May 13, 2012--KABC reports that a Lexus crashed through a retaining wall and into the pool of a La Puente home on Sunday.

A silver Lexus driven by an unidentified individual left Barry Dale Street and crashed through a wall that surrounded an area home.  The driver crashed the car into the pool but was rescued without significant injury.  The driver was charged with driving under the influence.  The car has been removed from the pool, and Los Angeles police are investigating the circumstances of the Los Angeles car accident to determine what caused the driver to veer off the road.

No other injuries were reported in connection with the accident.

I want to express my sincere relief that no one was seriously hurt in what could have been a terrible accident.

Accident Statistics

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, or MADD, is an organization dedicated to compiling information and educating the public about the dangers of drinking and driving.  According to MADD, the average drunk driver has actually driven under the influence 80 times before first being arrested, statistics based on information from the Centers for Disease Control.  MADD also estimates that one in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related car accident during their lifetimes, either as an intoxicated driver or a victim of a drunk driver. More

May 7, 2012--Los Angeles, CA--According to ABC News, a man already known to authorities on unrelated matters hit a mother and her son as they attempted to cross the street, then fled the scene when authorities arrived.

43-year-old Steve Smith was driving a Toyota Previa on Broadway near 41^st Street on Friday when he struck the victims, a 57-year-old woman and her five-year-old foster son.  The names of the victims have not been released.  Authorities state that the woman and her son were seriously injured, but were taken to a local hospital where they were treated and are expected to make a recovery.

Smith, a black male of about 5 feet 5 inches and 210 pounds, stopped when the accident happened, according to witnesses.  However, when police arrived, he escaped on foot from the scene of the pedestrian accident.  The Los Angeles Police Department urges anyone who knows Smith’s whereabouts to come forward with information.

My sincere wishes for a speedy recovery go out to the victim and her son. More

May 7, 2012--Los Angeles, CA--A man already known to authorities on unrelated matters hit a mother and her son as they attempted to cross the street, then fled the scene when authorities arrived.

According to ABC Local, 43-year-old Steve Smith was driving a Toyota Previa on Broadway near 41st Street on Friday when he struck the victims, a 57-year-old woman and her five-year-old foster son. The names of the victims have not been released. Authorities state that the woman and her son were seriously injured, but were taken to a local hospital where they were treated and are expected to make a recovery.

Smith, a black male of about 5 feet 5 inches and 210 pounds, stopped when the pedestrian accident in Los Angeles happened, according to witnesses. However, when police arrived, he escaped on foot from the scene of the accident. The Los Angeles Police Department urges anyone who knows Smith's whereabouts to come forward with information. More

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May 2, 2012--A head-on collision between a Toyota pickup and a Honda van proved fatal for 47-year-old Martin Moreno of Fountain Valley on Wednesday evening.

According to The Orange County Register, Moreno was traveling south on the 405 freeway near Bolsa Chica Road when an unidentified driver plowed into the front of his vehicle, killing him instantly.  The other driver was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

No charges have been filed but authorities state that the accident is under investigation. More

It is hard to imagine anything more painful than the loss of a loved one. However, knowing that your loved one's death was caused by a preventable accident means that even more pain and grief can be expected than might occur with a "natural" death of an elderly relative, for example. There is little to compare with the pain a wrongful death leaves with the family and friends of the victim.

Wrongful death means that someone is responsible for the death of your loved one. It may be an individual who chose to drive when drinking, or a company that allowed unsafe conditions in its workplaces. No matter what the circumstances, someone is liable for what happened to your loved one, and that person or organization should be held responsible. More

Falls can be devastating, and usually preventable, accidents. The injuries typically associated with a slip-and-fall accident can range in severity from mild concussions to serious soft tissue or nerve damage that result in extended, expensive medical treatment. Often times these falls would have been prevented had it not been for the careless actions of another, and there are legal options available to victims of these accidents.

One of the options that are available to you in this type of situation is to file a personal injury claim. This will allow you to be compensated for the injuries you sustained and the resulting financial impacts from that injury. Skilled Philadelphia slip-and-fall attorneys can aid you in the process of determining fault and recovering the money you deserve.

The following steps could help you should you decide to file a personal injury claim: More

Personal injury is defined as any type of physical, mental, or emotional damage that is caused by another party. By definition, a personal injury means that someone else is responsible for the damages you have suffered. The at-fault party might be an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization or company. No matter who is at fault, you may be able to collect damages for your injuries, pain, and suffering as the result of a personal injury accident.

Personal injury lawyers in Irvine help victims of personal injuries to collect reasonable damages for their case. By working with the victims of personal injury accidents, these attorneys help the innocent to receive justice and fairness in the court system. More

Michigan personal injury lawyers often pursue cases involving boating injuries and injuries from other water sports, like jet ski accidents and water skiing accidents. The injuries from these cases are often catastrophic, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even cases involving wrongful death.

A National Transportation Safety Board report demonstrates the substantial risks of boating accident deaths. In 2007, over 7,100 boaters died and most of these were on small personal boats. The majority of these deaths were due to drowning and boat operator negligence. In fact, more than 90% of drowning accident victims would have lived had they been wearing a life jacket. More

Santa Ana boasts some of the most beautiful biking areas around, and many of our citizens take advantage of the wonderful climate and beautiful scenery by heading out for relaxation and exercises on bicycles. Unfortunately, a bicycle trip that began as a way to have fun can turn deadly if someone else is not paying attention to the safety of others. Bicyclists who have been injured in accidents can consult Santa Ana bicycle accident lawyers about what to do when they are hit by a careless driver or suffer an injury as a result of someone’s negligence.

Although the majority of bicycle accidents occur when a car strikes a cyclist, there are other ways bicycle accidents happen as well. For example, a bicyclist can be injured by another cyclist or even a pedestrian who is not paying attention to the rules of the road. Bicycle riders can also be injured by bad road conditions that have been allowed to be created by the governing authorities.

Bicycle accident injuries can be very serious. In fact, hundreds of people are killed every year in bicycle accidents. Many others are injured and suffer broken bones, head injuries, abrasions, and a variety of other types of injuries. Many victims need orthopedic surgery or dental work, both of which are expensive, painful, and time-consuming procedures. Recovery may take anywhere from weeks to years to complete, and some people will never recover fully.

No matter how your bicycle accident happens, bicycle accident attorneys in Santa Ana are ready to help you, the victim, to recover damages for your injuries sustained in the accident. You may be able to recover damages for your physical injuries and medical bills, emotional trauma such as pain and suffering, repairs to or replacement of your bicycle, and other expenses such as lost time at work or child care during your recovery period. You may need physical therapy, medication, or other ongoing treatment as well, so it is important to collect damages in an amount sufficient to pay for all your needs. More