Bicycle rider struck and killed in Dinuba

December 27, 2010--Monday's hit and run accident in Dinuba occurred on Road 408.  An unidentified vehicle struck a cyclist who later died at Sierra Kings Hospital in Reedley. 

Even though the driver may never be identified, the family of the deceased may have a valid unisured motorist claim under their own insurance policy.  Please give us a call.  559-713-0159 in Visalia.

December 12 Sonora accident

On December 12 there was an accident in Sonora on Stockton Road that left a teenager in critical condition. According to reports Shawn Helfrich was the driver in the eastbound Corvette on Stockton Road when he looked down at the radio. When Helfrich looked back at the road there was an animal in front of his vehicle. He swerved the vehicle to attempt to avoid the animal and caused the vehicle to flip. There was a 16-year-old passenger and a 15-year-old passenger in the vehicle in addition to Helfrich. The 16-year-old did not suffer any injuries, however the 15-year-old was airlifted to a Modesto hospital in critical condition. Helfrich also had minor injuries.

Contact Visalia personal injury Attorney John Rozier if you would like this accident investigated further.

December 11 wrongful death motorcycle accident in Tulare County near Visalia

On December 11 a motorcycle rider died in a wrongful death accident on Avenue 328 at Road 156 near Visalia in Tulare County. According to reports the motorcycle was traveling east on Avenue 328 when it hit a Saturn which was southbound on Road 156. Supposedly both drivers had stopped at the intersection but then both had proceeded into the intersection at the same time. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike, suffered serious injuries, airlifted to a hospital in Fresno, and later died. Four people in the Saturn sustained minor injuries.

December 12 San Joaquin River accident in Fresno

On December 12 Michael Acord was killed in a wrongful death accident that ended in the San Joaquin River in Fresno. According to reports Acord was thrown from his vehicle while traveling on Dickenson Road at Herndon Avenue in Fresno. Acord’s vehicle was later found in the river. No other victims were found. No further information regarding the cause of the accident is available at this time.

I-5 crash near Coalinga

December 13, 2010--Four farm workers were killed this morning when their van struck a vehicle rim left in the roadway.  The driver Jesus Flores age 21 was driving a 1992 Chevy Astro Van on Interstate 5 near Highway 41 at 70 mph when the object was struck.

Issues to be investigated include reviewing the black box data in the airbag module, tracking down the owner of the rim in the roadway, the availability of insurance, etc.  Please call us to get started.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. (Visalia personal injury lawyer)

Highway 41 motorcycle accident

December 12, 2010--Sunday morning's fatal accident in Madera County on Highway 41 was caused by a drunk driver who tried to pass a Ford Mustang when the motorcycle was oncoming.  The deceased is identified as Eddie Johnson.  His passenger Wilma Tucker was critically injured.  Bruce Faux of Coarsegold was identified as the suspected drunk driver.

The air bag black box module should tell us the speed of the Toyota Sienna at impact.  Please call if you would like our engineers to take a look.  Personal injury Attorney John Rozier in Visalia  559-713-0159.http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 10 wrongful death accident on Highway 99 in Tipton

On December 10 James Shapleigh was killed in a wrongful death accident on Highway 99 in Tipton involving a big rig. Reportedly Shapleigh was driving north on Highway 99 near Poplar Avenue when his pickup hit the back of the big rig. He was declared dead at the scene of the accident. Lorenzo Puente Munoz was the driver of the big rig. Munoz and his passenger did not sustain any injuries. It is unclear why Shapleigh's pickup hit the big rig.

Our law firm is located in Visalia, just 20 miles from the scene of this accident.  Please give us a call and I will send an engineer to start investigating the speed of each vehicle, etc.  The air bag black box data may also be available.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 9 I-5 accident kills one

On December 9 Nicholas Biello of Sun Valley was killed in a wrongful death accident on I-5 near Coalinga in Fresno County. Reportedly Biello was a passenger in a van driven by Barbra Crown. The van was on I-5 near Hudson Avenue near Coalinga when it overturned and Biello was thrown from the vehicle even though he was wearing a seat belt. He died at the scene of the accident. Crown was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. No further details regarding the cause of the accident or other injuries are available at this time.

Our law firm is located in Visalia and we cover Fresno County, 40 miles to the north where this accident occurred.  Please give us a call.  Visalia personal injury Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 2 Highwy 152 accident involving high school basketball team

On December 2 there was an accident in Merced County on Highway 152 near Los Banos. The accident involved a high school basketball team from Fresno's Hoover High School. According to reports the team was traveling in a Dodge Caravan driven by Michael McDonald when the van drifted off the right side of the road. The van  hit a power pole, slid, turned over, and hit a guard rail. McDonald was not hurt, however two students in the van suffered injuries. One student suffered a possible broken femur and wrist and another student had head trauma. The other three students in the van simply suffered scrapes and bruises. No further information is available at this time.

December 5 wrongful death motorcycle accident in Porterville

On December 5 Anthony Silva was fatally injured in a wrongful death motorcycle accident on Gibbons Street in Porterville. According to reports Silva was riding his Yamaha motorcycle at a high rate of speed on Gibbons Avenue near F Street in Porterville. He lost control of the bike and hit a parked truck. Silva died as a result of the accident.

Contact Visalia personal injury attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.

December 7 Fresno County fog-related accident

On the morning of December 7 there was an accident related to the fog that involved a big rig and three other vehicles in Fresno County. According to reports the big rig was westbound on Manning Avenue when it stopped at McMullen Grade. The big rig then continued into the intersection. At the same time a van that was traveling north on McMullen Grade and hit the big rig. Later another northbound car came out of the fog on McMullen and hit the big rig.  Finally a third vehicle which was southbound hit the big rig. Due to fog, visibility in the area was around 200 feet. The vehicles involved in the accident were most likely traveling a a speed that was not appropriate for the weather conditions.  One person was hospitalized with moderate injuries as a result of this accident.
This law firm would like to remind all drivers to take the necessary precautions when driving in foggy weather. Always travel at a speed in which you can stop your vehicle within your range of visibility if necessary. This will prevent pileup accidents from occurring. Also, drive with the windows down in order to hear any accidents that may have happened ahead of you on the roadway.

November 29 accident near Porterville in Tulare County

On November 29 Kevin Fitzgerald was injured in an accident on Road 208 near Porterville in Tulare County. According to reports Fitzgerald was traveling north on Road 208 near Avenue 184 when he drifted off the road and hit an olive tree. Reports said that he was not wearing a seat belt and was taken to Sierra View District hospital in Porterville to be treated for what were described as major injuries.

Contact Visalia personal injury Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159

December 1 wrongful death pedestrian accident in Fresno

On December 1 a man was fatally injured after being hit by a car at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Shaw Avenue in Fresno. According to reports the man was crossing Cedar when a westbound van hit him. The victim was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he died.

December 1 accident in Modesto on Scenic Drive

On December 1 there was an accident on Scenic Drive near Eastridge Drive in Modesto. Reportedly a Jeep drifted across the middle line going around 50 mph and subsequently hit a pickup truck that was also traveling about 50 mph. The drivers of both vehicles were pinned in their respective vehicles. Both drivers suffered major injuries, but only the injuries sustained by the driver of the Jeep are considered to be potentially life threatening.

November 29 I-5 accident update

The accident that happened on November 29 on I-5 near Highway 152 that injured 5 people has received a more detailed report. According to the later report a Toyota Tacoma driven by Tony Gonsalves spun out in the fast lane and came to a stop facing south in the northbound lane on I-5 near Highway 152 and Los Banos. Then Roger Simmons swerved his Ford F-250 to the right in order to avoid hitting Gonsalves’s Tacoma. At the same time a Toyota Sequoia driven by Troy Allen Thompson which was following the F-250,  hit the Tacoma and the F-250 and overturned.  Thompson along with his passenger were air lifted to a local hospital with serious injuries. Two other passengers in the Sequoia had minor injuries. Gonsalves also suffered minor injuries.

November 24 fatal accident in Merced

On November 24 nine-year-old Daniel Saucedo was killed in a wrongful death accident on Yosemite Avenue in Merced. According to reports Nicholas Saucedo was driving east on Yosemite Avenue when for unknown reasons he swerved into the westbound lanes. Saucedo’s Nissan Altima then hit a Toyota Camry driven by Elaine Callis. The impact of the crash caused the Nissan to hit a tree and then a wall.  Nicholas Saucedo and his 16-year-old passenger were both taken via air to a hospital in Modesto. Callis was taken in an ambulance to a local hospital. Daniel Saucedo was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the Nissan. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

November 24 wrongful death hit and run accident in Fresno

On November 24 Fowler resident Lorri Lasotovitch was killed in a fatal accident near Clovis Avenue and South Avenue in Fresno. According to reports Jacob Ward was traveling east on South Avenue when he ran a stop sign.  Then he hit a Firebird and he also hit a Kia. Ward initially fled the scene of the accident. Later  he turned himself into  the authorities. Lasotovitch was riding as a passenger in the Firebird. It was reported that she was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. She died at the hospital. The three passengers in the Kia escaped the accident uninjured.

November 29 accident on I-5 near Highway 152

On November 29 there was a collision on I-5 involving a pickup truck and a car. According to reports the accident happened near Highway 152. Initial reports said that six people  were injured with two of them having been pinned in the vehicle. No further information is available at this time.

Contact Visalia personal injury attorney 559-713-0159.

Madera County head-on collision

November 22, 2010--Last Monday an accident in Madera County critically injured 2 and seriously hurt another.  19 year old Honorio Tecpile is accused of crossing the center line on Highway 145 on a curve near Road 33. He reportedly was unlicensed and gave a false identity at the scene.

Issues to investigate include negligent entrustment of the vehicle, vehicle speeds and the availability of uninsured motorist coverage.  Please give us a call.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Thanksgiving Fog rolls in for Central Valley

November 24, 2010--Just in time for Thanksgiving, fog is expected to roll in throughout California's Central Valley.  Driving conditions will be hazardous from Fresno to Bakersfield and beyond with chains required in the mountain areas.  Please drive slowly.

Range Rover causes two accidents in Fresno

November 20, 2010--A man driving a Range Rover hit a vehicle at Clinton and Clovis today--he apparently had been drinking and fled the scene.  He then hit a second car at Fowler Avenue in east Fresno.  At least one victim is in the hospital.

The police report of this accident will be probably be ready in a week or two.  If you would like us to start investigating this accident--please call.  We can come to you.http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Bakersfield accident at Mt. Vernon and Pacific

November 20, 2010--This morning at 9:32 am there was a crash at Mt. Vernon and Pacific in Bakersfield in Kern County.  An ambulance responded.  Please call if you would like us to investigate this accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Highway 99 accident in Tulare County

November 20, 2010--This morning at 9:33am there was a crash between a big rig and an SUV in Tulare County at Highway 99 and Avenue 304 near Visalia.  An ambulance responded.  The police report will not likely be ready for a week or two.  In the meantime, please call if you would like us to investigate the vehicle speeds.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/  (Visalia personal injury attorney)

November 16 Merced accident injures five

On November 16 there was a single-vehicle accident in Merced that injured five people. Reportedly the truck was westbound on Olive Avenue near Bedford Drive when it veered off of the right side of the road. The right side of the front of the truck hit a tree. Phillip Lopez was a passenger in that vehicle and he suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident. The driver along with three other passengers were taken to Mercy Medical Center with minor injuries. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, but prescription drugs may have been. The investigation is still ongoing.

November 17 train accident in Oakdale

On November 17 there was an accident involving a train and a car in Oakdale. Reportedly the vehicle was eastbound on J Street near Yosemite Avenue when it was hit by the southbound train. Only minor injuries were reported as a result of the accident. No further details are available at this time.

November 17 Tulare County wrongful death accident neat Cutler/Orosi

On November 17 Julio Olarte was killed in a wrongful death accident on Road 144 in Tulare County near Cutler/Orosi. Reportedly Olarte was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Erik Estrada. Estrada was driving northbound on Road 144 near Avenue 412 when he drifted off the east edge of the road. Estrada then over corrected the vehicle and smashed into a utility pole. Olarte was killed on impact. Two other passengers along with the driver suffered minor injuries. Estrada was arrested on suspected dui.

Please give us a call.  559-713-0159.  We are located just 10 miles from the scene of this accident.

Crash in Lindsay kills one

November 17, 2010--Yesterday's crash on Highway 65 at Avenue 208 in Lindsay claimed the life of Nicanor Marroquin, age 39 of Porterville.  He was driving a Dodge Neon.  The other vehicle was a Ford Ranger driven by Joseph Edwards, age 31 of Visalia. 

A full investigation will determine each vehicle speed to help in determining fault.  Please call us to get started.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Pedestrian accident on Cedar in Fresno kills one

November 17, 2010--A southbound vehicle on Cedar Avenue in Fresno struck a pestrian resulting in her death just south of McKinley.  The incident occurred at about 5pm. 

The victim was identifed as 57 year old Maria Benitez.

A full acccident reconstruction by our experts can probably determine the speed of the vehicle.  If excess speed was involved then the family of the deceased may have a claim.  Please give us a call.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-1059.  We are located 40 miles south in Fresno and we will come to you.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Madera rollover claims two lives

November 13, 2010--Last Saturday's rollover accident in Madera County claimed the lives of two victims, Deborah Lyon, age 53, and Marcel Rodriguez, age 38, both of Madera.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Highway 41 accident injures Jim Gagliardi

November 16, 2010--Last night a two car crash on Highway 41 in Madera County severely injured 71 year old Jim Gagliardi, a partner in a landmark Fresno business called National Hardware.  Maxwell Gross, age 18, was northbound on Highway 41 and turned into the path of Mr. Gagliardi's southbound GMC vehicle.  Mr. Gross was driving a Jeep.

Possible sources of recovery include vehicle insurance on Mr. Gross's Jeep and uninsured motorist coverage for Mr. Gagliardi.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Accident on Highway 41 south of Avenue 12

November 13, 2010--Last Saturday there was a four vehicle crash on Highway 41 at Avenue 12 in Madera County.  A Madera woman and two of her children were moderately injured.  Please call if you would like us to investigate this accident.  559-713-1059.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Highway 65 accident in Tulare County

November 17, 2010--A two vehicle accident was reported at 4:15 this afternoon in Tulare County.  Both vehicles rolled and one party was ejected.  The crash was at State Route 65 and Avenue 208.  The names of the partes have not yet been released.

Our offices are located just 15 miles from the scene of this accident.  Please call us if you would like us to investigate further.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

November 12 pedestrian accident in Hanford

On November 12 Jimmie R. Wyatt was killed after being hit by a car in Hanford. Reportedly Wyatt was crossing 11th Avenue near Neville Street when he was hit by a car. The car was driven by Carla Ayala, who has now been reported to have been high at the time of the accident. Wyatt was taken to Hanford Community Hospital where he died.

Usually in cases such as this an accident reconstruction expert can determine the speed of the vehicle to see if fault is shared for the accident.  We are located just 20 miles from the scene of this accident--please call us if you would like us to get started.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

November 16 wrongful death accident in Fresno

On November 16 Julio Hernandez-Montecinos was killed in a wrongful death accident at Cedar and American Avenues in Fresno. Reportedly he drove his Honda Civic into the path of a semi truck. He was driving east on American Avenue when he was hit by a truck traveling north on Cedar. The semi truck rolled once as a result of the accident. The truck driver was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he was treated for moderate to major injuries. A portion of Cedar Avenue was closed for a period of time after the accident.

If we find that the big rig was speeding, then the family of the decedent may have a right to claim wrongful death damages.  Please give us a call.  We are located just 40 miles to the south and we will come to you.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

November 16 Highway 41 accident in Fresno

On November 16 there was an accident on Highway 41 in Fresno. The accident happened near Herndon Avenue. One lane was closed for a time due to the accident. No further details are available at this time.

Highway 46 accident in Kern County

November 16, 2010--This afternoon there was a three vehicle collision involving 2 big rigs and an SUV at Highway 46 and the California aquaduct.  The roadway was cleared within a couple of hours.  The early report from the CHP does not mention whether any injuries resulted.

If you were injured in this accident and would like it investigated, please give us a call.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Merced child struck by car

November 15, 2010--Yesterday evening a 7 year old Merced boy darted out in the road to chase a soccor ball and was struck by a 1997 Mustang driven by a 20 year old Merced man.  The boy was airlifted to a hospital and seems to be suffering from a broken arm and should fully recover.  The accident occurred near Hoover Middle School in Merced.

If you would like us to investigate the speed of the car and other issues related to this accident,  then please give us a call.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. 

Car crash at Highway 41 and Herndon in Fresno

November 16, 2010--There was a motor vehicle accident this morning on northbound Highway 41 near Herndon in Fresno.  One lane was closed beginning at 10:30 am.  If you were involved in this accident and would like it investigated, please give us a call.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Bakersfield pedestrian killed by truck

November 14, 2010--a 55 year old Bakersfield pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck yesterday evening at 5:30pm.  He has been identified as Gary Macomber.  The accident occurred on Unicorn just north of Orpheus Court.

This is an area of offices and commercial development.  Issues to be investigated include the speed of the vehicle, whether a crosswalk was involved, whether uninsured motorist coverage may be available for the family of the decedent, whether alcohol may have been involved, etc.  It may be a week or two before the police report is prepared.  Please give us a call if you would like this matter investigated further.http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Madera pedestrian killed on 4th street

November 13, 2010--Saturday night a 48 year old Madera woman named Judy Lynne Diaz was struck by a car and killed while crossing 4th Street at the Highway 99 overpass.  The driver immediately contacted the police and reported the incident.

Issues to be investigated include whether the vehicle air bag module recorded the speed of the car, whether visual obstructions may have played a role, the existance of uninsured motorist coverage applicable to the pedestrian, whether a crosswalk was being used, etc.  Please call if you would like us to investigate further.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.

Jaguar crash near Madera

November 13, 2010--Last Saturday's crash near Madera occurred when a Jaguar driven by Richard Farias was trying to pass another car at 110 miles per hour and overturned.  Marcel Rodriguez, age 38 and Deborah Lyon, age 53 both of Madera were killed in the accident and two others including the driver were injured.  The accident was on Avenue 14 near Road 21 in Madera County

Issues to be investigated include whether the passengers consented to the high rate of speed, whether roadside conditions contributed to this accident, and whether the deceased passengers carried uninsured motorist coverage which may assist their families in making a full recovery.  Please call us to investigate further.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Road 152 motor vehicle accident near Visalia

November 14, 2010--Yesterday's collision at Road 152 and Highway 137 was caused when traffic backed up at a swap meet.  Barbara Flores, 33, of Porterville was driving a Nissan Altima and rearended a Honda. 

Two passengers in the  Nissan were transported to the Hospital in Tulare.  Please call us if you would like this accident to be investigated further.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Accident at Avenue 208 and State route 65

November 14, 2010--Plasido Diaz, age 46, of Strathmore failed to stop at a stop sign causing a collision with a 2006 Ford pickup driven by Jesus Jacinto, also of Strathmore.  This Tulare County accident resulted in Mr. Diaz being airlifted to Regional Community Medical Center in Fresno.  A third vehicle driven by Steven Murray was also involved.

Please give us a call if you would like this accident investigated further.

Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Claims

November 13, 2010--The disabled and elderly have significant protections under Federal and state law in California.  Most notably, the California Elder Abuse Act affords the family of a mistreated patient access to enhanced remedies including recovery of attorneys fees, punitive damages, and pre-death pain and suffering, in addition to wrongful death damages where appropriate.

Our recent successes involved a demented patient who escaped from a rest home due to an expired battery on his security bracelet (he walked 3 blocks, fell down a ravine and died within days); a patient sent to the doctor's office unescorted who fell and fractured her leg and then also due to poor care received a fatal infection; a woman at a mental hospital who was not properly strapped into her chair and who was found hours later strangled in her straps; and finally an infant who was delivered to her parent's home by a child care provided in a lifeless state.  The first two cases have been successfully resolved and the last two are currently pending.

We can take cases anywhere within California.  Please give us a call.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.

Fog returns to Bakersfield

November 13, 2010--According to the CHP incident webpage, thick fog returned to the Bakersfield area this morning around 4 am in the Stockdale region near Bakersfield. 

According to State law, in California Truck drivers have a greater duty of care to drive safely in fog and rain than do ordinary drivers.  This concept is useful to instruct a jury on the relative responsibilities for causing an accident between a big rig and a private vehicle.  The big rig should pull over when conditions are extreme. 

We are currently suing a Juarez Trucking driver for blocking cross traffic during 150 foot visibility fog west of Bakersfield at Taft Highway and Interstate 5.  An oilfield seimic testing supervisor lost his life in a fiery collision which should have been avoided.  Call us if you have been involved in a fog accident in the Central San Joaquin Valley.  Our offices are located in Visalia.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.

Steven Hill killed in Fresno Motorcycle accident

November 13, 2010--This morning motorcyclist Steven Hill, of Fresno, pulled from a stop sign on northbound Valentine in Fresno into the path of a Chevrolet driven on Jensen Avenue by Juan Fernandez, also of Fresno.  The accident caused the death of Mr. Hill.  An accident reconstruction expert may be able to determine the speed of the car from looking at the black box data in the air bag module.  Please give us a call.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Visalia rollover accident at Houston and Court

November 11, 2010--Yesterday's accident at Houston and Court in Visalia involved a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder traveling eastbound on Houston and a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Court.  The collision sent 5 people to the hospital.  Initial reports state that the accident was caused by the Nissan running a red light.

Please call us if you would like this accident investigated further.  We are located 5 miles from the scene of this accident.  559-713-0159.

Fog Warning

Now that winter is coming up quickly, fog season is beginning as well. There will inevitably be many fog-related accidents this year. Tragically, most of these accidents are completely avoidable if motorists were to drive with the proper precautions. Drivers are reminded to drive at appropriate speeds depending on the weather, to keep a safe following distance between them and the vehicle ahead of them, and to drive with the windows down during especially bad fog in order to hear any traffic incidents ahead especially in rural areas where the fog can be thicker. By taking these simple precautions, all motorists can travel safely through fog season in the Central Valley.

November 9 fatal train accident in Fresno

On November 9 Damien Montenegro was killed in a deadly train accident near Clinton and College Avenues in Fresno. According to reports Montenegro was a freshman at Fresno High School. The arm crosses at that intersection were reported to have been working before Montenegro was hit by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train. Montenegro was just fifteen years old. No further information is available at this time.

November 9 Highway 99 accident in Turlock

On November 9 Harmanpreet Kaur was killed in an accident on Highway 99 in Turlock. Reportedly Kaur was driving north in the southbound lanes of Highway 99 going about 70 to 80 mph when her vehicle hit a pickup truck head-on. The truck was forced into a ditch as a result of the accident. Jeffrey Wilson, the driver of the truck, was taken to Memorial Hospital with major injuries. The passenger in his vehicle was taken to Doctors Medical Center with minor injuries. Kaur was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

November 5 Highway 99 accident near Manteca kills one

On November 5 Antonio Cuevas was killed in a 5-vehicle accident on Highway 99 near Manteca. Reportedly Cuevas was northbound on Highway 99 when he was forced to slam on the brakes of his Ford Explorer for traffic that was stopped ahead of him. The Explorer then fishtailed into the center lane and hit a Chevrolet Venture and a Dodge Charger. Then the Explorer went back toward the slow lane and was hit by a big rig. Finally the Explorer and the big rig slid into a Dodge Intrepid. All four of the other drivers suffered injuries in the accident. Cuevas was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

November 5 bicycle accident in Merced

On November 5 a bicyclist was injured after being hit by a car at 16th Street and M Street on Friday morning just after midnight. Reportedly the victim was riding east on 16th Street when the vehicle hit him while turning right onto M Street from 16th Street. The driver then fled the scene of the accident. The bicyclist was taken to Mercy Medical Center to be treated for a possible broken arm.

October 31 Highway 99 accident near Tulare/Kern County line

On October 31 one juvenile man was seriously injured in an accident on Highway 99 near the line between Tulare County and Kern County. According to reports the driver of the vehicle lost control and rolled over while traveling southbound right after 11 pm. Three juveniles in the vehicle fled the scene of the accident on foot leaving the victim behind. One, the driver, was caught. The driver and the victim were both from Delano.

November 1 Fresno canal accident

On November 1 a man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was a passenger in crashed into a canal in Fresno. According to reports the man was a passenger in an SUV driven by a man who was a wanted parolee. The SUV was southbound on Fresno Street when a police officer performed a routine traffic stop. The driver then ran a red light at the intersection of Fresno and Shields Avenue, hit a car, and went into the canal. Three of the passengers escaped from the vehicle unharmed. However, one man needed to be rescued by a diving team and the jaws of life. The victim was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle is awaiting charges.

October 27 Hanford wrongful death accident victim identified

The woman who died in a head-on collision in Hanford on October 27 has been identified as Tricia Garnica. Reportedly Garnica was driving east on Flint Avenue when she ran a stop sign at the intersection with Sixth Avenue. Her vehicle was then hit by a pickup truck driven by Brian McCutcheon of Visalia. Garnica died as a result of the accident.

October 28 Fresno accident on Peach Avenue near Fresno Airport

On October 28 there was an accident involving a police car on Peach Avenue near McKinley Avenue near the Fresno Airport. Reportedly the officer was responding to a call to help another officer who was involved in a fight with a suspect when he lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he is recovering.

4 month old stops breathing at day care--Adam Ray

October 25, 2010--Last Monday's day care incident in Visalia involving 4 month old Adam Ray is similar to another incident in Porterville last year which is the subject on ongoing litigation.  Suit is proceeding against a Porterville area day care accused of neglect in the death of a two month old infant girl.  The Coroner's report in that case ruled the cause of death to be inhalation of stomach contents and a full State investigation followed.  At the ensuing licensing hearing attorneys for the day care presented expert testimony showing it was an unavoidable SIDS death.  The State of California countered with no expert witness testimony due to lack of budgetary funds.  However, after retaining local counsel expert witnesses have now been located to more fully explain this death.

In the Porterville case the infant child was delivered home from the day care in a lifeless and cyanotic state and paramedics were immediately called to the scene.  The provider had never noticed any trouble.

Issues include the level of supervision provided, whether any health issues had presented that day, whether proper SIDS precautions had been in place, whether older children may have disturbed the infant, etc.

Please call if you would like our expert witnesses to expand the scope of their inquiry to include this situation.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159, a Visalia based Attorney.

October 23 fatal pedestrian accident in Porterville

On October 23 a woman was killed after being hit by a car while walking near Route 190 near Road 200 in Porterville. Reportedly the woman was hit by an eastbound vehicle around 5:55 am. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene of the accident. No further details are available at this time.

October 24 tractor accident in Kings County kills one

On October 24 Armando D. Gusman was killed in a tractor accident in Kings County. Reportedly the accident happened on Paramount Farms property near Kettleman City in Kings County. The tractor Gusman was driving flipped and crushed him. No further details are available at this time.

October 22 Modesto accident on Briggsmore Avenue

On October 22 a car went airborn and crashed while driving on Briggsmore Avenue near McHenry Avenue in Modesto. Reportedly the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when her vehicle went airborn and flipped and hit two parked cars. The driver and her passenger were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

October 20 Highway 99 big rig accident kills one

On October 20 there was an accident on Highway 99 in Modesto involving a big rig and 4 other vehicles that killed one person. Reportedly the big rig failed to stop for slowing traffic and then triggered a five-vehicle, chain-reaction accident. The driver of a Nissan Frontier was declared dead at the scene of the accident. A passenger in the Nissan is reported to have suffered major injuries. Four other people are reported to have suffered minor injuries. The five cars had slowed down near the Carpenter Road-Briggsmore Avenue overpass for an unknown reason when the big rig failed to stop in time hitting the Nissan and pushing it into the other vehicles.

October 19 Highway 140 accident victim dies

Yolanda Charlton died from injuries resulting from the October 19 accident she was involved in. Reportedly Charlton was following a pickup truck driven by Jason Andrew Shetler on Highway 140 when Shetler swerved into the path of a big rig. The big rig then lost control and hit Charlton's vehicle. The driver of the pickup truck died as a result of the accident. A suicide note was found in the wreckage of the vehicle. Charlton was taken to a local hospital and died several days later.

October 20 Lemoore pedestrian accident

On October 20 William Vega was killed after being hit by a car in Lemoore. Reportedly the 75-year-old man was a resident of the Santa Rosa Ranchera near Lemoore. He was walking west across 17th Avenue near Davis Circle when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene of the accident. The victim was believed to be under the influence of alcohol and was wearing dark clothing in an area where the street lights were not lit.

July 22 Greyhound bus accident investigated futher

The Greyhound bus accident that happened on July 22 on Highway 99 near McKinley Avenue in Fresno took six lives that day. This week a reenactment took place to reenact the crash site and attempt to determine if the bus driver responded by braking in a reasonable manner. Tests were done to establish a "brake line" where a person should have applied the brakes after seeing an SUV in the road. This line was then used to measure how long it would take for a bus that was up to speed to come to a complete stop after reaching the brake line. This information will be evaluated and will hopefully help determine liability in the case. If anyone involved in this accident is still in need of reliable and experienced representation please contact us. Our offices are located just 40 miles south of the accident site. www.nelsonrozier.com

October 19 wrongful death accident on Highway 140

On October 19 a 40-year-old Atwater man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 140. Reportedly the victim was driving his pickup truck west on Highway 140 when he abruptly turned into the eastbound lane into the path of a big rig. This caused the big rig to skid into the path of a Ford Taurus that was following the deceased's vehicle. Yolanda Charlton was the driver of the Taurus. Arestides Fontes, the driver of the big rig, suffered minor injuries. Charlton was taken to Doctors Medical Center with major injuries. The driver of the pickup was killed as a result of the accident.

October 19 fatal ATV accident in Stanislaus County

On October 19 William Robert Clark was killed when he crashed his ATV in Stanislaus National Forest. Reportedly the Sonora resident was on an ATV trail when he passed two other ATV riders. His high speed prevented him from properly negotiating a right-hand turn and he went flying down a mountainside. While he was wearing a helmet, Clark died from head injuries.

October 13 Porterville Accident

On October 13 there was an accident involving a car, a motorcycle, and a power pole in Porterville that sent one person to the hospital and killed the power in the area. Reportedly the accident happened at the intersection of Avenue 120 and Main Street in Porterville. One person was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with major injuries. No further details are available at this time.

October 7 Highway 178 firetruck accident in Bakersfield kills two

On October 7 Melissa Hope Aguinaga and Arthur Alvarez Aguinaga both died in a wrongful death accident on Highway 178 in Bakersfield. According to reports they were traveling east on Highway 178 near Rancheria Road when they veered into the westbound lane. Their vehicle went right  into the path of a firetruck. The firetruck was on its way back to the station after reporting to an earlier accident. No one in the firetruck suffered any injuries. It is unknown why the Aguinaga’s vehicle crossed the middle line. An investigation is still being conducted.

October 10 wrongful death accident in Modesto

On October 10 sixteen-year-old Frankie Martinez Jr. was tragically killed and eighteen-year-old Nazario Castillo was injured in an accident at Jefferson Street and Maze Boulevard in Bakersfield. According to reports Martinez was driving a pickup truck north on Jefferson with Castillo as a passenger when he did not stop at a stop sign at Jefferson and Maze. His pickup then hit a Suburban that was driving on Maze Boulevard. Castillo was injured with a broken shoulder and a broken nose. The people in the Suburban complained of pain. Martinez died as a result of the accident. Alcohol containers were found in Martinez's vehicle and the accident is being investigated as a possible dui.

October 9 accident in Ceres

On October 9 three people suffered injuries after an accident in Ceres. According to reports the driver of a stolen Toyota Camry refused to pull over for the cops. He then proceeded to run a red light at Central Avenue and Whitmore Road. The stolen vehicle then hit a car with 2 women inside. The driver of the Camry and the 2 women all suffered injuries and had to be removed from the vehicle. All three were treated at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto and were listed in stable condition.

October 10 wrongful death on ATV in Parlier

On October 10 Roger Valentine was declared dead after crashing his ATV near Parlier in Fresno County. According to reports Valentine was riding the Yamaha Rhino ATV along a dry canal that ran adjacent to Newmark Avenue near Lincoln Avenue with a 14-year-old passenger when Valentine made an abrupt turn to avoid hitting a power pole. The turn caused the ATV to roll down the embankment and into the canal. Valentine was not harnessed in and was thrown from the ATV. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His passenger, however, was restrained to the ATV and suffered a broken leg.

October 5 wrongful death van accident near Riverdale in Fresno County

On October 5 Javier Juarez Arizaga was killed in a van accident near Riverdale in Fresno County. According to reports Arizaga was northbound on Dickenson Avenue near Excelsior Avenue when he crossed into the southbound lanes and hit a bridge. Arizaga was not wearing a seat belt and was therefore thrown from the van. The victim was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

October 5 fatal train accident in Fresno

On October 5 Daniel Madsen was pronounced dead after being hit by a train near the intersection of Fruit Avenue and Ashlan Avenue in Fresno. Reportedly twelve-year-old Madsen was walking to school at Wawona Middle School with his sister and some friend when his sister and a friend ran north on Fruit in front of an oncoming train. Madsen followed the girls and ignored the crossing arms that had been lowered. The conductor of the train sounded the train’s horn, but Daniel was hit as he crossed the tracks. This is the second train accident at this location in recent memory that has resulted in death. In March 2009 thirteen-year-old Stacy Frierson was was killed while crossing the tracks when he was walking home from Cooper Middle School. www.nelsonrozier.com

October accident in Lindsay

On October 5 Manuel Romas and Luis Chavez both suffered injuries in a single-vehicle accident near Lindsay in Tulare County. According to reports Chavez was northbound on Foothill Avenue near Avenue 248 when he began to drift off the road and hit a power pole around 2 pm. Romas was a passenger in Chavez’s vehicle and he was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with major injuries. Chavez was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center where he was treated and released.

Fresno County Foster Care death still under investigation

October 7, 2010--The recent death of foster care child Makayla Tabin, only one month old at the time of her death, is still being investigated by the Fresno County Coroner's office.

A similar case in Porterville recently went before a licensing hearing to determine if the day care provider who delivered a two month old infant home to her parents dead without explanation should result in the suspension of the day care license.  In that case the Tulare County Coroner's office ruled the death to be from inhaling stomach contents and not from SIDS.  Litigation is pending with our office.  Please call if you would like us to also investigate this case.  Attorney John Rozier in Visalia 559-713-1059.

October 2 wrongful death on a motorcycle in Fresno

On October 2 Steven Hill was killed in a wrongful death motorcycle accident at the intersection of Jensen and Valentine in Fresno. According to reports Hill was traveling north on Valentine when he stopped at the stop sign at Jensen. He then progressed right into the path of a Chevrolet that had the right of way. The driver of the Chevrolet, Juan Jose Fernandez, suffered minor injuries. Hill was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

October 3 head-on collision in Fresno injures 2

On October 3 there was an accident at the intersection of Jensen and Polk Avenues in Fresno that is being investigated as a possible dui. According to reports a Honda Accord and a Mercury Sable hit head-on near that intersection. Initial reports state that both drivers were under the influence of alcohol. Two passengers in the Mercury Sable were taken to Community Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

September 30 canal accident in Fresno

On September 30 Felix Bustamante was killed in an accident near Cornelia Avenue and West Davis Avenue in Fresno. According to reports he drove his car into a canal near that intersection. No further information is available at this time.

September 29 Porterville pedestrian accident victim identified

Bankston G. Brown has been identified as the man who died on September 29 after being hit by a car in Porterville. According to reports Brown was hit by a car while crossing Henderson Avenue near G Street. An investigation regarding the accident is still in progress.

October 1 wrongful death in Parlier

On October 1 an unidentified man was killed in a fatal accident in Parlier in Fresno County. Reportedly the victim was diving west on Adams Avenue near Newmark Avenue when he drifted off the road and hit a concrete canal barrier. This caused his truck to roll several times before bursting into flames. The driver was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

September 27 fatal accident near Newman in Stanislaus County

On September 27 Alonzo Ibarra was killed after crashing his car into an irrigation canal. The accident happened on Hallowell Road in Stanislaus County near Newman. According to reports Ibarra was westbound on Hallowell Road and his friend Roberto Haro in the passenger seat when he went through a T-intersection at Draper Road. His vehicle then hit an embankment and flipped over into the canal. Haro was luckily able to escape through the broken windshield, but unfortunately Ibarra was not able to get out of the vehicle. Ibarra was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

September 28 pedestrian accident in Turlock

On September 28 a teenage boy was injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident near Turlock in Stanislaus County. According to reports the boy was hit by a tan pickup that left after hitting the boy. While the boy seemed to only have suffered minor injuries he was taken via air to a local hospital as an extra precaution. It turns out he suffered minor to moderate injuries. No further information is available at this time.

September 27 accident in Strathmore

On September 27 one person was seriously injured in an accident on Avenue 196 in Tulare County. According to reports the accident happened when Dustin Reed turned in front of a vehicle driven by Joshua Plunk. Plunk was eastbound on Avenue 196 when Reed was westbound on Avenue 196 and attempting to turn onto Road 256 turned right in front of Plunk. Plunk’s truck then overturned into a field. The two passengers suffered minor injuries.

September 29 pedestrian accident in Porterville ends in death

On September 29 a 91-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car while he was attempting to cross the street in Porterville. According to reports the man was  was walking across Henderson Avenue near the intersection at G Street when he was hit by a Chevy pickup. He was taken to a hospital in Porterville where he later died. No further details regarding the identity of the victim or cause of the accident are available at this time.

Pedestrian accident injures Lindsay woman

September 27, 2010--A pick-up versus pedestrian accident last Monday night left one woman in the hospital .  The injured party was identified as a Lindsay woman named Michelle Galvan.  The driver of the F-150 pickup truck was Ronald Jacobsma, age 47.  She was hit while crossing Tulare Road at Homassell Avenue.

Issues include the speed of the vehicle, the existance of safety devices in the roadway, etc.  Please call us if you would like us to investigate.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

September 25 Madera fatal pedestrian accident

On September 25 Eladio Lemus, a 69-year-old man, was killed in a hit and run pedestrian accident in Madera. According to reports Lemus was crossing 6th Street at the A Street intersection in Madera when he was hit by a vehicle headed west on 6th Street. The vehicle had failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection. The driver of the vehicle then fled took off and left the scene of the accident. Lemus suffered major injuries and later died at the hospital. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 25 wrongful death pedestrian accident in Dinuba

On September 25 a man who appeared to be a transient was killed after being hit by a car east of Dinuba in Tulare County. According to reports the man was walking along Road 104 when he was hit by a Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder stopped then took off down Road 104 and turned onto Avenue 416. The victim was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he died.

September 26 Highway 99 fatal accident in Tulare County

On September 26 Visalia resident Bella Mendoza was killed in a rollover accident on Highway 99 in Tulare County near Earlimart. According to reports Mendoza was a passenger in a vehicle headed north on Highway 99 near Earlimart when the driver, Matthew Elizondo,  lost control of the SUV and overturned into a pistachio orchard. Reports stated that a tanker had drifted into Elizondo's lane forcing him to turn onto the median. He then lost control of the vehicle and crossed back over the northbound lanes. His vehicle then overturned in the orchard. There were a total of seven people in the vehicle. The driver and two others were treated at the scene of the accident.  Three passengers were hospitalized. Mendoza died at the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 26 Fresno wrongful death

On September 26 Jason Cuellar, age 9, was killed in an accident at Shepherd Avenue and Champlain Drive in northeast Fresno. According to reports the boy was in the back seat of the car when an SUV smashed into the side of the vehicle. The victim was taken to Saint Agnes Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Four other people suffered moderate to major injuries in the accident. Further details regarding identities of the other victims, the cause of the accident, or the involvement of a third vehicle are unavailable at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 18 Merced County dui accident

On September 18 two teenage girls were injured in a suspected dui accident in Merced County. According to reports a police officer had spotted a stolen vehicle and attempted to pull it over near the intersection of Lobo Avenue and Franklin Road when the vehicle continued westbound on Lobo Avenue.  The officer continued to pursue the stolen Nissan until the Nissan failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle then became airborn, crashed, and rolled. The Nissan was driven by a 17-year-old male who is suspected to have been driving under the influence of alcohol. The two female passengers, ages 17 and 15, were both seriously injured. One of his female passengers was thrown from the vehicle.

September 21 wrongful death pedestrian accident in Modesto

On September 21 Lorna Jean Holbrook was killed after being hit by a car in Modesto. According to reports Holbrook was crossing Yosemite Boulevard in Modesto when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle drove away from the scene of the accident. The death of Holbrook marks the 13th fatality in Stanislaus County this year from a pedestrian or bicycle versus vehicle accident.

September 21 Madera pedestrian accident

On September 21 a young boy was killed after being hit by a car in Madera. The three-year-old boy was crossing the street near the intersection of Olive Avenue and Martin Street at the time of the accident. The vehicle that hit him then fled the scene of the accident. The victim was taken to Madera Community Hospital where he later died.

September 21 Highway 33 wrongful death accident

On September 21 Benito Balderaz was killed in a tragic wreck on Highway 33 near the Kings-Fresno County line. According to reports Balderaz was driving north on Highway 33 when he crossed the middle line directly into the path of a big rig truck. His car hit the big rig head-on. Balderaz died as a result of the accident. Hugh Forster, the driver of the big rig,  was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with moderate injuries.

September 18 Delano motorcycle accident

On September 18 Valentin Cruz was injured when his motorcycle after being hit by a car in Delano. According to reports Cruz was westbound on Avenue 8 when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle. The accident happened near intersection of Road 184 and Avenue 8. The driver of the car fled the scene of the accident. Cruz's injuries included a broken arm and leg.

September 19 fatal accident near Visalia

On September 19 one person was killed in a head-on accident northwest of Visalia in Tulare County. According to reports a Fresno man was driving a minivan southbound on Road 80 near Cross Creek when he crossed into the northbound lane. He hit a big rig that was turning right into a driveway. The operator of the minivan was killed. Pedro Martinez, the driver of the big rig was not injured.

September 20 bicycle accident in downtown Fresno

On September 20 a bicyclist was hurt after being hit by a car in downtown Fresno. According to reports the accident happened around noon at the intersection of Fresno and M Streets The bicyclist was northbound in the southbound lanes of M Street when he was hit by a car. He also was riding against a red light. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center after complaining of pain. No further information is available at this time.

September 16 Highway 99 big rig accident in Merced

On September 16 a big rig hit a car on Highway 99 in Merced. Reportedly the big rig was northbound on Highway 99 when it came upon a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. The big rig then hit the other vehicle head-on. The driver of the big rig, Marvin Oliveira, escaped without injury. The driver of the car, Leonardo Daniel Garcia-Pineda, suffered minor injuries. Garcia-Pineda's passenger, Luis Cardenas, suffered minor injuries. Garcia-Pineda was arrested for driving under the influence.

September 14 hit and run pedestrian accident in Merced

On September 14 two boys were injured after being hit by a car on Bellevue Road near Secretariat Drive in Merced. Reportedly a westbound vehicle swerved off the road and hit the boys. The car then sped away. The boys were taken via air to a Modesto hospital. The boys were age 12 and 13. The older boy has been released from the hospital, but the younger boy remains hospitalized. No further details are available at this time.

September 12 bicycle accident kills one in Fresno

On September 12 Ignacio Rebullosa was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike in Fresno. According to reports Rebullosa was hit while riding his bicycle on the 900 block of North Parkway Avenue in Fresno. A pedestrian was also injured in the accident. The driver of the vehicle was arrested after the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 13 accident on Highway 41 in Fresno

On September 13 there was an accident on Highway 41 near Elkhorn Avenue in Fresno that critically injured a motorcyclist. According to reports a box truck hit a motorcycle and another vehicle that were waiting at a red light.  All three of the vehicles involved were northbound on Highway 41. The box truck hit the two vehicles before losing control and ending up on the shoulder of the road. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. The truck driver and the driver of the third vehicle were not injured in the accident.

As an update, our firm has been conducting a review of Highway 41 roadway defects between Fresno and Lemoore including an engineering review of those intersections without extra stop signs in the median.  We are handling a fatal accident which happened at 41 and Floral and Dr. Matt King of Selma with a doctorate in engineering has been retained to assist us.  Please give us a call if you would like the Elkhorn intersection to also be reviewed.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159--we are located in Visalia.

September 11 Visalia pedestrian accident

On September 11 Sadie Demacabalin was injured after being hit by a car in Visalia. The accident happened on a private road at the River Way Sports Park on Dinuba Avenue in Visalia. According to reports Demacabalin was hit by a car driven by Maria Cabeza. The victim was taken to Children’s Hospital Central California with a head injury. While the accident is still under investigation, neither alcohol or speed were considered a factor. www.nelsonrozier.com

Crash at Demaree and Visalia Parkway in Visalia

September 12, 2010--Yesterday's rollover collision at Demaree and Visalia Parkway in Visalia involved a Cadillac and a Ford Focus.  At least one woman was hospitalized in this two-car collision.

Please call if you would like us to investigate this accident.  The event data recorders with the airbag modules may have recorded the vehicle speeds.  Our firm is located about one minute from the scene of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159

September 5 accident victim identified

One of the victims from the accident on Oakdale Road near Highway 59 has been identified as Julie Gastelum.  Three people were killed in that accident which involved a turned over truck that left the road and subsequently went through a fence. None of the victims were wearing seat belts and all three were thrown from the vehicle. The names of the other two victims have not been released yet. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 6 wrongful death in Merced County

On September 6 Derek Howell was killed in a wrongful death accident near in Merced County. According to reports Howell was a passenger in Charles Prusack's Honda Accord. Prusack was driving east on Third Avenue when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Highway 165. A big rig driven by Eulalio Bernard hit the Honda on the passenger side. Howell died from injuries resulting from the accident. Prusack was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for treatment. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 8 accident near Pixley

On September 8 Connie Monethichack and Ryan Hulon suffered injuriesafter crashing their vehicle near Pixley in Tulare County. According to reports Monethichack was driving east on Avenue 96 when she failed to stop at a stop sign at a T intersection at Road 192. She drove through the intersection and crashed into a dirt embankment. Monethichack was taken to the hospital with major injuries. Ryan Hulon, the passenger in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and was not hospitalized.  The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 5 wrongful death accident in Merced County

On September 5 two people were killed and another seriously injured in an accident on Oakdale Road near Highway 59 in Merced County. According to reports all three of the victims were in a pickup truck that rolled over several times. None of the victims was wearing a seat belt and all three were ejected from the vehicle. The male driver and a female passenger suffered fatal injuries. A second female passenger was air lifted to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto with serious injuries. The identities of the victims and the cause of the accident are not available at this time.  www.nelsonrozier.com

September 6 Kingsburg Accident kills one

On September 6 Derek Welch was killed in a wrongful death accident in Kings County. Reportedly Welch was northbound on Zediker Avenue near Caruthers Avenue in Kings County when he made an unsafe turn and went onto the shoulder of the road. His vehicle then went into an almond orchard and rolled over. Welch was killed as a result of the accident. This accident is being investigated as a possible dui. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 7 fatal forklift accident in Tulare County

On September 7 Tom Lee Chan was killed in a forklift accident at the Blue Ridge radio repeater station in the mountains near Visalia in Tulare County.According to reports the forklift overturned and trapped Chan underneath. Chan died as a result of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

September 6 ATV accident in Corcoran kills Brandon McBride

September 6, 2010--ATV accident in Corcoran kills 10 year old rider named Brandon McBride.  Brandon was riding a Yamaha four-wheel ATV along a canal bank and crossed Avenue 5 1/2 at Newmark.   A Ford F-150 pickup driven by Eloy Solis was passing another vehicle and struck the ATV.

Issues to be investigated include the speed of the pickup, whether this area has been the scene of other accidents, and whether it was safe for the pickup to pass in this area.

Our lawfirm is currently representing a young man who lost his leg riding an ATV in Fresno County.  In that case there are issues of negligent entrustment, safety gear, and speed.

Please call us if you would like our investigators to get busy on your behalf.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.

August 28 Kern County boating accident kills one

On August 28 Salvador Rodriguez was killed in a boating accident at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area in Kern County. Rodriguez was driving his boat on Lake Webb when it was hit by another boat driven by Justin Mark Ennis. Ennis was arrested for boating under the influence and manslaughter. He also was in violation of his parole from a previous sentencing. Further details regarding the accident are unavailable at this time.

August 30 big rig accident on Highway 99 near Livingston

On August 30 Johnathan Kendall was injured when he crashed his big rig on Highway 99 near Livingston in Merced County. Reportedly Kendall was driving southbound in the slow lane when for unknown reasons he veered off the right shoulder of the road and lost control of the truck. The truck then returned to the road and turned on its side in the median of the freeway. Kendall suffered minor injuries.

August 31 I-5 accident near Highway 33

On August 31 there was an accident on I-5 near Highway 33. Reportedly a big rig crashed in the southbound lanes of I-5 blocking all of the lanes. Vehicles were driving through the center median to get around the accident. no further information regarding injuries or the cause of the accident are available at this time.

August 24 Strathmore Accident

On August 24 Bernardo Zavala critically injured in an accident in Strathmore in Tulare County. According to reports Zavala was westbound on Avenue 184 when he ran a stop sign. His van was then hit by a truck, driven by Michael Stone, traveling northbound on Road 208. Zavala had failed to yield at the stop sign, therefore Stone had the right of way.  Zavala was taken via helicopter to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno where he was listed in critical condition. Stone escaped the accident uninjured. It is unknown why Zavala did not stop at the stop sign. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 24 wrongful death pedestrian accident in Tulare County

On August 24 a man was killed when he was hit by a car. The accident happened near the intersection of Avenue 80 and Road 131 near Visalia in Tulare County. Reportedly that the victim was standing in the westbound lane of Avenue 80 when the vehicle hit him. The driver took off after the accident.

Motorcycle crash in Tulare sends man to hospital

August 24, 2010--Yesterday's motorcycle crash west of Tulare sent Henry Carrasco, age 35 of Tulare to the hospital with serious leg injuries.  The location of the accident was on West street just north of Gail.  A Ford Explorer driven by Phyllis Valenzuela reportedly turned left into his path.

Before the vehicles are repaired it would be important to determine ifthe black box data on the Explorer may have preserved the speed of that vehicle.  Further, a thorough investigation will rule out comparative fault.  Our firm is located just 10 miles from the scene of this accident.  Please give us a call.

Fatal big rig accident in Tulare County

August 23, 2010--Yesterday's fatal big rig accident in Tulare County killed a Tulare man who was a passenger in a van which ran a stop sign.  The location was Avenue 232 and Road 36.  The van driven by Victor Anguiano broadsided a freightliner driven by Valentin Ramirez.

The deceased was identified as Luis Camacho Asa.  If his family would like this accident investigated, please give us a call.

August 22 Highway 198 accident in Tulare County

On August 22 there was an accident on Highway 198 in Visalia just west of Road 180 that injured five people. Reportedly Ofelia Vazquez, of L.A., was the driver of the westbound Ford Focus. Vazquez was westbound on Highway 198 when she left the road, entered the median, returned to the road, hit an RV, crossed the median and the eastbound lanes, and hit a cement barrier. Vazquez along with her four passengers, including two children, were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with complaints of pain. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 21 Highway 99 accident in Tulare County

On August 21 there was an accident on Highway 99 in Tulare County near Visalia. According to reports the accident involved two SUV's, one white and the other silver. The white SUV rolled over in the accident. The silver SUV had minor damage to the rear passenger’s side. The silver SUV had the driver and a boy inside at the time of the accident. No further details involving the possible cause of the accident, the injuries sustained as a result of the accident, or the persons involved are available at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 14 Highway 140 wrongful death accident in Mariposa County

On August 14 Deana Smith, Michael Smith, and Sharon Law were all tragically killed in a head-on collision on Highway 140 in Mariposa County. According to reports Marissa Fuqua was eastbound on Highway 140 when she crossed over the middle line while attempting to navigate a curve. Fuqua's vehicle first hit a motorcycle and then a Ford Escape. The two people on the motorcycle, Deana and Michael Smith, were killed along with the driver of the Escape, Sharon Law. Fuqua and her three passengers were treated at a local hospital with injuries ranging from moderate to major. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 15 Portervilled rollover accident

On August 15 there was a rollover accident on Highway 65 in Porterville in Tulare County. According to reports a Ford Explorer was southbound on Highway 65 when he veered left and overturned. Investigators have concluded that a tire may have blown out on the vehicle causing the accident. The vehicle rolled several times before landing on its wheels. The driver was found unconscious by emergency crews and had suffered a head injury. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 16 COS accident in Visalia

On August 16 there was an accident on South Verde Vista Street near Campus Drive near the College of the Sequoias campus in Visalia. According to reports the accident involved a Chevrolet Malibu and a Saturn. There were injuries reported, however the extent of the injuries is unknown. No further details regarding the cause of the accident identities of the persons involved are available at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 13 wrongful death accident in I-5 in Merced County

On August 13 Aiden Santos was killed in a tragic accident on I-5 in Merced County. Reportedly Aris Santos was driving the Toyota Sienna carrying three adults and four children in the slow lane near Santa Nella.  Santos reported that he looked up and saw a U-Haul just ahead of his vehicle. He slammed on the brakes and swerved then lost control of the van. This caused the van to go down an embankment and then roll several times. Aiden and Arissa Santos were both ejected from the vehicle.  Aiden was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Arissa was taken via air to Memorial Medical Center with major injuries. The other passengers in the vehicles were taken via ambulance to a hospital in Los Banos with minor injuries. Investigators determined that the children were not properly buckled in with four children sharing three seat belts. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 13 wrongful death at Highway 140 and Whitworth in Merced County

On August 13  one man was killed in an accident a the intersection of Highway 140 and Whitworth Road in western Merced County. According to reports the man was southbound on Whitworth Road approaching Highway 140 when he failed to stop at a stop sign. Hector Flores Sanchez was driving his big rig pulling a trailer eastbound on Highway 140 when he hit the victim’s vehicle. Sanchez said he saw the vehicle and attempted to brake but was not able to stop in time. The driver of the southbound vehicle died at the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 8 Tulare County pedestrian accident

On August 8 one person was killed after being hit by a car.  Reportedly the accident happened just north of Tulare on West Street near Zumwalt Avenue. Tess Wilker was driving north on West Street when she hit the pedestrian who was also traveling north. Wilker said she did not see the pedestrian until it was too late. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

As an update, the black box data on the car may tell us its speed before impact.  Also, the color of clothing worn, the activities of the pedestrian and the width of the road all come into play.  Call us if you would like a full review of this incident.

Greyhound Bus Accident victim improves

One of the victims from the July 22 Greyhound Bus accident in Fresno that took six lives has improved from critical condition to serious. Sinforosa Arreola suffered two fractured arms, two fractured legs, and several fractured ribs as a result of the accident. She also underwent surgery shortly after the accident to remove blood from her lungs. Her husband, Tomas Ponce, died at the hospital after the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

August 6 Selma pedestrian accident on Highway 99

On August 6 a man was killed after being hit by a car while crossing Highway 99 in Selma. According to reports the man was running from a supermarket after having stolen some beer when he entered the freeway and headed east across the southbound lanes. Unfortunately he was hit by a Honda driven by Marion Bliss and a Toyota driven by John Tahi Le.www.nelsonrozier.com

August 4 Madera County bicycle accident

On August 4 Sebastian Ruiz was injured when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle near Road 24 and Avenue 14 in Madera County. According to reports Sebastian was riding on Road 24 off the paved part when a four-door car drifted off the road and hit him. Sebastian landed on the hood of the car before he was thrown onto the shoulder of the road. The driver of the car quickly took off. Sebastian was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center. He was originally listed in moderate condition, but his condition has since been downgraded to critical. The driver of the vehicle is said to have been drinking when he hit Sebastian on his bike. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

As an update, the speed of the vehicle can be determined in some cases from the black box data in the vehicle airbag.  Possible sources of recovery include the insurance policy for the at fault driver, underinsured motorist coverage for the victim's family, and punitive damages.  Please give us a call.

August 4 Fresno Accident on Highway 99

On August 4 there was an accident in Fresno on Highway 99. According to reports the accident hapenned around 6:30 am near the on ramp at Stanislaus Street. The crash involved pickup truck and a car. One person suffered moderate injuries as a result of the accident. No further information is available at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

Orosi child injured in crash

July 23, 2010--Yesterday morning's crash on Avenue 440 near Road 128 in Tulare County seriously injured a child who was airlifted to the hospital.  The driver of the other car was arrested for DUI.  The motor vehicle accident is still being investigated.  Please call us if you would like us to send an engineer to the scene.

Highway 99 crash Greyhound Bus

July 22, 2010--News continues to pour in over this morning's multi-vehicle accident in Fresno County.  According to a Greyhound spokesman, the bus was headed to Sacramento from Los Angeles with the next stop being in Madera.  Please review the posts on this site for further updates.

Highway 99 accident in Fresno claims 6 lives

July 22, 2010--This morning's massive accident on Highway 99 in Fresno took the lives of 6 victims including a bus driver.  According to the LA Times, few details have yet emerged. 

In a case like this the CHP reports can be delayed for 6 to 12 months.  In the meantime vehicles are repaired or salvaged, skids marks dissipate and witnesses return to their daily lives.  Families of victims can protect their rights by retaining expert engineers to review physical evidence right away, downloading the event data recorders for each air bag, obtaining the face page of the CHP report within a couple of days, determining the reason for an SUV being overturned in the roadway in the first place, etc.  Roadway defects need to be eliminated as a possible contributing factor in causing this accident and finally, will perception/reaction experts support the view that the bus driver did all in his power ot prevent this tragedy? 

July 16 wrongful death in Fresno

On July 16 Catherine Smith and another person were killed in a wrongful death accident in Fresno. The accident happened at the intersection of Temperance and American Avenues in Fresno. According to reports Smith was a passenger in a Buick driven by a 22-year-old man when he ran a stop sign and hit a Jeep. The driver of the Jeep also died in the accident. He has not been identified yet. The driver of the Buick was hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

ps--as an update to this post, the victim in the Jeep is reported to be Chris Abrahamson of Milpitas.  His daughter's sources of recovery may include uninsured motorist coverage and the insurance for the at fault vehicle.  Further, the sufficiency of the stop sign at least deserves a look.--john

June 6 accident involving three big rigs on Highway 99 results in death

On July 6 a man was killed in and accident between three big rigs on  near Turlock on Highway 99 in Stanislaus County.  According to reports, the first big rig driver, Marcus Task, had stopped on the shoulder of the road. Task was attempting to reenter the roadway when the second big rig driver, Jaime Henriquez, saw Task’s truck and slowed to let him in. unfortunately, the third big rig driver did not see that Henriquez had slowed down. He then subsequently hit the back of Henriquez’s trailer. This caused the third cab to crush about 15 feet inward and erupt into flames. The flames then spread to the trailer of Henriquez’s truck. The third big rig driver was killed in the accident. His name has not been released until he can be identified via dental records. www.nelsonrozier.com

June 28 Merced wrongful death bicycle accident

On June 28 six-year-old Andrew Jackson was hit by a car while riding his bike and suffered fatal injuries. Reportedly Jackson was riding his bike on Connie Court in Merced when he rode into the path of a Toyota Tacoma driven by Cher Thao. Thao was driving at a slow speed but he was still unable to stop the vehicle in time.  It was reported that the police officer who first arrived on the scene administered CPR until the ambulance arrived. Jackson was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

June 22 rollover accident near Porterville

On June 22 David Crouse was critically injured and three others suffered minor injuries in an accident on Road 256 near Porterville in Tulare County. According to reports, Crouse was driving a Peterbilt that was hauling two trailers when he hit a Toyota driven by Rosalinda Preciado. Preciado was attempting to turn right off of Road 256 at the time of the accident. The impact of the accident caused both the truck and the Toyota to rollover. Crouse was critically injured and was then taken via helicopter to Community Regional Medical Center. Preciado and her two passengers, L. Ellis and C. Alvarez, were all hospitalized with minor injuries. www.nelsonrozier.com

June 22 Modesto motorcycle accident

On June 22 a car and a motorcycle collided in Modesto. Reportedly the accident occurred on East Briggsmore Avenue near McHenry Village. It was reported that the motorcyclist was injured as a result of the accident.

Truck accident at Road 356 and Avenue 88

June 22, 2010--Yesterday's crash between a big rig and a truck occurred near Terra Bella in Tulare County at the intersection of Road 356 and Avenue 88.  At least one victim was airlifted to the hospital.

The incident report for this accident may not be available for several weeks.  Please call if you would like us to begin investigating this accident.

June 19 wrongful death accident between Visalia and Tulare on Mooney Boulevard

On June 19 William Gifford's life was taken in a fatal death accident  between Visalia and Tulare on Mooney Boulevard. Reportedly Doris Fast turned her Chevrolet Impala off of Mooney onto Avenue 272 into the path of a Chevrolet Silverado. Gifford, a passenger in the Impala, was killed in the accident. Fast was treated and released at Kaweah Delta Medical Center for back and chest pain. Cory Alexander was the driver of the Silverado. he escaped the accident uninjured.

June 19 Madera County Accident kills one

On June 19 Hernandez Eduardo was tragically killed in a rollover accident  in Madera County on Highway 99 near Road 20 1/2. According to reports Eduardo’s father was driving his Ford Explorer when a back wheel and tire broke free from the vehicle. This caused the Explorer to rollover several times.Eduardo was killed as a result of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

june 19 wrongful death accident in Fresno County near Reedley

On June 19 there was a wrongful death accident east of Reedley. Reportedly a vehicle hit a power pole at the intersection of Manning and Crawford Avenues. The intersection was closed due to the power pole blocking the road after the accident. The driver of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

June 17 Fresno Accident on Highway 41

On June 17 there was an injury accident on Highway 41 near Shaw Avenue in Fresno. Reportedly one vehilce had overturned. This resulted in a man being pinned inside the vehicle. Emergency crews were necessary in order to remove him from the vehicle. No further details have been made available about the cause of the accident, the number of injured persons, or the extent of the injuries.

June 13 fatal I-5 accident near Gustine

Lolita Buenviaje was killed in an accident on I-5 near Gustine in Merced County on June 13. According to the reports Arnel Buenviaje was the driver of the vehicle when a tire blew out. The car began to swerve then veered to the left. Arnel lost control of the vehicle before it rolled several times. Lolita, unlike the other people in the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. Arnel was taken via air to Memorial Medical Center with serious injuries. The three other passengers in the vehicle all suffered minor injuries. www.nelsonrozier.com

Two Visalia women struck at bus stop

June 8, 2010--Two women waiting at a bus stop in Visalia yesterday afternoon were struck by a drunk driver.  The driver was as Jason Thomas Howard, age 24 who was driving  a 1986 Nissan.  He initially struck a trash can and then lost control and hit the women.  The victims were identified as Keri Sanders, age 40 and Demetria Davidson, age 32, who were both seriously injured.  The accident was on Walnut near Ben Maddox.

Potential sources of recovery include Mr. Howard's insurance policy, punitive damages against him for driving while drunk, and possibly underinsured motorist coverages on vehicle policies owned by the two victims.  Our law firm is located in Visalia, just 3 miles from the scene of th is accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

June 7 Fresno County Highway 99 accident

On June 7 an accident occurred on Highway 99 near Highway 180 in Fresno.  No further details regarding the cause of the accident or possible injuries are available at this time.  If you would like us to send a private engineer to investigate this accident, please give us a call.

Fatal crash on I-5 at manning

June 8, 2010--Earlier today there was a fatal accident on Interstae 5 in Central California near Manning Avenue in Fresno County.  Also, at least one patient was being airlifted to a hospital.  So far no other information is available. 

Please call if you would like us to send an engineer to the scene of this accident.  Air bag modules or black boxes can provide pre-accident data such as speeds, etc.  Our offices are located 90 minutes to the south.

June 6 wrongful death on Lovers Lane in Visalia

Eighteen-year-old Cindy Janelli was killed in a wrongful death accident in Visalia on Lovers Lane on June 6. Reportedly Janelli swerved into the center median and hit a tree near Roosevelt Avenue. Unfortunately she was not wearing a seat belt an died as a result of the accident. Our law firm is located right in Visalia. Please contact us if you would like us to further investigate the site of the accident by calling attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159 or at our website www.nelsonrozier.com

June 5 Highway 41 motorcycle accident near Lemoore

On June 5 a fatal motorcycle accident on Highway 41 near Lemoore in Kings County took the life of Ernest Pineida. It was reported that Pineida was traveling southbound on Highway 41 his motorcycle when he crossed over into the northbound lanes near Jackson Avenue. He crossed right into the path of Jairo Corona's Dodge Neon. Corona's car hit Pineida and he was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. He died at the hospital. Both people in the Neon were uninjured. www.nelsonrozier.com

Jeep rollover near Lake Isabella kills two

June 4, 2010--A Jeep rolled over yesterday near Lake Isabella in Kern County.  The driver, Benca Kadar and the passenger Thomas Alan Johnson were both ejected and killed.  The crash was near Highway 178 on 4x4 Freeway Ridge near Lake Isabella.

Our law firm is located in the adjoining county, Tulare County.  Please call us if you would like us to send an engineer to the scene of this accident to investigate further.  Sources of potential recovery include insurance for the vehicle, underinsured motorist coverage on the passenger's policy, and potential roadway defects.  Just last month or so we filed a wrongful death case for a widow from Alabama whose husband was an oil industry worker killed by vegetable truck in a fog accident south of Bakersfield in Kern County.  Please give us a call to get started.  Attorney John Rozier.  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Crash west of Fresno kills one

June 4, 2010--This mornings 2 vehicle crash west of Fresno took one life.  The accident was at Belmont and Grantland.  A male driver of a Ford Focus either ran a stop sign or pulled out in front of a pickup driving west on Belmont.  The pickup then slammed into the side of the Ford.

The photo in the paper shows a nearby orchard.  With Spring growth of foliage, stop signs can become obscured.  We have in the past handled 2 other blocked stop sign cases, one in Parlier and the other near Woodlake.  Please let us investigate this possibility in this case.  Our offices are located just 40 miles from the scene of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059559-713-1059.  www.nelsonrozier.com

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Fatal accident on Balch Park Road

June 3, 2010--Yesterday's fatal accident on Balch Park Road above Springville was caused by 22 year old Robert Vanwinkle who lost control while driving drunk, according to the newspaper.  His 17 year old male passenger was killed in the crash.

18 year old Justin Adams of Springville was injured.

Please call us to begin a claim arising from this accident.  We are located just 30 miles away in Visalia.  We need to investigate available insurances, assets, and possible roadway defects.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Kaweah Lake jet ski accident

June 4, 2010--Last week's ski boat fatality on Kaweah Lake near Visalia raises more questions than answers.  Areas to be investigated include who was drinking, lake speed limits, prior histories of aggressive driving, involved third parties, permitted directions of travel, witness information, available insurances, etc.  Please call us if you would like these issues looked into.  We previously handled a jet ski accident on Lake Success.  Our offices are located right here in Visalia.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

June 2 Reedley wrongful death accident kills two

On June 2 a man and a woman were both killed in a head-on collision in Reedley. Reportedly the man was traveling eastbound on Adams Avenue near Crawford Avenue when he drifted into the westbound lane and hit the woman’s car head-on. Both drivers died at the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

May 27 Merced Accident on a Motorcycle

On May 27 a man was injured in an accident on Highway 140 in Merced between a motorcycle and a Ford Mustang. Reportedly Wallace Dunn was westbound on his motorcycle when the Mustang, driven by Teresa Ledesma, turned in front of him. The motorcycle hit the side of the car. Dunn was thrown from the bike. Dunn was seriously injured as a result of the accident.

Please call us to investigate this accident further.  Was the Mustang driver on the job, did roadway defects contribute to this accident?  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.  Our offices are located just 90 minutes form the scene of this accident.

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June 2 wrongful death near Reedley

On June 2 there was an accident near Reedley. The accident occurred at the intersection of Adams and Crawford Avenues. Being that the Coroner's Office was called the scene of the accident, we may conclude that a fatality resulted from the accident. No further details are available at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

I-5 accident near Stockdale Highway--May 6

May 28, 2010--As an update to the double fatality accident in Kern County on May 6, 2010, we do not know whether the accident report has been completed.  Please place a comment to let us know.  Naomi Mak Johnson of Cotati, California was driving a Honda Pilot which reportedly lost control and veered into a truck.  We have a Honda Pilot and the later models are built with stability control to prevent rolling.  It would be important to determine whether she was side-swiped first by another vehicle.  Sometimes it is too easy to blame the deceased driver as the other drivers cannot be contradicted.  A full investigation will reveal each vehicle speed, including a download of the event data recorders, drug and alcohol testing, paint transfer analysis, etc.

The other victim was Ryan Daniel Bates of Vista.  Paul Rober Bond of Apache Junction, AZ, age 56, was in the first truck hit.  Oscar Gonzalez of Oregon was coming the other direction and was struck head-on.  We do not know whether either of them may share responsibility for this crash.

If the family of either victim, Naomi Mak or Ryan Bates, would like us to investigate this further, then we would be happy to get started upon receiving the proper signatures to permit us to gain access to records, etc.  If there is no case we will simply write off our time and expenses.  If there is a case to be made then we will only charge a fee on a contingency at the end of the case.  Please call when you are ready.  We can mail some forms.  John Rozier 559-713-1059 (work) or 559-627-5242 (home).  You will rest better knowing the true facts.

Orosi pedestrian accident May 27

An unidentified man was killed while crossing Avenue 416 near Road 126 in Orosi on May 27. Reportedly the man was crossing Avenue 416  around 3:15 am when he was hit by Felipe Rodriguez. The 58-year-old man died after being hit by the Ford Taurus. www.nelsonrozier.com

May 26 Tulare wrongful death

On May 26 two men were killed in a wrongful death accident at Avenue 232 and Road 36 near Tulare. Reportedly Ullses Bello Gomez was driving a Honda when he drove into the path of a hay baler.  Alfredo Salado and another passenger in Gomez’s vehicle were killed in the accident. All three of them had to extricated from the vehicle by the fire department. Gomez was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno.  The driver of the hay baler, Robert Alvarado Jr. was uninjured. Gomez was arrested for suspected driving under the influence. www.nelsonrozier.com