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Harold Blahut, 62, Killed in Bicycle Crash in Hesperia

By sschaben
Monday, July 9th, 2012

HESPERIA, California –  Harold Blahut, 62, of Hesperia was struck by a car while riding his bicycle Sunday night on the southbound lanes of Hickory Avenue, according to a press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner’s Department.

The driver of a Volkswagen Passat was driving in the same direction at about 30 to 40 mph when for unknown reasons he hit Blahut at 8:30 p.m., the report said. Paramedics responding to the scene of the bicycle accident transported Blahut to Desert Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room.

The bicycle accident is being investigated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Division.

“Police will investigate this crash to determine if there was negligence on the part of the driver who struck this man,” said Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm. “Drivers who are reckless, drinking or distracted can be cited and charged with criminal acts if they injure or kill someone on the roadway.”

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident we know that this is a difficult time. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the victim. If someone else was responsible for this accident it’s important that you act quickly to protect your rights and future. For roughly 30 years, the legal experts at Seegmiller Law Firm have represented hundreds of clients who were injured in serious traffic accidents or have lost a loved one.

Our legal team has also handled hundreds of wrongful death claims for families of victims killed in traffic accidents. Our staff is compassionate and understands the pain its clients are going through. We know that this is a difficult time for those who have been injured and for the families of those who have been killed. Our firm has a proven track record of providing fair compensation to victims and their families.

There is no cost to clients until our experienced team of lawyers and legal professionals have won your case. Finding the best car accident attorney can mean you will get the settlement you need to get your life back on track. Compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and pain and suffering can’t take away the trauma of the accident, but it can help you rebuild your life.

Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST (1-855-275-9378) to speak with our car accident law firm. Seegmiller Law Firm has offices in California including its headquarters in Irvine. We also have offices outside of Orange County to serve you in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

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LOS ANGELES: Bicyclist, 55, Suffers Major Injuries in Hit and Run Crash on Outpost Drive

By sschaben
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

LOS ANGELES, California –  A 55-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition with major injuries after being struck by a hit and run driver Friday afternoon on Outpost Drive near Mulholland Drive, according to a Los Angeles Police Department press release.

The injured bicyclist was struck about 4 p.m. by a driver in a rust-colored vehicle described as possibly a late model Jeep Cherokee traveling southbound on Outpost Drive.  The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash without identifying themselves as required by California law. The driver faces felony hit and run charges if he is apprehended by police.

Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics transported the injured bicyclist by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of major injuries sustained in the bicycle accident.

Witnesses are asked to contact the West Traffic Division Detective Section at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

According to the annual California Statewide Integrated Traffic report there were 554 fatal and 50,817 injury traffic accidents reported in Los Angeles County in 2009. Additionally, there were 2,805 fatal and 163,524 injury crashes in California in 2009.

“Bicyclists are especially vulnerable to being hit by cars on our roadways and drivers who flee such crashes are both a coward and a criminal under the law,” said Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm. “Indeed the injuries sustained by bicyclists are some of the most severe on our roads and it’s important that they receive care immediately for their injuries.”

Police investigate every car accident involving a death to determine the cause of a crash, Seegmiller explains. The investigation will seek to find out if there was anyone driving under the influence of alcohol, distracted or if there were any circumstances that may have led to the crash that were illegal or reckless.

For roughly 30 years, the legal experts at the Seegmiller Law Firm have represented hundreds of clients who were injured in traffic accidents or have lost a loved one.

If you are injured the insurance company may try to settle your claim quickly, but they do not have your best interests in mind. Some injuries may lead to long-term ailments requiring pain medication, therapy or loss of function. You may require time off work to recover from injuries completely and those costs are not likely part of the settlement they will offer you.

There is no cost to speak to our experienced legal professionals about your accident until we have won your case. Finding the best car accident attorney can mean you will get the settlement you need to get your life back on track. Compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and pain and suffering can’t take away the trauma of the accident, but it can help you rebuild your life.

Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST (1-855-275-9378) to speak with our car accident law firm. There is no obligation to hire our firm, but we will help you determine if you need a lawyer. Seegmiller Law Firm has offices in California including its headquarters in Irvine. We also have offices outside of Orange County to serve you in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

 

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Charles Raymond Gilbreth Killed in San Diego Bicycle Crash on Montezuma Road

By sschaben
Thursday, April 19th, 2012

SAN DIEGO, California – Bicyclist Charles Raymond Gilbreth, 63, of San Diego was killed Wednesday afternoon after he was struck down by the driver of an SUV and thrown off his bicycle into a grassy berm in the 4500 block of Montezuma Road, according to a San Diego Medical Examiner’s press release.

The SUV was traveling eastbound in the same direction as Gilbreth was riding his bicycle in the bike lane when for unknown reasons the driver hit him about 2:30 p.m. Paramedics responding to the scene of the bicycle accident initiated Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), but despite their efforts Gilbreth did not survive the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene about 3:52 p.m.

San Diego Police Department officers are investigating the car accident to determine exactly how the accident was caused.

San Diego County Car Accident Statistics

There were 217 deaths and 12,998 injuries recorded in San Diego County traffic accidents in 2009, according to the California Statewide Integrated Traffic report. In California, fatal traffic accidents were down 12% to 2,715 deaths in 2010 compared to 3,090 killed in 2009, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Additionally, national statistics show that traffic fatalities have declined in recent years across the United States, down roughly 3% to 32,885 deaths in 2010 compared to 33,883 killed in 2009.

San Diego Bicycle Accident Law Firm

Nine bicyclists were killed and 972 were injured in San Diego County bicycle collisions on roadways in 2009, the CSIT report said. Bicyclists are especially vulnerable to injury or death on our roadways. For roughly 30 years, the legal experts at Seegmiller Law Firm have represented hundreds of clients who were injured in traffic accidents on bicycles or have lost a loved one.

If you are injured the insurance company may try to settle your claim quickly, but they do not have your best interests in mind. Some injuries may lead to long-term ailments requiring pain medication, therapy or loss of function. You may require time off work to recover from injuries completely and those costs are not likely part of the settlement they will offer you.

There is no cost to speak to our experienced legal professionals about your accident until we have won your case. Finding the best car accident attorney can mean you will get the settlement you need to get your life back on track. Compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and pain and suffering can’t take away the trauma of the accident, but it can help you rebuild your life.

Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST to speak with our car accident law firm. There is no obligation to hire our firm, but we will help you determine if you need a lawyer. Seegmiller Law Firm has offices in California including its headquarters in Irvine. We also have offices outside of Orange County to serve you in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

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Bicyclist, 30, Killed in San Diego Crash with Three Vehicles

By sschaben
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

SAN DIEGO, California —  A 30-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed after he was struck by three separate vehicles in an early morning crash in the 6900 block of east Balboa Avenue on the overpass of the Interstate Route 805 freeway, according to a San Diego Medical Examiner Report.

According to the report, the man was riding his bicycle in the eastbound lanes of Balboa Avenue when he was struck by the driver of a Ford Expedition. The bicyclist was ejected from the bicycle and thrown into the street.  Next, the man was struck again by the drivers of two Toyota vehicles. Witnesses called 911 and paramedics responded to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead.

“Bicyclists are at a disadvantage on our busy roadways,” said San Diego Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm. “Drivers rushing to work in early morning commutes need to slow down and allow enough space in passing them on the road.”

Indeed California bicyclists had sought a new law last year SB 910 that would have required motorists to provide a 3-foot buffer between them and bicyclists on our roadways. Current law requires drivers to provide a “safe distance.” However, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed the proposed legislation on Oct. 7, 2011.

Bicycle accidents killed 109 people and injured 11,993 in California, according to the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Report.  Los Angeles County was the worst with 22 deaths and 3,725 injuries, followed by Orange County with 12 deaths and 1,199 injuries and San Diego County with nine deaths and 972 injuries.

Police investigate every car or bicycle accident involving a death to determine the cause of a crash, Seegmiller explains. The investigation will seek to find out if drivers were under the influence of alcohol, medication, drugs or distracted as well as many other circumstances that may have led to the crash that were illegal or reckless.

“Families of victims killed in bicycle accidents not only have to cope with the loss of a loved one, but later their lives may be forever changed due to the loss of income and other costs,” said Seegmiller.

The Seegmiller Law Firm – Advocates for Victims of Bicycle Accidents

If you have lost a loved one in a bicycle accident we know that this is a difficult time. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the victim. Our legal team has also handled hundreds of wrongful death claims for families of victims killed in traffic accidents who want justice for the loss of their loved one who was killed by a negligent driver.

There is no cost to clients until our experienced team of lawyers and legal professionals have won your case. Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST to speak with our car accident law firm. Seegmiller Law Firm has offices in California including its headquarters in Irvine. We also have offices outside of Orange County to serve you in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Bicyclist Ernest Klein, 79, Struck and Killed in Huntington Beach Traffic Accident

By sschaben
Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Source: Huntington Beach Police Department Press Release and Orange County Sheriff Coroner report.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California – Bicyclist Ernest Klein, 79, of Westminster was struck and killed Wednesday morning by the driver of a gold 2009 BMW 325I sedan as he rode eastbound on Bolsa Avenue just west of Able Lane, according to Huntington Beach Police Department press release.

Klein was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange where he died at 11:55 a.m., according to the report. The BMW’s driver, a 23-year-old Long Beach man, was cooperative with police and was not cited or arrested following the fatal bicycle accident.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information is encouraged to contact Officer Fulton at 714-536-5670.

Bicyclist Accident Statistics

Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report

Bicyclists need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death than those traveling on our roadways inside cars, trucks or buses. The city of Huntington Beach recorded one bicyclist killed and 146 injured in traffic accidents in 2009, according to the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In Orange County, there were 12 bicyclists killed and 1,199 injured in traffic accidents in 2009. In California, there were 109 bicyclists killed and 11,993 injured in traffic accidents in 2009.

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The Seegmiller Law Firm can be reached at 1-855-ASK–WEST.  For over 30 years, the firm has been a staunch advocate for victims’ rights and has fought for clients involved in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including premises liability, product liability, auto accidents, dog bites, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, at-work injuries and more.  The firm has offices in Irvine, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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