San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

An unidentified woman was injured in a serious three-vehicle crash that occurred on June 22, 2011, around 6:07 a.m. near Anaheim High School. The multiple-car accident involved three vehicles: a Honda sedan, a Nissan Frontier and a Ford Focus.

Firefighters had to remove a woman from the Focus. Fortunately, the other two drivers did not have any injuries.

From the present information, it is unclear what caused this major car accident. Since the collision involved three cars, any of the drivers could have been responsible for causing the auto accident. It would be interesting for the investigating officers to determine whether any of the drivers were driving under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. Though the investigation is in process, the victims should consult an Orange County car accident lawyer who would assure that they obtain timely and fair compensation to cover the cost of hospitalization, medical costs, loss of wages, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon.

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21-year-old West Covina resident Manal Darwiche was killed and her 18-year-old unidentified passenger from Garden Grove suffered serious injuries in an Irvine solo car accident that occurred about 1 a.m. near Sunnyhill and Shady Canyon on June 22, 2011. According to Irvine Police Department Lt. Julia Engen, both the victims were travelling east on Shady Canyon in a 1997 Nissan Sentra when they struck a tree.

Darwiche was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Her passenger was immediately transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for her injuries. Investigating officers do not believe that any other vehicle was involved. There is limited information on what appears to have caused the loss of control and come to a stop at a median.

The family members of this deceased victim as well as the injured victims should consult with an Orange County car crash lawyer, who will inform the victims of their legal rights and options. If it is found in the investigation that a vehicle malfunction made the driver lose control of the vehicle, then the automaker will be held liable for Darwiche’s wrongful death and the injuries suffered by her passenger.

Two years prior to this accident, another fatal crash occurred at the same location. Investigators may want to look into whether the road is safe and even.

A knowledgeable Orange County car accident lawyer will help the victims and their family members obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of future earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

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51-year-old Phoenix resident Daniel John DiRusso was killed in a San Bernardino County head-on crash that occurred on June 20, 2011, around 4:10 p.m. along Highway 95 (I-95), about 15 miles south of Needles. According to the responding California Highway Patrol officers, DiRusso was driving his 2010 Nissan Versa southbound when he was hit by a 2004 GMC Envoy SUV driven by 26-year-old Michael Olsen of Fort Mohave, AZ.

According to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Ahrens, Olsen moved into the path of DiRusso while trying to pass a big-rig he was following. Upon seeing the SUV enter his lane, DiRusso swerved to his right and onto the shoulder and was struck by Olsen head-on, who moved to the left. DiRusso was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Olsen suffered minor injuries in this crash and was immediately transported to Colorado River Medical Center for treatment.

Based on this news report, it is evident that the right-of-way was not respected. Olsen appears to have violated this traffic law and did not make a clear look ahead before entering the other lane. An investigation will reveal whether Olsen was speeding, under the influence of alcohol or distracted. Because of his negligent driving, Olsen may be held liable for DiRusso’s wrongful death.

DiRusso’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car accident lawyer to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved DiRusso for such a shocking loss.

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Three people in their early 30s were injured in a Palomar head-on car crash that occurred on June 11, 2011, around 3:10 p.m. at Lilac Road and Highway 76 (SR-76). According to Pala Fire Assistant Chief David Osuna, the collision involved two medium-sized sedans.

The injured victims were immediately transported to Palomar Medical Center for treatment.

The cause of the head-on accident is under investigation. It would be interesting for the investigating officers to determine whether any of the drivers were under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. Though the investigation is in process, the victims should consult with an experienced North San Diego County car accident lawyer who would assure that they obtain timely and fair compensation to cover cost of hospitalization, medical expenses, loss of wages, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injured victims recover to their complete health soon.

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11-year-old Las Vegas boy Alex Rocha was killed in a rollover car accident that occurred on June 6, 2011, around 10 a.m. along Highway 95 (I-95) beside the Colorado River. According to San Bernardino County Coroner's officials, the vehicle had been traveling north along the highway when it left the roadway, veered back onto the highway, and rolled over.

There is limited information on what appears to have caused the loss of control. The family members of this deceased victim as well as the injured victims should consult with an experienced San Bernardino rollover car crash lawyer, who will inform the victims of their legal rights and options. If it is found in the investigation that a vehicle malfunction made the driver lose control of the vehicle, then the automaker will be held liable for Rocha’s wrongful death and the injuries suffered by his mother and sisters.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Alex Rocha for such a disturbing loss. We also hope and pray that the injuries suffered by the victims do not prove fatal.

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Eight people suffered minor to moderate injuries in a Desert Hot Springs car crash that occurred on June 8, 2011, around 8:12 a.m. at Ocotillo Road and Mesquite Avenue. According to Riverside County Fire Department officials, three fire engines and four ambulances were immediately dispatched to the accident.

From the present information, it is unclear what caused this major car accident that injured eight people. It would be interesting for the investigating officers to determine whether any of the drivers were under the influence of alcohol or any other drug.

Though the investigation is in process, the victims should consult an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer who would assure that they obtain timely and fair compensation to cover cost of hospitalization, medical expenses, loss of wages, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the victims do not prove fatal and heal soon.

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Every year, thousands of elderly San Diego residents are neglected in their own homes, in relatives’ homes and even in facilities responsible for their care. Unfortunately, as elders become more fragile and less able to function independently, the people directly responsible for their care make the elders’ lives more difficult.

Reporting elderly neglect may be hard to do and often times, you may be unsure if it is really happening. If you suspect, in the slightest, that an elder is being neglected, tell someone you trust and contact a San Diego elder neglect attorney immediately. Call the Jurewitz Law Group at (888) 233-5020.

An unidentified motorist was killed in a car accident that occurred on June 6, 2011, around 5:20 a.m. on Interstate 15 (I-15) deep in the Mojave Desert. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Heath Poulsen, the driver was ejected out of his white 2011 Hyundai, when it overturned between Cima and Bailey Roads.

The driver was pronounced dead at the accident scene. He was driving northbound and alone in the car. From the limited information available, it is unclear what made the vehicle overturn just north of Baker, halfway between Barstow and the Nevada-California state line. An investigation will yield if the accident was due to loss of control, traffic violation, or if any other vehicle involved.

The person found responsible for the crash will be held liable for victim’s wrongful death. It would be in the best interest of the victim’s family members to immediately seek counsel from a car accident lawyer in San Bernardino County to know about their legal rights and options.

An auto collision attorney would help the victim’s family obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a tragic loss.

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An unidentified motorist suffered serious injuries when his car overturned after being cut off by another driver on June 4, 2011, just before 11 a.m. on Route 78 (SR-78) in San Marcos. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers, the victim hit the center divide, rolled, and came to a stop in the right lane west of the Nordahl Road exit.

The injured driver was immediately transported to a nearby hospital to be treated. The exact details of the incident are unknown and the other driver was not identified. It is possible that the other driver was negligent and caused the accident.

The victim should immediately contact a San Diego auto accident attorney to learn about his rights and legal options, if the other driver was, in fact, at fault. Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim do not prove fatal and heal soon.

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One person suffered serious injuries in a rollover accident that occurred on June 4, 2011, around 6 a.m. near Warner Springs. According to responding California Highway Patrol Officers, a white color two-door sedan rolled while rounding a sharp right turn and ended up on its side in the 41000 block of Route 79 (SR-79).

The crash caused a small fire.

From the limited available information, it is unclear what caused the rollover. An investigation is being conducted to determine the exact cause of the accident. Is the turn unsafe? Was there a mechanical failure? Or was the driver speeding? The injured victim should consult with an experienced San Diego County auto accident lawyer to determine if he has a case and find out what his legal options are.

Our law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim do not prove fatal and heal soon.

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A 25-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a semi in a serious San Bernardino County pedestrian accident that occurred on June 3, 2011, around 2:57 a.m. in Fontana. According to San Bernardino County Fire Department dispatchers, the pedestrian was trying to cross the street on foot when he was hit by a big-rig on Interstate 10 (I-10).

There is no information available as to what made the big-rig driver hit and injure the pedestrian. It would be interesting for the investigating officers to determine whether the big-rig was driving recklessly or was distracted at the time of accident.

The injured victim should immediately consult with an experienced San Bernardino County truck accident lawyer who would hire a trained private investigator to find out how this accident occurred. A big-rig injury attorney will make it easy for the victim to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospitalization costs, and other accident-related expenses. If the driver lost control because of a mechanical error, his employer may be held responsible for the injuries suffered and other accident-related damages.

Our law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the pedestrian do not prove fatal and heal soon.

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43-year-old Chino Hills resident Serlander Faye Webb was struck and killed by a Jeep on June 1, 2011, around 8:58 a.m. near Chino Hills Parkway and Falling Star Lane. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Officials, Webb was crossing the street when she was struck by a Jeep driven by 29-year-old Angelina Muldown.

There is limited information on the sequence of events that led to this accident. An investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the accident. Investigating officers need to determine whether Muldown was speeding, distracted, driving under the influence of drugs, or inattentive. If it is found during the initial investigation that Muldown’s reckless and negligent driving lead to this accident, then she may be held liable for Webb’s wrongful death.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased pedestrian. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a), “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection….”

Webb’s family members should advise a San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer. A pedestrian injury attorney will make it easy for deceased’s family members to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial expenses, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, and companionship and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Webb for such a tragic loss.

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One person suffered critical injuries in a serious truck wreck that occurred on June 1, 2011, around 9:27 a.m. on Interstate 40 (I-40), deep in the Mojave Desert. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers, the truck went out of control and rolled over, causing to a severe traffic jam and major clean-up project east of Ludlow.

The injured person was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for a deep cut in the groin. From the available information, it is not clear what made the truck driver lose control of the vehicle. An investigation is required to determine whether the driver was driving recklessly.

The injured victim should immediately consult with an experienced San Bernardino County truck accident lawyer who would hire a trained private investigator to find out how the rollover occurred. A truck injury attorney will make it easy for the victim to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospitalization costs, and other accident-related expenses. However, if the driver lost control because of a mechanical error, his employer may be held responsible for the injuries suffered and other accident-related damages for both the driver and the victim.

Our personal injury law office hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon and that he recovers to his complete health.

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23-year-old La Quinta resident Bryan Sargent was killed in a La Quinta car accident that occurred on May 29, 2011, around 10:23 a.m. along Rancho Mirage Highway. According to Riverside County Coroner's officials, Sargent’s vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic along the Highway 111 (SR-111) and collided with an SUV.

Sargent was immediately transported to Eisenhower Medical Center for treatment where he was pronounced dead around 11:12 a.m. From the limited information, it is not clear what made Sargent drift his vehicle into the incoming traffic. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident.

Loss of a young family member is a heart-wrenching and irreversible loss. Though it is a tough time for Sargent’s family, it would be in their best interest to immediately consult with a Riverside County car accident lawyer to know about their legal rights and options. A traffic injury attorney will help Sargent’s family obtain fair compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated income, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Sargent for such a tragic loss.

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