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Two Men in Trouble for Violating Asbestos Removal Protocol

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

The removal of asbestos is a difficult process that requires several steps to complete. State-licensed removal contractors are supposed to not only remove the asbestos but protect themselves and any residents that may be exposed to it. Two men that failed to do so have been indicted in a case of improper asbestos removal. The two men – D.E., a property owner, and N.P., a contractor – were found to be guilty of violating the Massachusetts Clean Air Act in multiple ways. First, they failed to file a notice of asbestos removal with the MA Department of Environmental Protection. Then, they failed to prevent the emission of asbestos. The asbestos was reportedly surrounding some pipes that were attached to a broken boiler.

When N.P. was called in to replace the boiler, he noticed the asbestos surrounding the pipe. Since he is not a licensed asbestos removal agent, he was forbidden by state law to touch the pipes. However, he did so and failed to seal off the basement while removing the boiler. This violated laws and caused authorities to get involved. If you were exposed to asbestos and suffered debilitating side effects, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now so you can explore your legal options with a San Diego personal injury attorney from our team.

Seven Injured in Auto Accident Caused by Speeding

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:10:00 GMT

At least seven people were injured during a car accident caused by a teenager driver and had to be brought to hospitals for treatment. According to the police report, a father was driving with his three children when their vehicle was struck out of nowhere. Eyewitness testimony revealed that the offending vehicle was speeding when the collision occurred. The impact of the crash was so severe that one of the children, a one-year-old girl, was thrown from the vehicle and then trapped underneath it. Thanks to several eyewitnesses who heard the crash and ran out to help the victims, the young girl survived the incident, along with her siblings.

The father was brought to the hospital with an injured arm and news sources say he may have to undergo surgery for the damage caused by the teenage driver. Four of the passengers in the second vehicle, all of them in their teens, were also brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. If you were hurt due to another driver's negligent actions in California, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now to speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our firm who can protect you from further harm.

Woman Accused of Causing Fatal Car Accident Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charges

San Diego Injury Lawyer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

A woman accused of crashing into a bus stop shelter in June of 2011 has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and will face trial on March 28, 2012. She faces up to 12 years in prison for gross vehicular manslaughter. The 72-year-old defendant is accused of crashing her PT Cruiser into a bus stop on the 4800 block of University Avenue in City Heights, killing a woman and causing serious injuries to the woman's boyfriend and 4-year-old son.

The defendant in this case is also accused of driving on a suspended license, which had been suspended for medical reasons. According to the Deputy District Attorney handling the case, she has three prior non-injury accidents since 2006, all involving similar circumstances, where her blood-sugar level was very low.

In cases where a person is accused of causing a car accident, there is a possibility that they will face criminal charges (such as the woman in this situation) and also that the injured party will file a wrongful death or personal injury lawsuit. If you or someone you know was injured by a negligent, drunk or simply careless driver, it is important to consider involving an attorney who can help you seek justice.

At the Law Office of Mark Bush, we represent the injured in all types of car accident claims and lawsuits. We can discuss your options in seeking financial compensation for the injuries or loss you have experienced. In addition to facing criminal charges, the person that caused your accident may be held accountable in civil court. We can determine what your case is worth and how best to proceed – and we offer a free consultation to talk about your options. We help clients throughout the San Diego area of California.

Contact a San Diego injury attorney at our firm today.

Injury Accident on Southbound State Route 125

San Diego Injury Attorney — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

At least one person was injured and traffic was jammed as the result of a crash that occurred at approximately 1:20pm on Sunday, January 29 2012 on Route 125 just south of Navajo Road. According to a California Highway Patrol dispatcher, a vehicle swerved across four lanes of traffic and overturned in the middle of lanes on the southbound side of the freeway.

Serious car accidents occur with startling frequency in San Diego and throughout the surrounding areas in Southern California. They are particularly common in congested areas, and when they occur on freeways such as the 125, the results may be catastrophic. If you or someone you know was injured in a car accident of any kind, it is important to consider what options you have in seeking financial compensation from the person that caused the accident. You may be entitled to money for medical care, damage to your vehicle and possibly more.

A San Diego personal injury lawyer at our firm can discuss your options and right to monetary damages during a free consultation – contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today!

Pilot Killed After Being Struck By Propeller

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:27:00 GMT

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a private pilot was killed after being struck in the head by a moving propeller. The incident occurred at Gillespie Field on the morning of Monday, January 30, 2012. Local news reported that the pilot and another individual were hand cranking the propeller of the plane, a single-engine Piper Cherokee, when the pilot was struck in the head. He was transported to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead at approximately 1pm. As of Monday afternoon, the cause of the accident was still under investigation.

When an accident occurs, the question of fault may arise. Was someone else accountable for the victim's injuries? In this situation, a thorough investigation may reveal that the incident was caused by a faulty price of machinery or perhaps by the victim's own mistake.

If you were injured in any type of accident or recently lost a loved one and believe that another's negligence is to blame, it is important to consider your legal options. At our San Diego law firm, we represent the injured and may be able to assist you.

Contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Mark Bush today.

Hit and Run Driver Turns Himself In after Injuring Pedestrian

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

In California, a driver allegedly caused a pedestrian accident and instead of stopping to check on the man that he hit, the driver proceeded to flee the scene of the collision. However, news sources say that a few hours later, the driver turned himself into local police. On the day of the collision, the 20-year-old victim was riding his skateboard in San Marcos, California when he was struck by the driver. Several people heard the crash and ran outside, but none of them actually saw the vehicle or the driver. Police reports show that the victim sustained serious head injuries and the hospital listed him as being in critical condition shortly he was admitted.

After the responsible turned himself in to police, officers started to compile evidence for their case. They say that when they went to the man's home they located the vehicle that was involved in the wreck. At this time, no charges have been filed, but police say that charges are likely. Were you injured during a pedestrian accident? If so, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today to arrange an initial consultation with a San Diego personal injury attorney from our firm.

Victim Gets $7.5 Million for Unusual Motorcyle Accident Injury

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

A serious injury caused a jury to award a young man over $7.5 million last week in San Diego, California. According to news reports, the 27-year-old victim lost 1.5 inches of his penis in a bizarre motorcycle accident that could have been avoided. In the lawsuit filed by M.W. and his attorneys, the former sailor says he was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a shuttle bus. The driver turned left directly in front of M.W., leaving him with no way to avoid a collision. When police investigated the accident they quickly learned that not only was the driver an undocumented citizen that had an expired driver's license, but he was never trained to operate a shuttle bus.

As a result of the incident, the M.W. suffered nerve damage to his pelvic region, forcing doctors to perform emergency surgery. They removed 1.5 inches from his manhood in total. Following a trial, M.W. was awarded $7,553,000 for the injuries and trauma that he suffered. If you were hurt during a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, consider contacting the Law Office of Mark Bush you can have your case evaluated by an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer who can help you seek justice.

Contaminated Cantaloupe May Have Caused Deaths and Injuries

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Tragedy struck last year for the family of an elderly man. According to reports, the senior was at first sickened by eating a contaminated cantaloupe but later died from an illness. Now, his family is looking to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the farmer who sold the man the produce because they believe it caused his death. According to the wrongful death lawsuit filed in a Colorado court, the 92-year-old man developed a rare case of listeriosis, a bacterial infection that was transported by the fruit. He was one of 146 people affected nationwide by the bad cantaloupes.

What started out as a damage lawsuit was later changed into a wrongful death suit when the man lost his battle with listeriosis. His son filed the lawsuit and there are likely to be more filed in the future. In total, 30 people lost their lives by eating the contaminated fruit and one woman suffered a miscarriage. The elderly man spent five weeks in the hospital before succumbing to the disease.

If you have recently lost a close loved one due to another's negligence you may be thinking about filing wrongful death claim to seek damages for your loss. However, before you take any legal action, it is advised that you consult a San Diego personal injury attorney first. To speak with a lawyer about your intentions, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today.

82-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:10:00 GMT

An elderly woman was struck and killed by a SUV while crossing the street in North Park. Her identity was released this week after the official autopsy was completed. The 82-year-old woman was crossing at an intersection when she was struck by a SUV. When police arrived on the scene, the elderly woman was still conscious. It was apparent that she had suffered massive head trauma, however, and EMTs rushed to bring her to a nearby hospital. Despite the hard work of the emergency room staff, the woman succumbed to her injuries six hours later.

Police have kept the identity of the driver a secret for the moment. They are not discussing whether he was at fault for the pedestrian accident or whether he will be charged. Injured in a pedestrian accident? Now is the time to contact the Law Office of Mark Bush so you can discuss your injuries and accident with an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney who can help you seek justice for your suffering.

DUI Offender Crashes into Home

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:15:00 GMT

Several accidents have been reported already this year of drunk drivers crashing into residential homes. Another accident was called in last week in San Marcos, California which involved a drunk female driver.

When police arrived on the scene of the accident, they found a white passenger car sticking out of the side of a house. It appeared as though the driver had lost control of the vehicle, drove off the roadway and clipped two vehicles before driving into the side of the home. Luckily for the driver, nobody inside the home was injured. The walls of the home were strong enough to resist the impact of the vehicle and safeguard its occupants.

The 43-year-old female driver was offered the chance to have her injuries treated at a local hospital. She refused and was arrested and booked on charges of DUI and causing a drunk driving accident.

Have you recently been injured in a drunk driving accident? If so, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush as soon as possible so you have a San Diego personal injury lawyer on your side.

$7 Million Awarded in Premises Liability Case

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:30:00 GMT

While corporations are often getting sued in premises liability claims, the cases do not always go through nor do they become public. One such case has defied both odds and netted one man over $7 million for a serious injury.

The man was at a chain coffee restaurant in 2008 picking up an order of coffee. He slipped on an area of floor that had just recently been mopped up. The victim suffered a mild concussion that was later diagnosed as having been more serious. Since the accident he has undergone a year of brain-injury therapy but has been unable to return to work.

His family sued the corporation for causing the injury. Even though the employee that had mopped the floor put out some cones, witnesses state that just one cone was visible when the accident happened. The man was awarded $7.5 million that is meant to pay for his medical bills, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of income.

Do you plan to file a premises liability claim? If so, get a legal advocate on your side by taking the time to contact the Law Office of Mark Bush to get representation from a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our law firm.

Drunk Driver Pleads Not Guilty after Taking Two Lives

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:10:00 GMT

The man that caused two fatalities in a drunk driving accident has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him. If found guilty of those charges, he could face years behind bars.

According to the police department in San Diego, California, the 39-year-old man was driving on a local roadway when he struck an SUV carrying a 73-year-old grandmother and her grandson. The impact of the crash was severe enough to cause the car to burst into flames, trapping both people inside. When officers arrived on the scene, they quickly determined that the suspect had been driving intoxicated.

He has since been charged with felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter. The driver is being held on $750,000 bail. Records show that he has no priors of any kind.

If you have recently been injured in a drunk driving accident, take the time to contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today. Once you contact our firm, you'll be able to speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer who can advise you of your options.

Person Hit by Train in L.A.

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:35:00 GMT

Little is known about the person struck by a train in Los Angeles, California last week. Police are still investigating the train accident but have yet to release the identity of the victim.

The accident happened around 7:45 p.m. last Friday night. The victim was brought to a local hospital in unknown condition. Police are remaining quiet about the details of the accident until they have completed their investigation and family members have been notified about the victim.

Although they are not common, train accidents can and do happen. If you have been injured in a train accident, recently or in the past, you could seek damages for your pain and suffering. Contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now to set up a time to speak with a San Diego personal injury attorney. You may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to seek damages for injuries and pain you endured.

Police Still Reviewing Auto Accident in San Diego

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:20:00 GMT

Officers are still investigating the single-car accident that took the life of a 49-year-old man. Since there were no passengers in the vehicle at the time, police are wondering what caused the vehicle to veer so suddenly off the roadway.

Initial reports show that the SUV drifted out of its lane, struck a side rail and then hit a sign pole. Unfortunately, the impact of the car accident was severe enough to take the life of the driver.

Have you recently been hurt in a car accident in the city of San Diego? If so, you'll want to contact the Law Office of Mark Bush as soon as possible to enlist the services of a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our legal team. You may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and suffering, but you'll want to have your case reviewed by an attorney before you decide to act.

Woman Hit by Trolley While Chasing Her Dog

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A woman chasing her dog in San Diego, California was struck by a trolley last week. While the dog did not sustain any injuries, the woman was seriously injured.

According to the police department, the young woman's Chihuahua got loose and ran across the street. At that very moment a trolley was also passing by. In her worry about the dog, however, the woman did not see the trolley coming and ran out in front of it. She was thrown about 20 to 30 feet from where she was struck.

The woman was injured in the accident but was last listed in stable condition. She sustained several fractured bones in her face as well as a broken wrist. Doctors say that she is lucky to not have been more seriously injured.

If you have recently been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you should seek legal counsel immediately. Contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today to set up a time to discuss your case with a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our team.