Collision

Multiple Injuries Reported in Head-On Collision on Highway 88 in Pioneer

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PIONEER, CA – A 2-car accident on Highway 88 near Shakeridge Road left four people injured, according to the Amador Fire Protection District. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, and the cause of the collision remains unknown. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to provide aid to those involved in the crash. The injured individuals were given medical attention and subsequently transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Their current conditions have not been disclosed. Highway 88, a vital roadway connecting Pioneer and other communities in the area, experienced delays as a result of the … Read more

Relatives Seek Justice and Compensation in Grievous Tempe Train Collision: First Lawsuit Heard in Athens Court

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Athens, Greece – The Athens Court of First Instance heard the first lawsuit from the relatives of a victim of the tragic Tempe train collision. The collision, which took place on February 28, 2023, was the deadliest rail disaster in Greek history, claiming the lives of 57 people and injuring many others. The lawsuit seeks compensation of 240,000 euros per plaintiff, totaling over 1 million euros for the five relatives. It is expected that more relatives will also pursue legal action to find some moral vindication through compensation. During the court hearing, Epaminondas Bouras, a … Read more

Motorcyclist Awarded $3 Million in Damages After Collision with CHP Car on California Freeway

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VISTA, Calif. – A motorcyclist who collided with a California Highway Patrol (CHP) car while it was attempting to remove a ladder from a freeway in Solana Beach has been awarded $3 million by a North County jury. The settlement is intended to cover both past and future medical expenses for the rider, Christopher Carlisle, who was hospitalized for over a month and a half following the 2021 crash. Carlisle, 63, has undergone 13 surgeries estimated to have cost more than $1.7 million. In his negligence lawsuit filed against Officer Robert Schmidt and the CHP … Read more

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Ordered to Pay $11 Million in Damages to Motorcyclist after Collision

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Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been ordered by a jury to pay over $11 million to a motorcyclist who suffered severe injuries in a collision with a department van in 2019, according to the motorcyclist’s legal representation. The verdict was reached after intense debates in Los Angeles County Superior Court. On April 12, 2019, Grady Dillon was riding his motorcycle in downtown Los Angeles when he collided with a LADWP work van driven by Manuel Medina. Dillon, who was 38 at the time, sustained multiple fractures … Read more