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FULLERTON - The widow and daughters of a Fullerton High School teacher who died in a 2011 motorcycle accident has filed a lawsuit against the city, the Orange County Register reported. Jeff Rupp, 58, died February 11, 2011, following the accident that occurred on January 19, 2011 at the intersection of Euclid Street and Malvern Avenue. According to the newspaper, Rupp had been riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson northbound on Euclid Street when a southbound Hyundai sedan turned in front of his bike at Malvern Avenue. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the accident was caused by a "negligently constructed and/or maintained" intersection and traffic-control signals. A trial date has not been set yet.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- Three people sustained serious injures following a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Fullerton. The horrific collision happened shortly after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Gilbert Street and Moore Avenue. According to The Orange County Register, a Caravan carrying two occupants were turning left onto Moore from the southbound lanes of Gilbert when a Tahoe traveling north on Gilbert broadsided the Caravan. The extent of the collision was so severe, the Tahoe overturned and the Caravan was heavily damaged.

After the collision, the male driver of the Tahoe suffered a laceration to his head and was taken to Western Medical Center-Santa Ana. The two women in the Caravan sustained head, neck, and rib pain, and were transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange.

Cause of the Fullerton Car Accident

The accident on March 7th remains under investigation by the Fullerton Police Department. However, based on the information obtained from The Orange County Register, it is unclear who had the right of way. Therefore, authorities will thoroughly investigate the incident and determine who is at fault.

Fullerton Auto Accident Injury Liability

In accidents where it is not immediately clear who may be at responsible, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Fullerton personal injury lawyer. An attorney knowledgeable in auto collisions, can help the injured victims protect their legal rights and hold the responsible party financially liable for the damages that resulted from this horrible collision, including medical care expenses, lost wages, and any pain or suffering the victims suffered.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A terrible three-vehicle collision in Fullerton sent three people to a hospital - one in critical condition - Sunday night. The incident was reported before 9 p.m. on eastbound 91 Freeway near the Raymond Avenue exit. According to The Orange County Register, a car hit the center divider and another car hit an SUV, which ended up facing the wrong direction on the freeway. Two of the three individuals involved in the collision were taken to Anaheim Regional Medical Center, and the other to UCI Irvine Medical Center in Orange.

Fullerton Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

Based on the limited information from news reports, it is not clear why this accident on the 91 Freeway happened. Therefore, while the investigation of the March 4th accident remains ongoing, the injured victims or their family would be well-advised to contact a skilled Fullerton personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney can help the victims protect their legal rights, and decide the best course of action in holding the responsible parties liable for their injuries, including medical care costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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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 37-year-old motorcyclist was tragically killed when he was knocked onto the opposite side of State Route 57 Saturday morning. The June 25th motorcycle crash, which involved two other vehicles, happened just before 11 a.m. north of Rolling Hills Drive, reported the California Highway Patrol. A female driving a Honda at approximately 70 m.p.h. in the number one lane turned left into the carpool lane where the motorcycle rider was traveling. The Honda struck the motorcycle, which caused both the rider and his bike to go over the center divider into the northbound lanes of SR-57. A Chevy traveling in the northbound carpool lane was unable to avoid hitting the motorcyclist as he fell over the divider and onto the highway. As a result of the impact, the rider died at the scene of the catastrophic accident. The driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries in the crash while the driver of the Chevy was unharmed.

Determining Fault

If the CHPs initial investigation is accurate, it appears the woman driving the Honda could be liable for the wrongful death of the motorcycle rider. Based on motorcycle accident statistics, the number one cited cause of crashes it the inability of a driver to detect a motorcycle in traffic. However, this does not excuse a driver from all responsibility. According to California Vehicle Code § 21658 (a), a vehicle situated in a single lane shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. Oftentimes, because of distractions or failure to check mirrors, a driver will make an unsafe lane change.

The family of the victim may benefit from speaking with a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney familiar with the legal issues surrounding a devastating motorcycle accident death. A highly skilled wrongful death lawyer will inform surviving family members of their legal rights and options. Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for damages related to the loss of their loved. The different types of damages available in a wrongful death claim include funeral and burial expenses, deceased's anticipated earnings, loss of support and loss of companionship.

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