June 28, 2010-According to reports the weekend was deadly for two California Highway Patrol Officers. The first deadly accident occurred on Sunday morning near Barstow, when the California Highway Patrol officer was making a traffic stop. The officer identified as Justin McGrory was struck by a vehicle that veered over to the side where McGrory had a vehicle pulled over for a traffic stop for speeding in the vicinity of Hodge Road.
The officer was standing outside of the vehicle when he was struck by Rafael Garcia age 18 of Las Vegas. Garcia was arrested for suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and could face additional charges after the results of toxicology test are received.
According to California Highway Patrol officer Mario Lopez stated Garcia was remorseful at the scene of the accident and was cooperative with investigators. After being struck by Garcia’s vehicle on Interstate 15 McGrory was airlifted to St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley where he died from the injuries he sustained in the crash. A second California Highway Patrol officer was struck and killed Sunday in Paso Robles. The accident occurred at approximately 5:47 p.m. in the vicinity of River Road and Spanish Camp Road.
The officer was identified as California Highway Patrol officer Brett Oswald age 47.The California Highway Patrol officer had responded to an abandoned vehicle and was waiting for a tow truck. Officer Oswald was struck by a Toyota Corolla traveling at a high rate of speed around a curve and collided with the cruiser, according to CHP Officer Mike Muell.
During the collision Oswald was thrown in the air landing on the Toyota. Oswald was transported to Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, where he died. The officer was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Police looking for Witnesses in Garden Grove Pedestrian Crash
June 22, 2010 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports police are searching for witnesses to a Garden Grove hit and run that injured a 76 year old man.
The accident according to Garden Grove police occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m. that involved a pedestrian and motor vehicle. The accident occurred in the vicinity of Chapman Avenue and Haster Street in the eastbound lanes.
The man that was found by police struck by a vehicle has been identified as Ricardo Colacion of Mexico, whose family was located and notified.
According to the Garden Grove Police, Colacion sustained serious injuries in the accident and was transported to UCI Medical Center and listed in critical, but stable condition.
Colacion was crossing Chapman Avenue according to police when 19 year old Angelica Gomez of Anaheim was driving east and saw Colacion, but was unable to avoid hitting him.
Police stated drugs or alcohol do not appear to have contributed to the accident.
Chapman Avenue was closed about three hours while police investigated the scene of the accident, which remains under investigation. Police are asking for witnesses with any information to contact them.
According to reports there have been no citations issued.
The accident according to Garden Grove police occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m. that involved a pedestrian and motor vehicle. The accident occurred in the vicinity of Chapman Avenue and Haster Street in the eastbound lanes.
The man that was found by police struck by a vehicle has been identified as Ricardo Colacion of Mexico, whose family was located and notified.
According to the Garden Grove Police, Colacion sustained serious injuries in the accident and was transported to UCI Medical Center and listed in critical, but stable condition.
Colacion was crossing Chapman Avenue according to police when 19 year old Angelica Gomez of Anaheim was driving east and saw Colacion, but was unable to avoid hitting him.
Police stated drugs or alcohol do not appear to have contributed to the accident.
Chapman Avenue was closed about three hours while police investigated the scene of the accident, which remains under investigation. Police are asking for witnesses with any information to contact them.
According to reports there have been no citations issued.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Workers Injured After Scaffold Collapses
June 15, 2010 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports three workers were injured Monday in the Glendale area after the scaffold they were on collapsed. The men according to reports were working on a scissor lift scaffold in the area near the Galleria in the vicinity of Broadway and Orange Street.
The collapse occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. according to police the workers fell about 20 feet. The scaffold collapsed after becoming unstable while the three men were working on an external planter box.
The three men landed in the middle of Broadway after the collapse of the scissor lift scaffold according to Glendale Fire Department Capt. Vince Rifino. The three men were seriously injured and transported to USC Medical Center, with one of the men in critical condition according to Capt. Rifinio.
The men were not city workers, but were employed by the Galleria and an ongoing investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
According to Capt. Rifinio the scissor lift maximum stated two people at 500 pound maximum capacity. There were three men and they also had a can filled with rock and other debris on the scaffold.
The collapse occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. according to police the workers fell about 20 feet. The scaffold collapsed after becoming unstable while the three men were working on an external planter box.
The three men landed in the middle of Broadway after the collapse of the scissor lift scaffold according to Glendale Fire Department Capt. Vince Rifino. The three men were seriously injured and transported to USC Medical Center, with one of the men in critical condition according to Capt. Rifinio.
The men were not city workers, but were employed by the Galleria and an ongoing investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
According to Capt. Rifinio the scissor lift maximum stated two people at 500 pound maximum capacity. There were three men and they also had a can filled with rock and other debris on the scaffold.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Brea Worker’s Personal Injury Compensation
If a worker is injured during the course of scope of his duty, he is entitled to receive compensation from the employer. Minor injuries like cuts, scrapes and bruises may be attended by a medical practitioner at the site but accidents which result in severe injuries, paralysis or death have to be dealt with separately.
Brea is home to several industries including metal industries, hydraulic equipment industries, construction businesses and other manufacturing industries. There is risk of accidents and injuries to people working in these industries. However, the laws here say that the employees who are injured during the course of employment cannot sue their employers. They are entitled to receive Brea worker’s personal injury compensation.
The compensation is of three types- health insurance, disability insurance or life insurance. However, most of the time, the compensation is very low and unfair. Moreover, employers may decide to contest valid claims. The paperwork and legal aspects of filing for and receiving compensation can be very long and tedious. There may be several approvals needed and several deadlines to be met. This task can be herculean for the ordinary citizen. Therefore, if you have been injured at your workplace, it would be wise to seek assistance from a worker’s compensation attorney.
There are several good workers compensation attorneys in Brea.
They specialize in filing compensation lawsuits upon personal injury at the workplace. These lawyers are experienced and well versed with the paperwork and approvals, which are required and they can also assist you in filling up forms and filing it at the right place at the right time. These attorneys can help identify laws and regulations which entitle you to more benefits than what you have been offered, depending on the nature of your injuries. In this way, you can be assured of a fair deal.
The lawyer can also analyze the nature of the accident and determine whether you can file a third party lawsuit. According to the rules in California, you cannot sure your employer but you can sue a third party for compensation of they are found guilty. For instance, if unsafe equipment or poor planning resulted in your injury, you can sue the company responsible for the equipment or planning.
If you are seeking Brea workers personal injury compensation, seek assistance from an honest, reliable and experienced lawyer. Select an attorney who specializes in your kind of case so that the proceedings go through quickly and efficiently.
Brea is home to several industries including metal industries, hydraulic equipment industries, construction businesses and other manufacturing industries. There is risk of accidents and injuries to people working in these industries. However, the laws here say that the employees who are injured during the course of employment cannot sue their employers. They are entitled to receive Brea worker’s personal injury compensation.
The compensation is of three types- health insurance, disability insurance or life insurance. However, most of the time, the compensation is very low and unfair. Moreover, employers may decide to contest valid claims. The paperwork and legal aspects of filing for and receiving compensation can be very long and tedious. There may be several approvals needed and several deadlines to be met. This task can be herculean for the ordinary citizen. Therefore, if you have been injured at your workplace, it would be wise to seek assistance from a worker’s compensation attorney.
There are several good workers compensation attorneys in Brea.
They specialize in filing compensation lawsuits upon personal injury at the workplace. These lawyers are experienced and well versed with the paperwork and approvals, which are required and they can also assist you in filling up forms and filing it at the right place at the right time. These attorneys can help identify laws and regulations which entitle you to more benefits than what you have been offered, depending on the nature of your injuries. In this way, you can be assured of a fair deal.
The lawyer can also analyze the nature of the accident and determine whether you can file a third party lawsuit. According to the rules in California, you cannot sure your employer but you can sue a third party for compensation of they are found guilty. For instance, if unsafe equipment or poor planning resulted in your injury, you can sue the company responsible for the equipment or planning.
If you are seeking Brea workers personal injury compensation, seek assistance from an honest, reliable and experienced lawyer. Select an attorney who specializes in your kind of case so that the proceedings go through quickly and efficiently.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Father Does Not Blame Police for Daughters Death During Police Chase
June 11, 2010 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports the father of a six year old does not blame police for her death.
The father of a six year old identified as Kayla Woods, who was killed when a car fleeing from police struck her stated he does not blame the police. Matt Woods stated that he doesn’t blame the police who were doing their job and that they cannot let everyone go.
The accident took place on Thursday evening in the vicinity of Birch Grove and Fenton Grove Lanes. When the vehicle the police were chasing turned onto a residential street where Kayla Woods, her four year old brother Aaron and two other children were playing in Lake View Terrace when she was struck.
According to police two of the suspects in the vehicle were arrested at the scene of the accident and the driver escaped on foot, but later was captured. The authorities believe the suspects to be tied to a narcotics case and threw two guns out of the car during the incident.
Kayla’s death is described by Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck as “an extremely tragic incident” and the entire Los Angeles Police Department is grieving the six year olds death. Beck stated the blame for the child’s death falls on the suspects involved in the accident.
There are some residents that are questioning why there was a police pursuit on one of the narrow residential streets where children often play.
The father of a six year old identified as Kayla Woods, who was killed when a car fleeing from police struck her stated he does not blame the police. Matt Woods stated that he doesn’t blame the police who were doing their job and that they cannot let everyone go.
The accident took place on Thursday evening in the vicinity of Birch Grove and Fenton Grove Lanes. When the vehicle the police were chasing turned onto a residential street where Kayla Woods, her four year old brother Aaron and two other children were playing in Lake View Terrace when she was struck.
According to police two of the suspects in the vehicle were arrested at the scene of the accident and the driver escaped on foot, but later was captured. The authorities believe the suspects to be tied to a narcotics case and threw two guns out of the car during the incident.
Kayla’s death is described by Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck as “an extremely tragic incident” and the entire Los Angeles Police Department is grieving the six year olds death. Beck stated the blame for the child’s death falls on the suspects involved in the accident.
There are some residents that are questioning why there was a police pursuit on one of the narrow residential streets where children often play.
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