LA Pays $7 Million in Settlement to Triathlon Volunteer

The city of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $7 million in settlement to end a personal injury lawsuit filed by a volunteer in the city’s 2007 Triathlon event.

The lawsuit was filed by Steve Albala after being left a paraplegic by a motorcycle accident during the said event.

According to Albala’s lawyer Douglas Aberle, his client sustained his injuries after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle while he was officiating the bicyclists’ part in the tournament.

Aberle claims that a traffic officer gestured for a vehicle to enter the intersection where Albala was and that resulted in the collision.

Albala was thrown about 20 feet and needed numerous surgeries to survive.

He was also hospitalized for two years.

Personal injury settlements are advantageous to both parties because each side gets something that they want.

In this case, Albala gets the money he needs for his continuous medical expenses while the city gets to end a lawsuit without having to admit guilt in the court.

Many personal injury lawsuits actually end in settlements rather than a full blown court hearing because the lawyers of each party knows that going into a hearing requires more effort, time and money.

At least in personal injury settlements, each party ends the lawsuit in terms that are agreeable to each other.

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Death by a drunk driver

In Texas, drunk drivers drive every day on our roads. Many of them are so intoxicated that they can cause death to our love ones. Although the different DA's for the counties are taking actions, the families of the love ones can recover for their loss.

The Baez Law Firm, P.C. has been recovering for the damages that this drunk drivers have caused. Whether the driver was on a motorcycle, an SUV or a car, we can help your family recover for your loss.

The insurance companies will attempt to minimize the tragedy by offering you a quick, smaller amount that you would otherwise get with proper representation. Do not accept this offers unless and until you consult with your attorney.

When you are not properly represented, the insurance companies can take advantage of the situation in an attempt to pay out as little as possible. Since the insurance company does not owe you, the family member a duty to fear dealings, they will win all the time, when you are not represented.

Let us be your legal team. Let our attorneys work for you and get you the money that you deserve for your loss. Come see us and you will know the difference from the moment that you walk through our door. This is why we say, "we care about your legal needs.

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Figures Continue to Rise for Motorcycle Deaths

In 2008, motorcycle accident deaths reached an all-time high since 1975 and doubled the 1997 figures. Motorcyclist deaths alone accounted for 14 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities.

The news is splattered with motorcycle accident news – today alone, Marine Corps Officer Marleea A. Gerfen, 21 was identified to have been killed in a motorcycle crash in Descano. The awarded officer was killed when her motorcycle went down on a curve and struck a dirt berm.

Mark Taylor, 46, of Ramona was also killed today when he was struck by an unlicensed female driver who failed to see his motorcycle when she made a U-Turn. The woman, who was driving a rental car crossed in front of the motorcyclist's path and Taylor suffered major injuries when he struck the driver's side of the car.

The tragic deaths of Gerfen and Taylor are an example of most motorcycle accident deaths – in 2008, 46 percent of motorcyclist deaths occurred in single-vehicle crashes, and 54 percent occurred in multiple-vehicle crashes.

No matter how careful the motorcyclist, accidents can happen, on his own or because of the fault of another person. In fact, while multiple vehicle crashes are the majority, single vehicle motorcycle crashes are not that far behind.

A lot of people may opt to use motorcycles these days because it is cheap and fuel-efficient and the increased presence of more motorcycles on the road can create a huge traffic safety issue.

Reckless motorcycle driver’s habits such as lane splitting and speeding can also increase the potential for motorcycle accidents. And since motorcycles do not afford the same protection as other motor vehicles such as cars and SUVs could provide, the end can only be tragic.

Motorcycles can be dangerous and riders should be doubly careful because they can easily lose their lives on the road even if it is not their fault.

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Auto accident, motorcycle accident, trucking accident we can help

Our attorneys have been helping clients in Bexar county and San Antonio when they are injured by some one's negligence. They handle auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents and many more accidents involving motor vehicles. The point to remember, when you are involved in a motor vehicle accident is that: the insurance company is not there to make you whole, they are there to protect their insured.

The insurance industry have attorneys on their staff that handle their claims if they are not settled during the negotiations. You too should have attorneys on your side. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, please contact us.

The Baez Law Firm, P.C. is a general practice law firm that handles personal injury, family law, business law, criminal law, auto accidents, appeals and many other areas of law.

Come see us, and you will know the difference from the moment that you walk through our doors. Your initial consultation is always free. We care about your legal needs.

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