Cincinnati Car Accident One Dead Four Seriously Injured

CINCINNATI, OHIO -

 One person is dead and four others are critically hurt after a car crash early Sunday morning.

Authorities say James Walker,40, was driving his 1999 Pontiac Grand Am at a high rate of speed when he lost control on Reading Road, striking a utility pole.

This occurred in the early morning hours on Reading Road near 12th Street in Pendleton

Reading Road Cincinnati Car Wreck

Walker was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be freed by fire crews. He was taken to University Hospital where he later died. 

His passengers, Lakeisha Walker, Jeremy Johnson, Alfie Childers and Jumard Brooks were all seriously hurt in the crash. They were all taken to University Hospital. University Hospital is a class 1 trauma facility with some of the best doctors in the country.

Lakeisha Walker is listed in critical condition. The other three passengers are all in serious condition.

Police say speed and alcohol do appear to be factors in the crash. (Though the evidence on which this is bases was not stated in any of the news reports)

The Cincinnati Traffic Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and ask that anyone who may have witnessed the accident call (513) 352-2514.

Source: Scripps Media

Once again the lives of many will be changed forever. Condolences to everyone suffering these losses.

Commentary

These simple facts have so much legal significance. Are the passengers able to recover compensation for their injuries. There are several factors. How much did they know about the driver's drinking. You can be partially at fault for driving with a drunk driver. Any percentage of your fault attributable to your injuries will reduce your recovery. 

Also where is the insurance. Multiple people were hurt. The driver likely did not have enough liability insurance to pay everyone's damages. So someone has to find underinsured motorist coverage in an auto policy of their own or a family member that may cover them. 

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www.cincinnaticaraccident.attorneys.us or
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I Was Hurt in a Cincinnati Auto Wreck How Do I Calculate the Insurance Settlement

If you were one of the car accident personal injury cases I have blogged about you might be asking yourself, What is that claim worth. Or you may have your own bodily injury claim and are thinking, How do I calculate damages? Should I just take what the adjustor offers?

These questions and many others are asked frequently of a lawyer that represents people hurt by the fault or negligence of another. These answers are not taught in school. But with the advent of the internet you can educate yourself to a certain extent. But without the guidance of an experienced bodily injury claims lawyer that looks at these types of cases on a daily basis the best you can do is an educated guess.

You risk wanting too much and getting stonewalled until you give in. Or you take the low ball offer and you just became a victim twice. Once when you were injured and now having taken less than you deserve.
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Police Officer Motorcycle Rider Seriously Injured By Hit and Run Driver

An off duty police officer was seriously injured when he was struck by a motorist. Officer Bielak had pulled off onto the side of the road when he was struck by a fast moving motor vehicle

Bielak was taken to Metro Medical center in Cleveland. His leg was amputated below the knee. He was 46 years old in the prime of his life. Life will never be the same. His career is gone. However Officer Bielak was able to speak to the officials and Fox 8 news in Cleveland.

The police are looking for the coward that hit and ran. The offending car was thought to be a 1992 Buick LeSabre light biege. There was a witness that said the driver looked to me a 30ish year old male white. Bielak commented "that he was hit at high speed " and witnesses said he was thrown in the air. 

Please if you saw this or hear anything suspicious please call the Ohio Highway state patrol at 216-587-4305 . 


It's too bad that people compound one wrong with another. 

You can bet that drunk driving was involved. 



By Anthony Castelli Cincinnati Motor Vehicle Accident 

Attorney . Anthony has been helping injury victims recover 

financially for over 30 years. He can be reached at 513-

621-2345. An avid motorcyclist himself is praying for Bielak. 


Source: 19 News

Semi-Truck Violates Traffic Control Causes Injury in Cincinnati

Early yesterday a semi tractor-trailer  operator violated a traffic control device and caused serious injury. The unusual truck accident actually occurred in downtown Cincinnati. The truck reportedly made an illegal left hand turn causing a crash with two other vehicles.

A truck driver from Florida, Richard Rutledge was driving his truck. He attempted to make a left hand turn onto Broadway from Third street . This caused a crash with a semi truck operated by Kingsley Ghari. That motor vehicle flipped over and caught fire. This vehicle then struck a third vehicle. the extent of the injuries were not reported.

Source: Cincinnati.com

Commentary:

Violation of a traffic statute is normally negligence. However the insurance company may try to argue that there was also fault on others. This is a common defense they use to attempt to reduce their fault. They as well as any trucking company needs to be called on it.

Trucking companies are known for delay and denial. Sometimes the best practice is  a lawsuit sooner than later. Especially if your injuries are well defined. This does not mean your case will go to trial, but it can serve to get the case favorably resolved.

For more information on truck accidents click here

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Cincinnati Injury Lawyer On Fatal Crash Man Baby Killed

Car Crash Butler County

A fatal car crash in Butler County, Ohio killed two people . One was 24 year old Mathew Hale and another death was an 11 month old. This happened this past Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Sheriff deputies from Butler County are investigating the auto and pick up truck crash. The police state that
Kathleen York was driving a Chevy Malibu on Keister Road and failed to stop at a stop sign before entering Ohio 4.  She struck the pick up truck driven by Robert Broshear that was traveling south on route 4.

Mathew Hale and a 11 month old , passengers in the York vehicle were killed. There was also a 2 year old injured as well as both drivers.

If you happened to have witnessed the accident please make sure the Butler County Sherriff's office is notified.

Commentary:

Fatal car crashes are so emotional and so life altering. Multiple families will never be the same. Apart from the legal issues , both criminal and civil, the emotional toll on the survivors and next of kin of those killed
can lead to severe emotional illness. Traumatic loss experts can help people put their life back together in time so at least they can function . But life will still never be the same again.


Police say that there have been other crashes at this intersection. The stop signs appear to sit back from the intersection. But it is not known why Kathleen York failed to yield the right away. Although they say she failed to stop, whether the car stopped or not does not change the legal implications.

Soures:

http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/butler-county/Man-baby-killed-in-crash/-/13601510/15742304/-/mnktsa/-/index.html

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Car Accident on I-71 in Warren County, Ohio Causes Multiple Injuries

Car truck accident I-71

On I-71 near Lebanon, Ohio there was an early morning multiple motor vehicle collision that caused serious injuries. Five vehicles were involved. Police authorities say Mark King was operating a tractor-trailer semi. He was going north on Interstate 71. The truck driver rear ended a pick up truck driven by Larry Davidson.

That impact shot the pick up forward into a rear end collision with a car driven by Denna Hazeley. That vehicle was pushed into a truck driven by Bill Carroll. That truck then rear ended a car driven by Brian Paul of Batavia.

This car truck collision occurred near mile marker 34 at the Jeremiah Morrow Bridge. This car truck multiple vehicle crash caused multiple severe injuries. Sharon Patterson, a front seat passenger in the auto driven by Denna Hazeley, was care flighted to Miami valley Hospital. A two year old,  also a passenger with them, was care flighted to  Cincinnati Children's hospital.

The Ohio Highway State patrol is investigating the car truck collision. If you know anything about the collision please call the Ohio State Highway Patrol  at 1-877-772-8756 .

Sources;

Cincinnati Enquirer

Channel 19

Commentary

From the description of the car truck crash it sounds as if the semi-tuck driver violated the assured clear distance statute. A violation occurs when a motor vehicle driver strikes a vehicle in front of him, in the same lane of travel, that is visible. R.C. 4511.21 The defense is that it was impossible to comply with the statute. That is why the other vehicles should not be at fault. However multiple vehicle collisions can be fraught with legal and factual issues.Right now I'm involved with a 16 car pileup. 

You can only hope that the police document the scene with a Total Station and take clear photographs. I've seen some great investigative reports and some inadequate ones. Also in the case of a tractor trailer, there can be other issues such as sleep deprived driving as well as insurance coverage issues.  With  multiple vehicles, it is a good idea to check your own insurance policy for sources of compensation.

by Anthony Castelli personal injury attorney  . Anthony is located at I-275 and Montgomery Road serving Ohio since 1981, including Warren, Butler, Hamilton and Clermont Counties in Ohio. For more information about Anthony Click here.

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Cincinnati Auto Crash Pedestian and Two Others Injured

Car Wreck Cincinnati 

A two vehicle auto crash was reported today by www.Cincinnati.com . The crash occurred at the intersection of Henry and Dunlap. Apparently the stop sign controlling traffic at Henry Street in Cincinnati was missing and a police cruiser and another car entered the intersection at the same time.

The pedestrians apparently were struck due to the movement of the cars after the collision. Police are still investigating. The two drivers and the pedestrian were taken to the hospital.

Commentary

So who is responsible for this accident? I can see every one proclaiming their innocence. The big question is how long had that  stop sign been down and who took it down.

by Anthony Castelli attorney for Cincinnati pedestrian injuries