Recent Blog Posts in June 2010

In Brentwood, New Hampshire, news sources report that a babysitter was placed under arrest by law enforcement on Friday.  The babysitter, 26 year old Elizabeth Torrey, was apprehended by officers after she allegedly assaulted an 8 month old baby that she was watching.

Police arrested Torrey in her Candia residence. 

On June 9^th, the baby allegedly suffered a brain injury while left in Torrey's care.  At this time, the baby remains in the hospital in critical condition. 

Authorities have not released details on the circumstances surrounding the injuries.  However, they have moved forward with charging Torrey with first degree assault.  Her bail was set at $500 and she has been ordered to surrender her passport.  Torrey was also ordered to have zero contact with the victim or the victim's family.  She is scheduled to appear in court on August 4^th.

If you or someone you love suffered a catastrophic injury due to the reckless actions of another person in San Diego, contact our legal team and speak with a San Diego personal injury attorney.

In San Diego, a single vehicle crash that occurred on the freeway left two people with injuries on Thursday afternoon.  The auto accident also caused a nearby brush fire that supposedly blackened out 10 open acres.

According to officers, the vehicle veered off of Interstate 8 near Carrizo Gorge Road, which is near the Jacumba area.  The vehicle then overturned in the center median.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that the accident took place around 2:00 PM.  Immediately following the crash, the brush ignited in the divider and started to burn.  Suddenly, flames and embers from the fire set nearby foliage ablaze, prompting a large fire.

Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading and managed to get control of the blaze by 4:00 PM.  The crew members worked on the ground and also aboard two air tankers and two helicopters.

One of the people involved in the accident had to be airlifted to a trauma center.  It is not yet known if the other victim was hospitalized. 

If you were involved in a major auto accident that left you with injuries in San Diego, now is the right time to get a San Diego personal injury lawyer involved.  Contact our law office today!

Anytime people have been involved in accidents and have suffered injuries, it is important that they obtain the services of a qualified personal injury lawyer.  Below, our law office explains why it is important to hire a personal injury attorney:

§  A personal injury lawyer can help victims sort through the facts surrounding their cases and take appropriate forms of legal action.  Whether people need to negotiate with insurance companies or file claims against negligent parties, a personal injury attorney can make a substantial difference by providing the right set of legal services.

§  A personal injury attorney can build a strong case by reviewing the evidence and presenting it against defendants.  Lawyers who work in this niche area of law have the experience and knowledge it takes to build winning cases.

§  A personal injury lawyer can provide the right investigative resources and access to experts, which will only enhance the strength of victims' cases.

§  A personal injury lawyer can give victims the support and courage they need to take necessary legal steps to protect themselves from future damages.

Were you harmed by the negligence of another person in San Diego?  If so, contact our legal team and discuss your case with a San Diego personal injury attorney!

Most people know that when a car or other type of motor vehicle hits a pedestrian, the outcome can be serious.  This is due to the fact that pedestrians do not have any external protection to shield them from the impact of a vehicle that weighs ton.  Therefore, when pedestrian accidents occur, pedestrians can suffer horrible injuries or even be wrongfully killed.

Below, we have compiled some statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association to show how serious pedestrian accidents can be:

Each year, approximately 5,000 pedestrians are killed during accidents with vehicles in the U.S.

Each year, it is reported that approximately 64,000 pedestrians are injured while being struck by motor vehicles. 

11% of motor vehicle accident fatalities involve pedestrians.

The majority of pedestrians that are killed or injured during accidents happen to be young children and teenagers.

Between 1975 and 2005, over 180,000 pedestrians have been killed during accidents with motor vehicles.

Every 8 minutes, it is reported that a pedestrian is injured during an accident with a vehicle.

If you have been injured during a pedestrian accident in San Diego, now is the time to contact us and speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.

In the San Fernando Valley, two men were arrested by law enforcement after they were caught operating a home loan modification scam in Southern California.  The scheme led to the men, 37 year old Joseph Nguyen and 27 year old Matthew Bourgo, obtaining over $30 million.  Both were former employees of ALG Capital Inc. and were arrested on Tuesday for conducting a "bait and switch scam".  Police also arrested 30 year old Sean McConville in Austin, Texas for his role in the illegal operation.

According to the state Attorney General's office, the trio was charged with 38 counts of grand theft, 19 counts of forgery, 1 count of conspiracy to commit grand theft and 3 counts of elder abuse. 

In October 2008, the Attorney General's office started to investigate the men after receiving 70 complaints against ALG Capital.  They say that ALG collected almost $1 million in undisclosed fees and locked homeowners into $30 million in loans with terms that they did not agree to.  Many of the victims included senior citizens.

If you have been a victim of financial elder abuse, now is the time to take action and discuss your legal options with a San Diego personal injury attorney.  Contact our law firm today!

This week, an officer from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and three others had to be rushed to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on northbound 405.  The auto and motorcycle accident led to traffic being backed up for several hours on the Freeway on Wednesday.

According to reports, the CHP officer is 52 year old Phillip Ortiz.  Officer had been riding a motorcycle and was about to make a stop on the right shoulder of the highway near Interstate 10 at 8:35 AM.  Witnesses say that a car that was traveling along the shoulder tried to get around slower moving traffic and managed to crash into Officer Ortiz.  The officer's motorcycle was then pushed forward into a SUV.  The force of the impact caused the SUV to flip over.

Officer Ortiz, who is a 27 year veteran with the CHP, remains in the hospital in critical condition.  Police say the occupants of the SUV and the driver of the other car were taken to UCLA Medical Center.

If you have been injured during a San Diego motorcycle accident, it is important that you retain the services of a San Diego personal injury lawyer immediately.  Contact our law office today!

Recently, a widow has filed a medical malpractice claim for the pain and suffering her husband had to endure due to receiving a kidney from a woman who had cancer.  The woman, who lost her husband, is seeking $3 million in compensation.

Kimberly Liew's husband was 37 years old when he died in February 2002.  He had received an organ from a woman who supposedly died of a stroke.  However, after an autopsy was performed, it was revealed that the woman had uterine cancer and was unaware of her illness.

In April, a NYU transplant surgeon by the name of Thomas Diflo broke the news to Liew's husband.  Yet, he insisted on keeping the kidney because he did not want to go back on dialysis.  Even though a medical malpractice claim has been filed against Diflo, his lawyer says that the doctor was merely following the wishes of his patient.  The lawyer insists that Dr. Diflo is not responsible for the death of Liew's husband.

Are you planning to file a medical malpractice claim in San Diego?  If so, contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer who can help you prepare a solid case.

In San Diego, it is reported that a 69 year old man was hit by a Fed Ex delivery truck.  Now, the man is in the hospital and receiving treatment for broken rips as well as a collapsed lung.  Police say that the truck accident occurred yesterday at 9:35 AM.

While the man was walking across Federal Boulevard to 50^th Street, he was struck by the driver of a Fed Ex vehicle.  The driver had just exited the parking lot of a strip mall and failed to see the man, who had just entered the crosswalk.  Despite his painful injuries, the man is expected to recover.

At this time, police are investigating the incident to see if criminal charges should be filed.

If you have been a victim of a trucking accident and your suffered painful injuries, you should speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer immediately.  By doing this, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to collect compensation.   Contact a San Diego personal injury attorney today!