Driver crashes into hospital, injuring hospital employee

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Hospital employees can be exposed to many germs, pathogens and other diseases every day on the job, which creates a certain level of risk for contracting an illness. However, most hospital workers may not fear experiencing serious injuries on the job, particularly not from a car crashing through the hospital. However, recently, an employee of Valley Medical Center was injured after such an accident.

The accident occurred in the early morning hours, at approximately 4 a.m., when a minivan barreled through the front window into the main lobby of the medical center. A janitor was struck by debris from the crash. Due to the early morning time of the crash, the lobby was mostly empty, so there were no additional accident victims. Police arrested the driver, who was not injured in the accident, at the scene. Though the van went completely through the front window, the lobby did not experience structural damage.

Three-car highway accident leaves three injured

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 10, 2013.

When taking a driver's education class, learning how to parallel park may be the most tedious and frustrating lessons, while learning to drive safely on the highway can be one of the most nerve-wreaking lessons. However, safe highway driving is imperative to avoid accidents and the risk of sustaining serious injuries.

Interstate 80 near San Pablo was recently the scene of a three-car accident that resulted in serious injuries to three people. A Toyota SUV made an unsafe lane-change while driving westbound on the highway; the Toyota struck a Honda. The driver of the Honda lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the center divider, flipping over the wall. The drivers of both vehicles were uninjured; however the three passengers in the Honda were all seriously injured and were taken to a local hospital. All three accident victims were wearing their seatbelts when the accident happened. A third vehicle was involved, but reports do not indicate whether the driver or passengers were injured. Currently, authorities are still investigating the accident.

21-year old killed in fatal workplace accident

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, May 3, 2013.

While the working conditions throughout the American workforce have greatly improved since the federal government first created the Occupation Health and Safety Administration, many workers continue to work in dangerous professions. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 4,500 workers killed on the job in the U.S. in 2011, with industrial and construction accidents continuing to be the most prevalent

According to a recent news report, a 21-year-old man from Sonoma County, California was recently killed in a fatal workplace accident while working for Thermalsun Glass Products. The employee was allegedly using a cart at the production plant to move multiple large sheets of glass when the cart tipped over and the load of glass toppled onto him. According to a co-worker at Thermalsun Glass, each pane of glass weighed more than 100 pounds.

Disneyland may be fined for regulation violations

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Theme parks can invoke many images and feelings-from carefree fun and excitement, to the monotony of waiting in long lines. Safety, or lack thereof, is not one the first things that comes to mind. However, all of the rides that bring joy to many visitors require maintenance, and accidents such as scaffolding and ladder falls can happen.

Recently, a park worker fell while cleaning the exterior of a popular roller coaster ride, Space Mountain, at Disneyland. The worker endured broken bones, and was in critical condition after the accident. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health conducted an investigation, and recently proposed a fine of $235,000 against the theme park in connection with the accident, and fined the contractor, who employed the worker $60,995. It was determined that the contractor failed to follow safety regulations by not ensuring that the worker had the proper anchors or tie-backs for performing maintenance on the exterior of the building.

California bus crash leaves teen driver seriously injured

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Car Accident on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

Ensuring that children are safe is one of a parent's highest priorities, whether the children are elementary school age or teenagers. Others, such as school teachers and coaches place a high value on safety as well. However, accidents of all types can happen, including school bus accidents.

An 18-year-old driver was recently involved in an accident with a school bus in Lake Elsinore. The 18-year-old's car was wedged partially under the bus, and the driver had to be cut from the wreckage. He has been hospitalized with serious injuries. The bus driver also was examined at the hospital. The bus was carrying three dozen middle school students on their way to Canyon Lake Middle School, none of whom were injured in the accident.

Santa Clara VTA employee killed in bus accident

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Workplace Accident on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

Working for a public transit authority can involve many risks. The potential for a work injury can rest in any number of areas, given the type and size of the vehicles, and even the need for late night shift to ensure that the vehicles are properly serviced and maintained.

Recently, a VTA employee was killed when he was hit by a bus in the maintenance yard. The 62-year-old man was a 22-year veteran employee who was working his regular late-night shift. He was cleaning and fueling buses when the accident occurred. Another VTA worker was driving the bus that hit and killed the man. After the accident, he was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

San Jose-area pedestrian killed in train accident

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Taking commuter trains, such as California's Caltrain rail line, can make life much easier for those who live in suburban areas but work in cities. Trains allow people to travel quickly and free of the vehicular traffic found on highways. However, trains are not immune from accidents, including pedestrian accidents. Such accidents can devastating.

Recently, a Palo Alto pedestrian was struck and killed by a northbound train. The accident happened at a crossing between Palo Alto and Mountain View. The incident, which happened at about 6:50 a.m., caused a 90 minute delay. According to Caltrain, trains were making all stops, but were slowed to 10 miles per hour between stations.

Elderly pedestrian struck by car while crossing the street

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Car Accident on Monday, March 25, 2013.

In downtown areas, drivers may naturally be on the look-out for pedestrians, especially where there are many office buildings or tourist areas. However, pedestrian accidents can occur anywhere at any time, even where there are sidewalks and designated crossing areas.

Recently, an elderly man was hit by a car that was making a right turn while he was crossing the street. The man experienced head trauma and is in critical condition at a local hospital. The accident occurred near Mt. San Antonio College at about 6:40 a.m., and authorities are still investigating the cause. At this time, the driver has not received a citation.

Car seriously injures pedestrian in California

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Car Accident on Monday, March 18, 2013.

Many San Jose and Santa Clara residents understand that driving on today's roads requires a driver to pay attention to a myriad of signals, signs and potential dangers. In addition to other drivers speeding around turns and changing lanes, a driver must also be aware of those not in vehicles in order to prevent pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, a recent vehicle-pedestrian collision occurred in California.

A pedestrian was hit and injured on a Wednesday during the morning hours, leaving him with injuries that were life-threatening. He was taken to the hospital. The male was not identified and only a baseball cap and pool of blood were left behind at the scene of the accident. The driver of the vehicle, whose identity was not reported, fortunately did stop and is reported to be cooperating with the investigation. It is not yet known if the pedestrian was in the crosswalk.

Zoo worker killed by lion while cleaning enclosure

On behalf of The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III posted in Workplace Accident on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Following one's passions can come with many risks, including the uncertainty of whether the pursuit will be successful. Sometimes, that pursuit can also involve physical danger. However, while chasing a dream of working with animals can involve some physical risk, a work injury from an animal can still be a shocking, traumatic and potentially deadly experience.

Recently, a 24-year-old volunteer at a California zoo was killed by a lion while the volunteer was cleaning the enclosure. During the cleaning, the lion was inside its feeding cage so that the animal would be separated from the enclosure. However, investigators believe that it escaped from its cage, allowing it into the enclosure to attack the volunteer. Cal-OSHA is conducting an investigation in whether the intern was performing a task that placed her in danger, as well as whether there was proper instruction to employees about the dangers.