Author: Michael Ehline

Dog Bite Attack Kills 9 Year Old Girl

Another Life Tragically Taken by Pit Bulls A pack of pit bulls in Chicago killed an innocent nine-year-old girl. The senseless death was one of many that affected neighborhoods with poorly trained Pit Bulls or Rottweilers. Furthermore, this attack was not in isolation. Similar tragic attacks caused several severe injuries and deaths across the nation. NBC Chicago reported on the tragedy. Police say that 9-year-old Emma Hernandez was riding her bike when three pit bulls or mixes attacked her motorcycle. These dogs got loose from a nearby yard and attacked the girl. The dogs persisted even as the medical crew attempted to save Emma. One of the dogs was shot and killed by a good Samaritan aiding the rescuers. The owner was taken into custody....

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Chrysler Electrical Issue Recalling 800,000 SUVS

Chrysler Electrical Issues Second Large Recall in a Month To add to the list of the dangers of Los Angeles driving, the Fiat Chrysler company announced that it was recalling almost three-quarters of a million vehicles due to an electrical fault last week. Popular models will be removed from the road for repairs in this recall. According to Reuters, the auto giant recalled a number of 2011 to 2013 Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees. According to the available info, silicon deposits on contact points of fuel pump relays may cause severe issues. This includes interrupting electrical current. So far, the company has reported no serious injuries or deaths due to the recall. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first significant recall, including...

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Lawmaker Dies in Fiery Wrong-way Crash – Can You Sue a Deceased Party?

On January 5, 2023, a fatal wrong-way crash involving a Connecticut state legislator occurred. Let’s explore the details of the news with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Connecticut State Legislator Killed in Wrong-way Crash After Being Sworn in for His Third Term According to the New York Times, Democratic Representative Quentin Williams was heading on Route 9 in Cromwell when he suffered a fatal accident near the exit 18 entrance ramp. A 27-year-old Kimede Katie Mustafaj was driving on the wrong side of the highway when he smashed into Williams’ car, causing the vehicle to burst into flames. The Connecticut State Police reported the death of both drivers at the accident scene. According to the chief...

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Ex-Coppin State Basketball Star Yarbray Dies in Bike Crash – Who Is Liable?

Tragedy struck this week when a head basketball coach died in a fatal bicycle accident involving a pickup truck in Delaware. Let’s explore the details of the wrongful death news with Ehline Law and our bicycle personal injury attorneys. Former State Basketball Star Yarbray Dies in Bicycle Crash in Delaware On September 10, 2022, Larry Yarbray, a head coach of a charter school and former Coppin State University basketball player, went for an organized morning bike ride with a group of riders on Saturday when a devastating motorcycle crash occurred. Larry Lost Control Before the Bicycle Crash in Delaware The former basketball star Larry Yarbray was on his bicycle near Dover, Delaware, before losing control of his bike and crashing into...

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James Gordon Hit and Killed by Electric Bicycle – Who Has Duty of Care?

A devastating incident happened where a man suffered bicycle-related injuries after getting hit by an e-bike, leading to his death. Let’s explore the details of the news with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Fatal Crash Involving E-bike Causes Life-threatening Injuries to Pedestrian Causing His Death On August 31, 2022, a Sausalito resident, James Charles Gordon, 63, got into an accident near gate 6 road involving an electric bike, resulting in his death. 63-year-old Resident Hit by E-bike on Mill Valley Sausalito Pathway near Gate 6 Road The 63-year-old, Gordon, was walking on Mill Valley-Sausalito Pathway in Sausalito when at around 8:40 PM, he got fatally struck by an e-bike. The Sausalito resident, Gordon, fell, hit...

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Government Negligence as 8-year-old Killed Riding a Bike in Houston?

A tragic accident in Houston, Texas, left an 8-year-old dead after crossing an intersection. Let’s explore the details of the incident with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Eight-year-old Killed and Blamed by Department of Public Safety for Riding His Bike in Houston On September 26, 2022, a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV hit an 8-year-old boy, Chase Delarios, riding his bike in Northeast Houston. Surprisingly, the Texas Department of Public Safety blamed the child for the unfortunate incident. Delarios Suffered Serious Injuries, and the Young Victim Died at the Local Hospital Delarios was riding his bike in a small Kingwood neighborhood at 4 PM when a woman driving a two-ton SUV hit the bicycle, resulting in fatal injuries to the...

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California Supreme Court Decides Bad Faith Attorneys’ Fees And Punitive Damages

In the United States, bad faith refers to dishonest dealings in law. Bad faith may refer to an untruthful belief or intention, negligence in the execution of responsibilities, a violation of fair dealing rules, or a fraudulent aim. Regarding the punitive damages award, California supreme court determines who pays bad faith attorney’s fees with compensatory damages. They call these fees “Brandt fees.” The term came from a popular jury verdict in 1985. Brandt Fees California Law In the trial court case of Brandt v. Superior Court (1985), the California Supreme Court held the plaintiff responsible for an insurance bad faith action. The parties recover attorney fees incurred to obtain an award of contractual benefits within...

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‘Fit and Healthy’ Man Died of Bleeding on the Brain after Covid Vaccine

On December 14, 2022, a coroner ruled the cause of death of a man who died in 2021 from a blood clot in the brain, the Covid vaccine. Let’s explore the details of the ruling with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Coroner Reports Covid Vaccine as Direct Cause of Blood Clot Leading to Death On March 30, 2021, Jack Last, a 27-year-old from Stowmarket in the United Kingdom, received an AstraZeneca Covid jab. A week later, Last complained of severe headaches and constant vomiting, leading to his hospitalization. On April 10, 2021, the medical providers conducted a scan that revealed a blood clot in Last’s brain cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, and on April 20, 2021, Last died from the injuries.  More...

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The Media Won’t Report The Entire George Floyd Story. So Here Is Part

Fact Check: George Floyd Had Fatal Levels Of Fentanyl In His System. True Yes, Floyd, a convicted, reportedly almost 6 foot 7, at times 250 plus lbs, armed robber and felon, pointed a loaded gun at a pregnant crime victim in the past. Yes, experts say he was high on what would be a fatal dose of illegal drugs for anyone other than a man of his size. Contrary to the Snopes family narrative, this factual evidence is NOT being used to justify the abuse of the police force against Floyd. Yes, Floyd worked as a bouncer with accused “racist” and newly convicted murderer officer Chauvin at a nightclub in Minneapolis, MN. Yes, Chauvin exceeded the use of reasonable force with Floyd and others, and he had a past reputation as a man with...

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Motorcyclist Killed on 405 Freeway in Seal Beach – Is Caltrans Liable?

On November 10, 2022, a traffic crash occurred on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway resulting in the death of a motorcyclist in the carpool lane. The location was situated near Belmont Shore. Let’s explore the details of the news with Ehline Law and our Seal Beach motorcycle injury attorneys. Crash on 405 Freeway in Seal Beach Area Leaves Motorcyclist Dead According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on the northbound freeway at 4:45 AM near Seal Beach Boulevard, causing a blockage on two freeway lanes and resulting in a massive traffic pileup. Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead at Accident Scene, California Highway Patrol Reveals The motorcyclist was heading north on the 405 freeway when it collided with a Caltrans...

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