California Personal Injury Blog

California officials are investigating a plane crash that occurred on a Sunday afternoon in which four Californian aid workers died across the U.S./Mexico border in Baja California.

A Beechcraft A36 took off in Ensenada and was apparently bound for San Quintin. Experts said the plane hit a foothill that was projecting up nearly 4,000 feet, and it landed in a mesa area in the tough terrain around Baja. Those on board were two doctors, a medic and the pilot.

The FAA is conducting an investigation into this incident with Mexican authorities.

Airplane accidents are a major cause of fatality in California and across the country. Small planes are specifically vulnerable to different kinds of catastrophic landing scenarios. Many of these involve bad weather and resulting poor visibility, but many others involve lack of pilot training, pilot distraction or some other type of human error. Poor judgment on the part of a pilot can doom an entire flight, and even the most elite small plane services still leave passengers with a certain amount of risk.

When California citizens and families have to handle a tragic loss in a plane crash situation, many rely on professional wrongful death attorneys to look into the details of the case to establish what factors contributed to the crash and whether the transport company or other parties may have liability.

If a plane crash death has affected your family, call the Orange County wrongful death lawyer at The Law Offices of Samer Habbas. Mr. Habbas has a long track record of working with many clients and arranging fair settlements. He will give your case the attention and compassion that it needs, keeping you in the loop about everything that goes on with your wrongful death or personal injury claim. Call 888-848-5084 a free consultation to learn about your rights under the law.

Initial police reports on the discovered body of a missing hiker typify the kind of situation where vague details can leave open the possibility of a wrongful death scenario.

According to local news reports, police found the body of 56-year-old Sally Menke on September 28 in Griffin Park, a local green area in Los Angeles near Glendale. Menke is known for editing credits on several of the popular Quentin Tarantino film productions.

Reports indicate the L.A. coroner’s office is identifying heat stroke as the probable cause of death and that Menke had her dog and her cell phone with her on the hike.

As law enforcement officials look at what could have happened in Griffith Park, there is still the possibility of a changing theory in this case. A death that occurred out of sight of witnesses can turn into a complex case, and many families are reluctant to simply accept the initial reports from the coroner about what happened to a loved one.

When families are dealing with this kind of fatality, they often rely on professional personal injury and wrongful death lawyers to help investigate whether any third parties had liability in the death. An attorney can help clarify the facts of a case and present clients with their options for pursuing a wrongful death claim.

If someone in your family has passed away under dubious circumstances, call Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer Samer Habbas. Mr. Habbas will help you build your case the right way, providing attentive, compassionate service. Contact The Law Offices of Samer Habbas today at 888-848-5084. We have the experience and knowledge to assist you and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Los Angeles news reports show that a local resident died early the morning of September 20 after a Metrolink train hit the individual at Jurupa Avenue between the Riverside and Pedley stations while passing through the greater Los Angeles metro area.

Just before 5:00 a.m., officials reported the accident, which many Los Angeles television stations have picked up. The reports do not include any news of injuries to passengers. Details are not completely clear on the Metrolink accident. Passenger rerouting caused some delays on the morning commute.

Tragic accidents like this one often affect commuters and others across the greater Los Angeles area. Sometimes, inattention to safety, improper driver training, lack of barriers or safety equipment or other negligence can contribute to injuries or fatalities in suburban or urban Los Angeles. Public transit, though very much needed, can include some significant dangers and risks. Every so often, a family ends up seeking qualified Los Angeles legal representation for a wrongful death case that involves public transit or some other aspect of public health and safety.

If someone you love has experienced death in an accident in the Southern California area, the Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer Samer Habbas can help. Mr. Habbas has a long track record of providing caring, compassionate legal representation to families grappling with the passing of a loved one. Call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas at 888-848-5084 today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

The Los Angeles County Coroner has examined a recent case of a man found dead in an LAX bathroom and pronounced it a suicide, according to recent news reports from KTLA Los Angeles. The coroner called it a suicide even though the man had a plastic bag over his head and his hands were bound.

Police found Dominico Doy Nguyen, 35, on the morning of September 22, slumped over in the airport bathroom. He was apparently dead as a result of asphyxiation. Officials have identified Nguyen as an immigrant who arrived in America in the 1970s.
The suspicious details of this case have led many to question whether Nguyen’s death was indeed a suicide. Few details have surfaced so far, but further news on this case is likely to develop. Every so often, the initial pronouncement of a coroner is open to reversal when subsequent findings show that a suicide actually involved foul play.

When families in Los Angeles and around Southern California are grieving during situations like this one, many turn to personal injury and wrongful death lawyers who can help them identify any causal factors in the death of a family member. Attorneys assist with fact-finding and research to look for any possible indications of a wrongful death.

If your family is facing this kind of tragedy, call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas. This professional wrongful death lawyer has represented many clients in similar situations. Mr. Habbas will treat your case with the utmost care and compassion, helping you to get what you deserve under the law. Call us at 888-848-5084 today, and get an experienced wrongful death lawyer working for you.