San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

At least one person suffered serious injuries in an East San Diego County car accident that occurred on October 17, 2010, around 12:30 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, this fatal car accident occurred when a car clipped two sign posts and struck a tree badly. The auto accident occurred in the 9700 block of Dunbar Lane, near Alpine.

A Heartland Fire and Rescue dispatcher said that that it is unclear how many people suffered injuries due to this traffic accident. All the injured victims were transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.

The exact reason of this injury accident remains under investigation. From the present facts, it is unclear what made the driver clip the sign post and hit a tree. It cannot be ruled out that the driver may have lost control due to lack of sleep or driving while intoxicated due to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Now the investigating officers need to determine what lead the driver to lose control of his vehicle, whether it was a bad condition of the road, mechanical failure, or any design issue having to do with the vehicle. If the driver lost control of his car due to any design issue or bad condition of the road, then he might receive compensation from the government entity responsible for maintaining the road or manufacturing his car for his injuries, including medical costs, cost of hospitalization, and other accident related damages. The injured victim is recommended to seek assistance from an aggressive San Diego car accident attorney who could help him obtain fair compensation to cover the accident related damages.

We sincerely hope and pray that the injured victim did not sustain any life threatening injuries and that his injuries fully heal.

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A 58-year old man and woman were killed in a fatal San Diego truck accident that occurred on October 11, 2010, in the Bay Park area of San Diego along Interstate 5 (I-5). Both of them were among four people travelling in a Toyota Tundra northbound along the freeway when it spun out of control just south of Clairemont Drive. This San Diego traffic accident occurred around 11 a.m.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the man killed in this truck accident was driving the truck that went out of control and spun before coming to rest. The truck driver made an attempt to change lanes when he swerved the truck to avoid colliding with another vehicle.

Witnesses present at the traffic accident scene reported that the truck weaved around before it started skidding on the freeway. CHP public affairs Officer Jesse Udovich said that two other occupants present in the truck suffered injuries and were transported to Scripps Hospital for treatment.

Investigating officers need to find out the exact cause of this fatal San Diego truck accident that took two lives. They need to find out whether the driver lost control due to unsafe road conditions or any mechanical defect in the car. If it is found that the driver lost control due to any design issue, mechanical fault, or bad condition of road, then the victims’ families can file a wrongful death suit for compensation. The victims’ families can seek compensation for funeral and burial costs and loss of love and companionship. Injured victims are also eligible for a compensation to cover cost of medical treatment, medical costs, and other accident related damages.

We express our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victims for such a tragic and devastating loss. We also hope and pray that the injured victims recover from their injuries as soon as possible

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Two people were killed and one suffered serious injuries in an Interstate 15 (I-15) car accident on October 9, 2010, around 6:50 p.m. Authorities said that this fatal San Diego car accident occurred along along I-15 in City Heights.

California Highway Patrol officers said witnesses reported that one sedan went down the slope and the other down an embankment after both of vehicles collided. One female and another person were ejected from the car and both of them died at the traffic accident scene. Three people in the second car remained trapped in the car before they were evacuated.

On their arrival, paramedics found three people in critical condition and transported them to a nearby hospital for treatment. California Highway Patrol Seaergent said that there were two other people involved in this car accident who left the accidence scene before the authorities arrived. California Highway Patrol officers closed transition ramps from both north and south Interstate 15 to Interstate 805 for investigation.

This news report offers very few details about what caused this fatal car accident. There are several questions here. Who caused the accident? Who was at fault? Did alcohol or drugs play a part? Was one of the drivers fatigued at the time of the crash? Was speed or distraction a factor? Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction that caused the driver to lose control? We sincerely hope that investigating officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how or why this car collision occurred.

In such cases, accident victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and other accident related damages. The families of the people killed in this car accident can file a wrongful death claim and acquire compensation for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings of the deceased, and loss of love and compassion.

We offer our sincere condolences to families of those who lost their lives in this car accident. We also sincerely hope and pray that the injured victims recover to their health soon.

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A child riding a scooter suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a car on October 5, 2010, in Norco around 4:30 p.m. This Riverside County car accident occurred near Graden Grove Avenue and Huerta Way, east of Interstate 15 (I-15) in Norco, approximately 88 miles from San Diego.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff's officials, a brown minivan hit the boy and fled from the accident scene. The injured child was airlifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

The minivan driver in this traffic accident violated California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) that states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." The car driver, if located and found guilty, should definitely be held accountable, both criminally and civilly, for his selfish and negligent actions.

The injured child’s parents should consult with an aggressive Riverside child injury lawyer who could help them get compensation to cover cost of hospitalization, medical costs, and pain and suffering.

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A 5-year-old child suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a motorist in the 700 block of East Street shortly before 6:30 p.m. on October 2, 2010. Francisco Pinon-Martinez, 20, the driver of the car, fled away from the accident scene after hitting the child. This Yolo County auto accident occurred in the Casa Del Sol community, approximately 300 miles from San Diego.

Woodland Police Seargent Steve Guthrie said that they found the child unconscious upon their arrival at the accident scene. Seargent Steve Guthrie found a Ford Expedition SUV parked at the end of the main road, with a plastic tricycle stuck beneath its front bumper.

The injured child was immediately rushed to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment. Francisco Pinon-Martinez was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving without a license later by Woodland Police.

According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." The family of a child injured in this hit and run car accident caused by Francisco Pinon-Martinez 's negligence or wrongdoing should seek the guidance of an experienced Yolo County auto accident attorney, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the family's legal rights and best interests are protected.

We sincerely hope and pray that the injured child recovers to his health completely.

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Cathrine Marie Harless, 63, of Alpine, died in a head-on auto accident in Alpine on Alpine Boulevard and Dunbar Lane just east of Flinn Springs at about 8:25 p.m. on October 2, 2010. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, the traffic collision occurred between a pickup and a sedan. Harless was a passenger in one of the vehicles.

Harless was declared dead at the car accident scene about 9:10 p.m. Alpine Boulevard remained closed until both the vehicles were removed around 11:30 p.m.

Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, the cause of the auto accident is not clear. It is not clear who was driving the sedan, how fast the sedan was travelling, and why the sedan collided with the pickup. The traffic accident raises a number of questions about what happened and why, and who was responsible. The investigation by the California Highway Patrol will hopefully provide answers as to what happened and who was responsible for this horrifying crash.

In situations such as this one, where a passenger is the victim of a fatal auto accident, the injured victim may benefit from speaking with an experienced San Diego car accident lawyer. A car accident attorney can help Harless’s family understand their legal rights to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim, including damages for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

We offer our deepest condolences to all those who knew and loved Harless for such an irreversible loss.

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Several people suffered minor to major injuries in a Los Angeles car accident that occurred on September 29, 2010 morning. California Highway Patrol officer Francisco Villalobos reported that this auto accident occurred on the eastbound 101 Freeway at Van Nuys Boulevard, approximately 100 miles north of San Diego in the San Gabriel Valley.

Villalobos said that this traffic collision involving at least two cars resulted in several injuries, but the extent of the injuries is still unknown. Two lanes remained close following the fatal car crash and were reopened at 4:38 a.m. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the car wreck.

There is limited information available at the time of this posting about how this freeway accident occurred. There are several unanswered questions here. Who caused the accident? Who was at fault? Did alcohol or drugs play a part? Was one of the drivers fatigued at the time of the crash? Was speed or distraction a factor? Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction that caused the driver to lose control? We trust that officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how or why this auto accident occurred.

Victims of negligent drivers often face substantial financial hardships in addition to their physical injuries. In such cases, accident victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

It would also be in best interest of injured victims to talk to an aggressive Los Angeles car accident lawyer as he will be able to advise victims and their families about their legal rights and options.

We sincerely hope and pray that none of the injured victims sustained life threatening and all of them recover to their health completely.

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Francisco Cinto, 40, was killed in a fatal Orange County car accident on September 28, 2010, on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 (I-5) south of Alicia Parkway. According to the California Highway Patrol, a SUV collided with Cinto’s disabled car on the I-5 freeway, approximately 80 miles north of San Diego in Southern Orange County.

Cinto turned on the hazard lights of his Toyota Corolla when the car became disabled. A 21-year old female driver of 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe crashed into the rear of Cinto’s disabled car. The female driver was driving behind another vehicle before this auto accident occurred. The vehicle in front of the SUV turned suddenly in front of Cinto’s Toyota Corolla and hit it at a speed of 70mph.

Firefighters pulled Cinto out of his car and pronounced him dead at the accident scene. The SUV driver suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Saddleback Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

Our deepest condolences go to all those who knew and loved Cinto for such a tragic and heart rendering loss. We also offer our thoughts and prayers to the driver of the SUV and hope that she recovers from her injuries.

It appears from the news report that the fatally injured driver of the Toyota Corolla had to turn on his hazards and could not get over to the shoulder. It also seems that the driver of the Tahoe was travelling behind another vehicle and did not see the Corolla in time to avoid the collision. It is possible that the driver of the Tahoe was travelling too close behind the other vehicle to see that a car was stopped on the highway. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21703: "The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and far-sighted, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway."

Where negligence is involved, the Cinto’s family can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical and funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Orange County car accident lawyer will be able to better advice victims and their families about their legal rights and options.

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