Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Dec 02, 2020 |
Two people died in a horrific two-car accident that involved the wife of Costa Mesa football coach Jimmy Nolan and three of their four children. According to a report in The Orange County Register, Nolan posted on Facebook that their daughter Micki, their youngest child, had died. News reports ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Nov 16, 2020 |
A man was killed in a car accident in Anaheim that involved six vehicles. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the crash occurred on northbound Euclid Street near the 5 Freeway. A Mercedes-Benz SUV slammed into traffic that was stopped at the intersection. A man driving ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Nov 07, 2020 |
When two vehicles collide with force, the occupants of the vehicles often end up suffering neck and back injuries. Sometimes, victims of car accidents may not feel any immediate signs of symptoms of having been injured. The pain and symptoms may not surface for days after the crash. Neck and b...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Sep 16, 2020 |
Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening and traumatic experience for anyone. When you have been injured in a car accident, adrenaline and shock tend to take over, leaving you in a dazed and confused state. It is important to understand that even if you are not in pain immediately ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jul 13, 2020 |
Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian while leaving the scene of a street takeover in Anaheim recently. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, dozens of people had assembled after midnight near Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue where at least...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Sep 23, 2018 |
It doesn't take much to understand how roadways in the Los Angeles area can be some of the most dangerous in the country. If the volume of traffic in Los Angeles is not frightening enough, Southern California is also notorious for having the most dangerous and distracted drivers in the country. B...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Aug 17, 2018 |
Roadway accidents are a daily occurrence in Orange County. Freeways, surface streets, and toll roads crisscross the county. There are a number of roadways, however, that seem to see more traffic accidents than others. Some of the roadways may be poorly maintained and pose hazards due to potholes ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jul 16, 2018 |
Every car accident in Orange County is unique with its own set of circumstances and facts. Neck and back injuries are among the most common types of injuries individuals suffer in auto accidents. The force generated during a car accident, even when it doesn't occur at a high speed, could be damag...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jul 16, 2018 |
If you are injured in a car accident, you may be confused about what steps to take next. You know you need to call someone, but whom do you call? Should you call the insurance company? Should you call a personal injury lawyer? Should you call the police? These are all valid questions and the answ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Apr 19, 2018 |
It's the largest vehicle recall that has ever been issued and it's still continuing globally. Defective Takata airbags have been blamed for at least 15 deaths in the United States and dozens of injuries. While Australia and New Zealand are dealing with a massive recall vehicles affected by these ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Mar 25, 2018 |
Car crashes have the potential to result in major, life-changing injuries. Depending on the nature and severity of the injuries, victims may face significant financial challenges including medical expenses, lost income and continuing costs such as physical and occupational therapy. Here are the s...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Mar 05, 2018 |
Those of us who have pets at home know that they are more than just animals or friendly, non-judgmental creatures that serve as companions. We often treat and treasure them as family members. They travel with us, whether it's a short drive to the supermarket, to the park or on a vacation. And jus...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Mar 05, 2018 |
When you watch a horrific car crash on TV or on YouTube, you're probably wondering how anyone could ever survive an accident that seems so devastating. You can see the occupants getting thrown around, shattered glass and debris flying around. Is it possible to survive such a traumatic event? The ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jan 24, 2018 |
Being injured in a traffic accident is always a frustrating experience. Frustration is compounded when the other driver flees from the scene. Injury victims often worry that they won't be able to obtain compensation because it is impossible to sue an unknown driver. Fortunately, in many instances...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jan 22, 2018 |
If your child was injured in an accident, California law imposes important obligations on you as a parent. If you settle your child's claim, the settlement proceeds belong to your child, not to you. In addition, the settlement must be approved by a court. Getting advice from an experienced person...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Nov 29, 2017 |
Back pain is one of the most common consequences of a car accident. It can last a few weeks, a few months, or a lifetime. Here are some things you should know about if you begin to feel back pain after a car accident.
Potential Causes of Back Pain
Spinal injuries are a potential s...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Sep 20, 2017 |
A man was hospitalized after a three-car accident in Costa Mesa at a busy street intersection. According to a
news report in The Orange County Register, the car accident occurred on southbound Newport Boulevard at 16th Street the morning of Aug. 28.
When firefighters arrived at the scene...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Sep 10, 2017 |
There is a certain situation in which the people involved in the accident run from the scene. In such situations, it is important to stay vigilant and act accordingly. Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident or what's commonly called “hit & run”, is a serious offense that can even result ...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jul 12, 2017 |
Every year, 32,000 people die needless deaths in car accidents.
Californians account for a far too large proportion of those deaths. In 2013, 3,104 of those were the result of a California car accident.
In 2016, that number grew to 3,680. Plus, it was a 13% increase from the number in 2015....
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jul 01, 2017 |
Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on the southbound 5 Freeway in Buena Park. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the early morning crash occurred at Magnolia Avenue when a car driving north in the southbound lanes at 100 mph crashed head-on into an SUV and burst into flames. Ca...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jun 08, 2017 |
The number of car accidents that take place in California and all around the country has been on a steady rise. In order to prevent or reduce the rising number of car accidents it is necessary to first take a look at the common causes of a car accident. The majority of car accidents in California...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Jun 07, 2017 |
While Midwesterners are the safest drivers, those in the northeast speed the most and drivers in the south are most likely to use cell phones while driving. This is according to Everquote, an online insurance marketplace, which drew its conclusions on regional driving habits from information ga...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Apr 04, 2017 |
Modernity has brought about lots of improvements in our way of life. From back in the early days of humanity when hard, manual labor was the name of the game, we have found ways to make daily tasks easier and faster. We have technology to thank for that. In the field of transportation, for instan...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Mar 31, 2017 |
If you have been involved in a car accident in Southern California you know that it can be a frightening experience. The first concern of course should be whether you or one of your passengers have been injured or if you need medical attention. Once you get through the day and sort things out, t...
Posted by Timothy J. Ryan | Feb 28, 2017 |
Traffic accident deaths in the United States increased 6 percent to 40,200 in 2016, according to estimates released by the National Safety Council (NSC). According to an article in The New York Times, the two-year increase, 14 percent, is the largest recorded in more than half a century. It is th...