lost uncle, who was driving a white Mitsubishi SUV, did not yield to oncoming traffic at the said intersection and narrowly missed colliding with an unmarked police vehicle driven by a police officer.

When stopped by the officer, Obama appeared drunk and answered inconsistently and incoherently. Tests later revealed that his blood-alcohol level measured 0.14 percent, above the state's legal limit of 0.08 percent.

Although he has a Social Security card and a Massachusetts driver’s license when arrested, authorities are checking on the older Obama’s immigration status as court documents showed that he had an earlier deportation or removal order.
It is unclear whether or not Obama’s traffic and DUI violations will be pursued but now an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer had taken him into custody and held without bail on a more decent yet less embarrassing case of illegal stay.

Drunk driving violations have resulted in injuries and death across the country. In fact, federal statistics show that nearly 2,500 people get injured or die in DUI-related crashes and collisions yearly. In Los Angeles alone, Hollywood celebrities and prominent people get involved in DUI related accidents almost every week.

If you want to recover compensation for injuries in a DUI-related car accident or other vehicle accidents as a victim, consult with our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys. Call us at 1-866-325-4529 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

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Time Limit for Filing of EEOC Charges

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:16:00 +0000

When charges of discrimination get unresolved in the workplace, the filing of a case against the offenders or tormentors would be your last and only recourse.

Naturally, it would require the assistance of a knowledgeable employment and labor law attorney but still it would take time before the case is heard.
Take the case of the Muslim employees of the Electrolux plant in St. Cloud, Minnesota. According to the employees’ complaint, a Muslim employee filed a complaint in 2010 claiming that the company had changed its break schedule and allegedly threatened to terminate Muslim workers if they broke their fast on the production floor during the Ramadan fast.

The case was filed last year but as more employees have joined the lawsuit as complainants, the resolution of the dispute has taken longer than it should be.

However for complaining workers and employees, all discrimination charges must be filed with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged violation. If the complaint is covered by state law, the filing deadline is extended to 300 days. To be sure, if you suspect that a discriminatory act is being committed by your employer, it is a good idea to contact the EEOC immediately.

But in cases involved equal pay issues or charges under the Equal Pay Act, no charges are required to be filed with the EEOC, prior to the lawsuit. But since claims under Equal Pay Act are often raised together with Title VII sex discrimination issues, the worker or employee may also file Title VII charges with the agency.

To help you file complaints and claims with the EEOC, you can consult with experienced Los Angeles employment and labor law attorneys. Call us at 1-866-325-4529 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.
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SSA Field Offices Nationwide to Close 30 Minutes Earlier Everyday

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:48:00 +0000

If anything, this may not be an indication of something ominous, but already some changes happening at the SSA are certainly not good and only fan the flames of speculation that the federal Social Security Administration is going bankrupt.
But certainly, it is not true. It is all part of saving up the resources.

According to a statement release in its website, all Social Security field offices nationwide will be closed to the public half an hour earlier each day effective August 15. Despite this announcement, SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue however said that agency employees will continue to work their regular hours but has to close earlier to avoid incurring the cost of overtime for employees.

The commissioner said this measure was taken because of budget constraints. The US Congress provided the agency with less $1 billion as requested by the President this year. This makes it impossible for them, according to the official, to pay for the overtime needed to handle service to the public the same way they did in the past.

Although claimant need not go to an office personally to get Social Security services, it may not be effective to those who need to attend a disability hearing appeal. But since SSA has gone online, many applicants and claimants can avail of their services such as when applying for benefit, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter or change of address and contact number, among others.

To help you pursue your social security and disability claims, you can seek the assistance of skilled Los Angeles social security and disability lawyers. Call us 1-866-325-4529 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

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Flight or Fight: Hit-and-Run Driver in Victorville Fatal Accident Arrested

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:22:00 +0000

In a pedestrian hit-and-run case, running away from the scene of an accident is a strong indication of guilt. This means, an offending party may face harsher penalties for this egregious act if arrested.

In the case of 29-year old Broderick Allen, it may be a bit more complicated. Allen was accused of killing 29-year old Damisha Ford, an innocent bystander at a Victorville club. Allen apparently did this while trying to evade being lynched by a mob.

The incident began when Allen got involved in an argument inside the nightclub which ended in the parking lot. According to investigators, Allen was trying to escape the angry mob and get away in his car when he accidentally hit Ford who later died from the injuries she sustained in the accident.
Allen’s car was found abandoned a few blocks from the scene of the accident. Police said Allen contacted them later to discuss the incident.

He is now booked for vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run causing death at Victor Valley jail with bail posted at $100,000. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.

Pedestrian accidents, like other personal injury cases, are pursued through careful analysis of the facts of each case in relation to essential elements of a legal case. When a pedestrian is injured in this type of accident, one or more parties may be involved.

Liable parties in a pedestrian accident may include the following;

• The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian
• The party responsible for maintaining the sidewalk, roadway or parking lot where the incident occurred
• The pedestrian himself/ herself

The favorable outcome of a pedestrian injury claim may also depend on the early involvement of a personal injury attorney. To ensure that your rights will be protected, you need to hire an experienced attorney. Consult with our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys. Call our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.
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