Wrongful death is the area of personal injury law that covers death due to negligence or any other unjust action resulting in fatality, and provides the survivors of a victim the right to bring a civil claim for damages.

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CA Doctor drives Wrong side of Highway & Arrested for DUI

A California doctor was arrested Thursday after hitting a car while driving under the influence down the wrong side of a highway.

Ifeanyi Igwegbe, 48, allegedly told police he was on his way to perform multiple surgeries at Rideout Hospital in Yuba City.

Igwegbe is facing charges for driving under the influence.

The victim in the car accident suffered minor injuries.

2 Killed in Accident caused by Under the Influence Driver

Two men were killed Thursday when a third male driving under the influence got into a rollover accident.

Calls were received about the accident about 1 a.m. Police arrived on the scene finding one man ejected and the other inside the vehicle, both dead.

The driver David Torres, of Gilroy, Calif., fled the scene but was soon discovered by police. Gilroy was rushed by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Torres is facing multiple charges including vehicular manslaughter, fleeing from the scene of an accident and driving under the influence.

Woman left Sleeping on Plane is Suing United Airlines

A woman is suing United Airlines after being left sleeping on a plane Tuesday in Philadelphia for four hours.

The United Express plane departed outside of Washington at Dulles airport and arrived closed to midnight, according to the Transportation Security Administration and the police.

The lawsuit filed by 36-year-old Ginger McGuire, of Michigan, is claiming infliction of emotional distress, negligence and false imprisonment.

United Airlines is investigating the incident and its cause.

A cleaning crew discovered the woman four hours after landing, but locked the door when they left. McGuire was later questioned regarding terrorism by Federal officials.

17-year-old Tased at Phillie’s Stadium

A 17-year-old boy was tasered Monday, May 3 after running onto a field during a Phillies and Cardinals game.

Police tased the young Phillies fan after he rushed onto Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Steven Consalvi, the boy’s name as reported by his father, went face-first to the ground in front of 40,000 fans. Videos were posted on social networking sites following the event.

The necessity of force and its appropriate use is being looked into by the Philadelphia police department’s Internal Affairs Bureau

Consalvi is facing multiple charges including criminal trespassing.

Los Angeles Car Accident Statistics

In 2005 there were 198,708 injuries reported from motor vehicle accidents in California with 3,822 fatalities. Nationwide, as in California, has shown  a decrease though a modest one in the past few years in fatalities, but the numbers are not as dramatic as one would hope. In any five year period, more than 25% of all car drivers were involved in an accident. Alcohol was involved in 1,387 of the statewide 3,822 fatalities and in 20,581 of the injury cases. It is by far the largest contributor to accidents of all kinds, averaging about forty percent of all accidents. The next largest cause, speeding, accounts for thirty percent. Both of these are avoidable, if only drivers were more responsible. In over half of the fatal accidents the deceased was not wearing a seat belt. For those under thirty, car accidents are the leading cause of death. Taken as a whole, someone dies from injuries sustained in an accident once every twelve minutes, and once every fourteen seconds someone is injured.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident contact a Los Angeles car accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. The lawyers at the Los Angeles auto accident firm of Estey & Bomberger, LLP have over 40 years of combined experience handling motor vehicle accident claims, litigation and settlements.  The experienced injury lawyers have successfully represented clients who have suffered back injuries, head trauma and brain injuries, as well as spinal cord, back and neck injuries caused by another car driver’s negligence.

Houston Car Accident Stats

There were 202 fatal car crashes in the city of Houston in 2008. This was a bit higher than the 2007 number of 190. This is much lower than the 1990 number of 244. The number of vehicles involved in these accidents remains about 1.5 vehicles for each accident, so a quarter of the crashes involve just one vehicle. About a 100 of the fatal accidents in 2008 involved drunk drivers, which makes 50% DUI crashes. Car safety has improved dramatically since the 1970’s. Many of the cars involved in accidents into the 1980’s did not have these features. Seat belts have drastically reduced the number of fatalities since wearing them became mandatory. Air bags have also reduced these numbers in the past few years. Drunk driving enforcement has brought those numbers under control. All of these factors make driving in Houston a bit safer than it was a few years ago.

If you or a loved has been injured in an accident contact a car accident lawyer in Houston right away. Attorney Brian White never charges a fee until he wins your case. Does not compromise your rights to recover the compensation you need and deserve by waiting to act. He will listen to your concerns and answer your questions.

Miami, Florida Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved has been in an accident with a semi truck, unfortunately the chances are someone was severely injured. Injuries sustained in an accident with a big rig are much more likely to be serious injuries then an accident with two cars. The south Florida metropolitan region around Miami, Florida is one of the busiest commercial transportation hubs in the country. Truck accidents and collisions caused by blowouts, truck driver violations, and unsafe loads are common and result in a significant number of personal injury and wrongful death claims every year.

The Law Offices of Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti is one of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States for over 20 years and will fight to protect your rights. Contact a Miami truck accident attorney at HLA if you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident. With a free consultation HLA will give you the advice you need to get your life back on track. Contact them today at (800) 803-5555.

Woman Falls off Hooter’s Balcony in AZ

A woman was injured Wednesday, April 7 after falling off of a balcony at a Hooters restaurant in Arizona.

Tabitha Farmer, 26, was allegedly sitting on the railing on the second story balcony when she fell without being pushed.

Medical crews rushed her to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Farmer was listed to be in critical condition.

Police are conducting an investigation into the accident and if alcohol was involved.

2 Boys Injured in Hit and Run in NC

Two 12-year-old boys were injured Wednesday, April 7 when a van crashed into their go-kart in North Carolina.

Weston Edwards and Kyle Graham were going down a driveway when a van hit them then fled the scene. An on-looking pedestrian, Chris Mullis, witnessed the accident and called the police.

Medical crews rushed the boys to a local hospital for treatment.

Graham who wasn’t wearing a helmet was listed to be in good condition. Edwards was wearing a helmet, but remained in critical condition.

Police later saw a Ford Windstar van less than a mile away and took the driver, James Ray Johnson, into custody.

Johnson is now facing felony hit and run charges as well as driving without a license.

4-Year-Old Girl Killed by Car on Daytona Beach

A 4-year-old girl was killed Saturday, March 20 when she was hit by a car in Florida.

Barbara Worley, 66, was reported to have knocked down a child with her Lincoln Town car on Daytona Beach. Worley panicked when witnesses urged her to stop so she sped away, subsequently running over Ellie Bland.

Ellie was killed upon impact.

A full investigation is being conducted and citations are pending the outcome.