California Injury BlogPolaris Industries will recall about 133,000 recreational all-terrain vehicles in the United States because they pose a fire risk. According to a Reuters news report, the company has received more than 160 reports of fire involving the models, including one that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old passenger, and 19 injuries. The defective product recall involves RZR 900 and RZR 1000 vehicles of model years 2013 to 2016 sold between July 2012 and April 2016 for $16,000 to $26,000. Continue reading →
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Passenger killed in Orange County Car Accident
Justin Messerschmidt, 22, of Huntington Beach, was fatally injured in a Los Alamitos car accident when the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado in which he was a passenger veered out of control and crashed into a tree. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the car crash occurred on the southbound 605 Freeway near Katella Avenue, the evening of May 6, 2012. California Highway Patrol officials say the 22-year-old driver from Long Beach was traveling at 50 mph in the number four lane when he made an unsafe turn and lost control. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Messerschmidt was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash while the truck’s driver suffered major injuries.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Justin Messerschmidt and are mourning his tragic loss. My heart goes out to the victim’s grieving family as well as the severely injured driver.
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Auto Defect Lawyers Attain 24.7 Million Dollar Verdict for Client
The last few years have been a free-for-all for auto product liability attorneys; Toyota put out the faulty gas pedals, Mazda has been cited for brake defects and General Motors has recalled several Buick and Impala models for safety issues. With all of the defective auto parts that are getting so much press these days, it seems strange that the ones that have been causing the most damage have been in vehicles for many years, sitting dormant until a tragic circumstance evokes it’s defective design. Jaklin Romine experienced one of these deadly auto defects first hand, but has now gained a form of closure as she attained a level of justice in the form of a substantial verdict.
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What Are The Most Common Auto Defects?
Orange County Personal injury accidents have been known to seriously injure or kill victims. A number of these accidents will have been caused by common auto defects. Victims who find themselves in this situation will need to find the right attorney for their case. Victims of auto defect accidents will need an experienced auto products liability lawyer, with the right team of experts to win.
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What Can You Recover In An Auto Defect Case?
An auto defect case can have a dramatic effect on you and your family. After a defective auto accident there are a number of different damages you can collect. Keeping a good record of these damages will be important in settling your case.
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Why Do Auto Defects Still Happen?
Auto defects have been found in a number of different makes and models. Recalls of defective products are announced every year by manufacturers. With the advancements in technology it is surprising how many defective cars are manufactured every year.
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Toyota Hid Evidence in Rollover Car Accident Cases, Lawsuit Alleges
The auto products liability attorneys at Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys have represented numerous car accident victims who have suffered debilitating injuries as a result of defective auto products. A number of the cases we have dealt with in the recent past have involved car and SUV rollovers. Bloomberg News in a recent article says Toyota Motor Corp. is now facing demands to reopen rollover crash cases it won or settled. This is because of accusations by a former company lawyer that the car maker had concealed records sought by plaintiffs and their attorneys in over 300 lawsuits involving SUV rollover accidents.
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Auto Defect Lawyers File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Toyota
The California auto defect lawyers of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota Corporation and Courtesy Toyota of Brandon, Florida. The case stems from the death of Elisa Obediente in a May 2009 rollover crash.
The car accident occurred when Elisa, a loving wife and mother of four, lost control of a 1998 Toyota 4Runner SUV that had been sold by Courtesy Toyota. According to the lawsuit, Elisa was trying to avoid another vehicle when her SUV over steered.
“We’re alleging that the lateral instability of the 4Runner made it impossible to regain control of the SUV by anyone but a professional driver,” said John Bisnar of the Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys auto defects law firm.
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OC METRO Names Brian Chase Top Personal Injury Lawyer
Brian Chase, Senior Partner at Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, has been named as a top Orange County personal injury lawyer by OC METRO magazine. The magazine has released lists of top lawyers in several categories based on Avvo rating. Avvo is a national organization that evaluates attorneys in specific regions. A good Avvo rating is an evaluation of the lawyer’s background that is calculated using a mathematical model which takes into consideration the lawyer’s profile, years of experience, disciplinary history, professional accomplishments and industry recognition.
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Los Angeles Car Accident Injures Three
Three people suffered injuries in a Los Angeles car accident the afternoon of July 22, 2009 on the 10 Freeway, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports. According to California Highway Patrol officials the driver of a 1995 Ford Ranger lost control of the vehicle. The pickup truck rolled over on its side and became fully engulfed in flames on the westbound 10 freeway near Santa Anita Avenue in El Monte, California.
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