Tell your children to look both ways when riding their bicycles on the road to avoid winding up like Zachary J. Schultz of North Platte. The 15 year old failed to yield the right of way to a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix as it entered the intersection of Grant and W. Second on Tuesday.

Schultz slammed into the front driver's side panel of Laura D. Bay's Grand Prix, but only received minor cuts on his lower back and left elbow. He was examined by the school nurse but refused any additional services; the nurse advised Schultz to see her again in the pain worsened.

Police officers called Schultz's father to alert him of the accident.

When a child or loved one has been in a bicycle accident, you could be looking at some serious hospital charges that can quickly add up. Don't pay another dime if you were not at fault.  Contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who can help you as soon as possible.

In Southern California, it has been reported that 10 people were injured while riding a roller coaster.  The accident took place on Thursday night while individuals were riding the Pony Express ride at Knott's Berry Farm, which is located in Orange County.

According to the Associated Press, the ride was going uphill, lost momentum and slid backwards.  The carts then crashed into other carts.

While on the ride, 10 people suffered minor back and neck injuries. The age range of the people who were injured was reportedly 12 to 60.

Knott's Berry Farm says that the Pony Express accelerates to 38 miles per hour in under 3 seconds.  The ride opened back in 2008 and never had problems before. The cause of the accident remains unclear and is expected to be investigated.

If you were injured at an amusement park and are wondering who is responsible, contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus to speak with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

On Tuesday, a Caltrans bus was struck by a motorcycle on Tuesday morning while driving on Highway 101.  

While the names of the Caltrans employee and the motorcycle driver have not been released, it was reported that both suffered moderate injuries during the 11:00 AM collision.  The California Highway Patrol said that both parties were taken to Marian Medical Center.

According to CHP Sgt. John Ploetz, the motorcycle driver and the bus driver had tried to avoid one another, but were unsuccessful.  He said that the accident remains under investigation and that he was unsure how fast the motorcyclist was driving prior to the crash.

Both of the men involved in the collision were able to communicate with emergency response crews and officers say they have plans to visit them in the hospital to collect further information.

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Early Wednesday morning, a 17-year-old girl from Tehachapi was injured after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle on Highline Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Harley McDaniel was riding her bicycle on the north side of Highline just before 6:00 AM when she tried to cross the south side of the road, traveling directly into the path of a car being driven by Philip Waterstradt.

Following the bicycle accident, it was reported that McDaniel was recovering from her injuries at Kern Medical Center.

Police say that McDaniel was wearing dark clothing and riding a gray bicycle, which may have contributed to Waterstradt not being able to see her prior to the collision.  McDaniel was not wearing a helmet either.

At this time, police say that alcohol is not a factor in the accident.

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The New York Associated Press recently reported that a local fire department has said that at least seven people have suffered injuries after a motor vehicle crashed into a Bronx bus stop.

The Fire Department of New York said that four of the people suffered critical injuries and others had suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.

According to authorities, a livery cab had collided with a minivan near the bus stop prompting one of the vehicles to jump the curb.  Six of the people that suffered injuries were bystanders, including a few people who were waiting to board the bus.

Police say that the bus accident occurred before noon on Tuesday at Kingsbridge Road and University.  Those who were injured were transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.

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Drivers and passengers are at risk of injury any time they are involved in a car accident. While some car accidents are minor fenders benders, others are serious collisions than leave the occupants in the car severely injured.  

Types of injuries a driver or passenger may sustain during an accident can range from minor bruising to brain damage, permanent disability, and even death. One of the most common types of injury is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck is snapped backed and forth due to excessive force. This type of injury is particularly common in rear-end collisions. 

Other types of car accident injuries include:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Internal bleeding or bruising
• Brain & spinal cord injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Soft tissue injuries
• Paralysis (quadriplegia or paraplegia)
• Permanent disability

An experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus can help you take advantage of all your legal options following a car accident injury. Under California personal injury law, you are entitled to be compensated for your pain and suffering, property damage, lost wages, and medical bills if you can prove your injuries stemmed from an accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver. To learn more about your rights to recovery, feel free to contact the office today at (888) 203-PAIN to arrange a consultation to discuss your case.