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Millions of children walk to and from school every day without incident, and many people simply take for granted that nothing will go wrong with any child.  Sadly, this is not reality, and that unfortunate and tragic reality was once again reinforced earlier this week when a 16-year-old girl was hit and killed in a Bakersfield hit-and-run accident while she was walking to school.  Police are searching for the driver.

According to authorities, this fatal Bakersfield pedestrian accident occurred on Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. when 16-year-old Victoria Rose Peterson was walking in a northeast direction on a private road near Bakersfield Heart Hospital.  While one would think this would be a fortunate circumstance, the girl did not survive the collision and was pronounced dead just before 9 a.m. at the hospital, which is located at Highway 99 and Rosedale Highway.  Police are asking for anyone who may have information regarding the driver to come forward as soon as possible.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the girl who was killed.  Losing a life in this tragic and violent manner is always a tragedy, and we certainly hope that the driver is ultimately identified and apprehended.  In addition, this Bakersfield pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Kern County pedestrian accident statistics.  Every year, 100 people are injured and every month two people are killed in these occurrences.

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If or when the driver in this Bakersfield hit-and-run accident is caught, he or she will likely face serious criminal charges.  In addition, this person could be on the receiving end of a California wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family.  If the lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for their losses, both tangible and intangible in nature.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When sharing the road with big rigs, people need to allow for extra room and for extra time for certain maneuvers that those driving in smaller vehicles tend to take for granted.  However, when something unexpected arises with a big rig, those who happen to be in the area tend to encounter danger.  While it’s too early to know exactly what went wrong, something did when two people were killed on Thursday night in a Bakersfield car accident.

According to police the latest fatal Bakersfield car accident occurred on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.  Dr. Raghvendra Singh and his wife Shakuntala Singh, both 49 were riding in their van while traveling north on Old River Road at Garrin Road.  At that point, the driver of a big rig attempted a U-turn, but it became stuck in the mud mid-turn.  As a result, the van s truck the side of the big rig’s trailer, killing the doctor and his wife.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the people who were killed.  Losing a doctor is a tragic loss for the entire community.  In addition, this fatal Bakersfield car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding California car accidents.  Every year, approximately 175,000 people are killed and another 3,000 people are injured in these occurrences.

Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyers

It seems relatively unclear as to whether the doctor or the truck driver was at fault for this fatal Bakersfield car accident.  If the truck driver was at fault, it could lead to the filing of a California wrongful death lawsuit.  However, if both parties were at fault, such a lawsuit would fall under the analysis of the California comparative negligence doctrine, which would basically assign a percentage of fault to both parties.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Crossing a street amidst traffic is something that people do every day, and for the most part these crossings are completed without incident.  However, many things need to go right in order for these situations to occur without danger being encountered.  Pedestrians need to follow traffic laws and motorists need to do the same.  If one or both parties make a mistake, the results can be disastrous.  Tragically, something went wrong on Sunday night when a man was hit and killed in a Fresno pedestrian accident.

According to authorities, the latest fatal Fresno pedestrian accident occurred on Sunday night at approximately 7 p.m.  An unidentified man in his 20’s was attempting to cross the street at Blackstone Avenue and Poplar Avenue.  As he was doing so, he was hit by an oncoming vehicle being driven by an unidentified party.  The man was critically injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital.  He did not survive his injuries, and police are attempting to pinpoint the exact cause of the accident.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed.  To lose a life in this manner is always tragic, and no family should ever have to receive the news they are about to receive.  In addition, this Fresno pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Fresno County pedestrian accident statistics.  Every year, more than 100 people are injured and more than two people per month are killed in these occurrences.

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If it turns out that the driver in this fatal Fresno pedestrian accident was at fault for the crash, it’s possible that the family of the man who was killed could file a California wrongful death lawsuit against that driver.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it’s possible that the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a crash, you need to seek the help of California wrongful death lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these tragic losses accountable for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When foggy conditions are present on a road, it can make the driving challenges extreme for anyone.  When fog overtakes a busy road that is filled with vehicles and big rigs and something goes wrong, disaster can immediately follow.  Unfortunately, such appears to be the case with a California car accident that occurred last week that involved several vehicles, several big rigs and several serious injuries.  Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

According to authorities, this California car accident occurred on Interstate 5 just south of the Highway 198 exit on Friday at 8:20 a.m.  Multiple vehicles piled up on each other, and at least three big rigs were involved along with private vehicles.  Police were dispatched to the scene and described the accident as leading to several serious injuries.  However, none of the names of those involved were released, and details regarding the cause of the crash were also withheld from the public for the time being.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope that those people who were seriously injured in this crash are able to survive the injuries they suffered and get back into their lives as quickly as possible.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding California car accidents.  Every year, 175,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

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Obviously, much more information would need to be released before any legal analysis could be performed in response to this California car accident.  In addition, this incident could lead to the filing of several California personal injury lawsuits against those parties who are responsible for this crash.  If these claims are filed and are successful, it could lead to awards of damages that include compensation for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of California personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Anyone who has driven a vehicle understands that intersections are environments that we tend to encounter on a daily basis.  What many people do not consider outwardly is just how many things need to go right in order for collisions to be avoided.  Tragically, something went wrong at an intersection yesterday that led to a Shafter car accident.  Two people were killed and another person was seriously injured as a result of the crash.

According to authorities, the latest fatal Kern County car accident occurred yesterday at 12:40 p.m. in Shafter at the intersection of Beech Avenue and Riverside Street.  36-year-old Hans Marlette II was driving his truck into the intersection when he collided with an SUV being driven by an unidentified person.  19-year-old Manuel Cantu was a passenger in the SUV, and he was also killed in the accident.  The SUV driver was critically injured, and police are still investigating the situation.

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First and foremost, we’d like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the people who were killed.  Losing lives in this manner is always tragic.  We also hope that the person who was injured is able to recover and move on in life.  In addition, this Kern County car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding California car accidents.  Every year, 175,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences around the state.

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Obviously, more information would be needed in order for a complete legal analysis to be provided.  The first determination would need to be identifying which driver was at fault for this fatal crash.  The family of the driver who was not at fault could file a California wrongful death lawsuit, and the passenger who was killed could do the same.  Much will depend on the results of the investigation.

If you have lost someone you love to a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of California wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Children and dogs tend to be seen together often.  While the majority of these interactions go well, things can and sometimes do go seriously wrong, leaving the children nearby in a situation of danger that few if any of them completely understand.  Such appears to have been the case with a Bakersfield dog bite attack over the weekend that badly injured a 3-year-old girl.

According to witnesses, the latest Bakersfield dog attack started innocently enough on Mount View Avenue when 3-year-old Naveah Sherrell of Taft was playing in the front yard of a relative’s house with two other children when the neighbor’s dog, a 2-year-old English Mastiff, got loose and came to them.  The girl gave the dog bread and apparently moved to hug the dog, and the dog bit her in response.  The girl was badly injured in her face where she was bitten and still has scars.  The dog, which has no history of problems, is under quarantine.

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First and foremost, we hope that the little girl who was harmed is able to recover from her injuries and that her facial scarring is not permanent.  She had to be sent to the hospital for her treatment.  In addition, this Bakersfield dog bite attack will now become part of the overall statistics regarding dog bites.  Every year in the United States, more than 4 million dog bit attacks occur, and almost one million people require medical attention as a result.  34 people were killed in these occurrences in 2010, and the majority of those harmed are children.

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It seems that the dog’s owner did not know that his dog had gotten loose.  However, that would not necessarily help him avoid liability if a California personal injury lawsuit is filed in response to this incident.  If a case is filed and is successful, it’s possible that the family could recover damages that compensate them for their medical costs past and future if additional surgery is required and for the child’s pain and suffering.

If you have been harmed by a dog, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for inflicting these types of injuries accountable for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When teens take a car out to drive around, it’s often seen as harmless fun.  Unfortunately, when the driver is not old enough to have a valid driver’s license and a mistake is made, this situation of fun can turn horribly tragic in an instant.  Such appears to be the case with a one-vehicle Bakersfield car accident that occurred on Friday morning that left one teen dead and five others injured to varying degrees.

According to police, the latest Bakersfield car accident occurred on Friday morning at approximately 5:15 a.m.  A group of six teens were driving around in a pickup truck that was being driven by a 15-year-old driver who did not have permission to use her mother’s vehicle.  The truck veered out of control and crashed into a light pole on its right, passenger side behind Office Depot in the 5600 block of Stockdale Highway near California Avenue.  19-year-old Aaron Glen West Jr. was killed in the crash, and all of the others were injured.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who was killed, and we also hope that those who were injured are able to recover quickly and fully.  In addition, this Bakersfield car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding California car accidents.  Every year, 175,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

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Clearly, more information would be necessary to determine the total amount of fault in this case.  For instance, one would need to know if the passengers knew the driver was not licensed, but if the driver is found to be at fault her parents could be on the receiving end of several California personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.  These claims, if filed, could lead to awards of damages that compensate the families for their losses as a result of this Bakersfield car accident.

If you have lost someone you love in an accident, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Driving large trucks is a job that’s much more difficult than it seems.  Navigating vehicles that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds through traffic conditions that leave little room for error requires training and skill.  Despite the training many truckers complete, California trucking accidents can and do occur.  Unfortunately, one truck driver was seriously injured in a Bakersfield trucking accident that occurred yesterday, and police are investigating the matter.

According to authorities, the latest Bakersfield trucking accident occurred yesterday just after 1:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 just south of Grapevine Road.  Apparently, one truck rear-ended another.  The truck in front was carrying wood chips, and the trailing truck was carrying metal pipes.  After the initial impact, the trailing truck caught fire, and it spread to the truck in the lead.  One driver was critically injured, and the other suffered what were described as minor injuries.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope that the truck driver who was critically injured is able to survive the harm that was suffered and move on with his life.  In addition, this Bakersfield trucking accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding California trucking accidents.  Every year, thousands of people are injured in these collisions, and nearly one person every day is killed in these crashes.

Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyers

The most obvious fact that would need to be revealed in regards to a legal analysis of this situation would be the identity of the driver who was critically injured.  If he was driving the lead truck and was rear-ended, it’s possible that he could file a California personal injury lawsuit against both the driver and the trucking company.  If such a lawsuit was filed and was successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate him for his medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a California trucking accident, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When hit-and-run accidents occur, many people assume that the drivers involved in these crashes tend to get away with their crimes.  However, the drivers in these crashes are caught more often than not, and now comes word that the motorist involved in a Bakersfield hit-and-run accident in November has been identified and apprehended.  The driver was not only arrested for the crash, but he is also suspected to have had alcohol in his system at the time of the collision.

The Bakersfield hit-and-run accident in question occurred on November 21 when a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were crossing a street while participating in a high school band tournament.  Both victims of the crash were rushed to a nearby hospital.  The boy was released soon thereafter but the girl had to be transferred to Los Angeles for a more extensive recovery.  The suspect, 28-year-old Abel Soto of Shafter, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run, felony drunk driving and felony drunk driving with priors.

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First, we are relieved to know that the driver involved in this Bakersfield hit-and-run accident was apprehended, and we hope that in the future arrests like these will deter people from fleeing the scene of a crash where people are injured.  In addition, this Bakersfield pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Kern County pedestrian accidents.  Every year, approximately 100 people are injured and nearly two people every month are killed in these collisions.

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Clearly, the suspect in this case faces significant criminal charges.  In addition, he could face California personal injury lawsuits that are filed by the families of the people who were injured.  If these cases are filed and are successful, they could lead to damages awards that compensate the family for their medical costs, their pain and suffering and other forms of loss.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a reckless driver, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for the infliction of this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Crossing the street is something that many people do every day, and when it’s done legally there is little reason to be concerned with danger.  However, danger is only avoided when motorists follow traffic laws, and tragically, something went wrong when a mother and her daughter were both killed in a Bakersfield pedestrian accident last night when they were run over by a big rig.  To make matters worse, the truck continued driving, turning this into a Bakersfield hit-and-run accident that will require investigative work by police.

According to authorities, this fatal Bakersfield pedestrian accident occurred last night when 55-year-old Cynthia Paregian and her 28-year-old daughter Tiffany Paregian were attempting to cross Panama Road at the intersection with Union Avenue.  They were using the crosswalk, but just then a big rig carrying two trailers turned right and hit the women, killing them.  The truck continued driving despite efforts by others to alert it of the crash, and police are attempting to identify the driver involved.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the women who were senselessly killed in this Bakersfield hit-and-run accident.  In addition, this Bakersfield pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Kern County pedestrian accidents.  Every year, almost 100 people are injured and approximately two people every month are killed in these occurrences.

Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyers

If or when the driver involved in this Bakersfield hit-and-run accident is identified, he or she will likely face serious criminal charges.  In addition, it’s possible that both the driver and the trucking company could face a California wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of the women who were killed.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of Bakersfield wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully enforcing the legal rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Chain | Cohn | Stiles today to schedule a free initial consultation.