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Yacht Crash to be Reviewed by Panel

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:00 GMT

It was recently announced that a boat accident that occurred in April will be reviewed by sailing's national governing body. Just a few weeks ago, a yacht race from Southern California to Mexico led to a tragic accident that killed four sailors. At this time, U.S. Sailing has appointed a review panel that will investigate the conditions surrounding the destruction of a 37-foot sailboat Aegean. The vessel was literally smashed into pieces during the annual Newport-to-Ensenada Yacht Race. Due to the fact that the boat was broken into small-sized pieces, some speculate that the yacht was hit by a larger vessel, such as a freightor, or that it crashed into rocks.

Four sailors lost their lives during the boating accident: 49-year-old T.M., 53-year-old K.E.R., 57-year-old W.R.J., and 64-year-old J.L.S. The Newport-to-Ensenada Yacht Race is an event that has been going on for 65 years. This is the first time that anyone has been killed during this annual race. Were you injured during a boat accident in San Diego? Contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today to learn what legal options you have after your case is thoroughly reviewed by a San Diego personal injury attorney from our team.

University to Pay Fines for Asbestos Violations

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT

A large university has been forced to pay fines for the past four years for asbestos exposure. This month a local newspaper ran a story about how university officials have promised to make changes but have failed to do so despite years of paying fines. The University of South Carolina received negative press this week and now parents and students are concerned about their upcoming studies. According to the newspaper article, the school has already paid $175,000 in fines for infractions that stem from renovations at the medical school, three apartment complexes, and the school's stadium. During these renovations, students and faculty could have been exposed to asbestos due to inappropriate handling of the material by construction staff.

At least one student and an unknown number of staff members have already reported asbestos exposure. This can lead to serious health problems, such as mesothelioma. Although the university does have an asbestos plan on record, it is uncertain whether school staff are actually following the guidelines at this time. If you were harmed from asbestos exposure, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now to arrange a time to meet with a San Diego personal injury lawyer that can help you take appropriate legal action immediately.

Construction Workers Save Family of Five

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Thanks to some quick-thinking construction workers, a family of five was saved from what could have been a fatal accident. Their SUV was pushed off the highway and dangled off an overpass for several long minutes before a crew of roadside workers stepped in to help them. The family was heading to Disneyland when it was struck by another vehicle. The impact of the crash sent the SUV careening across the highway and halfway over the side of an overpass. If it were not for a construction crew working directly underneath, the family may have met a tragic fate. The workers were able to use a forklift to remove the four adults and 8-year-old boy from inside the vehicle.

One of the adults, a 66-year-old woman, later died of head injuries sustained in the car accident. The driver, 43-year-old B.T., sustained several serious injuries including broken ribs, along with several bruises and cuts. His wife, son and daughter all sustained minor injuries that were treated at a local hospital. Car accidents can cause major injuries that are not only painful, but costly to rehabilitate. For this reason, if you were injured during a crash, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now to learn what options you have by consulting a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our team.

Crash Causes Water Outage by School

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:58:00 GMT

While nobody was injured in a serious auto accident last week, a water outage was attributed to the driver's negligence. He admitted to having been texting just before striking a water valve in San Diego, California. According to the police report, a 911 call was placed in the early morning hours regarding a car accident near a school. When police arrived at the scene, they learned that the driver had been texting prior to the crash.

At this time, officers do not believe that alcohol or drugs were involved. The driver was not taken into police custody, but was cited for causing the collision which forced school officials to bring in portable toilets with hand-washing stations. If you have recently been injured in a car accident, you should consider seeking legal counsel immediately as you may be entitled to compensation for your wounds, medical bills, or even property damage. To learn what damages you may be allowed to seek in California, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today to get information from an knowledgeable San Diego personal injury lawyer from our firm.

Study Shows Military Members More Likely to be in Auto Accidents Post-Deployment

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:00:00 GMT

A new study released by the USAA shows that service members were more likely to get into car accidents shortly after returning home from deployment. The first six months within returning from deployment had the highest rates of crashes, according to data compiled by the USAA Property and Casualty Insurance Group. Although there are no specific reasons for this increase in auto accidents, the authors of the report speculated as to why this may be the case. Some experts believe that veterans are so used to driving in war zones that they utilize the same driving styles back home. This can include anything from turning sharply without warning, driving fast and not stopping, even while in the middle of traffic.

After studying this group of driving for several years, the researchers found a 13% increase in at-fault traffic accidents during the six months upon returning from deployment. Army veterans led the pack with the most accidents, followed by Marines, Navy, and Air Force veterans. Were you hurt during an auto accident in Southern California? If so, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush so you can have your case reviewed by a San Diego personal injury attorney that has handled many other motor vehicle accident cases.

Widow Blames Lake Association for Husband's Death

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:50:00 GMT

After losing her husband in 2010, a widow has been building a wrongful death case against an Association she believes to be responsible for his death. Her husband, J.G., 33, was killed while swimming at Lake of the Woods when he was struck by a boat. The operator of the vessel was working for the Lake of the Woods Association, a homeowners association, at the time of the accident. The widow and her legal team discovered that the operator had been fined by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for reckless operation of a boat. The widow states that the Association should not have hired this man knowing his background. As a result, she claims that the Association is to blame for the accident that led to her husband's death.

On the day of the traumatic incident, J.G. was in the lake wearing a life jacket. He was struck by the boat and sustained multiple injuries, including fractures in both of his feet and other wounds to his legs. He died two weeks later by what is believed to have been a blood clot. Do you intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit over the loss of an immediate family member? If so, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now to have your case reviewed by a San Diego personal injury lawyer that can help you navigate through the legal process.

Girl Wakes from Coma Post Auto Accident

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:30:00 GMT

The family of a teenage girl, C.M., received good news last week - she had finally awakened from a five-day coma. C.M. was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed while drag racing in Kearny Mesa. The 15-year-old victim showed her first signs of consciousness last week while being treated at a local hospital. She was able to squeeze her parents' hands, blow kisses and even made peace signs. This is a drastic improvement for the young girl who was not expected to survive her serious injuries. The family is reported to be "ecstatic" about the developments and have renewed hope about her recovery.

Nearly a week before, the girl was riding with her friends back from a party at the beach when the auto accident took place. Two of her friends died and two more were injured as a result. Both drivers have been arrested and charged on multiple counts for their actions and negligence. If you suffered catastrophic injuries during an accident, take the time to contact the Law Office of Mark Bush now to arrange an initial case evaluation with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.

Five Teens Involved in Fatal Auto Accident

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:25:00 GMT

News sources report that five teenagers were involved in a fatal auto accident last week. They were returning from a party at the beach when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Two of the victims died at the scene of the crash and the remaining three teens are in serious to critical condition. Police later learned that the driver was racing another vehicle returning from the same party. Just one of the cars crashed, however, leaving three injured and two dead. The victims were later identified as 18-year-old A.F. and 16-year-old J.J.C. It is uncertain whether the deceased were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.

The driver of the vehicle, 16-year-old Z.B., sustained minor injuries in the accident. At least two more victims sustained life-threatening injuries and are being treated at area hospitals. One of the victims, 15-year-old C.M., is not expected to survive her injuries. Police believe that the young driver was traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph when he crashed the car. Were you involved in an auto accident with a driver that was speeding or acting in a negligent manner? If so, take the time to contact the Law Office of Mark Bush so you can have your case evaluated by a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our team.

Professional Cyclist Breaks Leg during Collision

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

A professional cyclist has been sidelined for the next few months after being injured in a car accident. Levi Leipheimer, who has trained with Lance Armstrong, broke his left leg while out riding last week in Basque County. Leipheimer was training with a group when he was struck by a car. The impact of the hit was enough to break his left leg. Luckily, he was wearing his helmet at the time of the bicycle accident. The doctors treating him later reported that he broke a small bone at the bottom of his leg. Despite being waylaid from training, Leipheimer spoke last week about being incredibly glad that he was not killed during the accident.

Doctors have told him to wait at least two weeks before resuming his training, but the healing process is likely to take even longer. If you have recently been injured in a bicycle accident, you should consider seeking legal counsel as you may be allowed to file a claim to seek damages. To learn what options you may have as a bike accident victim, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush to enlist the guidance of a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our team now!

Truck Accident Causes Sulfuric Acid Spill

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:55:00 GMT

A truck accident in the state of North Carolina shut down a local highway for several days. The truck, which was carrying sulfuric acid, overturned on a bridge and immediately caught fire. News sources say that the bridge sustained minor damages that took emergency road crews several days to repair. Due to the chemical nature of the spill, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported that the top layer of the roadway would have to be stripped and then replaced with a high-strength concrete. The guardrail damaged in the truck accident will also need to be repaired. With the possibility of rain in the forecast, the roadway opening was expected to be delayed for at least another day.

Motorists who had hoped to use this section of highway were diverted to nearby routes, including one that took them into South Carolina before returning to North Carolina. The NCDOT encouraged drivers to go at slower speeds in order to avoid further accidents or confusion on the diverted streets. Truck accidents can cause not only property damage, but also catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. If you are the victim of this type of roadway collision and you have suffered adverse consequences as a result, become informed of your legal options by contacting the Law Office of Mark Bush to enlist the advice of a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our team.

Speedway Champion's Son Killed by Drunk Driver

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:35:00 GMT

News sources have reported that the son of a former Speedway champion was killed in a drunk driving accident last week. He was struck by an impaired driver while working as a sub-contractor for a concrete cutting company on a busy highway. Each night a section of the highway is closed to traffic while road crews do construction work. The blockade had been up for at least an hour when a motorist ran through the cones directly into construction site. The victim, Connor Penhall, is believed to have been struck by the vehicle traveling at least 60 MPH.

The drunk driver has since been identified as 37-year-old S.T. Although S.T. tried to flee the scene at first, the road crew was able to detain him. When police arrived on the scene, S.T. was taken into custody on one charge of suspicion of DUI. He is likely to be faced with additional charges including involuntary manslaughter for his role in the auto accident. If you were involved in a collision with a drunk driver and sustained injuries, property damage and/or trauma, discuss your legal options with a San Diego personal injury lawyer by contacting the Law Office of Mark Bush today.

Driver Strikes Pizza Delivery Man on Vespa

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:51:00 GMT

After causing a serious car accident, a man turned himself into the authorities in the state of California. Unfortunately his victim, a 31-year-old pizza delivery man, remains in serious condition in San Diego. When police arrived on the scene of the accident, they found the victim lying near his Vespa. He was brought to a local hospital and treated for a fractured pelvis and other serious injuries. While the officers investigated the incident, the suspect turned himself in to the San Diego Police Department. Since turning himself in, T.S. has been charged with felony hit and run.

At this time, there is no reason for police to believe that either drugs or alcohol were a contributing factor in the car accident. When you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you may be left with medical bills, damaged property and painful injuries. In order to protect yourself financially, you may wish to consult a San Diego personal injury attorney from our firm who can tell you more about filing an accident lawsuit. To set up a time to receive information and answers, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today and schedule your initial case evaluation.

Baseball Player Matt Bush Causes DUI Accident

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

A baseball player finds himself back in the media. This time, however, it isn't for his athletic accomplishments. Matt Bush was involved in a drunk driving accident that led to the serious injury of an elderly man last week in the state of Florida. Thanks to eyewitness testimony, highway troopers were able to identify their suspect as Matt Bush, who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has been charged with DUI with property damage, DUI causing bodily injury, driving with a suspended license and fleeing the scene of an accident.

This is not the first time that he has gotten into trouble with the law. In 2009, he was charged with another drunk driving incident before he was signed onto the Toronto Blue Jays. The victim of the most recent accident, a 72-year-old man, is expected to survive his injuries caused by the crash. Injured during a drunk driving accident? If so, take the time to discuss your case with a San Diego personal injury attorney by contacting the Law Office of Mark Bush now. Once contacted, an attorney from our team will review your case, address your questions and help you take appropriate legal action against the drunk driver that injured you.

Hit-And-Run Driver Turns Herself in to Police

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:10:00 GMT

A teenage girl faces serious charges for the car accident that took the life of a young man in San Diego, California earlier this month. News sources report that she entered a plea of not guilty last week for the charge of felony hit-and-run that led to the death of victim S.F., 23. The suspect, 18-year-old N.K.G., has been charged with the death of S.F., a graduate student at a local university. Police reports show that N.K.G. was driving late at night when she struck the victim who was walking along the highway. She then drove away, later telling police that she did not stop because she believed that she had struck an old sofa.

When the suspect saw the story on the news the next day, she told her father about her fears that the hit-and-run driver may actually have been her. N.K.G. then turned herself into a local police station and was eventually charged with felony hit-and-run causing death. A judge ordered her to wear an alcohol-monitoring device even though police have yet to determine if alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident. When you are the victim of a drunk driving accident, you have civil legal options which you may exercise. To learn more about your rights and alternatives as a victim, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today to have your case reviewed by an experienced, aggressive San Diego personal injury lawyer.

Tourists from Mexico Killed in Auto Accident

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A man visiting the United States with his friends from Mexico was killed in a car accident last week. The three were traveling in San Diego, California when rain-slickened roads led to a fatal car accident. According to the medical examiner's office, the victim was identified as B.C.G., 33, from Mexico. He was driving in the left lane on a California interstate when he lost control of his vehicle. It swerved and struck a guardrail at a reportedly high speed. Police say that the victim was declared dead at the scene. He was traveling with two friends at the time, a man and a woman. Both were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening but serious injuries.

Police report that all three victims had been wearing their seat belts at the time of the collision. The car they were driving was a rental vehicle from Mexico. Officers on the case have yet to determine exactly what caused the fatal accident. If you sustained considerable injuries during an auto accident in Southern California, contact the Law Office of Mark Bush today to schedule your initial consultation with a San Diego personal injury lawyer from our firm who can review your case and advise you of your options as an accident victim.