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A physician from Los Angeles was recently convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, reckless driving, and battery causing serious injury after he swerved in front of two cyclists causing them to crash on the back of the vehicle.
Reports indicate that the 60-year-old emergency room doctor was arguing with the said bikers before the act of violence occurred.
Road rage presents a serious threat to motorists especially when a motored vehicle is intentionally used to inflict injuries and damages to others.
Victims of these acts of violence must immediately hire a personal injury lawyer and avoid having negotiations with the other party without advice from their lawyers as this can greatly compromise possible settlements or litigation that may ensue.
Children often consider schools as their second homes because they spend much of their time there, as well as being the place wherein they are molded to become better and wiser people. Due to the trust that was given by both children and parents to school authorities, the latter are required to make sure that they maintain a learning environment that is free from dangerous hazards.
A former Huntington Beach High School student did not receive this kind of protection and she was hurt in an accident caused by negligence. An amount of $37,000 was given as a settlement after a lawsuit was filed against the school district when a campus door crushed her left index finger.
Angeles Contractor gave a check to Alexina Karsh, 19, to settle a case that lasted for over one year.
The lawsuit that was filed against the school in June 2008 claimed that an open door in the campus was not properly secured and the wind caused it to shut on the victim’s finger. Her mother said that although the finger was not broken, it bled profusely and needed to be stitched.
Officials said that the door was included in the campus remodeling.
Furthermore, the district denied such allegations stating that the girl committed negligence or she was unable to properly use the doors, as stated in the court documents.
Educational institutions are required to provide students proper security against preventable harm. School officials should also make sure that all school facilities are safe to use by students. They can achieve their goal of building a safe learning environment by hiring competent people who will work on school properties.
Negligent drivers are liable for the injuries and property damages that resulted from their actions. Other road users are not the only ones susceptible to such harm. Even people who are in their houses may suddenly suffer when a car accident happens.
This scenario may be clearly seen in an accident involving a car that crashed, overturned, and slid into a private house in Simi Valley.
The incident occurred in the 3300 block of Royal Avenue. A woman and her nine-week-old baby were in the living room when the vehicle suddenly entered the house, narrowly missing the baby.
Both were brought to Simi Valley Hospital for medical assessment. The mother suffered from a broken leg while the baby was reportedly taken back home by the father.
Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs was a factor in the accident.
Although the driver will surely receive punishment for the harm his or her actions caused, the penalty will not be too grave because no one luckily died in the incident. This may teach other drivers the importance of driving cautiously especially when they are traveling along residential or school areas.
It has become common knowledge that SUV vehicles are more prone to rollovers compared to other vehicles in the occurrence of accidents. The vehicle’s design can make it susceptible to rollovers.
In fact, a black Lexus RX 330 SUV overturned due to an accident that recently happened on I-405 freeway at Beach Boulevard. Four lanes along the southbound area were blocked due to the incident.
SigAlert was issued when the accident happened but it was canceled later on.
Authorities said a Ford Expedition and Honda Odyssey van were also involved in the incident.
The person driving the Honda was brought to Fountain Valley hospital after he was cut out of the vehicle. Meanwhile, the driver of the Lexus was brought to Long Beach Memorial Hospital.
Although no one died in the accident, the seriousness of the issue concerning SUVs and rollovers should not be ignored. Injuries may be sustained or lives may be taken next time this vehicle overturns.
Car manufacturers may be held liable for injuries sustained in rollover accidents caused by manufacturing or design defects. To determine liability in accidents caused by defective vehicles or vehicle parts, a victim must consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Being accused of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a matter that should not be ignored. If the accusation was proven as true, serious punishments will await the defendant.
In a case that involves drug use as a cause of an accident, the prosecution will use testimonies from experts to prove that the defendant actually took such substance and he or was affected by it.
This is the goal of the prosecution team in fatal accident that occurred on Aug. 29, 2009. Deputy District Attorney Susan Price asked witnesses in a trial at Orange County Superior Court to state that the defendant, Jeffrey Woods, was impaired and under the influence of drugs when he struck Danny Oates.
Oates is a 14-year-old bicyclist who was struck by the defendant while he was on his way to get his school schedule.
Witnesses were called to testify that the defendant had traces of Vicodin and Xanax in his system after the accident.
A former forensic scientist with the police department said both drugs and text messaging would have made it hard for the defendant to maintain his speed, drive in his line, and react to different hazards.
However, defense attorney Scott Well has been continuously saying that his client had a seizure during the accident and had no control over his vehicle.
Wood pleaded not guilty to one felony count of driving under the influence and causing bodily injury and another felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated. He will be given a maximum sentence of 10 years in state jail if found guilty.
Complicated legal processes like this one may be easily avoided if only drivers would abide all traffic rules. Following these rules will help in saving lives and avoiding injuries.
