Huntington Beach Pedestrian that Was Struck Dies

October 27, 2011 - According to reports a pedestrian that was struck in Huntington Beach died as a result of the injuries. According to Huntington Beach police a woman was struck on Wednesday at approximately 7:20 p.m.

Huntington Beach Police Lt. Mike Reynolds stated the accident involved a Toyota sedan that was traveling westbound on Yorktown Avenue, in the vicinity of England Street when the pedestrian was struck. According to Sgt. Reynolds the woman was struck at an unmarked intersection at Yorktown Avenue.

The woman has been only identified as a 68 year old woman, pending notification of her next of kin. After the collision the 68 year old woman was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange, where she died from her injuries. The driver of the Toyota sedan remained at the scene, according to Sgt. Reynolds and no arrest was made. The Huntington Beach pedestrian accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC remind you to be safe.

Pedestrian Killed in Santa Monica Hit and Run

October 26, 2011 - According to reports by the Santa Monica pedestrian accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC at 201 Wilshire blvd., Second Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401, a pedestrian was killed in a hit and run crash in Santa Monica Wednesday.

According to the Santa Monica police the hit and run crash that killed a pedestrian at approximately 5:50 a.m. Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at Santa Monica Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard in the westbound lanes.
Santa Monica police stated the person that was struck and killed is described as a man between his late 50’s to 60.

Police stated that the victim was crossing Lincoln Boulevard against the red light at the time he was struck by a driver that had a green light. The driver then fled the scene after striking the man.

The vehicle, according to Santa Monica police is believed to be a Toyota Camry between 2001 and 2009, which they believe will have damage to the hood and right front passenger side. The vehicle is missing the right passenger mirror and is thought to be a light charcoal color.

According to Santa Monica police the investigation is continuing and the pedestrian that was killed has not been identified.

Traffic Accident Damages Recovery Checklist

Traffic accidents are devastating to all involved. And most people don't carry around a traffic accident damages checklist with them, so we created one for you, the car accident victims. It is important for any driver to be prepared in case they are ever involved in an accident, particularly if they are victims of another person’s negligence. Knowing what to do at the scene, getting the right type of care, and hiring a traffic accident attorney can help protect the victim of a traffic collision from medical, legal, and financial damage later.

Immediately after an accident, the victim of a traffic accident should do the following:

• Call the authorities, or make sure someone else calls them.
• Do not leave the scene.
• Do not admit or discuss liability with any party at the scene. This should only be discussed with your own traffic accident attorney.
• Do not sign any documents that aren’t approved by a traffic accident attorney hired by you.
• Gather as much information as possible from the other parties including driver’s license number, address, phone numbers, and place of work.
• Take pictures of the scene, your automobile, any damage, and any injuries you have.
• Never refuse medical care; first responders are experienced in determining if the victim of traffic accidents is stable enough to be conveyed to another location.
• Always seek medical evaluation in a hospital setting if there are even minor accidents.
• Call a personal injury attorney immediately, even before calling your own insurance.

Once the victim is conveyed to a hospital, testing and treatment can begin immediately, limiting the damage of some injuries that do continued damage without necessarily showing symptoms for hours or even days. Throughout the early days of treatment, a traffic accident attorney can help facilitate treatment, verify that proper and needed treatments are available to the victim, and even provide for continued treatment long-term if needed through the settlement process.

Once the victim is stabilized and undergoing treatment, the attorney will begin to gather facts, evidence, experts, and other important supports to the victim’s future case against the negligent party. The victim benefits from the attorney and his staff handling the paperwork, understanding and educating the victim on the process and deadlines, and facilitating the case. If the other party’s insurance company offers an early settlement, the traffic accident attorney can verify whether or not that settlement is appropriate to the current and future needs of the victim. Often these early settlement offers are low and insufficient; if so, the attorney can fight for the proper settlement in court.


In court, a traffic accident attorney will fight the accusations and minimizations that the other side will try to throw at the victim. Additionally, the information he gathered to support the victim’s case will lend credence to it, and more success to the case itself. Victims who hire traffic accident attorneys like me who take the time to write a Traffic Accident Damages Recovery Checklist, will enjoy greater success rates, less frustration, and much higher settlements as a result.

If you or your loved one is the victim of a traffic accident due to another’s negligence and need help with your case, Michael Ehline of Ehline Law Firm, Pc, can help. Ehline Law Firm, PC, has offices located throughout California for the convenience and ease of the victim. Michael Ehline has the success rate and experience that can do nothing but benefit the victim in need. Furthermore, Michael Ehline is a Marine and knows what it means to fight for what is right. If you would like information, please call today at 1-888-400-9721.

The Benefits to the Car Crash Victim of Hiring an Auto Accident Lawyer

Areas of California with high traffic such as Modesto, Oakland, and Los Angeles, are often plagued by car accidents. The costs and injuries resulting from these car crashes are often devastating to the victim and their family. Ideally, one should be able to count on the negligent party to pay for all damages; however, we do not live in an ideal world. Realistically, the victim of car accidents should always be prepared to protect themselves and their families by hiring an auto accident lawyer immediately after an accident.

A qualified auto accident lawyer protects the victim of car collisions by ensuring their current and future medical needs are met. They also protect the victim from blame shifting, aggressive insurance agency tactics, and financial ruin by seeking recompense from the negligent party in court.

Most victims of a car wreck, already facing the prospect of high medical bills, might wonder why they should hire a car auto accident lawyer. The victim might be concerned that they are adding more bills to an already mounting pile. They may assume that lawyer fees are high and must always be paid up front. The victim also may not be aware of the many benefits the auto accident lawyer can offer a car crash victim through their resources and through a settlement process, such as:

• Immediate and thorough medical testing and care from in an appropriate hospital/specialist setting.

• Ongoing medical care, maintenance, and counseling as needed.

• Coverage for even non-medical losses such as lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death issues.

• Protection in court from the aggressive tactics of the defendant’s attorneys.

The authority and believability that comes with a qualified attorney’s experience and expertise.
Ease as the victim will not have to personally handle the legal paperwork and regulations.
Historically more successful cases than those handled alone. Immensely greater settlement amounts; true coverage for future needs.

Peace of mind and a return to financial security

The victim might wonder: but at what cost? Fortunately, a more experienced and successful auto accident attorney can offer these services to a car crash victim on a contingency fee basis. This allows the victim to pay for the services out of the settlement, rather than during this process. Considering that settlements are vastly greater with attorney help, the victim of a car accident can hardly afford to be without an auto accident lawyer in this time of need.

Long Beach Hit and Run Injures Two Women Pedestrians

October 15, 2011 - According to reports two women were injured in a Long Beach hit and run on Friday. According to Long Beach Police Sgt. Rico Fernandez the hit and run accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, in the vicinity easy of Loma Avenue.

Sgt. Fernandez stated that the women were crossing the Pacific Coast Highway and were not in a designated cross walk at the time they were struck by a dark colored Lexus that was traveling east.

According to Long Beach police it is believed the windshield of the Lexus was shattered during the hit and run.

According to Sgt. Fernandez the women were transported from the scene and one is listed in critical condition and the condition of the second woman has not been released. This has been another public service message from the Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at Ehline Law Firm PC 213.596.9642.


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Driver Involved in Collision with an SUV Owned by Kelly Thomas’ Father Arrested for Suspicion of DUI

October 13, 2011 - According to reports by a car accident lawyer at Ehline Law Firm PC, a collision involved an SUV owned by Kelly Thomas’ father, resulted in the other driver being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. According to Fullerton police the accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the parking lot of Steamers Café on Commonwealth Avenue.

Ron Thomas, father of homeless man Kelly Thomas, who died after an altercation with Fullerton police in July, was attending a town-hall meeting that was hosted by Councilwoman Sharon Quick-Silva when the accident occurred. According to Fullerton police Robert Hossein Ghanadian struck three parked vehicles in the Steamers Café parking lot. Ghanadian age 57 was driving a Ford Explorer when he sideswiped the three vehicles including a Chevrolet Tahoe that is owned by Thomas.

According to Fullerton Police Capt. Robert Bastreri, after the crash Ghanadian was unable to pass a field sobriety test. Ghanadian complained of pain, but refused to be treated by paramedics.

According to witness Shawna Leighton age 21 of Yorba Linda, she saw the driver of the Ford Explorer swerving prior to sideswiping the three vehicles. Thomas stated there was a large police presence after the driver suspected of driving under the influence struck the vehicles to ensure it was not deliberate action against Thomas.

Thomas has organized weekly protests and has attended City Council meetings since the death of his son, demanding justice and accountability. Thomas’ son Kelly Thomas died after an altercation with several police officers that have since been charged with his death. Officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Cpl. Jay Cicinelli was also charged with aggravated manslaughter in Kelly Thomas’ death. No word from anyone's car accident attorneys yet. But Ehline law Firm PC will provide updates as they come in.

Six Car Collision Closes Lanes of the 22 Freeway

October 12, 2011 - As a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, I like to discuss local tort incidents to educate my clients and potential new clients how to avoid injuries and liability. here is a classic example. According to reports a six car collision closed lanes of the 22 Freeway in a morning crash.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Denise Quesada the six car collision occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. on the 22 Freeway westbound lanes, in the vicinity east of Harbor Boulevard.

Officer Quesada stated that the six car crash blocked the No. 2, 3, and 4 22 Freeway westbound lanes. The cause of the collision remains under investigation and involved a Yellow taxi and an SUV, a Ford Crown Victoria, along with three other vehicles.
According to CHP Officer Quesada there were no reported injuries in the six car collision. So many issues are presented for a Los Angeles injury lawyer, such as pure comparative negligence, the apportionment of fault and damages. Stay tuned as we learn more from Ehline law Firm PC at 11801 Pierce Street #200 Riverside, CA 92505 USA +951.777.2877.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Clogs Up Traffic on the 57 Freeway

October 10, 2011-According to reports a multi-vehicle collision on the 57 Freeway, clogging up traffic. According to the California Highway Patrol the multi-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 6:55 a.m. on the 57 Freeway in the southbound lanes in the vicinity north of East Imperial Highway.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer J. Sanchez, the crash was a chain reaction collision involving three vehicles in the No. 2 lane. It involved a Mercedes Benz that was struck by the driver of a Lexus 350, causing the Mercedes to be pushed into a Toyota Camry.

Officer Sanchez said that the driver of the Camry was transported to the hospital from the scene of the crash. According to the California Highway Patrol a SigAlert was issued for the No. 1, 2 and 3 southbound lanes of the 57 Freeway for less than thirty minutes.

Wet Roads Cause Collisions—One Injures Two People

October 4, 2011 - According to reports two people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident in La Habra. According to the La Habra Police Department the multi-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. The motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Lambert Road in the vicinity east of Beach Boulevard.

The La Habra Police stated that the three vehicle collision blocked the lanes of the busy intersection for approximately four hours. The accident according to authorities occurred when a pickup truck in the No. 1 lane traveling west, when the driver veered into the eastbound lanes, hitting a Chevy Tahoe. This caused the truck to broadside a Hyundai, causing it to hit the curb.

The Jaws of Life had to be used to extract the driver from the Hyundai after the crash, who was one of the injured victims in the three car collision, according to Los Angeles County firefighters. The driver of the pickup truck was also injured in the collision. The driver of the Tahoe was not injured in the collision. According to Los Angeles County firefighters both injured drivers were transported to area hospitals.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the second reported collision occurred on the southbound I-5 in the vicinity north of Harbor Boulevard. This crash occurred in the vicinity north of Jeffery Road and involved two vehicles, a Ford F-150 and a Honda Odyssey. The Odyssey reportedly rear ended the Ford pickup truck, causing the carpool lane to be blocked for approximately 30 minutes.

Car Accident Attorneys Offer Many Benefits to the Victim

With the number of car accidents that happen each year in California cities such as San Diego, Fresno, and Santa Ana, it is important that there is a way for victims of accidents to protect themselves. If the car accident is caused by another’s negligence, many victims choose to hire an accident attorney to protect their rights and make the process more certain for them. No one wants to be left with bills for medical care and other losses that someone else caused.

Many people have learned the hard way that insurance companies, no matter if they are employed by the victim or the negligent party, don’t necessarily always live up to the promises on their commercials of taking good care of the victim. Many insurance companies, and their attorneys, are more bent on taking care of themselves to the loss of the victim.

A victim of a car accident might wonder if they can afford an accident attorney. Thankfully, some of the best car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, allowing the victim to pay in the end out of the final settlement. Seeing as car accident attorneys historically bring much larger settlements to the victim, this arrangement is very beneficial to the victim. Considering the types of benefits a car accident attorney brings to the victim, there are many more rewards than there will ever be costs to the victim.

One of the main concerns of the victim will be taking care of immediate medical issues. Medical care is expensive these days, and even the victim’s insurance may not readily agree to pay for procedures and testing that the victim desperately needs. A qualified car accident attorney can help the victim get immediate testing and treatment when they need it, not when the other party eventually agrees (if they ever agree). Even future medical costs can be figured into the settlement, leaving the victim protected for the long term. If the insurance company offers a settlement early, the car accident attorney at Ehline Law Firm PC 633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, 213.596.9642, can further protect the victim by making sure the insurance company isn’t offering too low a settlement.

If you or your loved one is the victim of a attorney car accident, hiring an attorney can help you proceed with medical care, regain your losses more thoroughly, and enjoy less frustration and much greater success in court against the other party.

Victims Should Protect Their Interests with an Accident Attorney

Accidents happen every day in cities of California such as Campbell, Claremont, and Covina. People can find themselves injured at no fault of their own at stores, work, the streets, schools, or anywhere. When someone else causes the accident, the victim should consider filing a claim against the negligent party to protect themselves. Expecting that the other party will just step up and do the right thing often leaves the victim untreated, unprotected, and unpaid. Hiring an accident attorney can prevent this mistreatment of the victim from the very start.

When injuries happen, it is vital that the victim receive immediate medical treatment. The victim may not always have insurance to cover their own injuries. If they do have coverage, the insurance company may not agree to all of the treatments that they need, leaving the victim to eventually pay large medical bills. This is absolutely unfair to the victim, whose care should be paid by the negligent party.

Fortunately, a qualified accident attorney often can arrange for immediate evaluation and treatment of the victim’s injuries when treatment is needed, not weeks or months later. Accident attorneys can also accurately estimate what future medical costs can be with their own resources and experts so that when a settlement is requested to repay the victim it is a fair one.

Without an accident attorney, a victim may often be convinced to take an early settlement offered by the other party.

Unfortunately, these settlements are often low and insufficient for the victim’s needs. An experienced accident attorney can determine whether or not the settlement is fair, and demand more for the victim if it is not. If a low or no settlement is forthcoming, the attorney can take the claim to court for the victim. In court, the attorney will be able to provide evidence, experts, and facts to support the victim’s need for full repayment. He can also protect the victim when the other parties shift the blame to the victim to protect themselves.

Additionally, determining the exact party of fault is often complicated and frustrating for someone who isn’t familiar with the legalities of personal injury. An accident attorney can do this for the victim to the satisfaction of the court.

If you or your loved one is the victim of an accident due to another’s negligence of any case, an accident attorney can protect you as you fight for your fair recompense.

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