Motorcycle Officer Killed During Police Funeral Procession

An already gloomy afternoon turned even gloomier when police escorts who are supposed to ensure a safe funeral procession for a colleague’s grieving family got one of themselves killed in a fatal accident.

According to reports, Hawthorne Police Officer Andrew Garton was escorting a funeral procession when his motorcycle collided with a patrol car. His motorcycle hurled at an oncoming traffic and struck a sedan. He was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

Patrol car driver Sgt. Rex Fowler suffered broken leg and was transported to a local hospital. On the other hand, the sedan driver was uninjured in the accident, reports said.

The SoCal officers were escorting the funeral of Manhattan Beach Officer Mark Vasquez. The Vasquez family was en route to Green Hills Memorial Park at Rancho Palos Verdes when the crash happened.

Witnesses commented that the motorcycle officers were at high speed to block traffic. Garton crashed head onto the patrol car and struck another vehicle. The passersby described how the officials "leaped" from one intersection to another.

Police officers were seen blocking traffic to assist funeral procession at streets. They accelerate ahead of other vehicles to alert other vehicles of the ritual. However, the high speed needed to complete the task often puts these motorcycle officers’ safety at risk. "Leaping" from one intersection to another has been hazardous for police officers themselves as well as to other motorists.

What paints a more gloomy hue to the scenario was that the funeral involves the loss of a colleague. Instead of comforting the surviving members, the procession has caused an even more emotional trauma. As you can see, even law enforcers cannot be exempted from the speed regulation in California. It's better to abide with the 25 mph limit on populated zones and 60 mph on freeways than suffer the consequences of one’s negligence.

If you or your loved one has suffered fatal injuries from a speeding vehicle, you can consult with a Wrongful death lawyer in Los Angeles to help you. Your attorney will assert damages for your family's losses. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Three Workers Suffer Burn Injuries in Sunwest Electrical Accident

Electricians working on power supply are more exposed to fire hazards. Electrocution and burn injuries are among the common injuries that can result from faulty electrical wirings. Recently, two workers were hospitalized after the supply panel caught fire at Sunwest retirement village.

According to reports, an electrical contractor and two Sunwest laborers were fixing the supply panel when it burst into flames. The two employees suffered facial burns and respiratory tract injuries. On the other hand, the electrician sustained hand burns.

The two Sunwest employees were rushed to Arrowhead Burn Center, but the electrical contractor declined further treatment.

A case like this shows how an electrical hazard can cause serious injury to workers. Because of such inherent danger, employers have the responsibility to implement more safety measures to prevent accidents and therefore, can be held liable for injuries incurred by workers if they fail to prevent potential accidents.

When employers fail to fulfill such duty, laborers can file Workers Compensation claim to avail of medical coverage. It serves as the company’s health insurance benefit for employees injured at work. The employees will have to fill up a claim form and attach medical records to prove the injuries sustained.

If the employer refuses to cooperate, the workers can assert legal action to recover damages. A Personal Injury lawsuit can be filed in Los Angeles district court to hold the employer liable for the accident. If the worker has sufficient documents to prove the employer’s fault, he/she can receive compensation for medical expenses and losses.

If you have suffered similar accident, you can consult with a Personal Injury attorney in Los Angeles to help you. Your lawyer will guide you throughout the process of litigation.

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Ex Victoria’s Secret Model Estella Warren Spends Jail Time in LA

It seems like blue-eyed fashion model Estella Warren can't get over something when she crashed her Toyota Prius onto three parked cars in Los Angeles on Monday.

Whether it is about her man or pressure on upcoming film commitments, Warren ends up looking wasted behind prison bars.

The ex Victoria's Secret model was traversing Los Angeles road, where she was found intoxicated by Los Angeles police officers. She was arrested for Driving Under Influence (DUI) after hitting parked vehicles subsequently.

According to reports, the Planet of the Apes star argued with the authorities and slipped off her wrists from the handcuffs. Despite her resistance, the LAPD officers managed to capture and detain her with $100,000 set bail.

Because of her reluctance to submit to authorities, she is now facing additional assault and felony escape charges.

Failure to comply with DUI test or cooperate with authorities can cause more legal trouble. Should she have let the police officers go through the investigation without argument, she will just have to deal with basic DUI penalty.

However, as celebrities are known for fearless crashes, $100,000 is just a cent-worth for Warren. Similar blonde stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Cristina Aguilera have driven drunk on LA and got away with it in hours. All without a worry on paying bail.

If you're wise enough to save your money on worthy cause, you can manage not to drink and drive on LA streets. Or, make sure to fall below 0.08 percent on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit. DUI still has its grave penalties as it is considered as a negligent act.

Under Personal Injury law, a negligent act can lead to liability, especially if the victim suffers harm. The offender can face penalties such as expensive fines, jail time, or payment of damages. The defendant will also have to pay property damage for the crashed vehicle/s.

Should a negligent celeb driver crashed onto your parked vehicle, you can consult with a Personal Injury attorney in Los Angeles to help you assert legal action. For more information, dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Criminal Minds Hunk Shemar Moore Files Lawsuit over Bike Crash

Criminal Minds actor Shemar Moore has decided to pursue a lawsuit against the negligent people who caused his bike accident at Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles.

The popular "FBI agent Derek Morgan" filed the lawsuit at Los Angeles Superior Court against Philip Randall and Florence Rosenthal. He is represented by Shawn Holley (Lindsay Lohan's lawyer), according to Los Angeles police reports.

The lawsuit stemmed from an incident that occurred on August 1, 2009 when the hunk model was cycling on his way home and a car rear ended his bike. Moore suffered broken leg and rib. Holley is asserting damages and penalties against the liable parties.

Though it is unlikely for a tough rich celeb to seek compensation, for sure, Moore would like to see the negligent driver penalized. However, his hope to give a taste of prison life
may be infamous as Holley faces LA judges again.

Criminal Minds fans can just put their fingers crossed that Holley will impress LA Superior Court this time.

More so, she will have to convince the judge that the car driver/owner committed the traffic offense, which resulted to her client’s crash injuries. Also, she has to present more evidence that would establish the legal basis for the suit.

Should Holley fail to do so, the defendants can go freely and without a dollar obligation.

To learn more on Personal Injury lawsuit, you may consult with an attorney in Los Angeles to help you. You may dial 1-866-772-2889 toll free, or email at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Toddler Dies in Los Angeles SUV Accident

How many times have your heard of SUV crash? - Perhaps a thousand times.

Los Angeles has added one more count to its pile of SUV accident cases after a toddler lost his life in a Walnut accident.
Christian Antonio Martinez, 5 years old, was crossing Poplar Place Street when an oncoming SUV struck him on Sunday at 6 p.m. The young boy didn't survive his injuries.

Children who are hit by vehicles even in a 25-mph accident may not survive injuries due to their fragile bones and under-developed immune system. The child who has suffered even a mild force on the head can die within minutes.

Such alarming road condition can become worse when SUV traverses residential areas. SUV has hazardous design with its high center of gravity, making it prone to swerving. It can even have difficulty making a full stop. Even at 25mph, a SUV may lose stability and crash on road objects or a pedestrian. A SUV driver who is already encountering trouble on the wheels may fail to stop on time upon seeing a crossing child.

Though parents have the primary responsibility on overseeing their child's activity near the street; SUV drivers, manufacturing company, and the City Officials can face liability when failing to observe safety laws.

The manufacturer and drivers of SUVs have the obligation to adhere with safety rules to prevent accidents. Also, city officials have to be more vigilant in protecting minors on the road. If these entities fail to adhere with the safety laws, parents can pursue litigation as a way of recovering losses.

To learn more on filing a Personal Injury lawsuit, you may call Mesriani Law Group number at 1-866-772-2889 toll free. You may also send an email at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.