An Irvine car accident lawyer is an absolute necessity if you want to recover all the damages to which you are entitled from your car accident.  But how do you choose the right Irvine car accident attorney?  With so many attorneys around, many of them advertising for your business, it can be a bit confusing to choose the one which will work best with you.  However, there are some basic rules to choosing an attorney which do not change, no matter what the situation.  Here are some tips for finding the right Irvine car accident attorney to handle your case.

1) Listen to what others tell you. One of the best ways to find out how an attorney works with clients is to talk to those who have used that particular lawyer.  Former clients tend to give unbiased reviews; if a former client is angry with an attorney, there is usually a reason.  On the other hand, a client who tells you that the attorney was approachable, easy to talk to, and worked hard to get her a fair settlement is probably not just trying to drum up business for her former lawyer.  Talk to people you trust who you know have used a personal injury lawyer in the past and ask for honest recommendations. More

The driver of the Muni bus that ran over and killed Emily Dunn in a horrific pedestrian accident at a Castro intersection will face criminal charges. According to a news report in The Bay Citizen, the fatal accident occurred August 11, 2011 at the intersection of Hartford and 18th streets. Police said the 23-year-old Dunn had almost finished crossing Hartford Street when a Muni bus turning from 18th Street hit and crushed her under its wheels. The driver, Wallace Loggins, has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He could face up to one year in county jail if convicted.

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California is leading in dog bites, with 10% of all claims in our country. Newport Beach is one of the highest cities with dog bite claims, perhaps because the higher than average ratio of pets to owners due to the affluent demographics of the popular beach town. State Farm's recent report stated that 369 dog bite claims paid over 11 million dollars in 2010 alone. 2009, comparatively, paid out 90.1 million dollars nationwide for dog bite claims. Contact the Newport Beach Dog Bite Lawyers today.

Most people are not aware that dog bites are often a cause of death, especially in children. 33 dog bites resulted in fatal injuries in 2010, 20 of which were young children. Illinois and Ohio followed California in 2010 with the 2nd and 3rd highest dog bite claims, respectively.  The law is different in each state. In California, the dog owner is responsible for injuries caused by his or her pet regardless of whether the attack occurred on public or private property or irrespective of whether the dog had a history of viciousness. If someone has been the victim of a severe dog bite, enlisting the help of Newport Beach dog bite lawyers could be a key aspect to their strategy for obtaining justice.

The Civil Code in California states: "The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness."

Newport Beach dog bites can often occur in Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, and the Balboa Peninsula. Call BISNAR | CHASE today, the Newport Beach dog bite lawyers, for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. We are located in Newport right off the 73 Freeway and are here to help you with your medical bills and to regain justice. Contact us today.

Adalberto Ponce, 30, was severely injured in an Imperial County truck accident after his motorcycle struck the back of a big rig. According to a KXO Radio news report, the motorcycle accident occurred on Highway 86 near Borrego Salton Seaway, the morning of January 22, 2012. Officials say a tractor-trailer was accelerating after turning when the motorcycle struck it from behind. Ponce was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained major blunt force trauma. He was airlifted to a hospital from the scene of the crash. It is not clear if the truck driver, 44-year-old Victor Reyes, will be cited for the crash.

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A 40-year-old pedestrian was killed in a Victorville car accident when a 1998 Chevy sedan struck him, during the early morning hours of January 23, 2012. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the pedestrian accident occurred along Palmdale Road near Monte Vista Road in Victorville. There is no mention in the report if the 31-year-old Phelan man who was driving the Chevy will be cited for the crash. Officials are still investigating the cause of this fatal collision.

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January 23, 2012--Newark, CA--an innocent man lost his life Monday during a high-speed chase of three burglary suspects with extensive criminal histories.  Authorities verified that a Fremont man, whose name has not been released, was driving a Honda sedan on Cherry Street and Mowry Avenue.  He was struck by the airborne vehicle of three men running from the police in connection with a burglary charge.  The victim was killed instantly in an impact that was heard for several blocks.

Police maintain that they were not chasing the vehicle with the three suspects at the time of the accident, but had called off the pursuit due to the dangerous nature of the chase.  Police had earlier attempted to make a traffic stop in relation to a 911 call received about a burglary.  When the officer attempted to stop the suspects' vehicle, the driver eluded the officer, driving at a high rate of speed.  Witnesses estimated the car was traveling up to 80 miles per hour as it left the scene.  Although police initially pursued the car, the pursuit was called off due to the dangerous nature of the chase.  The suspects' vehicle struck the victim's car about a mile and a half from the point where police allegedly stopped pursuit.

The suspects were taken into custody shortly after the accident.

My prayers and condolences go out to the victim's family at this time. More

Thomas Foakes, 30, of Petaluma, suffered major injuries in a San Francisco area car accident after a car hit him while he was crossing the street. According to an ABC news report, the injury collision occurred the evening of January 20, 2012 at the intersection of South McDowell Boulevard and McNeil Avenue near the Washington Square Shopping Center in Petaluma. Police say a Buick sedan driven by 17-year-old Todd Schwenn, struck Foakes who was walking west in a crosswalk.

Schwenn's car struck the pedestrian who then hit the hood and the windshield before going over the top of the car and landing on the roadway about 75 feet north of the crosswalk. Foakes has been hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Officials say Schwenn received his driver's license just two weeks prior to this crash. They do not believe alcohol was a factor in this incident.

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Melissa Ortiz, 36, was killed in a Ventura car accident involving a collision between a car and a dump truck. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the fatal crash occurred on Foothill Road near Santa Paula, the afternoon of January 18, 2012. Officials say Ortiz may have lost control of her car before it veered into oncoming traffic and entered the path of the dump truck. The driver of the truck, Ronald Gray, 49, attempted to avoid the collision but could not do so. Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and Gray sustained minor injuries to his head.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends Melissa Ortiz following this tragic accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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January 18, 2012--Montclair, CA--a semi truck crashed into at least two other vehicles on Interstate 10 in Montclair on January 17 at just after 11:00 p.m., resulting in a fiery explosion, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to at least two people.

Authorities said that a Mercedes sedan struck the semi truck, sending it swerving into another lane to strike a Nissan sedan.  The truck hit the center divider and spilled diesel fuel into the oncoming lanes of traffic, and caught fire.

Fortunately, a passerby was able to rescue the driver of the truck, who was airlifted to a local hospital along with the driver of one of the cars.  Both are said to be in stable condition and will make a recovery from their injuries.

I am glad that both victims were quickly rescued and could be treated for their injuries, and that this California truck accident involved no loss of life.  I want to offer my prayers for the victim's full recovery, as well. More

A 10-year-old boy was injured in a San Francisco area car accident after he was struck by a vehicle. According to a news report in The San Ramon Patch, the injury collision occurred the morning of January 18, 2012 at the intersection of Milo Way and Davona Drive in San Ramon. Officials say the 17-year-old driver of a Jeep Wrangler travelling on Davona attempted a left turn onto Milo Way. The Jeep then hit the 10-year-old who was traveling south on Davona on a bicycle. The boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I'm relieved to note that the boy did not suffer major injuries in this crash. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. He will be in my prayers.

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