Injuries

Long Beach Mother Wins $21.3 Million Verdict After Devastating Truck Collision Leaves Her with Lifelong Injuries

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — A Long Beach resident, Leila Miyamoto, has been awarded $21.3 million in damages from a negligence case following a severe traffic collision. In 2016, Miyamoto sustained traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain after her minivan was rear-ended by a large commercial truck while she was stopped, waiting to turn. Miyamoto, 43, was preparing to make a left turn at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Elm Avenue when her vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler operated by driver Daniel Almazan. The impact was so significant that it not only demolished her … Read more

Lanes Shut Down Following Collision Involving Two Vehicles in Modesto, Injuries Reported

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Modesto, CA – Two individuals were injured in a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Standiford Avenue and McHenry Avenue in Modesto on the afternoon of February 14. The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m., disrupting traffic flow and leading to temporary lane closures in the area. Authorities report that the circumstances leading to the collision are still under investigation, as officers work to determine the factors contributing to the incident. Rescue crews were quick to respond, providing necessary medical assistance to the injured parties. Local emergency services, including the Modesto Fire Department, attended … Read more

Woman Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Hit by Car on Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane

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BRISBANE, CA — A serious incident occurred Friday when a woman was struck by a vehicle on Visitacion Avenue near the Midtown Market area in Brisbane, causing significant injuries. The accident took place around 6:00 p.m., disrupting the early evening routine of the neighborhood. The Brisbane Police Department, which has been actively investigating the circumstances of the crash, reported that the driver was passing through the avenue when the collision with the pedestrian occurred. The specific reasons behind the crash are still under investigation, as officials seek to determine what led to this unfortunate incident. … Read more

Jacksonville Woman Sues Local Police for Excessive Force, Cites Lasting Injuries from 2020 Encounter

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville woman, Brittany Chrishawn Moore, formerly known as Brittany Williams, is embroiled in a legal battle against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, claiming that an altercation with law enforcement officers led to severe and lasting physical injuries. The incident, which unfolded in May 2020, reportedly began when Moore questioned a police officer parked in her driveway, subsequently escalating into a forceful confrontation. Moore alleges that during the encounter, she sustained nerve damage to her arm and injuries to her teeth. The confrontation ignited following Moore’s inquiry to Officer Alejandro Carmona regarding his … Read more