Baby Falls To His Death from SUV

In Rio Rancho, NM a family is grieving over an accident that killed their 10-month-old son, Nico Ortega. The mother, Nicole Ortega had just placed their son in the back seat of their SUV while his father went to get his car seat out of the garage. The mother apparently did not realize her son was leaning against the door and when her husband opened the door and Nico fell out.

 

The mother reached back and tried to grab Nico and her foot came off the brake and the door knocked the father out of the way and the baby fell out of the car. At that moment police have stated that is when the car may have ran over the baby. The boy died at the hospital on Thursday August 26th 2010. After the accident the police immediately took the family to the police department for questioning, where the Ortega family claims they kept them so long that they were unable to see their son before he passed away. Nico’s family have not currently charged, but police are still investigating the incident. 

This type of accident could have been prevented by following simple safety rules. By putting the child in a vehicle and without a child safety seat it compromised the baby’s safety. This is a very tragic accident that has to be very difficult for any family to deal with. While there was some negligence on the parent’s part there could be many other factors that caused the accident like a possible vehicle malfunction. An Arizona personal injury attorney has the resources and skill to handle a case like this so your family receives the compensation they deserve.

 

Phoenix Man Hit By Car While Trying to Catch The Bus

On Thursday August 5th, 2010 a Phoenix man was struck by a white Chrysler 300 while running across the street to a bus stop. The 56-year old man was running across Hayden Road near Camelback Road when he was struck by the vehicle that was traveling southbound.

 

Police officials were called to the scene around 7:55pm. Police have stated that the man was not at the crosswalk when the incident occurred. The man was transported to a Scottsdale hospital where he died from his injuries. A police official has stated that any type of impairment was not a factor in this incident. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. 

The families of both of these individuals involved are changed instantly because of one moment. This accident should have never occurred and could have been prevented by following some safety measures. It is important for instance to follow the safety measures like crossing at crosswalks and to also be aware of unexpected pedestrians not following the rules of the road when you are operating a vehicle. When you or a loved one is in an accident the hospital, funeral and psychological expenses can be excessive and overwhelming. An Arizona personal injury attorney can always help you and your family through this difficult time and help your family receive the compensation they deserve. 

 

Honda Recalls Vehicles Due to Ignition Problem

On Monday August 9th 2010 the Honda Motor Co. stated that they were recalling more than 380,000 of its vehicles to fix an ignition switch problem. This will mark the third major consumer problem that Honda Motor Co. has had since 2003.

 

The ignition switch can lead to a vehicle rolling away and causing a collision. The ignition key interlock is problematic because they can be damaged or worn after use. When the ignition key is damaged or worn it could remove completely and cause the car to roll away.   The recall will affect 197,000 Honda Accords and 117,000 Honda Civics from the 2003 model year and roughly 69,000 Element vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years in the United States. Honda released a statement that said it had received many complaints about the failure and is aware of a few incidents with only one resulting in a minor injury. The company stated that they will be notifying customers about their vehicles necessary repairs by late September and encourages affected vehicles to contact a dealer as soon as possible after receiving the notification.

Vehicles are depended upon in millions of families across the country. When you purchase a new car you expect that the car will last years before encountering any problems. You certainly never expect that a manufacturer problem can potentially kill or harm any of your loved ones.  A major manufacturer like Honda has the responsibility to ensure that every part of their vehicles is safe and reliable for every family. Any negligent manufacturer must be held responsible for injuries that occur from faulty items. If you or a loved one has been injured from an item that has been recalled, contacting an Arizona personal injury attorney is your best option for compensation.