Two people were killed in a plane crash in Lincoln, California. As reported by Federal Aviation Administration, around 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Rans Coyotte a single engine plane, crashed in Placer County. The Lincoln catastrophic crash remains under investigation. The victims have been identified as Michael Scott Gorden, 44, and Tara Lynn Riggins, 37, both of Lincoln. Based on the news release, the ultra-light craft was flying at 500 feet off the ground when it crashed to the ground below. The plane was registered to Michael S. Gorden, of Alaska.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victims. It is indeed a tragic loss.

The Aviation Accident data base shows that there were 71 plane crashes in California from the beginning of this year. The chance of being involved in a plane accident is smaller than chance of being involved in any type of transportation crash. Growing popularity of airplane travel encourages more and more people to use small planes. However, we need to keep in mind that almost every time a plane crash happens, we have to deal with tragic consequences. All airplane crashes can be broken down into three categories. The first stage is takeoff. Nearly 40% of crashes happen during takeoff. The second, and most dangerous stage is the landing, which causes approximately 50% of airplane accidents. The third one- cruise, leads to 8% of catastrophic incidents. To pilot any airplane, you have to be aware about the associated risk.

Half of all crashes are caused by human error. The second common reason is mechanical failure. If a technical problem causes the plane crash, families of victims can file the claim against manufacturer of the plane. Families are urged to get the advice of an experienced California personal injury attorney, who will determine all legal options. If the accident was caused by the error of the pilot, members of the family can file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party.

The Demas & Rosenthal 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 best California personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal 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.

Lolita Buenviaje, 49, of Elk Grove was killed in a solo-vehicle accident near Gustine, CA on Sunday, after the car she was in  overturned on northbound Interstate 5. She died after being ejected from the 2005 Chevrolet.

Initial reports from authorities indicate the vehicle, driven by Arnel Buenviaje, 46, sustained a tire blowout which caused the car to overturn. Mrs. Buenviaje was ejected from the vehicle. She is the only person in the vehicle who was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. The driver of the vehicle suffered major injuries and was life-flighted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Three teenage passengers were transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto with minor personal injuries.

The Chevrolet was traveling approximately 70 mph just north of the Pete Miller Road near Gustine when it started to swerve following the blowout The vehicle veered left and the driver lost control of the car. The Chevrolet the overturned multiple times in the shoulder. The Gustine car crash remains under investigation. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Buenviaje. It is indeed a tragic loss. We hope that the driver and passengers are recovering well from personal injuries.

California Auto Accidents

As reported by the California Highway Patrol there were 10,857 seriously injured car accident victims who were not using safety equipment in 2008. Failure to wear a seat belt contributes to more losses than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. In the United States each year 40,000 people die in car accidents. Deaths may be prevented in about half of these accidents by seatbelt use.

Thorough investigation is required in such cases to determine all other possible contributing factors, including the possibility of defectively manufactured or installed tire, the involvement of another vehicle, road conditions,  and even manufacturing defects in the car itself.

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Hiring a California Personal Injury Attorney

In such cases, families and friends of deceased accident victims are highly advised to contact an experienced California Personal Injury Attorney who will stay abreast of the investigation, hire expert accident reconstruction experts and investigators to thoroughly evaluate the cause of the collision and make sure every angle is examined, including possible claims for defective products. Anyone injured in a solo-car collision is urged to consult with an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney. It is always important to act quickly so that all legal rights are protected. A knowledgeable Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer will investigate the circumstances of the collision and hire experts to evaluate any potentially defective products as well as evaluate the roadway for dangerous conditions that may have causes or contributed to this fatal accident. If a public or governmental entity is liable,  the California Government Code requires that a claim be filed against the proper entity within 180 days of the accident or injury.

The Demas & Rosenthal 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 best California personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal 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.

A 50-year-old woman of Fremont was killed in a three-car crash on Friday afternoon. The tragic accident took place near Huron.

As reported by the California Highway Patrol, Mary Dagle, 22, of Discovery Bay was traveling north on Interstate 5 near South Lassen Avenue. Suddenly she made an unsafe lane change into the path of Victoria Alexander, 25. In effort to avoid Dagle’s vehicle, Ms. Alexander swerved to the right and onto the shoulder of the highway.  Unfortunately, the Dagle vehicle was struck causing it to veer across the center median into the path of the unidentified Fremont driver, who was driving south on Interstate 5 in a rented 2010 Nissan. The impact ejected  Fremont woman. The Dagle vehicle overturned and hit an embankment, a road sign and a barbed-wire fence.

Dagle and Alexander had minor injuries. Unfortunately the Fremont woman died at the scene.

California Car Accidents

The Fremont car accident remains under investigation, however as reported by the California Highway patrol drugs and alcohol were not a factor.

We are sending our deepest condolences to everybody who knew the tragically killed woman from Fremont for their terrible and heartbreaking loss. They will be in our thoughts and prayers. We wish Ms. Dagle and Ms. Alexander a quick and complete recovery from all personal injuries.

The most important question to be answered after a multi-vehicle accident is, “Who’s at fault?” The answer will determine whose insurance is responsible for what. In complex multi-car collisions where a fatality is involved, the California Highway Patrol may assign their Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), a group of highly trained experts skilled in accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics.  Typically, insurance companies will usually follow the conclusion of the MAIT team investigators in determining liability.  Important physical evidence, witness statements, etc., should always be secured as quickly as possible regardless of the skill level of the investigating officers.

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In such cases, families and friends of deceased accident victims are advised to contact an experienced California Personal Injury Attorney who will stay abreast of the investigation, hire expert accident reconstruction experts and investigators to thoroughly evaluate the cause of the collision and make sure every angle is examined, including possible claims for defective roadway conditions. A reputed Sacramento Car Accident Attorney will also be able to advise the victims’ families about how their car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

The Demas & Rosenthal 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 best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal 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.

Hit-and-run accidents are always difficult to handle for everyone involved, particularly the families of those who are wrongfully harmed. Recently, we posted about a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in the area, and tragically, another fatal hit-and-run crash has occurred. This one took the life of a bicyclist who was hit twice and did not survive the impacts.

According to a report by KCRA:

“The California Highway Patrol is looking for a driver accused of fleeing the scene of a south Sacramento County hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead.

The wreck, which was reported at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, occurred on Stockton Boulevard near Walter Avenue.

The CHP said the cyclist was struck by a red vehicle as he attempted to cross the street. The rider was thrown from his bike and dragged under the vehicle for a short time.

The red vehicle was last seen fleeing northbound on Stockton Boulevard.

The cyclist was hit a second time by a white Hyundai driven by a Sacramento resident. The Hyundai came to rest on top of the victim. Rescue workers had to lift the car off the victim’s body, the CHP said.”

Authorities are asking anyone who may have information regarding the incident to contact them and to provide those details. If you or someone you love has been harmed in such a crash, you should not wait to seek help. Contact the Sacramento personal injury lawyers at Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation. The firm has years of experience in holding those responsible for these types of losses accountable.