Finding a skilled auto products liability lawyer is an important part of every auto defect claim. The right attorney may be the difference between winning and losing your case. Winning, however, should not be a major concern if you have hired the right attorney.
For the second year, the Newport Beach personal injury law firm of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys is sponsoring Loree Glenn, Orange County mother of two, for the AIDS/ LifeCycle, the “ride to end AIDS.” What is this ride about? It is a seven-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which raised money and awareness for the HIV and AIDS services of the L.A Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. This year’s event marks the ninth year for the AIDS/LifeCycle and the 17th overall, and will take place June 6-12.
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Jasmine Alexi Garcia, 19, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the driver of the car in which she was a passenger, lost control and crashed. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the fatal car crash occurred the night of March 11, 2010 in the 700 block of Atlantic Boulevard in Monterey Park. The driver, a 19-year-old man, lost control of the 2007 Toyota Scion while traveling south on Atlantic, and went across all lanes of traffic The Scion then crashed into a tree. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate Garcia and the driver from the mangled wreckage. The driver was hospitalized in critical condition. Garcia died at the scene. Officials say speed may have been a factor, but are still investigating.
I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jasmine Alexi Garcia for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. My heart also goes out to the young driver and his family for what they are going through at this time. Please keep these injured victims and their families in your prayers.
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According to a communication I received from Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey Rosenfeld, Mercury Insurance has sued him, former Attorney General John Van De Kamp and former Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi. Why? The car insurance company wants to stop them from warning Californians in the Official State Voter Guide about the huge premium increases to come under Mercury’s Prop 17 for millions of drivers.
Prop 17 is fully funded by Mercury Insurance, apparently with the goal of jacking up Californians’ auto insurance premiums. Prop 17 would surcharge drivers, including soldiers, students and seniors, who have had a lapse in car insurance coverage virtually for any reason during the last five years. This would penalize even those who have had no car accidents, citations or violations.
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Newsweek recently featured the Los Angeles personal injury law firm Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys in their “The Best of Los Angeles Law.” The article was written to draw attention to the law firms in the Los Angeles area that specialize in certain areas of litigation like personal injuries and wrongful death due to accident, defective products liability and negligence.
The feature was part of a larger December of 2009/January of 2010 Newsweek issue which dedicated its subject to “people who matter most.” According to the magazine, in-depth Q&A were conducted with prominent figures from Hillary and Bill Clinton to Henry Kissinger, Bill Maher to Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com. The “Best of Los Angeles Law” section allowed John Bisnar and Brian Chase, partners of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, to talk about their legal achievements and innovative approaches to helping personal injury victims.
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A California personal injury accident can be devastating. It can have a dramatic impact on your health, and earning potential. As a victim of a car accident myself, I know how difficult and overwhelming an accident can be.
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Four people were injured in a San Francisco car accident after a cable car collided with a city Recreation and Park Department van the evening of September 7, 2009, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Muni officials said the cable car was traveling east on Washington street toward downtown San Francisco when the accident occurred at the intersection of Washington and Mason streets. Four passengers were injured of which two were treated at the scene and two were transported to a local hospital. The incident is being investigated both by Muni and the San Francisco Police Department. The cable car system is also operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway or Muni as it is better known.
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Brittany Yost, 22, was killed in an Orange County car accident the morning of August 30, 2009 after the car she was driving struck a guardrail on the 5 Freeway and rolled over, The Orange County Register reports. Yost died at the scene of the car accident, according to the Orange County Coroner’s office. California Highway Patrol officials have not yet determined the cause of this rollover car accident.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of young Brittany Yost for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Yost. Please keep them in your prayers.
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Susan Herman, 60, was killed in a Ventura car accident the evening of August 24, 2009 after she was struck by a teen driver while walking her dog, the Ventura County Star reports. Herman was hit on Shoreline Drive near Surfers Point, Ventura police said. She was not far from a crosswalk and was apparently headed for a walk along the beach with her dog when she was struck. Herman was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her dog died at the scene. The 16-year-old driver remained at the scene. Police say he did not appear to be speeding, but an investigation is ongoing. Officials say the segment of the road where the accident occurred, curves as drivers head westbound and the teen driver may not have seen the woman in time to avoid the collision.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Susan Herman for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. I offer my deepest condolences to them. They will be in my prayers.
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Two children were injured in an Orange County car accident after an SUV ran into a McDonald’s the morning of August 20, 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, a 77-year-old woman backed her Saturn Vue into the side door of a McDonald’s restaurant in the 700 block of North Euclid in Anaheim, California. An infant and a child inside the restaurant were struck and taken to the hospital with injuries. The SUV’s driver complained of pain, Anaheim police officials said. The woman may have been backing out of a handicapped parking spot across from the side door when the crash occurred.
I’m relieved that no one sustained life-threatening injuries in this Anaheim car accident that certainly could’ve turned out a lot worse. I wish the two injured children the very best for a quick and complete recovery. I hope their injuries were not serious. Please keep them in your prayers.
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