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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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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Santa Ana's personal injuries and accidents have increased with a rising population and negligent businesses that have cost several lives in the past few years. 2009 saw fatal tragic fatalities due to truck, car, and motorcycle accidents. One of these was due to a DUI, a careless drunk driver. Although down from 15 fatalities in 2008, 10 from drunk driving, there is still room for improvement. With your help, we can improve safety laws by making your injury case heard. Contact the Santa Ana personal injury lawyers today.

In Santa Ana, California, it is the duty of the injured to not just seek compensation for their own tragic accidents but to also let their voice  be heard so safety laws can help future generations against negligent companies in California and across the nation.

The term personal injury involves injury to a person or group of people. This area of law allows an injured person to sue in a private action called a civil action, known in the legal community as a tort action. A “tort” is a wrong against a person. Any accident or injury against a person can constitute a tort – whether it is in a car accident, the use of a product or the negligence of a professional.

A variety of personal injuries and accidents can occur around Santa Ana. These include the following:

•             Amusement park injuries
•             Roller coaster accidents
•             Car/Truck Accidents
•             Motorcycle Accidents
•             Bicycle Accidents
•             Pedestrian Accidents
•             Dog Bites
•             Defective Products
•             Premises Liability
•             Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect
•             Swimming Pool Accidents

If you have been involved in an accident, gather information from the parties concerned, identify and keep the evidence safe, and contact Santa Ana personal injury lawyers today. They will be able to send special investigators to the scene and ensure you are protected.

Here at Bisnar | Chase, we are experienced Santa Ana personal injury lawyers providing help for injured victims. Bisnar | Chase has helped thousands of personal injury victims throughout California and is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top personal injury law firms. We also have a 97.5% success rate.

By offering a no-fee guarantee and helping you at each step of the process, we are passionate that we can offer you the best service to help you gain justice. Give us a call and contact us today for a free consultation. We are here to help.

Four people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials report was caused by a wrong-way driver. According to a news article in NBC Los Angeles, the injury collision occurred on the 710 Freeway near Paramount, early morning on January 14, 2012. California Highway Patrol officials say 20-year-old Osvaldo Castanon of Long Beach was southbound in the number two northbound lane of the freeway when he struck a Union Pacific Railroad police officer's car. Castanon was driving a 1980 Chevrolet with its headlights off. The male police officer, who was driving a 2011 Ford, suffered non-life-threatening as did Castanon's three male passengers. Castanon was also injured and transported to a hospital, but was arrested. The nature of the charges is not known.

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The city of Anaheim is located in central Orange County, California and is home to the Anaheim Angels Stadium and Ducks Honda Center. Because of the large sports arenas and other tourist attractions, various personal injuries have occurred in recent years.  If you have suffered a personal injury, now would be a good time to contact Anaheim personal injury attorneys.

Personal injury claims in Anaheim can include the following:

•             Unsafe or unsanitary foods
•             Untested products
•             Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
•             Burns
•             Assaults
•             Dog bites
•             Poisoning

A personal injury can be to the body or mind, inflicted intentionally (in the case of an assault) or occur due to a third party's negligence (unsafe work conditions, for example). An average of 11,000 personal injury accidents occur every hour in the United States. When you're a victim, you will want to ensure that your Anaheim personal injury attorneys can handle your case.

Any experienced Anaheim personal injury attorneys will advise you that in California you have a limited time to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is called a statute of limitation. If you file your claim alone, you will be dealing with the other person's or company's attorney, whose prerogative is most likely to pay you nothing or next to nothing for your losses. You can and should seek justice and compensation for serious injuries.

Insurance companies will typically do everything they can to take advantage of you and to effect the lowest possible settlement, while attempting to elicit statements from you that will damage your position if you ultimately decide to sue. This is why having the help of an esteemed personal injury firm near Anaheim, California can be crucial to getting the compensation you deserve.

The personal injury law office of Bisnar | Chase has helped thousands of personal injury victims throughout California and is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top personal injury law firms. Partner Brian Chase was named California's 2004 Trial Lawyer of the Year in products liability and was named one of the top personal injury attorneys in Orange County for 2009. Along with attorney John Bisnar, Brian has recovered tens of millions of dollars and we have a 97.5% success rate.

We offer a no-fee guarantee are are top rated Anaheim personal injury attorneys, so contact us today for a free consultation.

Andres Escamilla, 19, was killed in a Fresno car accident, which involved a head-on crash, the morning of January 12, 2012. According to a KFSN news report, the fatal collision occurred on Highway 43 near Laton in Kings County. California Highway Patrol officials say Escamilla was driving a Mazda Miata north on Highway 43 and attempted to pass another vehicle when he hit a Nissan head-on. The Mazda also struck a Honda Civic that was traveling southbound. Escamilla died at the scene. The driver of the Nissan, Susan Pulido, was transported to an area hospital with major injuries. The driver of the Honda, Alejandro Tapia, was uninjured. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Andres Escamilla for their tragic loss. My heart also goes out to Susan Pulido, the victim who has suffered severe injuries in this crash. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A 55-year-old San Jose man was killed in a San Francisco area car accident when the vehicle in which he was traveling went out of control and crashed, the night of January 7, 2012. According to a report in The San Jose Mercury News, the fatal DUI collision occurred along the northbound Interstate 680 in Fremont. Officials say a Dodge Caravan driven by Salvador Espino, 55, was traveling up to 90 miles per hour when it veered through traffic, through the center median, went off the roadway and crashed into two trees. The right side of the minivan was sheared off and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Espino faces several charges including DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

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Five people were injured in a Sacramento car accident after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the patio of a bowling alley. According to a news report in The Sacramento Bee, the DUI crash occurred at the Folsom Lake Bowl on East Bidwell in Folsom, during the early morning hours of January 10, 2012. Officials say Tera Lee Nicholson, 41, was under the influence of alcohol when she crashed her car through an iron fence and into the patio containing patrons. Of the five people injured, none appear to have suffered critical injuries. Nicholson has been booked on charges of drunk driving causing major injury.

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A bicyclist was injured in a San Francisco car accident that occurred at a street intersection, during the early morning hours of January 8, 2012. According to a news report in The San Francisco Examiner, the bicycle accident happened at Ocean and Geneva avenues, near the City College of San Francisco, in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Officials say a car struck the bicycle. But they have not released information regarding how the collision occurred. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. It is not clear if the car's driver will be cited for the crash, as an investigation is still pending.

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Ray Rogers, 67, was killed in a Modesto car accident, which police say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a News 10 report, the fatal hit-and-run accident occurred at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and Rouse Avenue in Modesto, the morning of January 6, 2012. Officials say Rogers was crossing the road on his bicycle when a white pickup truck struck him. He succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. Officials are asking for the public's help to find this hit-and-run driver. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 209-652-2260 or send a text message anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 274637 and type "TIP704" with the message.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ray Rogers following this tragic hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), Modesto bicycle accidents claimed the life of one person and injured 73. Throughout Stanislaus County, there was one fatality and 134 injuries reported due to bicycle accidents during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

Based on this news report, the driver of the white pickup hit the bicyclist and then drove away without calling the authorities or stopping to offer help. Appalling! Leaving the scene of an accident when someone has been hurt is not only inhumane and irresponsible, but it is also illegal.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

Officials are searching for the driver and the white pickup involved in this crash. If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

The family of a deceased hit-and-run victim would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Modesto personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will be able to better inform families in such cases about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the suspect is not found, or, in a crash where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.