Orange County covers a wide area in Southern California.  Known also as the OC or just OC.  Regarded as one the most beautiful Costal Counties, Orange County is composed of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Dana Point just to name a few.

If you or a loved one has been invoved in an accident in Orange County, it is important that you seek the advice and counsel of an Orange County lawyer immediately.  You are entitled to having the best legal representation available to you.  Don’t delay and call now for a free Orange County Legal consultation. 

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while riding a bicycle in Los Angeles, call today and speak with one of our attorneys for a free bicycle accident consultation.  While riding a bike remains one of the most common forms of transportation, exercise and leisure activity, it also remains extremely dangerous.  Typically, cars and trucks to look for and therefore do not see bike riders.  Most bicycle accidents are caused by drivers who “just didn’t see” the bicycle rider.  Since there is no protection to the bike riders, bicycle accidents often result in serious injuries to the riders. 

For more information, visit the Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Center. 

If you have or a loved one have been injured in an accident in San Diego, call today for a free legal consultation about your case.  Slaughter & Slaughter in San Diego is dedicated 100% to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases.  Having a wide range of experience and a long record of success our attorneys are committed to fighting for you. 

Don’t Delay, Contact Us Now or Visit the Following Links:  Car Accident in San Diego, Motorcycle Accident in San Diego, Dog Bite in San Diego, Slip & Fall in San Diego, Truck Accident in San Diego

In the aftermath of the deadly Chatsworth Metrolink train crash and emergency crews completed their recovery on Sunday.  25 people were killed and 135 were left injured, 45 of those critically, when a frieght train and a Metrolink commuter train collided head-on in Chatsworth, California. 

Metrolink has accepted responsibility for the crash siting an engineer’s error in missing a red light.  That engineer was also killed in the crash.  It is unclear why the engineer missed the redlight, but reports have surfaced that he may have been distracted, sending text messages to a teenage friend. 

If you have lost a loved one or have been seriously injured in the Metrolink train crash in Chatsworth call now for a free legal consultation by one of our attorneys.  Don’t guess about your legal rights.  Let our team of attorneys represent you during these difficult times.  Call Now Toll Free:  888.222.8286

In one of the worst charter bus crashes this year, a chartered tour bus leaving from Houston and heading to Carthage Missouri crashed on US 75 this morning after the driver of the bus lost control and the bus fell 15 feet off an embankment.  12 passengers were pronounced dead on the scene while another was pronounced dead at the hospital. 

The bus was carrying a Vietnamese Church Group. 

A total of 55 passengers were on board, most were injured and required hospitalization.  The cause of this charter bus accident is still under investigation.  Charter bus accidents remain some of the most serious accidents on the roads today.   This particular accident will require an extensive investigation into the factors that played to cause this.  It has been reported that a few years ago, a similar accident took place within a mile of this crash.  Visit our charter bus accident center for more information. 

In a tragic helicopter crash, a team of 13 people, most of who were firefighters were killed while fighting a fire in Northern California when their helicopter crashed.  The circumstances of the crash are unclear and an investigation is reported to begin shortly. 

Aviation Law is a complex and challenging area of the law.  It is critical that in instances of a helicopter crash or plane crash, you consult with an attorney or law firm that has the experience, and expertise to handle an aviation case.  Whether private, charter, helicopter, plane, commercial plane or military aircraft, it is important to speak with an aviation attorney, who can properly evaluate your case and begin an investigation into the causes of the crash. 

8/4/2008:  As an update to the previously reported post, the chartered plane crash involving the Hawker 800 had touched down on the runway but then attempted to take off for an unknown reason.  It is reported that the plane crashed into an antenna just off the runway.

A chartered plane went down today just south of Minnesota.  The plane, carrying eight passengers left Atlantic City earlier today and crashed just 60 miles from its landing.  While the cause of the crash is still under investigation, it has been reported that the weather was not a factor.  Other causes of this crash may be human factors, defective products and other plane related or engine issues.  Below are links to articles about this plane crash:

Seven Killed in US Plane Crash 

Seven Dead in Minnesota Plane Crash

Local Report of Plane Crash

The California Highway Patrol has reported that 41 people lost their lives over the 4th of July weekend.  This number was taken from fatal auto accidents that began on Thursday evening at 6pm and ended on Sunday at 11:59pm.  A high percentage of the deaths were in Los Angeles county. 

CHP Spokesman said that the number of deaths had decreased from 61 in 2005.  The spokesman could not contribute to a direct cause for the decrease, however did speculate that perhaps California’s new cell phone laws or gas prices may have to do with more cautious drivers. 

One interesting increase was the number of drivers arrested for driving while under the influence.  In 2005, the number of arrests was 1,600; this year, 1,684.  On Sunday Morning, a fiery crash on the Santa Monica 10 freeway left four dead after their car hit a pillar on the highway causing the car to explode.