February 3, 2012 - According to reports six people are listed in critical condition after a single vehicle crash.
According to authorities a single vehicle crash occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. Friday at South Halldale Avenue and West Florence Avenue in Hyde Park. According to firefighters the single car crash occurred when the driver of an SUV lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree.
Firefighters said that five female victims were ejected by the impact , with two victims being thrown approximately 75 feet from where the SUV came to rest and a sixth woman was trapped in the front passenger seat. The trapped woman had to be rescued using the jaws of life to extract her.
According to firefighters, all six women were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. Police stated that an open container of alcohol was found in the SUV and might have played a role in the single vehicle crash. Police investigators believe that speed could have been a factor in the solo vehicle crash that closed West Florence Avenue for several blocks.
This has been a public service message from the car accident attorneys Los Angeles at Ehline Law Firm PC 213.596.9642.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Can Whiplash Result In A Traumatic Brain Injury
Many of my clients know I love heading to Florida. I really need to get out there and visit my buddy, Matthew A. Dolman, Esq. He is a lawyer buddy of mine over at G+ and we like to discuss the differences between Florida and California law. I asked him to speak here at the lawsuit center. So here goes. Matt says that:
As a Tampa Bay personal injury attorney, I have noted that a number of my clients whom have suffered whiplash mechanism acceleration/deceleration injuries have also manifested with symptoms indicative of a traumatic brain injury. Claims adjusters and insurance defense lawyers have long propounded the myth that one must strike their head or lose consciousness in order to suffer a brain injury.
A recent study published in the July 2010 issue of the journal Brain injury, (Chiari and Whiplash Injury co-authored by Ezriel Kornel, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Michael D. Freeman, Ph.D.) illustrates that an acceleration/deceleration (whiplash) mechanism injury may result in anatomical changes to the brain itself that can result in a mild traumatic brain injury or even a life threatening brain injury such as a Chiari malformation.
The authors investigated the case files and 1200 cervical (neck) MRI’s of patients with chronic and persistent neck pain caused by whiplash. In 23% of the cases, patients with whiplash were found to be considerably more likely to suffer anatomical changes to the brain, specifically in the form of a herniation to the brain known as a Chiari malformation. A Chiari malformation is a herniation of the brain (cerebellum) that dips through an opening at the base of the skull after a whiplash injury.
How Does Whiplash Cause A Brain Injury
The brain is described by many medical practitioners as having the consistency of pudding. In an automobile accident, the brain itself continues moving after either the head stops by impacting a stationary object or in an acceleration/deceleration mechanism injury like whiplash (i.e. think of shaking baby syndrome). In acceleration/deceleration automobile accidents wherein the skull does not actually strike an object, it has been concluded by many physicians that the brain may bounce off of the skull and impact the opposite side. This often results in what is known as a coup/contrecoup injury.
Within the brain there are countless nerve calls located within the gray matter, which communicate with, communicate with other distant nerve cells through nerve fibers known as axons. Coup contrecoup injuries are linked closely to diffuse axonal injuries often leading to permanent cognitive limitation.
During an acceleration/deceleration automobile accident or motorcycle accident (whiplash), the head moves in a violent and rapid manner. As a result, the fragile axonal fibers can twist, stretch and tear. Automobile accident victims, suffering from mild to moderate closed head injuries, will clinically present with issues such as difficulty staying on task, lack of attention and concentration. Further, such individuals often face difficulty with higher level thinking (known as “executive functions”) involving organizing, planning, problem solving, and abstract thinking, and making judgments. As a result such individual may now experience vocational issues and become unable to attain gainful employment.
As a Florida traumatic brain injury attorney, I cannot stress just how important it is for an injured party who manifests with symptoms indicate of a closed head injury to retain an attorney experienced in handling brain injury claims. A competent traumatic brain injury attorney keeps up to date on the latest developments and changes in both science and caselaw surrounding this rapidly evolving area.
Dolman Law Group is a Clearwater based personal injury law firm with satellite offices in Bradenton and Melbourne. The Tampa Bay area personal injury attorneys at Dolman Law Group represent plaintiffs only and will never represent the interest of an insurance carrier. We limit our practice to representing victims of physical injury caused by the negligence exhibited by an individual or corporation. Our practice areas are limited to first and third-party insurance claims relating to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, premises liability, insurance carrier bad faith claims handling and catastrophic injuries.
As a Tampa Bay personal injury attorney, I have noted that a number of my clients whom have suffered whiplash mechanism acceleration/deceleration injuries have also manifested with symptoms indicative of a traumatic brain injury. Claims adjusters and insurance defense lawyers have long propounded the myth that one must strike their head or lose consciousness in order to suffer a brain injury.
A recent study published in the July 2010 issue of the journal Brain injury, (Chiari and Whiplash Injury co-authored by Ezriel Kornel, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Michael D. Freeman, Ph.D.) illustrates that an acceleration/deceleration (whiplash) mechanism injury may result in anatomical changes to the brain itself that can result in a mild traumatic brain injury or even a life threatening brain injury such as a Chiari malformation.
The authors investigated the case files and 1200 cervical (neck) MRI’s of patients with chronic and persistent neck pain caused by whiplash. In 23% of the cases, patients with whiplash were found to be considerably more likely to suffer anatomical changes to the brain, specifically in the form of a herniation to the brain known as a Chiari malformation. A Chiari malformation is a herniation of the brain (cerebellum) that dips through an opening at the base of the skull after a whiplash injury.
How Does Whiplash Cause A Brain Injury
The brain is described by many medical practitioners as having the consistency of pudding. In an automobile accident, the brain itself continues moving after either the head stops by impacting a stationary object or in an acceleration/deceleration mechanism injury like whiplash (i.e. think of shaking baby syndrome). In acceleration/deceleration automobile accidents wherein the skull does not actually strike an object, it has been concluded by many physicians that the brain may bounce off of the skull and impact the opposite side. This often results in what is known as a coup/contrecoup injury.
Within the brain there are countless nerve calls located within the gray matter, which communicate with, communicate with other distant nerve cells through nerve fibers known as axons. Coup contrecoup injuries are linked closely to diffuse axonal injuries often leading to permanent cognitive limitation.
During an acceleration/deceleration automobile accident or motorcycle accident (whiplash), the head moves in a violent and rapid manner. As a result, the fragile axonal fibers can twist, stretch and tear. Automobile accident victims, suffering from mild to moderate closed head injuries, will clinically present with issues such as difficulty staying on task, lack of attention and concentration. Further, such individuals often face difficulty with higher level thinking (known as “executive functions”) involving organizing, planning, problem solving, and abstract thinking, and making judgments. As a result such individual may now experience vocational issues and become unable to attain gainful employment.
As a Florida traumatic brain injury attorney, I cannot stress just how important it is for an injured party who manifests with symptoms indicate of a closed head injury to retain an attorney experienced in handling brain injury claims. A competent traumatic brain injury attorney keeps up to date on the latest developments and changes in both science and caselaw surrounding this rapidly evolving area.
Dolman Law Group is a Clearwater based personal injury law firm with satellite offices in Bradenton and Melbourne. The Tampa Bay area personal injury attorneys at Dolman Law Group represent plaintiffs only and will never represent the interest of an insurance carrier. We limit our practice to representing victims of physical injury caused by the negligence exhibited by an individual or corporation. Our practice areas are limited to first and third-party insurance claims relating to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, premises liability, insurance carrier bad faith claims handling and catastrophic injuries.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Multi-Vehicle Injury Crash on the 57 Freeway Backs Up Morning Traffic
January 31, 2012 - According to reports by a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at Ehline Law Firm PC, a multi-vehicle crash on the 57 Freeway tied up morning traffic and injured at least one person. According to the California Highway Patrol the collision occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. and involved three vehicles on the 57 Freeway.
California Highway Patrol Officer P. Gomez said three vehicles were involved in the collision in the vicinity of Lambert Road, blocking the three left lanes. Officer Gomez stated the collision involved a Mazda, a Ford pickup truck and a BMW. The Mazda it is believed veered toward the left, while traveling southbound and stuck the Ford pickup.
The force of the impact caused the truck to hit the BMW, officer Gomez said.
The Ford pickup then crossed all lanes toward the right shoulder of the 57 Freeway and went down an embankment. Officer Gomez said the impact caused the BMW to hit the center divider, causing one person to be injured. The person was transported to an area hospital, with unknown injuries, that were believed to be minor.
According to the California Highway Patrol the three southbound lanes of the 57 Freeway were clear by approximately 6:08 a.m.
California Highway Patrol Officer P. Gomez said three vehicles were involved in the collision in the vicinity of Lambert Road, blocking the three left lanes. Officer Gomez stated the collision involved a Mazda, a Ford pickup truck and a BMW. The Mazda it is believed veered toward the left, while traveling southbound and stuck the Ford pickup.
The force of the impact caused the truck to hit the BMW, officer Gomez said.
The Ford pickup then crossed all lanes toward the right shoulder of the 57 Freeway and went down an embankment. Officer Gomez said the impact caused the BMW to hit the center divider, causing one person to be injured. The person was transported to an area hospital, with unknown injuries, that were believed to be minor.
According to the California Highway Patrol the three southbound lanes of the 57 Freeway were clear by approximately 6:08 a.m.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Four Year Old Injured in Hit and Run---Police Searching for Driver
January 26, 2012 - According to reports police are searching for the driver of a hit and run accident that injured a four year old.
According to police the accident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. at South Avenue 54 and South Terrace 52nd Street in Highland Park. The four year old that was struck by the vehicle described as a 1999 or 2000 white Ford F150 was seriously injured, when family members say he ran out into the street. The boy was transported to USC County Medical Center.
According to the child’s uncle Julian Ramirez the driver stopped for a few seconds before speeding away from the scene. The driver police say has been described as a man wearing a baseball cap and driving a white Ford F150 pickup truck with pink taillights and a camper shell.
This has been a public service message from the hit and run accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC 213.596.9642.
According to police the accident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. at South Avenue 54 and South Terrace 52nd Street in Highland Park. The four year old that was struck by the vehicle described as a 1999 or 2000 white Ford F150 was seriously injured, when family members say he ran out into the street. The boy was transported to USC County Medical Center.
According to the child’s uncle Julian Ramirez the driver stopped for a few seconds before speeding away from the scene. The driver police say has been described as a man wearing a baseball cap and driving a white Ford F150 pickup truck with pink taillights and a camper shell.
This has been a public service message from the hit and run accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC 213.596.9642.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Man Killed in Hit and Run Accident in San Bernardino
January 24, 2012 - According to reports a man was killed in a hit and run accident Sunday. According to the California Highway Patrol a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and found lying on the side of San Bernardino Avenue in the vicinity of Commerce Street in Fontana at approximately 3:35 a.m.
The San Bernardino Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident as Victor Joseph Scallo age 44 of Huntington Beach.
The California Highway Patrol is currently searching for the driver that struck Scallo, killing him and leaving the scene of the crash. They stated that no witnesses have come forward in the incident.
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This has been a public service message from the San Bernardino pedestrian accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC:
The San Bernardino Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident as Victor Joseph Scallo age 44 of Huntington Beach.
The California Highway Patrol is currently searching for the driver that struck Scallo, killing him and leaving the scene of the crash. They stated that no witnesses have come forward in the incident.
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This has been a public service message from the San Bernardino pedestrian accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC:
Monday, January 23, 2012
Wet Roads Blamed for Multiple Crashes
January 23, 2012 - According to reports wet roads have been blamed for multiple Monday accidents in the Brea area.
According to Fullerton Police Lt. Lorraine Jones there were multiple Monday morning accidents in the county due to wet roads. A 12:30 a.m. crash involving a BMW crashed into the center divider on Bastanchury Road in the vicinity west of State College Boulevard. Firefighters had to cut off the driver’s side door of the vehicle in order to extract the driver that was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
California Highway Patrol Officer R. Gonzalez said at approximately 7:10 a.m. there were reports of two separate accidents in the vicinity north of Tonner Canyon Road. One report was the driver of a Honda Accord that slid causing the vehicle to go up an embankment and rollover. The second accident involved a Ford Escape that crashed on Brea Canyon Road. CHP officer Gonzalez said both drivers were traveling to fast for roadway conditions.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 10:30 a.m. a collision occurred on I-5 involving a big rig and two vehicles in the northbound lanes. The crash blocked the No. 3,4 and 5 lanes of the freeway.
According to Fullerton Police Lt. Lorraine Jones there were multiple Monday morning accidents in the county due to wet roads. A 12:30 a.m. crash involving a BMW crashed into the center divider on Bastanchury Road in the vicinity west of State College Boulevard. Firefighters had to cut off the driver’s side door of the vehicle in order to extract the driver that was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
California Highway Patrol Officer R. Gonzalez said at approximately 7:10 a.m. there were reports of two separate accidents in the vicinity north of Tonner Canyon Road. One report was the driver of a Honda Accord that slid causing the vehicle to go up an embankment and rollover. The second accident involved a Ford Escape that crashed on Brea Canyon Road. CHP officer Gonzalez said both drivers were traveling to fast for roadway conditions.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 10:30 a.m. a collision occurred on I-5 involving a big rig and two vehicles in the northbound lanes. The crash blocked the No. 3,4 and 5 lanes of the freeway.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Woman Killed in Crash After Husband Fell Asleep Driving
January 19, 2012 - According to reports a woman was killed when her husband fell asleep driving.
According to Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Kurt Smith, the accident occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. on Vanowen Street, in Canoga Park.
Sgt. Smith said the vehicle was traveling west on Vanowen Street when the man fell asleep driving and hit a parked car and then smashed into a tree.
The man has been identified as Leonides Ricalde, who was driving the couple home after working the graveyard shift.
The wife, whose name has not been released was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Ricalde and a bystander pulled the woman out of the vehicle.
According to Sgt. Smith, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and there were no drugs or alcohol involved in the cause of the crash.
According to Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Kurt Smith, the accident occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. on Vanowen Street, in Canoga Park.
Sgt. Smith said the vehicle was traveling west on Vanowen Street when the man fell asleep driving and hit a parked car and then smashed into a tree.
The man has been identified as Leonides Ricalde, who was driving the couple home after working the graveyard shift.
The wife, whose name has not been released was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Ricalde and a bystander pulled the woman out of the vehicle.
According to Sgt. Smith, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and there were no drugs or alcohol involved in the cause of the crash.
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