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ORANGE COUNTY - A woman is hospitalized after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in Costa Mesa. According to the Orange County Register, the woman was struck by a Porsche 944 while she was attempting to cross Newport Boulevard at Industrial Way at about 1:11 a.m. Saturday. The female pedestrian, whose name was not released, suffered major head injuries after the accident and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. No other information was given regarding what caused this collision or whether the driver was cited.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Liability

If authorities conclude that the accident on February 18th was due driver negligence, the victim or the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek an Orange County personal injury lawyer. A skill attorney who has handled numerous pedestrian accidents, can help the victim protect her legal rights and hold the responsible party liable for her injuries. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this horrible pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A woman sustained serious injuries Thursday morning after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Ana. The terrible accident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Bristol Street, just near Elder Avenue. According to the Orange County Register, the woman, described to be about 50 to 60 years old, was unconscious when she was found. She was then taken to a hospital via ambulance for further treatment. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding the driver involved is asked to contact the Santa Ana police at (714) 245-8049.

Cause of the Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident

Based on the information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not clear what caused this accident to occur. But, regardless of how it happened, there is absolutely no reason to leave the scene of an accident before the proper authorities arrive. According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "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."

Liability for Orange County Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents

While the accident on February 16th remains under investigation by the Santa Ana Police Department, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an Orange County personal injury lawyer. An attorney experienced in hit-and-run pedestrian accidents, can help the victim understand and protect her legal rights and assist authorities in locating the driver involved. In the event the driver cannot be found, an attorney can ensure the victim obtains the maximum compensation she is entitled to through her insurance, if she has one.

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ORANGE COUNTY - Three Camp Pendleton U.S. Marines were tragically killed and another injured after they were involved in a solo-vehicle crash in Dana Point on Tuesday, NBC Los Angeles reported. The tragic accident happened at 2:05 a.m. when the four of them were traveling in a Dodge Stratus on the northbound lanes of Golden Lantern Street. According to 10 News, the vehicle was going at "a high rate of speed" when the driver lost control and hit a curb before slamming into a tree just past Terra Vista.

Following the incident, the two men in the backseat were reported to have died at the scene, and the driver and the passenger in the front seat were taken to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. The front seat passenger was then pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital while the driver remains in critical condition. The names of the four Marines involved in the collision were not released.

The accident on February 14th remains under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear whether alcohol was involved in the accident. But, it appears unsafe driving and slick roads due to rain were likely contributing factors in the crash.

While the investigation of this accident remains ongoing, the family of the victims would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Orange County car accident lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous wrongful death claims can advise the family of their legal rights to hold the responsible party liable for their tragic and unexpected loss, and determine the best course of action in obtaining the maximum compensation. Compensation can include funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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IRVINE - A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered "severe injuries" Tuesday morning when he was struck by a vehicle, the Orange County Register reported. The accident occurred near the intersection of Von Karman Avenue and Michelson Drive at about 8 a.m. The victim was not identified and further information about the collision or who was responsible was not available.

Car vs. Bicyclist Personal Injury Liability

Even with a helmet, cyclists are extremely vulnerable to serious injury in a collision with a vehicle. If authorities determine that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for this crash, the injured victim may be entitled to compensation for his lost earnings, pain and suffering, and medical care and treatment. Following an accident such as this February 14th Irvine bicycle accident, the injured victim or his family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and Irvine personal injury lawyer. If the driver was responsible, a skilled attorney can help the victim protect his legal rights and recover the maximum compensation he is entitled to.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian in his 40s was tragically killed just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by two vehicles in Santa Ana, Orange County Register reported. The man, whose name was not released, was attempting to cross Broadway when a white Chevy pickup traveling northbound hit him, causing him to land on the southbound lane, where he was struck by a green Mustang convertible. Neither drivers remained at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this accident or the drivers involved is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Liability

Following a pedestrian accident such as this one on January 27th, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Orange County personal injury lawyer. An attorney knowledgeable in fatal hit-and-run accidents, can help protect the family's legal rights in a wrongful death claim, assist authorities in locating the drivers involved this incident, and help the family obtain the compensation they are entitled to for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A 97-year-old pedestrian is suffering from life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a motorist in Garden Grove, Orange County Register reported. The pedestrian identified as Augustine Choi was crossing at a crosswalk at Brookhurst Street and Stanford Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not released, immediately stopped after the collision to aid Choi. Following the accident, Choi was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange for treatment of his injuries.

Based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not immediately apparent what happened and who is responsible for this January 21st accident. However, if police officials come to a conclusion that the accident was due to driver negligence, it would be well-advised to for the victim or the family of the victim to contact a Garden Grove personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents can advise the victim of his legal rights, and hold the driver liable for his injuries, including medical care expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A 54-year-old man was tragically struck by a two vehicles in Garden Grove while he was attempting to cross the street. Garden Grove resident Gregory Martin was crossing West Street near Garden Grove Boulevard just before 7 p.m. when he was struck by a gray Dodge Magnum, and then struck and dragged about 750 feet by a white Ford Explorer.

The driver of the Dodge did not stop at the scene of the accident. According to OC Weekly, the driver of the Ford thought he hit debris on the road and figured it would be dislodged if he kept driving. However, he stopped when it did not fall off and saw the man beneath his vehicle. Martin was then taken to a local hospital with severe injuries following this horrendous accident.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

As it remains unclear as to what happened and who is responsible for the collision, there is no excuse for fleeing the scene of the accident. According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "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."

Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable California personal injury attorney immediately regarding their legal rights. A lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected, help police in efforts locate the driver who fled the accident, and decide the best course of action to obtain compensation for his injuries, including, medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific December 28th hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY - A 47-year-old bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Tuesday in Lake Forest, KTLA News reported. The bicyclist, Randy Isaacs, was hit by a white minivan at about 10 p.m. at the intersection of Ridge Route Drive and Serrano Road. The driver of the minivan fled the scene of the accident, and Isaacs was taken to a hospital where he later died due to his injuries.

Cause of the Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident in Lake Forest

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear what caused the driver to hit the bicyclist. However, there is no excuse for fleeing the scene of an accident before the proper authorities arrive. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "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."

Police officials are currently searching for a white van with possible front-end damage. And anyone with information regarding the driver or this fatal incident is asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (866)847-6273.

Hit-and-Run Accident Wrongful Death Liability

After a fatal bicycle accident such as this one on December 13th, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to consult with a California wrongful death lawyer. A compassionate attorney who has handled hit-and-run accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver. In the event where the driver cannot be located, a skilled attorney can also help the family obtain the maximum compensation from the victim's insurance policy for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, or other damages in this heartbreaking and devastating bicycle accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving a pickup truck in Huntington Beach on Tuesday. According to the Orange County Register, the accident happened at 1:50 p.m. on Brookhurst Street just south of Adams Avenue when a man driving a 1982 Chevrolet Silverado struck the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, Juan Espejel, 25, of Tustin was reported to have died at the scene following the collision.

Cause of the Motorcycle Accident in Huntington Beach

The accident on December 6th remains under investigation by the Huntington Beach Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is unclear how this accident occurred. Therefore, authorities investigating this tragic collision will determine what happened and why, along with who is officially responsible.

Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

The most common type of motorcycle accident is a fail-to-yield accident where the driver of the vehicle "just didn't see the motorcyclist." The results of a motorcycle accident are usually serious injuries and/or death to anyone involved. Therefore, in fatal motorcycle accidents such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney can advise the family of their legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, or other damages in this devastating motorcycle accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A total of eight people were injured following a boat explosion in Huntington Beach, Los Angeles Times reported. This horrific incident took place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Huntington Harbor, when the operator of the boat noticed gasoline leaking and decided to turn back. However, during the attempt to head back to shore, the engine sputtered and exploded, causing several passengers to be thrown from the boat.

Following this devastating accident, the occupants on the boat - ranging from teens to 50 - suffered numerous injuries that included burns, broken bones, scrapes, and bruises. All eight were transported and sought treatment at the following hospitals - UCI Medical Center in Orange, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

Cause of the Boating Accident in Huntington Beach

If the information provided by news reports is accurate, it appears the cause of the explosion may have been due to a leaky fuel line. However, it is not evident who may be to blame for this incident. Therefore, authorities will further investigate and determine whether negligence or improper maintenance of the vessel could have also played a factor in the explosion.

Boating Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the investigation of the boat accident is ongoing, injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to contact a California boating accident lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger, can advise the victims of their legal rights, help police in efforts to determine the party or parties responsible, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for the victims' injuries.

Compensation in a personal injury claim can include, medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, scarring, pain and suffering, and other damages relating this tragic boating accident. So immediately contact a lawyer at (213)785-6828 for a free consultation of your legal rights.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian in Huntington Beach was severely killed while crossing the street, Orange County Register reports. The accident happened at about 7:45 p.m. Thursday, when the pedestrian, whose name was not released, was struck by a car while crossing Beach Boulevard between Edinger Avenue and Stark Drive. Following the collision, the 48-year-old pedestrian man was reported to have tragically died at the scene.

UPDATE: Information provided by the Orange County Register stated the pedestrian struck and killed in this horrific incident was Marcos Stead.

Based on the limited information provided by news reports, it is not clear whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, drugs or alcohol, and road conditions, were a factor that prompted this devastating collision. Therefore, while the investigation of this fatal pedestrian accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California wrongful death lawyer.

An attorney who is dedicated and committed in helping numerous families in wrongful death claims, can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, determine who may at fault for the accident, and hold the responsible party financially liable the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one, including funeral burial cost, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other damages.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A man was tragically killed and another is in critical condition after being exposed to chemicals at a paint-manufacturing plant on Tuesday afternoon, Orange County Register reported. The incident happened before 2:30 p.m. at Vista Paints, on 2020 east Orangethorpe Avenue, when two men believed to be working inside a "tank" - or a confined area - were overcome by fumes. Authorities believe the chemical that may have caused the fumes is a paint stripper.

According to Fullerton police Sgt. Andrew Goodrich, the two men were found unconscious by a co-worker. The men were then pulled out from the tank by the co-worker and other employees. One of the men that died in this horrific incident was identified as Roberto Magdariago, 62. The other man is believed to be 45-years-old, however, his name was not immediately released.

In incidents such as this one, where the cause is unclear, the injured victim and the family of the deceased would be well-advised to contact an understanding and compassionate attorney at Estey Bomberger to discuss their legal rights in a civil claim. In a personal injury claim, a skilled attorney can advise the injured victim of his legal rights, determine who may be responsible for this incident, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation he would be entitled to for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

If the family of the deceased victim decided to take action in a wrongful death claim, a knowledgeable and experienced attorney can advise the family of their legal rights to hold the party or parties accountable for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY - A pedestrian woman was seriously injured after she was struck by an SUV in Fullerton, the Orange County Register reports. The accident happened at about 5:30 p.m. Monday on Rosecrans at Emery Ranch Road. Following the collision, the pedestrian, whose name was not released, was taken to UCI Medical Center with severe head trauma. According to Lt. Tom Basham of the Fullerton Police Department, the pedestrian's injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

Cause of the Fullerton Pedestrian Accident

Due to limited information provided by Orange County Register, it is unclear how and why this crash occurred. Therefore, authorities will continue to monitor the incident, and determine what happened and who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the accident on November 14th remains under investigation by the Fullerton Police Department, the injured victim or her family would be well-advised to speak to a California pedestrian injury attorney. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney can advise the victim of her legal rights in a personal injury claim and decide the best course of action in obtaining the compensation she deserves for medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this dreadful pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- According to the Orange County Register, a 35-year-old man was fatally struck by an Orange County Transportation Authority bus in Laguna Hills. This horrific accident happened just at 5 p.m. Saturday on Paseo de Valencia and Alicia Parkway.

Orange County Sheriff's Lt. Roland Chacon stated that the bus driver was traveling south on Paseo de Valencia and then turned right to head west on Alicia Parkway. As the driver made right turn he struck the bicyclist that was on the westbound crosswalk of Alicia. Following the crash, the bicyclist, Romeo Jimenez-Zavaleta, of Laguna Hills, was transported to Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, where he later died due to his injuries.

Cause of the Bicycle Accident in Laguna Hills

The accident on November 12th remains under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by the Orange County Register, it is unclear why the driver of the bus struck the bicyclist. Therefore, police officials investigating this devastating collision will look at a variety of factors such as distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, and who had the right of way.

Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Accidents such as this one, where it is not clear who is at fault, can have unique and complex legal issues. Therefore, family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek an experienced California bicycle accident attorney. A skilled lawyer who is an avid cyclist and has represented numerous victims in major and fatal bicycle accidents can help the victim's family through their unexpected and devastating loss.

If it is officially determined by authorities that the driver of the bus is responsible for the incident, the driver can be held financially liable for the death of the victim. Therefore, attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can advise the family of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation in a wrongful death claim that can include final medical care expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost earnings, and loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a car Friday morning in Costa Mesa. The accident happened after 5 a.m. when the man, whose name was not released, was attempting to cross on Harbor Boulevard just south of Bay Street and then was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

Based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not exactly known why this crash occurred and who ultimately responsible. Therefore, the accident is under investigation by the Costa Mesa Police Department.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on November 11th remains under investigation, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a California pedestrian accident lawyer to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim.

In accidents such as this one, where it is unclear as to what could have caused it and who is at fault, a skilled attorney who has the essential tools and resources, can help police in determining who may be accountable for the incident, along with deciding the best course of action in obtaining the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic pedestrian accident.

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