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TUSTIN - A 60-year-old male driver was tragically killed in Tustin Friday after a metal object crashed through his windshield and struck him in the head. According to The Orange County Register, William Donovan of Irvine, was driving his Toyota north on state Route 55 south of McFadden Avenue when a metal object possibly coming from another vehicle, slammed through his windshield and severely injured him.

Following the accident, Donovan was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, where he later died from major head injuries. Authorities are asking anyone with information pertaining to this fatal May 11th incident to call (714)567-6000.

Orange County Accident Liability

In a tragic and unexpected situation such as this one, the death of a beloved family member can be devastating and heartbreaking. Therefore after a fatal accident, a compassionate attorney, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights, if they intend to pursue a wrongful death claim, and advise the best course of action in recovering compensation. While there is no monetary compensation that can change what happened, an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer from Estey Bomberger can ensure that once the party responsible is identified by authorities, he or she is held civilly and financially liable for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, support, affection, and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- One person was killed and two people were injured after a horrifying two-car collision in Orange. According to authorities, a Toyota Highlander traveling east on Lincoln Avenue veered into the westbound lane and struck a Honda Civic head-on at about 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Following the accident, a male passenger in the Civic, whose name has not been released, was tragically reported to have died at the scene. The female driver of the Civic suffered unspecified injuries, and the male driver in the Highlander sustained minor injuries. They were both taken to a hospital via ground ambulance for treatment. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Orange Police Department.

Car Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

Based on the information from The Orange County Register, it is not clear whether speed or alcohol was a factor in this fatal April 24th accident. Therefore, while the accident is being investigated, the injured victim and the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced Orange County car accident attorney. An attorney who has helped many victims and families in personal injury and wrongful death claims, can advise them of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in holding the responsible parties financially liable for funeral and burial costs, medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this devastating car accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY - Two people were injured in a terrible two-car crash in Orange. At about 7:55 a.m. Friday, a Honda Accord making a U-turn on La Veta Avenue was struck by a BMW X5, which then caused the BMW to hit a Toyota Corolla, The Orange County Register reported. Firefighters at the scene had to cut away the driver's side door and roof of the Honda to rescue the male driver. He was then taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana for treatment. The driver of the BMW also sought treatment as ground ambulance transported her to UCI Medical Center.

Cause of the Crash in Orange

The accident on April 6th remains under the investigation by the Orange Police Department. However, based on the information provided by The Orange County Register, it is not clear what caused this crash to occur. Therefore, authorities will thoroughly investigate the incident to determine who had the right of way, whether the U-turn was in fact legal, and the factors that possibly played a role in the collision such speed, unsafe driving, and negligence.

Liability for Personal Injury Auto Collisions

In situations such as this, injured victims or the family of the victims would be well-advised to seek an Orange County personal injury attorney to discuss their legal rights and how to obtain the compensation they are entitled to. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer at Estey and Bomberger can review police reports, ensure the victims' rights are protected, and hold the responsible party financially liable for their injuries, medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this horrible accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY - A four-vehicle crash in Fountain Valley Tuesday afternoon left five people injured, the Orange County Register reported. The collision, which involved four vehicles, occurred just before 3 p.m. near Warner Avenue and Newhope Street on February 14, 2012. One of the drivers suffered a head injury. Altogether, five people ended up being taken to area hospitals. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has additional information is asked to contact authorities at (714)593-4485.

Orange County Car Accident Injury Liability

Multi-vehicle car accidents have unique legal issues and can turn into complex legal disputes. Following a multi-car accident such as this February 14th crash on Newhope Street, the injured victims or their families would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Orange County personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney who has experience representing injured victims of multi-vehicle car accidents can help the victims protect their rights and recover the maximum, full and fair compensation they are entitled to for their injuries in a personal injury claim.

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LA HABRA - A 20-year-old La Habra man was very tragically killed in a motorcycle accident Monday night, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Orange County Register reported. The motorcyclist, Bryan Hodges, died at the scene of the 5:22 p.m. crash on Euclid Street and Country Hills Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department press release. The initial investigation by law enforcement indicated that Hodges, along with another motorcyclist, was riding southbound on Euclid Street when a vehicle making a left turn from northbound Street Avenue onto Country Hills Drive pulled into the path of his motorcycle.

Cause of the La Habra Motorcycle Accident

The cause of this accident remains under investigation. However, if news reports of this July 11th incident are accurate, it appears that the teen driver making a left turn may be responsible for this accident. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21801: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If the investigation confirms that this fatal motorcycle accident was caused by the driver of the vehicle making a left turn, the family members of the victim may consider filing a wrongful death claim for the loss of the loved one. Following any fatal motorcycle accident, where negligence of another driver may have been a cause or factor, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to consider speaking with a California motorcycle accident attorney. A lawyer who understands the legal issues of left-turn accidents such as this one can advise the family of their legal rights told hold the responsible parties accountable, and their best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim for damages, including funeral and burial expenses, future anticipated earnings the decedent would have earned over a lifetime, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.

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SAN CLEMENTE - Ten people suffered injuries ranging from minor to major following a multi-vehicle car accident Wednesday afternoon, the Orange County Register reported. The accident reportedly began in the fast lane of Interstate 5, near Avenida Pico, when the driver of a Dodge rear-ended a Nissan. The impact of the collision sent the Nissan into the No. 2 lane where it collided with a Mercedes-Benz. The 26-year-old male driver of the Nissan and five passengers in the vehicle were taken to Mission Hospital. Two of the occupants suffered moderate injuries, two suffered major injuries, and two suffered minor injuries. Four occupants of the Dodge were taken to UCI Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the Mercedes, a 55-year-old Carlsbad man, was apparently not hurt.

Cause of the Interstate 5 Accident

The cause of the June 15th Interstate 5 accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. According to news accounts, investigators believe the driver of the Dodge likely was likely not paying attention when traffic slowed in front of him. While the driver of the Nissan slowed down, the driver of the Dodge did not. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

Accident victims who are injured due to the negligence of another may be entitled to recover compensation for their injuries in a personal injury claim, which may include damages for medical care expenses, lost earnings, as well as compensation for pain and suffering. Following a multi-vehicle car accident such as this June 15th Orange County crash, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable California freeway accident attorney. A lawyer who understands the unique and sometimes complex insurance issues of Interstate 5 freeway accidents can advise the victims of their legal rights to be compensated for their injuries and best course of action following this accident.

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A 36-year-old man suffered serious injuries Sunday night when he as struck by a Ford Explorer in Orange County, the OC Register reported. The accident was reported at 10:03 p.m. at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Katella Avenue in Stanton. According to authorities, the man, who was not identified, was crossing the road when he was hit by a Ford Explorer driven by a 35-year-old man, who also was not identified. The injured pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but is expected to survive.

Cause of the Stanton Pedestrian Accident

The cause of this accident remains under investigation. It is not clear whether the driver of the Ford Explorer was driving negligently, or if he could have done anything to prevent colliding with the pedestrian. It is also not clear where in the roadway the pedestrian was when he was hit.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

If it is determined that the driver of the Ford Explorer was responsible for this accident, the injured pedestrian will likely be entitled to pursue compensation for his injuries in a personal injury claim. Damages that the pedestrian may be entitled to may include medical care costs and expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Because the costs associated with caring for serious injuries can be great, it is always advisable for injury victims and their families to speak to a California pedestrian injury lawyer before accepting any settlement compensation offer from an insurer. Victims may be entitled to substantially more compensation than is initially offered.

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A 23-year-old Costa Mesa woman was hospitalized with a severe head injury following an accident Tuesday morning in Costa Mesa, the Orange County Register reported. The victim was a pedestrian that was struck by the flying wreckage of a broadside intersection crash caused by a 17-year-old driver running a red light. The accident was reported around 7:50 a.m. at the intersection of Sunflower Avenue and Stevens Avenue.

According to news reports, a 17-year-old male was driving westbound on Sunflower Avenue when he ran a red light at Stevens Avenue. His vehicle struck a car travelling northbound on Stevens and a car travelling southbound on Stevens. A woman standing on the corner was hit by flying debris and critically injured. No one else was seriously hurt.

Cause of the Accident

Costa Mesa Police are investigating the cause of the crash, and anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call investigators at (714)754-5264. However, if news reports are accurate, it appears that the 17-year-old driver is likely at fault for failing to yield to a red light. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a): "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

In this situation, it would be advisable for the family members of the injured pedestrian to contact an attorney - as soon as possible. As a bystander, the badly injured victim likely has rights to compensation for her injuries in a personal injury claim. An experienced California pedestrian accident lawyer who has handled numerous pedestrian bystander accidents can advise the victim and her family of their best course of action to protect their rights and recover maximum damages for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.

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A motorcyclist was injured Thursday morning in a crash on the northbound 405 Freeway, near the Seal Beach Boulevard Exit, the Orange County Register reported. The July 29th accident was reported at 6:42 a.m. According to news reports, officers were told that a vehicle may have struck the motorcycle, forcing him to collide with another vehicle and knocking him off the bike. Further details about exactly what happened were not available.

Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Liability

Statistically per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash and 9 times more likely to be injured. Motorcylists face serious risks sharing the road with other vehicles. Especially on freeways and highways, negligent drivers may not see a motorcyclist before it is too late to avoid a collision. In any situation involving where a motorcyclist is seriously injured in a collision with another vehicle, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced California motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible following an accident. A skilled Orange County personal injury lawyer can help the victim understand his legal rights to compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

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