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		<title>Crane Accident at Sacramento Amusement Park Injures 2 Workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Demas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two men were injured Tuesday afternoon when a crane collapsed while work was being performed on the Scandia Screamer, a 165 foot tall amusement ride at the Scandia Fun Center in North Highlands.&#160; The two men, employees of Scandia, were suspended in harnesses and were removing the final bolt that would allow the weight of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Two           men were injured Tuesday afternoon           when a crane collapsed while work was being performed on the           Scandia Screamer,           a 165 foot tall amusement ride at the Scandia Fun Center in           North Highlands.&nbsp;           The two men, employees of Scandia, were suspended in harnesses           and were           removing the final bolt that would allow the weight of the arm           of the ride to           transfer to the crane when the crane collapsed.&nbsp; One of the           workers           suffered a broken leg and had his arm pinched between two           pieces of           metal.&nbsp; The other worker suffered minor injuries.&nbsp; Fortunately           the           incident was witnessed by a passing Sacramento Fire Department           truck on its way           back to its station.&nbsp; The firefighters responded quickly and           used the           truck&#8217;s basket to assist the worker with the broken leg to the           ground so that           he could receive medical attention.</p>
<h2>Sacramento Construction Site Accident Attorneys</h2>
<p>Injuries at involving construction sites or heavy equipment         present a number         of complicated legal issues.&nbsp; First, the legal cause of the         incident must         be determined. Sometimes that requires investigation beyond what         is performed         by the police, fire department, OSHA or other investigating         agency.&nbsp; Most         incidents are caused by negligence either of some of the workers         involved,         their employers, or those responsible for the manufacture or         maintenance of the         equipment involved.</p>
<p>Second, anytime someone is injured on the job, there is the         possibility that         the injured victim has <strong><em>both</em></strong> a workers&#8217;         compensation claim under         his employer&#8217;s insurance <strong><em>and</em></strong> a civil claim         against a responsible         third party.&nbsp; These types of cross-over claims require sorting         out         difficult questions of who is responsible for paying what         damages.&nbsp; While         workers&#8217; compensation covers some of the victim&#8217;s losses, the         victim may be entitled         to additional damages through a liability claim that is not         covered by workers&#8217;         compensation, including pain and suffering.</p>
<p>Third, the workers&#8217; compensation insurance will seek         reimbursement from any         liability insurance recovery. That means that the workers&#8217;         compensation carrier         will be competing for money that otherwise would go to the         injured victim.         Lastly, insurance companies will do whatever they can to avoid         paying fair         compensation for not only medical bills, but lost income and         pain and suffering         as well.</p>
<p>Anyone seriously injured in a&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sacramento construction site           or heavy           equipment accident</span> has a number of serious issues to deal         with.&nbsp;         Because of these and many other issues, injury victims an         involved in a injury         accident like this are strongly urged to consult with an         experienced&nbsp;<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Attorney">California           Personal Injury Attorney</a> who will make sure that your rights are protected and that you         are dealt with         fairly.</p>
<h2>Contact our Personal Injury Lawyers in Sacrmaneto</h2>
<p><em>The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal"><em><strong>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</strong></em></a><em> personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone           mentioned in this           article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in           this incident or a           similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights           and options, call           us or another well recognized and respected </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="personal injury law firm"><em>personal             injury law firm</em></a><em>.           Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided           in this article.           Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/free-case-evaluation.html" target="_blank" title="best personal injury law firms"><em>best             personal injury law firms</em></a><em> will provide a free consultation. </em><strong><em>Demas &amp;             Rosenthal</em></strong> will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons         who were not at         fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends         to family</p>
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		<title>Highway 12 Accident Kills One Person and Injures 8 People</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Demas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One man died and eight other people were injured in a Napa crash on Monday morning.&#160; A multi-vehicle car accident, involving four cars including a big ring, occurred on State Route 12, west of the Napa-Solano County line. Around 10:35 a.m. a man who was driving a 1997 Ford Escort westbound on the highway crossed [...]]]></description>
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<p>One           man died and eight other people were           injured in a <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">Napa crash</a> on           Monday morning.&nbsp; A multi-vehicle car accident, involving four           cars including           a big ring, occurred on State Route 12, west of the           Napa-Solano County line.           Around 10:35 a.m. a man who was driving a 1997 Ford Escort           westbound on the           highway crossed over the double yellow lines into the           eastbound lane, causing a           collision between the Ford and a Mack big-rig. The truck,           which was owned by           Cal Fire, was hauling a bulldozer estimated to weigh between           30,000 and 40,000           pounds. The impact of the collision sent the big-rig out of           control into the           westbound shoulder guard rail and Toyota Prius. The Ford was           pushed back into           the westbound lane, which caused it to collide with the Toyota           Sienna. The           driver of Toyota van and his six passengers, as well ass the           driver of Toyota           Prius, were hospitalized with minor injuries. The driver of           the truck was           uninjured. Unfortunately the driver of Ford was pronounced           dead at the scene.           The Napa accident remains under investigation.</p>
<h2>Sacramento Auto Accident Attorneys</h2>
<p>Injured victims of car accidents always have to deal with a         number of issues         following each car crash. It is very important to find medical         attention         immediately. You always have to get documentation of your         treatment and         prognosis as soon as you can. Seek follow-up attention to         eliminate the risk of         subtle injuries that go unnoticed. Talk to your insurer as         required, but don’t         discuss potential accident causes. Consult with your lawyer         first. Do not talk         to any other insurance companies, and do not settle out of court         without legal         advice.</p>
<p>Anyone seriously injured in a&nbsp;<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="Sacramento auto accident">Sacramento auto accident</a> has a number of serious issues to deal with after a collision         like this. First,         the legal responsibility for the collision must be determined.         Sometimes that         requires investigation beyond what is contained in the police         report. Second,         the medical bills must be paid. Even if there is health         insurance to pay for         the bills initially, the health insurance company will likely         seek         reimbursement from any liability insurance recovery. That means         that the health         insurance company will be competing for money that otherwise         would go to the         injured victim. Third, when there are multiple people injured in         a crash, they         will often be competing for a proportional share of a limited         amount of         insurance money. Lastly, insurance companies will do whatever         they can to avoid         paying fair compensation for not only medical bills, but lost         income and pain         and suffering as well.</p>
<h2>Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers</h2>
<p>Because of these and many other issues, injury victims an         involved in a         injury accident like this are strongly urged to consult with an         experienced&nbsp;<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Attorney">California           Personal Injury Attorney</a> who will make sure that your rights are protected and that you         are dealt with         fairly.</p>
<p><em>The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal"><em><strong>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</strong></em></a><em> personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone           mentioned in this           article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in           this incident or a           similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights           and options, call           us or another well recognized and respected </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="personal injury law firm"><em>personal             injury law firm</em></a><em>.           Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided           in this article.           Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/free-case-evaluation.html" target="_blank" title="best personal injury law firms"><em>best             personal injury law firms</em></a><em> will provide a free consultation. </em><strong><em>Demas &amp;             Rosenthal</em></strong> will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons         who were not at         fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends         to family</p>
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		<title>Tragedy in Woodland – 3 Die in Fiery I-5 Truck Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three people, including a 3 year old child, died in a horrific Woodland accident that sent 5 cars up in flames following a chain reaction collision on southbound Interstate 5 near Woodland on Monday. Seven other people were taken to area hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. The crash, which occurred at [...]]]></description>
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<p>Three people, including a 3 year old         child, died         in a horrific <a href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">Woodland accident</a> that sent 5 cars up in flames following a chain reaction         collision on         southbound Interstate 5 near Woodland on Monday. Seven other         people were taken         to area hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained in the         crash. The crash,         which occurred at 12:45 p.m. near County Road 102 involved two         sport utility         cars, a Jeep, a four-door passenger car and a  bobtail freight         truck.          Bystanders  tried to rescue the 3 year old who was riding in a         safety seat in the passenger but were pushed back by flames.          Two adults         in an SUV were also pronounced dead at the scene. Investigation         into the crash         and fires was assigned to CHP’s Multidisciplinary Accident         Investigation Team         (“MAITT”), and the causes had not yet been determined late         Monday.  The <a href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">Woodland I-5 accident</a> remains under         investigation.</p>
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<p>Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one, especially         if it is         unexpected and as the result of someone’s negligence. The law         provides that         certain family members, usually a spouse, child or parent, have         the right to         recover compensation for certain losses if someone is liable for         causing         another person’s death. These losses include both economic and         non-economic         damages. The most significant economic loss recoverable in a         wrongful death         claim is typically the loss of financial support and other         benefits that the         deceased would have provided in his or her lifetime to the         person making the         claim. Other damages include the loss of love, support and         companionship of the         deceased person.</p>
<p>Anyone seriously injured in an auto accident has a number of         serious issues         to deal with after a collision like this. First, legal         responsibility for the         collision must be determined. Sometimes that requires         investigation beyond what         is contained in the police report. Second, the medical bills         must be paid. Even         if there is health insurance to pay for the bills initially, the         health         insurance company will likely seek reimbursement from any         liability insurance         recovery. That means that the health insurance company will be         competing for         money that otherwise would go to the injured victim. Third, when         there are         multiple people injured in a crash, they will often be competing         for a         proportional share of a limited amount of insurance money.         Lastly, insurance         companies will do whatever they can to avoid paying fair         compensation for not         only medical bills, but lost income and pain and suffering as         well.</p>
<p>Because of these and many other issues, wrongful death and         injury victims         involved in a tragic accident like this are strongly urged to         consult with an         experienced <a title="California Personal Injury Attorney" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">California           Personal Injury Attorney</a> who will make sure that the victims’ rights are protected.</p>
<h2>Contact Our California Personal Injury Attorneys</h2>
<p><em>The </em><a title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal" href="http://injury-attorneys.com/"><strong><em>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</em></strong></a><em> personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone           mentioned in this           article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in           this incident or a           similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights           and options, call           us or another well recognized and respected personal injury           law firm. Please do           not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this           article. Please           consider getting a consultation immediately. The <a title="best personal injury law firms" href="http://injury-attorneys.com/">best             personal injury law firms</a> will           provide a free consultation. </em><strong><em>Demas &amp;             Rosenthal</em></strong><em> will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons           who were not at           fault named in this article. The free consultation offer           extends to family           members as well.</em></p>
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		<title>Fatality Involving Commercial Truck on Highway 99</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[California Highway Patrol reports that small car and a commercial truck were involved in a fatal accident at around 6 a.m. this morning on Highway 99 near Elverta Road. Although details of the collision are still under investigation, it appears that the collision started with one vehicle hitting the side of the other.&#160; This Highway [...]]]></description>
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<p>California Highway         Patrol reports         that small car and a commercial truck were involved in a fatal <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">accident</a> at around 6 a.m. this         morning on Highway 99 near Elverta Road. Although details of the         collision are         still under investigation, it appears that the collision started         with one         vehicle hitting the side of the other.&nbsp; This Highway 99 accident         is being         investigated by the California Highway Patrol and the coroner&#8217;s         deputies.</p>
<h2>California Auto Accident Attorneys</h2>
<p>Nothing is more devastating than         losing a loved         one, especially if it is unexpected and as the result of         someone&#8217;s negligence.         The law provides that certain family members, usually a spouse,         child or         parent, have the right to recover compensation for certain         losses if someone is         liable for causing another person&#8217;s death. These losses include         both economic         and non-economic damages. The most significant economic loss         recoverable in a         wrongful death claim is typically the loss of financial support         and other         benefits that the deceased would have provided in his or her         lifetime to the         person making the claim. Other damages include the loss of love,         support and         companionship of the deceased person.</p>
<p>Anyone seriously injured in an auto         accident has         a number of serious issues to deal with after a collision like         this. First,         legal responsibility for the collision must be determined, which         sometimes         requires investigation beyond what is contained in the police         report. Second,         the medical bills must be paid. Even if there is health         insurance to pay for         the bills initially, the health insurance company will likely         seek         reimbursement from any insurance recovery. That means that the         health insurance         company will be competing for money that otherwise would go to         the injured         victim. Third, when there are multiple people injured in a         crash, they will         often be competing for a proportional share of a limited amount         of insurance         money. Lastly, insurance companies will do whatever they can to         avoid paying         fair compensation for not only medical bills, but lost income         and pain and         suffering as well.</p>
<p>Because of these and many other         issues, injury         victims and the families of deceased victims that are involved         in an auto         accident or truck accident like this one are strongly urged to         consult with an         experienced <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Attorney">California           Personal Injury Attorney</a> who will make sure that your rights are protected and that you         are dealt with         fairly.</p>
<h2>Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers</h2>
<p><em>The <strong><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal">Demas &amp; Rosenthal</a></strong> personal injury law           firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this           article at the time           it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a           similar incident and           have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or           another well recognized           and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or           act solely upon           the information provided in this article. Please consider           getting a           consultation immediately. The <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/free-case-evaluation.html" target="_blank" title="best personal injury law firms">best             personal injury law firms</a> will           provide a free consultation. <strong>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</strong> will provide a free,           confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault           named in this           article. The free consultation offer extends to family members           as well.</em></p>
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		<title>UCSF Shuttle Bus Accident Kills One Person And Injures Four People</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A San Francisco accident killed one person and hurt four other people on Thursday Hayes Valley neighborhood. The accident involving UCSF shuttle bus and a big rig was caused by the shuttle running a red light. The fatal accident occurred at Octavia and Oak streets at 6:20 a.m. when a 2007 Peterbilt tractor-trailer truck transporting [...]]]></description>
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<p>A <a title="San Francisco accident" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">San Francisco accident</a> killed one person and hurt four other people on Thursday Hayes Valley neighborhood. The accident involving UCSF shuttle bus and a big rig was caused by the shuttle running a red light.</p>
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<p>The fatal accident occurred at Octavia and Oak streets at 6:20 a.m. when a 2007 Peterbilt tractor-trailer truck transporting four cars collided with the Ford shuttle bus taking UCSF employees to San Francisco General Hospital. The truck was traveling north on Octavia and the shuttle bus was heading east on Oak when the collision happened. One of the passengers of the bus Dr. Kevin Allen Mack, was ejected from the vehicle and was pinned underneath the big rig. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Three of the 15 people on the shuttle bus sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shuttle bus driver suffered minor injuries. The big-rig driver was unhurt. The shuttle bus did not have seat belts. The San Francisco accident remains under investigation.</p>
<p>Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one, especially if it is unexpected and as the result of someone’s negligence. The law provides that certain family members, usually a spouse, child or parent, have the right to recover compensation for certain losses if someone is liable for causing another person’s death. These losses include both economic and non-economic damages. The most significant economic loss recoverable in a <a title="wrongful death claim" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/wrongful-death-attorneys-in-california.html" target="_blank">wrongful death claim</a> is typically the loss of financial support and other benefits that the deceased would have provided in his or her lifetime to the person making the claim. Other damages include the loss of love, support and companionship of the deceased person.</p>
<p>As common carriers, buses are held to a higher standard when it comes to providing safety during transportation. Although this San Francisco injury accident remains under investigation, initial reports indicate the bus driver was responsible for causing the collision. If so, the bus driver and his employer, a public entity, are legally responsible to each of the injury victims for their medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering.</p>
<p>In California, persons injured due to the negligence of an employee of a public entity must act quickly. California law requires that someone claiming damages against a public entity or its employee must file a claim for damages with that entity within six (6) months. Once the claim has been rejected by that entity, which is typical, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit can be as short as six (6) months from the date of rejection. Because these claims processes are complicated, it’s a good idea to at least consult with a personal injury attorney with experience dealing with the governmental tort claims process.</p>
<p>All injured victims in accidents involving a governmental or public entity like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced <a title="Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney</a> to protect their rights. An experienced auto accident lawyer should also advise victims about how their car insurance policy or other insurance policies may apply to the incident.</p>
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		<title>Accident on Highway 12 leaves 1 dead and 2 injured</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kirstin Aksnes, from Fairfield died in a car accident that happened on Highway 12 just east of the Sacramento County Line on Wednesday.  She was travelling on eastbound Highway 12 at about 5:25 a.m. when for an unknown reason, her 2001 Volkswagen drifted to the left and into the westbound lanes near the Brannan Island Road [...]]]></description>
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<p>Kirstin Aksnes, from Fairfield died in a <a href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">car accident</a> that happened on Highway 12 just east of the Sacramento County Line on Wednesday.  She was travelling on eastbound Highway 12 at about 5:25 a.m. when for an unknown reason, her 2001 Volkswagen drifted to the left and into the westbound lanes near the Brannan Island Road intersection, where it collided with a big rig driven by a 45-year-old Huron man. Both vehicles veered off the roadway. The truck rolled over onto its right side into a ditch north of the highway. Ms. Aksnes was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver and a female passenger were taken to Lodi Memorial Hospital for treatment. The <a title="California accident" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">California accident</a> remains under investigation.</p>
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<p>Although it is still in the early stages of investigation, initial reports indicate the sole responsible party is Ms. Aksnes. Injured victims of car accidents always have to deal with a number of issues following each car crash. It is very important to find medical attention immediately. You always have to get documentation of your treatment and prognosis as soon as you can. Seek follow-up attention to eliminate the risk of subtle injuries that go unnoticed. Talk to your insurer as required, but don’t discuss potential accident causes. Consult with your lawyer first. Do not talk to any other insurance companies, and do not settle out of court without legal advice.</p>
<p>Anyone seriously injured in a <a title="Sacramento auto accident" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">Sacramento auto accident</a> has a number of serious issues to deal with after a collision like this. First, the legal responsibility for the collision must be determined. Sometimes that requires investigation beyond what is contained in the police report. Second, the medical bills must be paid. Even if there is health insurance to pay for the bills initially, the health insurance company will likely seek reimbursement from any liability insurance recovery. That means that the health insurance company will be competing for money that otherwise would go to the injured victim. Third, when there are multiple people injured in a crash, they will often be competing for a proportional share of a limited amount of insurance money. Lastly, insurance companies will do whatever they can to avoid paying fair compensation for not only medical bills, but lost income and pain and suffering as well.</p>
<p>Because of these and many other issues, injury victims an involved in a injury accident like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced <a title="California Personal Injury Attorney" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">California Personal Injury Attorney</a> who will make sure that your rights are protected and that you are dealt with fairly.</p>
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		<title>1 Dead, 2 Injured in Richmond Hit &amp; Run Collision</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One person died and two were seriously injured in a hit and run Richmond accident at around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning. The fiery crash occurred on the Carlson Avenue on ramp to east bound Interstate 80 with one car exploding on impact.&#160; When Richmond firefighters arrived, witnesses were pulling victims from their vehicles.&#160; Three [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>One person died             and two were seriously injured in a <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">hit               and run Richmond accident</a> at around 5 a.m. on Sunday             morning.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>The             fiery crash occurred </strong>on the Carlson Avenue on ramp           to east bound           Interstate 80 with one car exploding on impact.&nbsp; When Richmond           firefighters arrived, witnesses were pulling victims from           their vehicles.&nbsp;           Three of the &nbsp;victims were transported to area hospitals with           serious           injuries but, unfortunately, a Fremont man was declared dead           on arrival.&nbsp;           Witnesses reported that the driver of one of the cars jumped           over the median           and ran across westbound I-80.&nbsp; Authorities are looking for           the driver but           the cause of this <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">Richmond car             accident</a> remains under investigation.</p>
<h2>Richmond Car Accident Attorneys</h2>
<p>In         California,         the law requires a driver that has been involved in a collision         to stop and         present his or her license and insurance information, regardless         of the level         of seriousness or extent of injury. Failing to do may result in         <strong>criminal           charges including a Felony </strong><em>Hit &amp; Run charge           when a victim           sustains serious injuries.</em></p>
<p>Nothing         is more         devastating than losing a loved one, especially if it is         unexpected and as the         result of someone&#8217;s negligence. The law provides that certain         family members,         usually a spouse, child or parent, have the right to recover         compensation for         certain losses if someone is liable for causing another person&#8217;s         death. These         losses include both economic and non-economic damages. The most         significant         economic loss recoverable in a wrongful death claim is typically         the loss of         financial support and other benefits that the deceased would         have provided in         his or her lifetime to the person making the claim. Non-economic         damages         include the loss of love, support and companionship of the         deceased person.         Anyone who has lost a loved one as the result of another&#8217;s         negligence or         carelessness is advised to contact an experienced <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/california-accident-lawyer.htm" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Attorney">California           Personal           Injury Attorney</a> who will hire investigators and accident         reconstruction         experts to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident,         advise the victim         of all legal rights, and file a lawsuit if necessary to obtain         fair         compensation.</p>
<p>If you         or a         loved one is injured or dies in a hit and run accident, you are         strongly         advised to consult with an experienced <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/hit-and-run-accidents.html" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Attorney">Sacramento           Personal           Injury Attorney</a>. In hit and run cases, law enforcement         does not always have         the time or resources to investigate and track down a hit and         run driver. A         knowledgeable <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/hit-and-run-accidents.html" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Lawyer">Sacramento           Personal           Injury Lawyer </a>can investigate and hold a hit and run         driver responsible for         his or her actions. A good <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/hit-and-run-accidents.html"><em>California Auto             Accident Attorney</em></a> will advise you of all your         rights with regard         to a civil claim for damages and recovery under all available         insurance         policies.</p>
<h2>Contact Our Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers</h2>
<p><em>The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal">Demas &amp; Rosenthal</a><em> personal injury law           firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this           article at the time           it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a           similar incident and           have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or           another well           recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do           not rely or act           solely upon the information provided in this article. Please           consider getting a           consultation immediately. The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="best personal injury law firms">best personal injury           law           firms</a><em> will provide a free consultation. Demas &amp;           Rosenthal will           provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who           were not at fault           named in this article. </em></p>
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		<title>Marysville Big Rig Accident Kills Yuba City Man</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The driver of a Yuba Sutter garbage truck died Tuesday in a Marysville accident on Highway 20 after his truck crashed with a big rig.&#160; Yuba City resident Gary Wayne Mathis, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene.&#160; The driver of the big rig was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. &#160;The cause [...]]]></description>
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<p>The driver of a Yuba Sutter           garbage truck died           Tuesday in a <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">Marysville accident</a> on Highway 20 after his truck crashed with a big rig.&nbsp; Yuba           City resident           Gary Wayne Mathis, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; The           driver of           the big rig was transported to a local hospital with minor           injuries. &nbsp;The           cause of the accident is not known and this <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">Marysville big rig             accident</a> remains           under investigation.</p>
<p>Big           Rigs represent a unique danger on our roadways. According to           the National           Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,374 people           were killed during           1998 in collisions involving large trucks. In those fatal           collisions, 86           percent of the victims were either occupants of the other           vehicle or wee not in           any vehicle. Because of their size, big-rigs represent an           especially dangerous           threat on the roadways. In many instances, the conduct of the           big-rig driver           and/or their employer can greatly increase the risk of the           general motoring           public. Statistics show that many of the big-rig collisions           resulting in injury           or fatality are caused in part by the following:</p>
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<li>Truck driver             fatigue caused by driving long hauls while failing to comply             with minimum sleep and continuous driving regulations;</li>
<li>Use of drugs             by drivers to assist in driving long hours and for             recreation and failure to maintain an effective drug testing             program;</li>
<li>Failure to             maintain the tires, brakes and other mechanical conditions             of the tractors and trailers through minimum required             inspections;</li>
<li>Trucks with             loads that over the weight limit or that are subject to             shifting due to improper balance or lack of restraint;</li>
<li>Excessive             speeding and other driving violations often ignored by the             employer;</li>
<li>Lack of             training and minimum experience requirements. </li>
<li>Truck driver             fatigue caused by driving long hauls while failing to comply             with minimum sleep and continuous driving regulations;</li>
<li>Use of drugs             by drivers to assist in driving long hours and for             recreation and failure to maintain an effective drug testing             program;</li>
<li>Failure to             maintain the tires, brakes and other mechanical conditions             of the tractors and trailers through minimum required             inspections;</li>
<li>Trucks with             loads that over the weight limit or that are subject to             shifting due to improper balance or lack of restraint;</li>
<li>Excessive             speeding and other driving violations often ignored by the             employer;</li>
<li>Lack of             training and minimum experience requirements. </li>
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<p>Unfortunately,           the victims of a <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/index.php">big-rig or             truck collision</a> or their families often have a difficult           time obtaining           fair compensation because they are dealing with commercial           insurance carriers           that got to great lengths to avoid payment of claims. Injured           victims or the           family of a deceased victim are urged to obtain the legal           assistance of An           experienced <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/hit-and-run-accidents.html" target="_blank" title="Personal Injury Attorney">Personal             Injury Attorney</a>,           who will investigate the causes of the collision, protect the           injured person’s           legal rights, and make sure that they receive adequate           compensation for all of           the consequences of their injuries.</p>
<h2>Sacramento Trucking Accident Attorneys</h2>
<p>Work injuries           present a           set of complicating factors to the claims process.&nbsp; Most work           injuries are           covered by the workers’ compensation system that has its own           set of rules.           Under workers’ compensation, an employee is entitled to           certain benefits           including medical expenses, temporary disability for time           missed from work, and           permanent disability based on the extent of the injury.&nbsp; These           benefits           are paid by insurance obtained by the employer.&nbsp; Workers’           compensation           provides coverage regardless of who was at fault for causing           the injury. In           most situations, the workers’ compensation system is the           “exclusive” remedy for           the injured worker against his/her employer, meaning that the           worker must           accept what is offered by workers’ compensation and cannot sue           his or her           employer for civil damages.</p>
<p>In a situation where someone           other than the employer           is responsible for causing the injury, an injured worker is           entitled to recover           civil damages in addition to workers compensation benefits.&nbsp;           The           compensation an injured worker receives under a civil claim           includes many           things that cannot be recovered under a workers’ compensation           claim, including           pain and suffering, and can result in a much bigger recovery           to the injured           worker. Accordingly, a thorough investigation should be           performed any time a           worker is seriously injured on the job to determine who was           entirely or           partially at fault. Anyone seriously injured in a work           accident should a           qualified Northern California Personal Injury Attorney to           investigate the case           and determine all of the available legal options.</p>
<h2>Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Sacramento</h2>
<p><em>The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" title="Demas &amp;              Rosenthal "><em><strong>Demas                 &amp; Rosenthal</strong></em></a><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" title="Demas &amp;              Rosenthal "><em> </em></a><em>personal injury law firm is             not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article             at the time it was             posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar             incident and have             questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or             another well recognized             and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely             or act solely upon             the information provided in this article. Please consider             getting a             consultation immediately. The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="best personal injury law firms"><em>best personal               injury               law firms</em></a><em> will provide a free consultation. <strong>Demas               &amp;               Rosenthal</strong> will provide a free, confidential             consultation to the persons who             were not at fault named in this article. The free             consultation offer extends to             family members as well.</em></p>
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		<title>3 Killed, 1 Injured In Sacramento Car Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three people were killed and one person was seriously injured in a one vehicle Sacramento car accident that occurred Friday morning at the intersection of Sloughhouse Road and Jackson Highway.&#160; According to initial reports, Stephen G. Johnson, the driver of a 2001 Mazda Millennia traveling north on Sloughhouse Road, failed to stop at the intersection [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Three           people were           killed and one person was seriously injured in a one vehicle <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">Sacramento car             accident</a> that           occurred Friday morning at the intersection of Sloughhouse           Road and Jackson           Highway.&nbsp; According to initial reports, Stephen G. Johnson,           the driver of           a 2001 Mazda Millennia traveling north on Sloughhouse Road,           failed to stop at           the intersection with Jackson Highway and crashed into a           field.&nbsp; Mr.           Johnson and two passengers, Maurice M. Waters II, 20, and           Christian T. Bishop,           18, were ejected from the car and died at the scene.&nbsp; A third           passenger,           24-year-a old Kevin Wardley, of Lincoln, was taken to the U.C.           Davis Medical           Center in critical condition.&nbsp; The details of this <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/">fatal California             accident</a> are still           under investigation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Although           all the           facts are not known yet, the driver of the Mazda was most           likely responsible           for causing this <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/california-accident-lawyer.htm">California auto             accident</a>. Drivers owe a legal duty of care that requires           that they           drive in a reasonably safe way and not expose their passengers           to unnecessary           danger and risk of harm.&nbsp; In this case it is likely that the           families of           the deceased passengers and the injured passenger have a claim           against the           driver for damages.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">California Auto Accident Attorneys</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Nothing is more devastating than         losing a loved         one, especially if it is unexpected and as the result of         someone’s negligence.         The law provides that family members or dependents, usually a         spouse, child or         parent, have the right to recover compensation for certain         losses if someone is         liable for causing another person’s death. These losses include         both economic         and non-economic damages. The most significant economic loss         recoverable in a         wrongful death claim is the loss of financial support and other         benefits that         the deceased would have provided in his or her lifetime to the         person making         the claim.&nbsp; Just as important, survivors are entitled to the         loss of love,         support and companionship of the deceased person.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Persons suffering injuries as the         result of a         driver’s negligence are entitled to recover past and future         medical expenses,         past and future lost income, and past and future pain and         suffering that arise         from the injuries.&nbsp; Many issues can come up in even the simplest         of cases,         making settlement of a personal injury claim with an insurance         company much         more complicated than it would seem.&nbsp; Hospitals will often         assert a lien         against any insurance recovery for outrageous hospital bills.&nbsp;         Even if a         health insurance company pays these expenses, it will usually         pursue         reimbursement from the liability insurance.&nbsp; If there are         multiple injured         parties, they will likely each make a competing claim against         the liability         insurance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even in clear cut cases, insurance companies often         go to         extraordinary lengths to deny responsibility and avoid paying a         claim.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Contact Our Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Anyone facing these or other         issues should         consult with an experienced <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="California Personal Injury Attorney">Sacramento             Personal Injury Attorney</a> who will make sure that the victim’s rights are protected and           that he or she is           dealt with fairly.</p>
<p><em>The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank" title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal"><em><strong>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</strong></em></a><em> personal injury law firm is             not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article             at the time it was             posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar             incident and have             questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or             another well recognized             and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely             or act solely upon             the information provided in this article. Please consider             getting a             consultation immediately. The </em><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/free-case-evaluation.html" target="_blank" title="best personal injury law firms"><em>best                 personal injury law firms</em></a><em> will             provide a free consultation. </em><strong><em>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</em></strong><em> will             provide a free,             confidential consultation to the persons who were not at             fault named in this             article. The free consultation offer extends to family             members as well.</em></p>
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		<title>Vacaville Bus Accident Injures 13 People</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 22:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thirteen people suffered major injuries in a Vacaville bus accident on Monday.  The crashed happen shortly before 4:30 on Lyon Road, south of Cherry Glen Road near Interstate 80. The bus, travelling from Sacramento to San Francisco, had just exited the freeway when it veered off the highway through a fence and onto another road where [...]]]></description>
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<p>Thirteen people suffered major injuries in a <a title="Vacaville bus accident" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank">Vacaville bus accident</a> on Monday.  The crashed happen shortly before 4:30 on Lyon Road, south of Cherry Glen Road near Interstate 80. The bus, travelling from Sacramento to San Francisco, had just exited the freeway when it veered off the highway through a fence and onto another road where it hit another vehicle. The victims were taken to local hospitals for the medical treatment. It is no reported that alcohol or drugs were a factor. The investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident. Early reports indicate that the bus had some technical malfunction.</p>
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<p>People use public transportation such as bus lines for many different reasons, and one of them is to avoid the responsibility and risks that come with driving, especially late at night and early in the morning. However, using such an approach does not guarantee safety.</p>
<p>Injured victims of accidents always have to deal with a number of issues following each crash. It is very important to find medical attention immediately. You always have to get documentation of your treatment and prognosis as soon as you can. Seek follow-up attention to eliminate the risk of subtle injuries that go unnoticed. Talk to your insurer as required, but don’t discuss potential accident causes. Consult with your lawyer first. Do not talk to any other insurance companies, and do not settle out of court without legal advice.</p>
<p>Drivers owe a legal duty of care to their passengers that requires them to keep those passengers out of situations of unreasonable danger and risk of harm. It’s quite possible that the all injured victims could pursue legal claims against the Regional Transit. If successful, these claims would provide those who were harmed with several different forms of damages that are designed to compensate those who have been wronged. However, this analysis regarding whether or not legal claims should be filed should only be completed with the help of <a title="California personal injury lawyers" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/california-personal-injury.html" target="_blank">California personal injury lawyers</a> who have spent years holding defendants of all types and sizes accountable for the harm they have caused.</p>
<p>All injured victims in accidents like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced <a title="Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/california-personal-injury.html" target="_blank">Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney</a> to protect their rights. An experienced auto accident lawyer should also advise victims about how their car insurance policy or other insurance policies will apply to an accident</p>
<p><em>The <a title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Demas &amp; Rosenthal</em></strong></a><a title="Demas &amp; Rosenthal " href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank"><em> </em></a></em><em>personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The </em><a title="best personal injury law firms" href="http://www.injury-attorneys.com/" target="_blank"><em>best personal injury law firms</em></a><em> will provide a free consultation.</em></p>
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