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At about 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 6th, two motorcyclists were seriously injured in a head-on collision with a vehicle in Running Springs. While riding southbound on Highway 18, 30-year-old Justin Kilgore, of Homeland, and 30-year-old Michael Anson, of Hesperia, crashed into the left front end of a 2001 Subaru Outback that had veered into their path from northbound lanes, the impact throwing both motorcyclists from their bikes. They were transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center to receive treatment for their injuries. The driver of the Subaru, 21-year-old Justin Evans, of Big Bear Lake, was also hurt in the crash. Authorities are investigating the accident.
aWhen a person drives negligently and causes a collision that harms others, that person may be legally obligated to compensate the injured parties for expenses incurred from their medical care and recovery,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis.
Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 32 motorcycle riders and injured another 478 throughout San Bernardino County in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Although the incidence of fatality rose among motorcyclists on the national level, it decreased in California from 394 in 2009 to 352 in 2010.
All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to wish a full recovery to Justin Kilgore and Michael Anson, the two motorcyclists who were seriously injured in the head-on crash with the vehicle. We would also like to wish a full recovery to the driver of the vehicle, Justin Evans.
The Press-Enterprise originally reported this Running Springs collision.
Resources for motorcycle accident victims, such as books and articles on the process of seeking compensation for injury-related expenses from the negligent driver, are available to the public free of charge.
If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.
Shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday, May 7th, 47-year-old motorcyclist Michael Johnson was killed in a crash with a left-turning van in Victorville. While traveling east on D Street in a 2003 Ford Windstar van, 32-year-old Casey Hunter turned left at Second Street in front of Johnson, who was riding westbound on a 2005 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the collision.
aIn many cases, a wrongful death claim may arise from a fatal crash attributable to the negligence of one of the drivers involved,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis.
Victorville accounted for 4 of the 32 fatalities and 14 of the 478 injuries suffered by motorcyclists in traffic collisions throughout San Bernardino County in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Although fatalities among motorcyclists increased on the national level in 2010aaccounting for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities that yearathey decreased in California by 10.7 percent, from 394 to 353.
All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to offer our condolences to the family of Michael Johnson, the motorcyclist killed in the crash with a left-turning van.
The Press-Enterprise originally reported this Victorville collision.
Resources for accident victims and their families, including articles on investigating a motorcycle accident and filing a personal injury or a wrongful death claim for compensation from the negligent party, are available to the public free of charge.
If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.
Illinois motorcycle crash attorneys at Abels & Annes are currently representing the family of an accident victim who was tragically killed in a September, 2011 collision.
The motorcyclist, a wife and mother of two small children, was driving her bike eastbound on Montrose approaching its intersection with Kostner in Chicago, Illinois. At that time the defendant was driving a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on Montrose approaching its intersection with Kostner. There was plenty of light, the road was straight and flat and visibility was good. The driver intended to make a left hand turn at the intersection to proceed southbound on Kostner. Both vehicles entered the intersection on a green light and the defendant proceeded to make a left turn into the motorcyclist’s lane of travel when it was not safe to do so.
After the crash, the at fault driver told the investigating Chicago police officers that he did not see a motorcycle rider until the last moment prior to the collision. The driver of the Jeep was issued traffic citations for failing to yield when making a left turn and for failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision.
Police interviewed an independent witness who was eastbound on Montrose waiting to make a left turn to go northbound on Kostner. He saw the defendant approaching westbound and initiated a left turn without yielding to oncoming traffic. He stated the driver of the Jeep started his left turn before reaching the actual intersection. To his right the witness saw a motorcycle pass by traveling with the flow of traffic and not speeding. He then observed the motorcyclist have to lay the bike down in an attempt to avoid the collision and strike the passenger side of the left turning SUV.
The defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn, was driving at an excessive rate of speed, failed to reduce speed to avoid a collision, and failed to exercise due care for the safety of those in the area, including the plaintiff. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the occurrence at issue, it is clear that the sole proximate cause of the collision was the negligent conduct of the SUV driver.
Following the crash it was obvious that the motorcyclist had suffered severe, life threatening injuries. She was rushed to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s Emergency Department. While extraordinary efforts were made to save her life, they were ultimately unsuccessful. She had suffered severe head injuries, a severed spine, a lacerated liver and other injuries. She was pronounced dead later that day.
A postmortem examination was performed shortly after the accident. The medical examiner found that the victim had died as a result of multiple injuries suffered in the collision at issue. This case demonstrates the importance of following the rules of the road and paying attention while you drive. Here, the simple act of a left turn had tragic consequences. In my experience as a Chicago accident lawyer, too often drivers keep a proper lookout for other automobiles, but then fail to care for the safety of more vulnerable users of the roadway, such as motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Stewart Triehy, of Pepperell, dies in Nashua motorcycle crash
From feeds.boston A Pepperell man was killed in motorcycle accident Saturday night in Nashua, N.H., officials said.
Florida Auto Pile Up Kills 11, Injures At Least 18
From rss.justia
A series of Florida car crashes earlier this week on I-75 has claimed the lives of 11 people, injuring at least 18 others. The collisions, which are being described as a massive auto pileup, all happened south of Gainesville at around 4am on Sunday.
Heavy fog and brush fire smoke played a role in creating less than ideal conditions on the road that morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, seven tractor-trailers and 12 cars were involved in different accidents, which occurred on both sides of the highway.
In one collision, a tractor-trailer and two cars caught fire, melting asphalt. There also were crumpled cars on both southbound and northbound lanes and on the shoulders. Media reports describe the disaster area as being a mile long.
Visibility was so bad that at first rescuers could only find victims by listening for them. They spent the day spraying foam onto wrecked multi-vehicles, while some victims had to be pried out of their autos.
As of Thursday, eight of the people who were injured were still in hospitals. One of the victims still in fair condition is 15-year-old Lidiane Carmo, who lost her parents, brother, and sister in the Florida car accident they were involved in.
Just hours before the Florida auto pileup, authorities had closed off an area of the highway following a three-auto collision that caused one serious injury. According to authorities, they reopened the area just minutes before the collision. One witness said you could hear vehicles striking each other while people were screaming and crying. Steven R. Camps is quoted by the AP as describing the scene as looking alike the end of the world.a
The National Highway Transportation Board has investigators working to determine what caused the deadly pileup.
While poor weather conditions canat be blamed on anyone, in a situation such as this it is important to determine whether negligence played a factor in allowing the pileup to happen. Should the area of I-75 have remained closed following the first Florida car crash? Were there vehicles that were speeding, a driver who was driving drunk, or any other recklessness or carelessness that occurred that made it easier for an accident to happen in light of the bad driving conditions?
If you were injured in Sundayas I-75 pileup or someone you love died as a result of it, you should speak with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer immediately. There may be more than one party that should be held liable. In some cases, it may be a government entity or property owner that could/should have acted in a way that would have prevented your motor vehicle crash from happening.
Trop and Ameen, PA represents victims their families injured in South Florida truck crashes, auto crashes, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle collisions, and other types of accidents. Your first consultation with our Miami car accident law firm is free. We have other law offices conveniently located in Naples, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, and West Palm Beach.
Questions remain in deadly Florida highway crash, AP, February 1, 2012
8 remain hospitalized after fatal Florida pileup, CNN, February 2, 2012
More Blog Posts: With Safety Officials Calling For Tougher Stance Against Distracted Driving, Florida Lawmakers May Follow Their Lead, FIorida Injury Attorney Blog, December 29, 2012
NHTSA Reports 2,445 Florida Traffic Deaths in 2010, FIorida Injury Attorney Blog, December 8, 2011
NHTSA Reports 2,445 Florida Traffic Deaths in 2010
From rss.justia
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 32,855 motor vehicle traffic accidents in the US last yearathatas the lowest number since 1949 and a 2.9% drop from the 33,883 people who died in 2009. The number of Florida traffic deaths also went down by 4.5%, at 2,445 fatalities. There were 115 more in 2009.
Our Miami motor vehicle crash lawyers represent clients throughout South Florida that were injured in car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, bicycle collisions, and bus crashes. Please contact us right away if you think you may have grounds for a claim.
Nationally, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood applauded the decline in traffic deaths. He spoke about the progress made toward improving traffic safety while acknowledging that there was more to do to protect motorists.
More US Traffic Death Facts for 2010: Drunk driving was a factor in 31% of fatalities. Also, not all types of traffic crashes saw a drop. The number of large truck-related deaths went up from 2009 by 6%, and there was a slight increase in the number of motorcycle crash deaths as well. There was also an increase in pedalcyclist fatalities and pedestrian deaths. Regarding accident victims that survived with injuries, NHTSA estimates that the total number of motor vehicle injury victims went up in 2010 to 2.24 million people, which is a 1.2% jump from the 2.22 million that were injured in 2009.
Even though Florida provides Personal Injury Protection, if you or your loved one suffered serious injuries in a Palm Beach car accident, you should immediately explore your options by contacting a South Florida injury lawyer. Recovering from a car crash can be tough and costly, as is losing someone you love in a collision. You may not know the extent of your injuries right away, which makes getting a good sense of how much you may ultimately owe in medical and recovery bills tough. This is another reason why you should have an experienced Hollywood, Florida car accident law firm helping you.
Obviously, any decline in Florida traffic deaths is a step forward in terms of improving vehicle safety. Unfortunately, every day, someone is involved in a car accident in this country. As experienced Boca Raton personal injury lawyers, it is our job to make sure that our clients receive all the money owed to them by all negligent parties.
Updated 2010 FARS data includes new measure of ‘distraction-affected’ fatalities; national attitude survey offers additional insight into problem of distracted driving, NHTSA, December 8, 2011
NHTSA 2010 US Traffic Crash Facts (PDF)
Coral Gables Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks Damages from 19-Year-Old Allegedly Drunk Driver, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, November 3, 2011
Teen Drivers Continue to Text Despite Knowing the Dangers, Reports Liberty Mutual and SADD Study, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, October 20, 2011
Coral Gables Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks Damages from 19-Year-Old Allegedly Drunk Driver
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The family of Eyder Ayala is considering filing suing the Fontainebleau Hotel for her Miami-Dade County wrongful death. The 68-year-old grandmother died last month in a Coral Gables car accident.
The driver of the 2011 Audi Q5 that struck her, 19-year-old Ivanna Villanueva, was operating her vehicle at about 80 miles an hour at the time. The University of Miami student has been charged with DUI manslaughter over the deadly crash. Prosecutors say that her BAC was three times the legal limit at .231%. The criminal charge comes with a maximum 15-year prison sentence if she is convicted. Villanueva is now under house arrest.
Ayalaas family has already filed a Coral Gables wrongful death case against Villanueva for her awanton disregard for life. Also named as a defendant is the teenageras dad, Luis Villanueva, who the plaintiffs want to hold accountable for her actions.
Villanueva used a fake ID to enter a nightclub, which is located at the Fontainebleau Hotel. At age 19, she should not have been in the club or served alcohol but receipts were found showing that she bought two shots of tequila $42. The Coral Gables car accident lawyer representing Ayalaas loved ones say that the family might sue Fontainebleau Hotel, the club, and any other places that served or sold Villanueva alcohol.
Floridaas Liquor Liability Laws There are reasons why minors are not allowed to drink alcohol. Restaurants, clubs, and bars must abide by the laws that make it illegal to serve alcohol to people under 21. It is no big surprise when minors procure fake IDas to enter these facilities and there should be procedures and checks in place to prevent this from happening.
Drunk driving is a tragedy for everyone involvementathe victim, their loved ones, and the drunken driver, who likely never intended to hurt anyone and whose life will also never be the same.
If youave lost someone you love in a Coral Gables motor vehicle crash, you undoubtedly have lots of questions and will want to explore your legal options. The sooner you talk with a Miami-Dade personal injury lawyer the better.
Coral Gables Teen Was Drinking at Fontainebleau Club Hours Before Fatal Crash: Lawyer, NBC Miami, October 5, 2011
University of Miami student charged with DUI manslaughter, Miami-Dade, October 25, 2011
More Blog Posts: Drunk Driving May Have Been a Factor in Palm Beach Garden Car Crash That Killed One Teen & Sent Four People to the Hospital, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, September 30, 2011
Jury Awards $2.25M Palm Beach County Wrongful Death Verdict in Fatal 2008 Boynton Beach Car Accident, Florida Injury Attorney Blog, March 16, 2011
Ross, Rachel & THE ROCK
From nypost.com
aMaster of your domain.a Ross loves Rachel. Latte lunches with Frasier and Niles Crane. Some of the best-loved moments in TV history a until Donald Trump killed them all. At least according to Warren Littlefield, the former NBC executive who documents the networkas 1990s glory days in the new book aTop of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV.a
The peacockas decade-plus era of buzzed-about Thursday night programming met an inglorious end in 2004, Littlefield says, when the network announced it was adding aThe Apprenticea to the lineup. aMust See TV didnat end with a whimper,a he writes. aIt ended with The Donald barking, aYouare fired!a
The book, an oral history, is a fascinating look behind the scenes of hit shows such as aSeinfeld,a aFrasier,a aERa and aThe Cosby Show,a which saved a network that had been a laughing-stock as recently as the early a80s. Back when there were still only three networks, the joke went that NBC came in fourth. But all that changed with aCheersa in 1982.
The bar comedy was pitched to capitalize on the popular Miller Lite commercials of the time, which featured former athletes, including Bob Uecker. aCheersa initially tanked in the ratings, but when it went off the air 11 seasons later, it had made NBC about $750 million in profit.
The showas cessation can apparently be blamed on Whoopi Goldberg. She was dating aCheersa star Ted Danson at the time, and pressed him to walk away from his $10 million salary and afind out who Ted is.a
NBC squeezed another hit out of aCheersa with the spinoff aFrasier,a starring Kelsey Grammer, who during his first episodes on aCheersa was still living in his car on the Paramount lot. The showas original premise was that Grammeras character had been severely injured in a motorcycle accident and ran a business empire from his bed. That was chucked in favor of the radio-psychiatrist scenario.
Lisa Kudrow, who would later play Phoebe on aFriends,a was cast in the aFrasiera pilot as Roz, but was fired, and the part was recast before the show hit the air. Because Kudrow was dating NBCas aLate Nighta star Conan OaBrien at the time, network execs had to also gently break the news to him.
Kudrow would eventually land on her feet in 1994as aFriends,a originally called aSix of One.a NBC picked up the ensemble sitcom after Fox passed, saying, aItas funny; itas not Fox funny.a
Courteney Cox was first offered the Rachel role, but wanted to play Monica instead. Jennifer Aniston had appeared in a few failed pilots for NBC. One night, she ran into Littlefield at an LA gas station and asked, aWill it ever happen for me?a The network wanted Aniston to play Rachel, but she was under contract to the CBS sitcom aMuddling Through.a Execs at NBC began running highly rated Danielle Steel movies opposite aMuddling Through,a in hopes that the show would be cancelled and Aniston would be available for aFriends.a It worked.
The rest of the cast, including David Schwimmer (who wore a Caesar haircut as Ross because head just been playing Pontius Pilate), fell into place, and director James Burrows flew them all to Vegas for a night on the town just before the show first aired. He gave the six stars $500 each and said, aI want you to be aware that this is the last time that you all can be out and not be swarmed, because thatas whatas going to happen.a
The showas various romantic subplots kept viewers invested. Taping had to be stopped when Monica and Chandler were revealed to be sleeping together, because the studio audience was screaming so loud. When the writers cooked up a poorly received romance between Joey and Rachel, the cast went to the producers and said, aWeare really concerned about this. It doesnat feel right.a
In the end, Rachel wound up with Ross. Producers toyed with leaving the finale open-ended, where the couple was anot together together, but thereas hope they can be together,a but decided that the audience, whoad been kept hanging for 10 years, deserved closure.
If only the final episode of NBCas most iconic aMust Seea show had been as well-received. aI think Iam the only guy on the planet who liked the finale,a says Jason Alexander, who got the part of George on aSeinfelda by doing a ablatant Woody Allen impression.a
The aSeinfelda pilot famously tested disastrously, and was rated aweak.a The network, however, believed in the show and paid to shoot four episodes by doing one fewer Bob Hope special that year.
One of the seriesa cruelest jokes grew out of actual animosity. Larry David decided to kill off Georgeas fiancA(c)e because the cast was having trouble working with the actress who played her, Heidi Swedberg. She died licking toxic envelope glue.
Both the network and its star eventually got rich off the show. By the end of its run, episodes of aSeinfelda were a full minute shorter than earlier ones, to accommodate more ads. Once, when Seinfeld read that Tim Allen of aHome Improvementa had boasted about being the highest-paid actor on TV, Jerry wanted to phone him to set him straight. Littlefield talked him out of it.
After nine seasons, Seinfeld decided to pull the plug despite an offer of $5 million per episode. He wanted to go out on top and feared that he was disconnected from regular life. aI remember going to a deli on the Upper West Side and seeing phone cards,a Seinfeld says. aI said, aWhatas that? I donat even know what that is.aaa
With aSeinfelda gone, NBC began to slip. Littlefield, who was fired in 1998, blames NBCas current failure on former president Jeff Zucker, who took over in 2000. Steven Levitan, creator of ABCas aModern Family,a calls Zucker athe worst thing that ever happened to network television.a
Instead of being guided by creative instincts, as in the aMust See TVa era, Littlefield says that athe Zuckerization of the network in recent years has been marked by the belief that viewers exist to be manipulated rather than nourished.a
In other words, itas all about money. Debra Messing, who played the female lead on aWill & Grace,a recalls that after the series was canceled in 2006, she took home her characteras office door, which read aGrace Adler,a as a souvenir. The network sent her a bill for $225.
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