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Christian Dasilva, 40, Dies In Motorcycle Accident With Lexus

By sschaben
Friday, July 20th, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California—Christian Dasilva, a 40-year-old motorcyclist, died Monday afternoon after colliding with a Lexus, police said.

According to an Orange County Register article, on Monday, July 16th, Dasilva was riding a 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 and was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Dasilva was headed westbound on Hamilton Avenue when he collided with a Lexus sedan.  The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene to talk to police who made no arrests or citations.

Dasilva was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Register.

The cause of the collision is under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Huntington Beach traffic investigators at 714-536-5666.

“As a rider myself, my heart goes out to the Dasilva family,” said Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclist fatalities increased slightly in 2010 to 4,502 accounting for 14 percent of total fatalities for the year. The NHTSA also reports that motorcyclists are 25 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash and 5 times more likely to be injured.

NHTSA estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,483 motorcyclists in 2009. An additional 732 lives could have been saved if all motorcyclists had worn helmets.

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 law firm has a proven track record supported by settlements ranging from several thousand dollars to millions.

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 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 Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

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Jose Manuel Martinez Killed in Chino Hills Motorcycle Accident

By sschaben
Friday, July 20th, 2012

CHINO HILLS, CA – Jose Manuel Martinez, 38, of Ontario, was seriously injured Thursday night after his 2004 Honda Shadow motorcycle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Peyton Drive and Skyview Ridge, according to a San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner report. Mr. Martinez died the following day at the hospital.

Paramedics responding to the 8:18 p.m. motorcycle crash took the motorcyclist to the emergency room where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries at 12:18 a.m. on Friday, July 20th.

The San Bernardino Sheriff’s office is investigating the incident.

“As a rider myself, I know firsthand that driving a motorcycle can be especially dangerous and injuries sustained in these types of crashes can be serious,” said Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm. “I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mr. Martinez.”

This news article is sponsored by The Seegmiller Law Firm, personal injury lawyers who have provided help to injured victims for roughly 30 years. Our law firm has represented hundreds of clients who were injured or have lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness.

We would like to help you determine if you have a case against another driver for injuries or the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident. Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST to speak with our car accident law firm. (Nuestros abogados hablan Español). 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 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Police Pursuit In Stolen Jaguar Ends In Vehicle Rollover, Collision in Inglewood, CA

By sschaben
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – In another area police pursuit, a chase ended when the suspece in the stolen vehicle, a Jaguar, crashed into a vehicle, causing it to flip over, and then collided again with another vehicle.

The chase was short, according to investigators, but during that caused an enormous amount of damage, which the driver hitting speeds at approximately 80 miles per hour.

The initial pursuit occurred on Thursday, July 12th, near the area of Central Avenue and Imperial Highway in the early morning hours.  Shortly thereafter, on Crenshaw Boulevard, the Jaguar hit a truck.  Witnesses of the crash likened the car barreling into traffic that it looked somewhat like an oncoming train, based on the speed of the car.

Police say the Jaguar was going so fast that when it hit the truck, it flipped it forward, and then continued traveling, slamming into a van. Onlookers said that the Jaguar looked more like a train as it barreled through traffic.  Drivers of both vehicles, as well as the suspect, were taken to local area hospitals for minor injuries sustained as a result of the accident.

If you are injured in a Los Angeles car accident it’s important that you take steps immediately to maintain your rights. Our legal team has also handled thousands personal injury claims for on behalf of victims of 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 as well as the families of those who have been killed. Our firm has a proven track record supported by settlements ranging from several thousand dollars to millions.

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 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.  Se habla espanol.

 

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What to do after a car accident?

By sschaben
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

Top 10 Things to do After a Car Accident

ORANGE COUNTY, California – It happens when you least expect it. Many drivers don’t see it coming because a car crash happens so quickly that a driver typically cannot respond.  While 259,899 crashes involved property damage, 163,524 people were injured and 2,805 were killed in crashes in 2009 here in California, according to statistics compiled by the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Report.

Every driver should know what to do if they are involved in a car accident – even if it is a minor incident. Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm and host of the West of Legal show on KFWB News Talk 980 offers the following auto accident checklist to help those drivers who are involved in a car accident.

Orange County Car Accident Checklist:

  1. EMERGENCY KIT: Driving a car without an emergency kit is like crossing the street without looking both ways. It’s vital that your car is equipped with one that includes basic First Aid bandages and ointments. Fill out an emergency card with your health information on it including special medications you may require. Additionally, if you have a cell phone make sure it is always charged and with you when you drive. It can literally save your life one day. Paper and pen are essential for taking down notes including diagrams of the accident scene or exchanging information with witnesses or other drivers. Have a list of emergency contact numbers at hand or in your cell phone in case you are seriously injured. Basic items such as a flashlight, reusable camera and a set of orange cones, flares or warning triangles are also essential and can be kept in the truck of your vehicle.
  2. INJURY OR NO INJURY: This is the first question. Determine what you will do after a car accident based on whether there are injures and the severity. If you are involved in a traffic accident involving people who are injured you will need to first access the situation. If there are minor injuries, the best decision may be to move the vehicles involved to the side of the road so they are not subsequently struck again by another vehicle. Turn on hazard lights to alert other drivers. Some serious accidents involving neck or back injuries may require that the individuals remain where they until help arrives so they are not further injured. Emergency situations involving fire or the need for CPR intervention will require quick thinking to determine the best solution.
  3. INFORMATION EXCHANGE: Never overlook the importance of this step. Find out everything you can about the other driver. Starting with name, address, telephone number, insurance company, policy number, driver license number, license plate number, make and description of the vehicle. Find out if the vehicle belongs to the driver and if not note whether it’s a rental car, a company car or a friend or relatives vehicle. You will need to also gather information about these entities.
  4. WRITE YOUR ACCIDENT STORY: Start with a description of the vehicle including make, model and color including any interesting features. Ask the other driver what he thinks happened and write this down, but don’t give them your side of the story.  Never admit fault. Let the police determine fault based on the facts of the case. You write down your side of the story including the location of the crash, time, make a diagram and obtain any witness information such as name, telephone number, email, etc.
  5. PHOTOGRAPHS: Document the accident using photographs include all angles of the vehicles, license plates, witnesses, driver and passengers and debris including if there are any cell phones present. Take overall shots and detail shots of everything.
  6. POLICE AND ACCIDENT REPORTS: Some cities do not send police officers to respond to every accident that is reported. When there is no police officer responding to the scene of a crash the driver should file an accident report themselves with the city where it took place. In cases where a police officer responds to the crash he will write up a police report. Most insurance companies will request this form when a claim is filed.
  7. PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER:  Do you need a personal injury lawyer? If you need to see a doctor you probably also need to contact a lawyer. You will most often work with the insurance companies to handle your property damage claim, however, don’t make the mistake of putting your health in their hands. Indeed insurance adjusters want to settle your case for as little as possible. They are not going to worry about whether you have healed from your injuries, whether you lost wages while you were recovering or if there are any permanent injuries due to the crash. Instead they will make you an offer and push for a quick settlement at the lowest price possible. A personal injury lawyer will make sure you get the best treatment available, you completely recover and that you are covered physically and financially against any permanent health issues. A lawyer only gets paid if their client wins their case so it’s an incentive to make sure you are successful.
  8. MINOR INCIDENTS: Just a little fender bender? No need to report it to the insurance company right? Wrong. Always report the crash to the insurance company or risk having the other driver come after you later with a claim against you. Sure it may seem like it’s minor at the time of the crash, but later the other driver may later discover he or she has a neck or back injury and file a claim against you. If you haven’t gathered evidence and reported the crash you will be at a disadvantage. The other driver’s small dent may turn into a hefty repair bill and you could be sued.
  9. ACCIDENT JOURNAL:  You were involved in a car accident, you are injured and you are getting treatment for those injuries. At this stage, it’s important that you keep a daily and or weekly journal where you can maintain a record of your treatment including notes on how you are feeling and dates and times of doctor’s appointments. This journal will serve to help you the insurance company is reluctant to settle the case.
  10. RECORDED STATEMENTS: Never give a recorded statement to either insurance company.  Your personal injury lawyer is the only one you should speak to after a car accident. Your written or oral statement can be used against you and could affect your settlement negatively.

 

 

 

 

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Orange Car Accident: Fire Erupts After Rear End Collision

By sschaben
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Source: The Orange County Register

ORANGE, California – A fire erupted following a collision between two vehicles Tuesday afternoon on the eastbound 22 freeway about 12:30 p.m., according to a news story in the Orange County Register.

The driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling too fast to stop during traffic and rear-ended a Jeep near the transition road by the Interstate 5 freeway and the 57 freeway, according to the report. The Volkswagen burst into flames upon impact with the other vehicle. The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert, but it was cleared by 1:16 p.m.

Orange County Car Accident Statistics

According to the California Statewide Integrated Traffic report there were six people killed and 725 injured in traffic accidents in the city of Orange in 2009. The same year, there were 141 fatal and 13,373 injury traffic accidents throughout Orange County, the report said.

Motorists in Orange County who are injured in traffic accidents due to someone else’s negligence may consider filing a lawsuit for compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, lost time off work for wages and more.

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.

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 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 Bernardino, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Seegmiller Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys also serve injured clients in every Southern California county including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Kern County, Imperial Empire, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County and San Diego County.

The cities our law firm handles include Anaheim, Buena Park, Colton, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lake Forest, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana, Torrance, Tustin, Westminster, West Covina, Victorville and Ventura. Additionally, we have offices to serve clients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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