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“Every 15 Minutes” Program at Local High School

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Escondido—The event, held at San Pasqual High School, hoped to send a significant message about drinking and driving by staging a mock car crash..

Unique in design and powerful in its impact, “Every 15 Minutes” is an educational experience that reminds High School students of the dangers of drinking and driving. The program originates from the National statistic, every 15 minutes an individual dies from an alcohol related accident. “The crash is staged, the emotions are real!”

The assembly, held Tuesday March 23rd, was complete with police, paramedics, and a life flight helicopter.

The student body watched as the driver of the simulated accident was arrested and the two passengers lost their lives.

In San Diego County, five students have died in alcohol related auto accidents since September of 2009.

40% of alcohol related car crashes involved teen fatality

60% of all teen deaths in auto accidents are alcohol related.

Sandiego6.com, Every15minutes.com

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Another Auto Accident Trial Victory!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Client retained Harris Personal Injury Lawyers in the Spring of 2007. She had been involved in a rear end motor vehicle collision 2 1/2 months earlier. The insurance company for the defendant argued that the client was not entitled to any medical treatment and could not have been injured in such a small collision.

The insurance company took this position on the client’s bodily injury claim, despite the fact that she suffered from a persisting neck injury. Attorneys Ryan Harris and Ryan Sargent tried the case in February 2010. Prior to trial, the insurance company had only offered $7,500 to settle the case.

Following a 4 day trial, the jury returned a $32,000 verdict, with $12,000 awarded for past medical expenses, $20,000 awarded for pain and suffering. In addition to the jury’s $32,000 verdict, the insurance company will also have to pay prevailing party costs, and CCP Section 998 interest and costs, of about $30,000, requiring a total payment of approximately $62,000 to satisfy the judgment.

We have successfully tried several personal injury cases to verdict, both small and large. If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious personal injury case please do not hesitate to contact Harris Personal Injury Lawyers to get more information on how we can help.

We are located in San Diego County at:
301 Mission Avenue, Suite 203,
Oceanside, CA 92054 (map)
Toll Free: 877-231-9970

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Escondido Woman Killed, driver arrested, in an LA County crash

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010—Early Sunday morning, George M. Reyes was driving his 2006 Lexus eastbound on Avenue S in Palmdale when his car drifted onto the right shoulder.

According to authorities, Reyes veered back to the left and lost control of his vehicle. The Lexus crossed the median and overturned, sliding across westbound lanes, when it came to a stop on its roof.

20 year-old Michelle Garcia of Escondido, Reyes passenger, was ejected from the car and died at the scene. She was not wearing a seat belt.

George Reyes was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving immediately following his treatment for major and moderate injuries.

Drunk driving fatalities accounted for 32% of all traffic deaths in 2008, that is, on average someone is killed in an alcohol-impaired driving crash every 45 minutes in the United States (Source: NHTSA/FARS, 2009).

The Harris Personal Injury Lawyers wish to express our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the friends and family of Michelle Garcia.

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Fatal Accident Closes Southbound I-5 Lanes

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Tuesday February 23, 2010—A serious auto accident caused major delays into Downtown San Diego early Tuesday morning. According to authorities, the traffic is expected to be backed up for hours.

California Highway Patrol estimated the crash on southbound I-5 at B Street occurred around 7:45 a.m.

The vehicle, a GMC sport utility vehicle, overturned and ended up on its roof, trapping someone inside.

One person died at the scene.

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Dispatch confirm that no one else was injured in the crash.

The Harris Personal Injury Lawyers wish to convey our most sincere condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.

10news.com

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$13.3 Million Verdict for Oceanside Law Firm

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010


Harris Personal Injury Lawyers Obtains an 8-Figure Verdict

January 19, 2010 (Oceanside, California): Ryan Harris of San Diego law firm Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, and his co-counsel Robert Hamparyan, were recently awarded a $13.3 million dollar jury verdict in an auto accident case.

Mr. Harris’ client, who was just 19 years old at the time of the accident, was struck head-on by a negligent driver on a two lane rural highway in Farmersville, California. The collision, which occurred in October 2007, resulted in severe injuries to the client.

The insurance company for the negligent driver denied any responsibility for causing the car accident because the driver had been rear-ended by another vehicle before colliding with Mr. Harris’ client. As a result, the insurance company refused to offer any money to settle the case.

During his investigation of the case, Mr. Harris obtained the black box data recorder from the driver’s Chevy Silverado. The data recorder demonstrated the negligent driver had been braking aggressively just before the accident. This was a key piece of evidence the jury relied upon in awarding a verdict in the Plaintiff’s favor.

The case was tried in the California Superior Court in Visalia, California. The trial lasted 6 weeks, with 3 days of jury deliberation. The jury reached its verdict on December 23, 2009, awarding Mr. Harris’s client a verdict of 13.3 million dollars. When asked about the case Mr. Harris responded, “representing this client has forever changed my life, and if there ever was a young lady who needed to be taken care of through our civil justice system it is her”.

About Harris Personal Injury Lawyers: Located at 301 Mission Avenue, Suite 203, Oceanside, California 92054. The law firm is located in the heart of the Oceanside redevelopment zone, approximately 400 yards east of the Oceanside Municipal Pier.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is a law firm dedicated to providing aggressive legal representation for people who are injured as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. Harris founded his personal injury law firm on the principal that injured clients deserve the same quality legal representation as insurance companies.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers represents individuals who are injured in auto, motorcycle, bicycle, and truck accidents, as well as victims of dog attacks, slip and fall accidents, defective products, and all other accidents caused by the negligence of others. The firm offers free case consultations, and attorneys who speak Spanish are available.

If you have been in an accident and would like more information about the attorneys at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, or to schedule a free case evaluation, please call toll-free 877-231-9970 or visit www.harrispersonalinjury.com. Se habla Espanol.

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Another Auto Accident Trial Victory!

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Client retained the Law Offices of Ryan Harris in the fall of 2007. He had been involved in a rear end motor vehicle collision 4 1/2 months earlier. The insurance company for the defendant argued that the client was not entitled to any additional medical treatment and only offered him $2,500 to resolve his case.

The insurance company took this position on the client’s bodily injury claim, despite the fact that he had a persisting low back injury and soft tissue neck and shoulder injuries, which later resolved. Attorney Ryan Harris tried the case in March 2009. Prior to trial, the insurance company had still only offered $2,700 to settle the case.

Following a 3 day trial, the jury returned a $40,000 verdict, with $9,000 awarded for past medical expenses, $25,000 awarded for future medical expenses, $5,000 awarded for pain and suffering. In addition to the jury’s $40,000 verdict, the insurance company will also have to pay prevailing party costs, and CCP Section 998 interest and costs, of about $11,000, requiring a total payment of approximately $51,000 to satisfy the judgment.

We have successfully tried several personal injury cases to verdict, both small and large. If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious personal injury case please do not hesitate to contact The Law Offices of Ryan Harris to get more information on how we can help.

We are located in San Diego County at:
301 Mission Avenue, Suite 203,
Oceanside, CA 92054 (map)
Toll Free: 877-231-9970

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Injured in an Auto Accident? Why You Need an Attorney

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

San Diego, CA It is common for people to question why they would benefit from legal representation when they have insurance. There are many reasons to retain an attorney. If you are injured in an auto accident, you will want to make sure your interests (not the insurance company’s) are protected, and that you are fully compensated for your damages. An attorney will ensure your medical bills and lost earnings are paid, and that you obtain the proper medical treatment to ensure your injuries do not become chronic in nature.

The Law Office of Ryan Harris is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons and their families in the San Diego and Orange County regions. We are here to assist you through all areas of your personal injury case. We understand individuals cannot always prepare for the unexpected; however, we encourage you to take some simple measures to help ensure your interests are protected if an auto accident should occur.

If you are involved in an auto accident, it is important to gather necessary information. The information you need is set forth on our Auto Accident Form which you can download from the right hand side of our website. When a traumatic event happens it is easy for anyone to become overwhelmed, forget to ask the right questions, and obtain much needed information. Please carry the Auto Accident Form in the glove compartment of each of your automobiles. It will serve as your guide in gathering all of the pertinent information you will need to ensure your interests are protected.

In addition to completing your auto accident form it is also wise to place a call to your insurance carrier to initiate a claim. Your auto insurance carrier will begin the claim process and process the necessary forms required by the DMV.

When you are represented by Harris Personal Injury Lawyers you will be assured that your interests, not the insurance company’s, are protected. While you focus on obtaining appropriate medical treatment and recovering from your injuries, our office will handle all of the phone calls, letters, and demands of the insurance companies. We will ensure you are properly cared for, not only by your medical doctors, but most importantly by the insurance company. All personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, which means no fees or costs are owed unless we win your case.

In addition to auto accident cases, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers also handles Animal Bite Injuries as well as Slip and Fall cases.

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Recent Auto Accident Trial Victory

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Client retained the Law Offices of Ryan Harris in the summer of 2006. She had been involved in a motor vehicle collision a month earlier. The insurance company for the defendant had taken the position that the client could not have been injured in the accident, because the property damage to her vehicle was only $800. As a result, the insurance company had denied the client’s bodily injury claim, despite the fact that she had sustained a low back injury.

The case went to trial in November 2008. Prior to trial, the insurance company had only offered $1,500 to settle the case. Following a 3 1/2 day trial, the jury returned a $29,000 verdict, with $14,000 awarded for past medical expenses, $7,500 awarded for future medical expenses, $3,500 awarded for past pain and suffering, and $3,500 awarded for future pain and suffering.

In addition to the jury’s $29,000 verdict, the insurance company will also have to pay prevailing party costs, and CCP Section 998 interest and costs, of about $18,000, requiring a total payment of approximately $47,000 to satisfy the judgment.

We have successfully recovered several types of personal injury settlements. If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious personal injury case please do not hesitate to contact The Law Offices of Ryan Harris to get more information on how we can help.

We are located in San Diego County at:
301 Mission Avenue, Suite 203
Oceanside, CA 92054 (map)
Toll Free : 877-231-9970

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Recent Auto Accident Case Victory

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

A San Diego client retained the Law Offices of Ryan Harris in the summer of 2006. She had been involved in a motor vehicle collision a year earlier. The insurance company for the defendant had taken the position she was 60% responsible for the accident. As a result, the insurance company had only offered the client a couple of thousand dollars to settle her case, despite the fact that she had sustained significant neck, right shoulder, and lower back injuries.

The case went to trial in May 2008, nearly 3 years after the accident. The jury returned a $365,000 verdict, with $100,000 awarded for past medical expenses, $40,000 awarded for future medical expenses, $25,000 awarded for past pain and suffering, and $200,000 awarded for future pain and suffering.

Post trial, a memorandum of costs was filed and the trial judge awarded an additional $99,666 in addition to the $365,000 verdict for prevailing party costs, and CCP Section 998 interest and costs.

After the Judge’s rulings, the insurance company agreed to pay $465,000 to satisfy the judgment. If you have suffered from a similar personal injury, please contact our lawyers to learn more about our personal injury legal process and how we can help you.

The Law Offices of Ryan Harris is located in San Diego County at:
301 Mission Avenue, Suite 203
Oceanside, Ca 92054 (map)

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