In Montana, more details have been released about a head-on collision that led to the deaths of three people last Wednesday. 

According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 7:00 AM on Highway 200, just between the towns of Circle and Brockway.

A trooper from the Montana Highway Patrol, Nyle Oberfell, said that a Ford Explorer was heading east on Highway 200 when he suddenly swerved into the westbound lane, striking a school bus head on.  Thankfully, no children were onboard when the bus accident occurred.

Police say the female bus driver, a female passenger in the SUV and the SUV driver were all killed as a result of the crash. 

At this time, officers do not believe that alcohol or speeding was involved in the accident.  All three victims were wearing seatbelts and their names have not been made public, yet.

Were you injured during a bus accident in California?  If so, contact us to discuss your options with a skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

In Van Nuys, sources are saying that a Los Angeles motorcycle officer suffered injuries this week after his bike was struck by a car. 

Police say the car accident occurred on the 6100 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard, just north of the Orange Line Busway at approximately 1:00 PM.  LAPD Officer Mary Brady, the assistant watch commander of the Valley Traffic Division said, "The officer was assigned to Valley Traffic and has been a motorcycle officer for 25 to 27 years."

She also said, "Initially we thought it was a hit and run but the driver remained at the scene and is being interviewed by our investigators."  Brady added that an erroneous report was made about a bus being involved in the collision.

According to Brady, the officer was hit from behind and knocked off of his motorcycle.  She said that the officer had to be taken to the hospital for treatment, but his injuries were not severe.

If you were hurt during a car accident, get help from a Los Angeles personal injury attorney by contacting the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus.

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.

Were you injured during a bike accident in Los Angeles?  Contact our practice and speak with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

In Shell Lake, a woman recently won a slip and fall lawsuit filed against the Spooner Area School District.  The jury determined that the defendants were negligent on August 26^th.

According to news reports, on January 19, 2009, Carmen L. Taylor was at the Spooner Elementary School for a game.  She left around 6:00 PM and slipped approximately 10 feet after leaving the building on a sidewalk that had a slight incline.  This caused her to suffer serious injuries.  Taylor testified that she did not see ice on the sidewalk because snow had blown over it.

The school's building manager testified that the night of the game, there was freezing rain which created glare ice. 

Taylor filed her claim against the school district and said that her slip and fall caused her to suffer permanent injuries, which were subject to a final medical opinion.  Her lawyer said the school was in violation of the Safe Place statue.

In September 2009, the district's insurance company responded to the claim with a denial of an act or failure that cause Taylor's injuries, as well as a denial of negligence.  However, the jury found that the district was negligent and issued orders for the district to pay approximately $67,000 in damages.

If you are injured during a slip and fall accident, contact our law office to discuss your case with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

This week, it has been reported that comedian Robert Schimmel died from injuries he suffered during a car accident.  His public relations team confirmed that he died from injuries while being treated at a Phoenix hospital.

60-year-old Schimmel was riding as a passenger in his 19-year-old daughter's car on August 26^th.  It is reported that his daughter lost control of her car and swerved to avoid an accident on the highway.  Schimmel's daughter had to be hospitalized, but is expected to recover.  Also riding in the vehicle was Schimmel's 11-year-old son, who left the accident on injured.

Schimmel was well-known for his radio work on "The Howard Stern Show".  He also appeared on several HBO programs.

If you have been involved in a serious car accident, or if you have lost somebody in your family due to an auto accident, now is the time to discuss your legal options with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who has the knowledge and experience to help you.  Contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today!

In Santa Barbara, it is reported that on August 24^th a fully loaded gravel truck veered off a highway on Tuesday and crashed into a house, killing a man, woman and a child.  The Los Angeles Times reported that the identities of the people killed were not immediately identified and that response crews were searching the house for a possible fourth victim.

According to police, the driver of a double tractor-trailer truck was traveling south on Hwy. 154 when he crashed into four other vehicles and then traveled down the driveway directly into the house.  Police say that the house was completely destroyed upon impact and that they found a man and a woman dead at the scene of the accident.  After an hour of searching the scene, they found a child's body.

Police used dogs to search the house for a fourth person who they believe may have been inside although neighbors say they saw that person leave on a bicycle prior to the collision. 

The driver of the truck was treated at the scene of the accident for minor injuries.

Were you the victim of a major truck accident?  Contact our practice to get help from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer today.

In Iowa, a wrongful death lawsuit that was filed by the family of a slain girl against a school bus company has been thrown out of court.  Judge Jon Foster ruled that the company, First Student, had no way of knowing that 13-year-old Donnisha Hill was going to be killed when the school bus driver left her off on the wrong stop on October 27, 2006.  The girl's body was later found in Illinois.

The judge ruled in favor of the company's request for a directed verdict.  However, Adonis Hill, the father of the girl, says that he plans to file an appeal.  He said, "It's terrible. If the laws were designed to protect the children, we weren't protected. Donnisha wasn't protected."

In their lawsuit, the parents said that the bus company ignored safety procedures after leaving their daughter at the wrong bus stop. However, it has been reported that Donnisha got off at the wrong stop as part of a plan to meet with a man by the name of David Damm, a neighbor who had been accused of sexually abusing her and who have promised to run away with her to Chicago.

Police say that Damm took her to Bruce Bart, who ended up driving her to Illinois and then killed her to cover up allegations of sexual abuse.  Damm was convicted of murder and sentenced to death and Burt pled guilty to murder and is serving a life sentence.

If you have plans to file a wrongful death claim in Los Angeles, contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today to speak with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

Nearly 2 weeks after entering into a coma, Enter the Dragon star Ahna Capri has died.  Her death and coma resulted from a horrible car accident.

According to reports, the Hungarian actress had lost consciousness following a serious accident in Los Angeles which took place on August 9^th.  During the accident, her car collided with a five-time truck.

The 64-year-old actress spent 11 days in a coma in a hospital before doctors move forward with turning off her life support machine on August 20^th.  Capri had moved to the United States with her family as a child and began acting in the 1950s.  She starred in numerous films and TV shows including the Mod Squad.  She is best remembered for her role alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon.

If you are involved in an accident that left you with serious injuries and the immense suffering, contact our law office and discuss your case with a professional Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

In the state of Minnesota, a Duluth trucking company that is no longer in business has finally settled a wrongful death claim.

This week, a settlement was reached between Monson Trucking and the family of Wayne Swenson.  Back in 2007, Wayne died on Interstate 35 near Proctor when a truck from the company suddenly stopped in front of him.

An attorney representing Swenson's widow claimed that the truck driver had not been trained on how to deal with an overheated vehicle.  Swenson allegedly slammed on his brakes in an attempt to avoid the truck, but a car struck his motorcycle and pushed him directly into the truck.

Both parties agreed to settle the wrongful death claim for an undisclosed amount of money prior to a pretrial hearing.

Did you lose a close loved one due to wrongful death in Los Angeles?  A Los Angeles personal injury attorney from our firm can help.  Contact us now to set up a case evaluation.

In the city of Los Angeles, police are investigating a car accident that killed celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan.  Police say that they are trying to find out if texting or tweeting play a role in the doctor's death.

California Highway Patrol officer Steve Reid said Wednesday, "We haven't confirmed anything regarding the cause of the collision."  He also said that they are looking into several factors that include text messaging and twittering which may have played a role in the accident.

Ryan's last post to his twitter account was dated Monday at 4:10 PM. He had posted earlier that he hiked to the top of a sand dune near the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

Police found the doctor's 1995 Jeep Wrangler off the side of the PCH near Malibu. The vehicle had landed on its roof and a motorist who had witnessed the accident called for help.

Ryan was only 50 years old and had made headlines for performing multiple surgeries on celebrity clientele including musician Vince Neil and model Adrianne Curry.

If you are involved in a serious car accident and you suffered injuries, contact our law firm and discuss your case with an empathetic Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

The Associated Press is reporting that in the state of Massachusetts a fan suffered severe head injuries when he fell 14 feet at Fenway Park.

This Thursday, Boston police spokesman Officer Eddy Chrispin said that the accident took place on Wednesday evening in a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Red Sox. During the game, a man was found lying on his back with appearance head injuries.

At this time, the identity of the man has not been released. He was treated by emergency officials at the ballpark and was later transported to an area hospital in Boston. Police are unsure of the extent of the man's injuries or whether he suffered a brain injury.

If you have suffered a serious injury in Los Angeles, contact our law office to discuss your case with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.  At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we can help you get compensated for your pain and suffering.

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.

Harmed during a bus accident?  If so, contact our law firm and arrange to speak with a skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyer!

In Lewiston, Maine, authorities have reported that a 10 month old drowned.  They say that the drowning appears accidental and are calling the case tragic.

In an interview with the Sun Journal of Lewiston, Maine State Police Lt. Brian McDonough said that Rene Cloutier died Sunday at a Portland hospital.  After arriving at the hospital, Rene's life support was removed.

Officers say that the boy's mother, Natasha Bean, had been giving him a bath on Saturday night when she was interrupted by a neighbor.  She said that she had left the boy for a few minutes unattended and when she returned, he was underwater.

Police took the boy to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and he was then transferred to Maine Medical Center and placed on life support.

Contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus if you or someone you know has been a victim of drowning as a Los Angeles personal injury attorney from our firm can help you.

This week, it was reported that Darius Campbell sustained a broken neck during a major car accident.  The star was driving a Porsche when the vehicle skidded and crashed right into a wall.  News sources say the accident occurred while the musician was on vacation in Spain.

He told one news source, "It was absolutely terrifying. I thought that was going to be it. My life flashed before my eyes and I thought I was going to die."

After arriving at the Hospital Costa Del Sol, Doctors told Campbell that the break in his neck was mere millimeters away from paralyzing him.  He is now back in Los Angeles and recovering.

A spokesperson for the musician said, "I'm happy to report that he's absolutely fine and no operation is needed."

If you were injured during an auto accident in L.A., now is the time to contact our law office and speak with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

Authorities say that a 31 year old woman from Modesto was hit and killed after she crossed paths with a pickup truck in Turlock.  April J. Chaves was hit by the truck, which was traveling north on South Central Avenue, said the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP identified the driver of the truck as 51 year old Jose Garcia.  Police say that as Garcia approached the 6000 block of South Central, he neared a car parked on the west side of the street that had its lights on.  As Garcia passed the car, Chaves crossed the street and was hit by his truck.

Police say that Garcia did not realize that he had hit Chaves and continued to travel north.  A witness tracked Garcia down later and he then returned to the scene of the truck accident.

Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced Chaves dead at 9:27 PM.  They say that at the time of the crash, Garcia was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Have you been harmed during a truck accident?  Now is the right time to contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. 

This week, a 29 year old construction worker was killed while on the job.  Police say that the construction accident occurred on Interstate 90 near Anaconda.

Following the accident, the county coroner, Jerry Thomas, identified the victim as being Jonathan Hudson.  He said that Hudson died after being hit by a Mack truck that was backing up in the construction zone.

At this time, it is believed that neither speed nor alcohol were factors in the accident. 

According to the Montana Highway Patrol dispatch, Hudson was working behind a belly dump trailer when a 51 year old woman backed up and ran him over.  He was pronounced dead about an hour after the accident at the Community Hospital of Anaconda.

If you are interested in learning more about your legal rights and options following a construction accident, contact our law office today to schedule a consultation with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

In Corralitos, a man as seriously hurt after his Toyota Corolla veered into oncoming traffic on Freedom Boulevard.  The 31 year old man's car was hit by a Dodge pickup that was towing an empty horse trailer, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Police say that the man was not wearing a seatbelt and that he was speeding when the crash took place just south of White Road.

The force crushed the front of his car, leaving him trapped inside the vehicle.  It took rescue crews 30 minutes to free him from the driver's seat.  CHP officer Brian Samms said, "He broke the steering wheel with his body and there was blood everywhere."  After he was freed from his car, he was flown to an out-of-county trauma center to receive treatment for his injuries.

The driver of the pickup, a 63 year old man, suffered no serious injuries.  He had been wearing a seatbelt and his airbag was deployed. Samms said that the car accident will remain under investigation.

If you were hurt during a car accident in L.A., contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus to set up a consultation with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney!

This week, criminal charges were filed against the owner of three pit bulls that attacked and fatally mauled a toddler.

The owner, 52 year old Steve Hayashi, has been charged with felony child endangerment and allowing a vicious animal to be at large.  Hayashi was charged after 2 year old Jacob Bisbee (Hayashi's step-grandson) was subjected to lethal dog bites.

Police say that the dog attack took place last week Thursday at 8:45 PM at the family's home.  Jacob had been at home with his grandmother, his uncle and 4 year old brother when he walked into the garage and was attacked by the three pit bulls.

While interviewed in a jailhouse, Hayashi said that the door to the garage is usually locked with a deadbolt that Jacob could not reach.  He said the toddler never went to the garage before, but he somehow managed to get in.

Hayashi told police, "By the time my wife found him, the dogs had already finished their attack. It was too late."  Jacob was rushed to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

If you have been a dog bite victim, discuss your case with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer by contacting the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus.

Last week Thursday in South Pasadena, it is reported that a vehicle hit a curb, went airborne and then landed on the roof of a residence located on Orange Grove Avenue.  The car accident occurred following a high-speed police chase.

Reports indicate that the Los Angeles Police Department chased the car from Panorama City to Pasadena as they believed the car was carrying a murder suspect.  During the chase, the car hit a curb and flew into the air.  Then, it landed on the roof of a nearby home at around midnight.

The driver of the vehicle, who was in fact a felon with an arrest warrant, sustained a spinal cord injury.  He was taken to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment.

If you were involved in a car accident in Pasadena that left you with serious injuries, contact us to discuss your injuries and case with a Pasadena personal injury lawyer

In Massachusetts, twin sisters were found dead in their family's swimming pool.  Police say that the girls drowned after removing the pool's remote cover.

Officers were called to the residence this past Saturday at approximately 10:20 AM after they received reports of "babies in a pool".  They gave CPR to the two year old girls, Veronica and Angelina Andreottola, before taking them to Union Hospital.  Once they arrived at the medical facility, the girls were pronounced dead as a result of the swimming pool drowning.

The girl's mother, Crystal Andreottola, was at home when the accident occurred.  She said the girls managed to open the pool covering on their own, but police are still investigating.  Officers say that no charges will be filed as foul play was not suspected.

If you lost a child due to a swimming pool accident in Los Angeles, you should discuss your case with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer from our legal team.  Contact us today to learn more about your legal options.

This week, a spokeswoman for Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa confirmed that the politician underwent elbow surgery.  Mayor Villaraigosa suffered a broken elbow during a recent bicycle accident in L.A.

In a public statement, spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton said that the Mayor went through an operation on Sunday at the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center.  She said that the procedure was successful and that the Mayor Villaraigosa is expected to make a complete recovery.  Hamilton also noted that the Mayor will return to his full schedule next week.

On Saturday evening, Villaraigosa had been riding his bicycle on Venice Boulevard when a taxi cab driver pulled in front of him abruptly.  Mayor Villaraigosa applied his brakes, fell of his bike and then landed on top of his elbow. 

Like Mayor Villaraigosa, if you have been involved in a bike accident, you should obtain medical treatment and then seek the advice of a Los Angeles personal injury attorney by contacting the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus.

This Sunday, a man was killed during a traffic accident in Canyon Country.  Now, the police say that the man has been identified as 15 year old Eric Michael Gilhooley.

Police say that the accident occurred at approximately 10:22 AM.  Prior to the collision, a vehicle had been traveling westbound on Soledad Canyon Road when it struck the curb, hitting and killing Gilhooley.  The pedestrian accident took place near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Gailxy Avenue.

Following the collision, police officers had to close roads for numerous hours to conduct investigations.  Detectives later determined that Gilhooley was standing on the curb when he was hit by a car that was driven by a 47 year old man.  The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and it is reported that alcohol did not play a role in the crash.

At this time, no arrests have been made.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Santa Clarita, it is important that you get help from a Santa Clarita personal injury lawyer immediately.  Don't hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus.

In South Los Angeles, it is reported that police are looking into a hit and run accident that occurred on Thursday.  Police say that the car accident resulted in the tragic death of an 11 year old boy by the name of Natanael Garcia.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Garcia was hit at approximately 2:30 PM at Hoover and 76^th Streets, which are part of the Vermont Knolls neighborhood.

On Thursday evening, police described the suspect's vehicle as being a black or dark blue sports utility vehicle (SUV).  The say the vehicle had tan trim and stock wheels and are asking for the public's help in locating the driver.

If someone you love was killed during a car accident, such as a hit and run accident, it is in your best interests to speak with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.  To discuss your situation with an attorney, contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus now!

In Vallejo, California, a mother had filed a $16 million wrongful death claim against two men who killed her son.  The plaintiff, Teresa Courtmanche, is the mother of slain Fairfield Councilman Matt Garcia.

On Wednesday, Courtmanche filed her lawsuit in the Solano County Superior Court on what would have been her son's 24^th birthday.  On September 1, 2008, Garcia was shot and killed.  In her lawsuit, Courtmanche lists Henry Don Williams (convicted o first-degree murder) and Gene Allen Combs (convicted of second-degree murder) as the defendants. 

Courtmanche also listed Nicole Stewart, the getaway driver, as a defendant.  Stewart was never charged by police as she agreed to testify against Williams and Combs.

Prosecutors say that Garcia was shot in the head by Williams outside of a friend's home.  Williams and Combs had mistook Garcia for a drug dealer that had owed them money. 

If you lost a close loved one due to someone else's negligence in L.A., contact us today to discuss your loss with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

Dog bites are more common than most people would think and, unfortunately, the majority of dog bite victims happen to be young children.  If your child suffers a dog bite injury, here are some tips you should follow to protect him or her:

§  Try to stay calm.  You need to focus on your child's well-being and tending to your child, who may be in a great deal of pain.

§  Ask for help.  While you are tending to your child, ask for help from a friend, family member or neighbor who can gather the names, addresses and phone numbers of anyone who may have witnessed the attack.

§  Seek medical help immediately.  Even if you think the dog bite was minor, it is important that your child is examined by a medical professional.

§  Speak with your child.  Ask for him or her to tell you exactly what happened.  In many dog bite cases, children do not provoke dogs, the attacks just happen.  Try to gather information about what the dog looked like and where the dog came from

§  Take pictures.  This measure can be taken when you have time (at the doctor's office or when you return home from the hospital.  Should you choose to take legal action in the future, these pictures will show the extent of your child's injuries.

The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus represents those who have suffered dog bit injuries in Los Angeles.  Contact us to discuss your injuries with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.