Man Killed in Orange County Car Accident :: California Injury Blog

Phillip Lee Leffert, 49-years old, was killed in an Orange County car accident on Thursday night.

The OC Register reported that the car accident took place on September 3, west of Imperial Highway. It seems that Leffert was on the eastbound 91 freeway when he suddenly lost control of his 1999 Ford Explorer. From the No. 2 lane, his SUV veered across all lanes before crashing into a cluster of trees a little after 8 p.m.

Anaheim officials who responded to the scene pronounced Leffert dead on the scene and the cause of the car accident is currently being investigated. Two tow truck workers had to remove the wreckage from the site.

Firstly, I would like to send my condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Leffert. My heart goes out to them in their time of loss. I'm thankful though that no other people were injured in the car accident. It's quite a miracle, considering that Mr. Leffert's vehicle travelled across the freeway.

According to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 15 people were killed and 1,949 others injured in Anaheim car accidents in 2007. In all of Orange County, 97 people were killed and 12,909 were injured in car accidents during the same period.

The details of Mr. Leffert’s car accident are still unclear and there are many questions that need to be answered. First of all, what caused his Ford SUV to suddenly veer across the lanes? Were there auto defects that made Mr. Leffert lose control of the car? Or were there other factors that contributed to the tragic car accident?

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An Orange County personal injury lawyer can help find the answers to these questions and more. Aside from dealing with insurance agencies to make sure that victims and their families receive the claims they are entitled to, a California personal injury attorney can also help hold responsible parties accountable for their part in a car accident. If a car crash is found to be the result of negligence or wrongdoing, your lawyer will be make sure that you or your family are properly compensated for hospital expenses, loss of earnings, and other damages. While there are many law firms out there, please remember that a truly reputable law firm will always offer a free initial consultation.

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Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Named to 2010 World's Most Ethical Companies List

21.06.10

Ethisphere has named the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company one of the most ethical companies in the world. Ethisphere, an international think-tank dedicated to the sharing and advancement of corporate social responsibility around the globe, recognizes companies that demonstrate real and sustained ethical leadership through ethics and compliance programs. Barrett-Jackson was the only auction company among the highly respected group on the 2010 World's Most Ethical Companies List, which includes industry giants Mattel, T-Mobile, General Electric, HP, American Express, Nike and Starbucks.

"To be named on Ethisphere's 2010 World's Most Ethical Companies List is a proud achievement for everyone at Barrett-Jackson," said Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "It's rewarding to achieve this third party validation of the strength of our company's ethics and compliance programs."

Barrett-Jackson is one of 26 new companies around the globe to be added to the 2010 list. The list includes industry leaders from the financial, automotive, aerospace and healthcare sectors, among others.

Source: MarketWatch (press release)