San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Being involved in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver can not only be frightening, but incredibly dangerous to all involved as well. Often, such accidents occur with little to no warning and leave victims with no chance to respond or prevent the accident. However, there are signs that every San Diego driver should be aware of in order to identify a drunk driver and avoid a San Diego car accident, and also alert the authorities.

Be aware of these telltale signs of a drunk driver:

• Drifting – Moving in a generally straight line, but at slight angle to lane, going back and forth in boundaries of lane or into another lane.
• Weaving – Vehicle repeatedly moves from side to side in a lane and enters and re-enters various other lanes.
• Abnormally Wide Turning Radius – Drifts wide into another lane while turning, a common cause of crashes.
• Swerving – Vehicle nearly strikes another car or object, turning at the last moment to avoid collision.
• Speed and Braking Problems – Driver stops abruptly, too far short of limit line, beyond limit line, or rapidly and inappropriately accelerates or decelerates.
• Driving on an Undesignated Roadway – Vehicle drives on edge of roadway, on the shoulder, through the turn-only lane, or off the road completely.
• Illegal Turning – Driver may turn too fast, making sudden corrections during the turn or from a non-turning lane.
• Driving into Opposing Traffic – Vehicle heads into opposing or crossing traffic.
• Impaired Appearance of Driver – The driver may by slouching, staring straight ahead with fixed eyes, have his or her face close to the windshield, and/or gripping the wheel tightly.

While spotting such signs can help avoid a car accident, it is impossible to be completely safe from the negligent actions of other drivers. The San Diego drunk driving victim lawyers at The Jurewitz Law Group can help you win compensation for the losses caused by a driver’s reckless actions. Call us today at (888) 233-5020 for a free consultation on your case.

Over the course of 2011, more than 15.5 million motor vehicles were issued recalls for various reasons by auto manufacturers across the United States. Leading the pack was Honda Motor Co. with 3.9 million vehicles recalled in the U.S., according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) results reported by The Ledger.com.

Although 15.5 million vehicles is a large number for one year, it is actually the lowest amount since 2008. In total, there were 593 recall campaigns in 2011, a decrease from the 648 that occurred in 2010. Additionally, the total amount of vehicles is a large drop from the 20.1 million that were recalled in 2010. The NHTSA reported that Honda recalled 3.9 million vehicles in 2011, a number boosted by the company’s announcement of 876,000 vehicles recalled for air bag problems in December.

Toyota Motor Corp. recalled the second most vehicles with 3.5 million affected by 13 campaigns, although it is a large decrease from 2010’s 7 million vehicles recalled due to accelerator problems. Ford Motor Co. came in third for the year with 3.3 million vehicles during 2011.

Auto defects can present a wide variety of hidden problems that can cause devastating accidents without warning. Often, vehicle recalls only occur after lengthy investigation, leaving time for many devastating auto accidents to occur as a result. Depending on the nature of the defect, a vehicle can be negatively affected in both its chances of being involved in an accident and protecting its driver and passengers during such an incident.

If you have been injured due to an inherent problem with your vehicle, the San Diego auto defect lawyers at The Jurewitz Law Group can win compensation for the injuries and damages you have suffered. Contact our offices today at (888) 233–5020 for a complimentary consultation on your case.

50-year-old Rigoberto Morales-Reyes was fatally struck in a hit-and-run accident that occurred on January 2, 2012, around 5:42 p.m. on Harrison Street (about the length of a football field) north of Avenue 50. According to the Riverside County sheriff’s Cpl. Don Olson, Reyes was struck by a light-colored four-door Toyota Camry or similar sedan while he was crossing a street. The car sustained headlight damage and may have moderate damage to the hood and grill as the result of this hit-and-run collision.

Reyes sustained life-threatening injuries and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead around 5:42 p.m. From the present information, it appears that the negligent driving and irresponsible actions of the motorist led to this fatal accident.

We trust this hit-and-run car driver will soon be apprehended and brought to justice. It is illegal under California traffic laws to leave the scene of accident. At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. Reyes’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the car driver to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial expenses, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to victim’s family members.

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29-year-old Quan Campbell and 21-year-old Amber Thompson were killed in a rollover car crash that occurred on January 1, 2012, around 6:30 a.m. left of El Evado Road in Victorville. According to the San Bernardino County coroner’s office, Campbell lost control of the vehicle while trying to round a curve.

The impact of the collision made the vehicle rollover several times before coming to rest. Both Campbell and Thompson sustained life-threatening injuries and were pronounced dead at the accident scene. Another passenger in the car sustained major injuries and was immediately airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment. According to the authorities, the vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed when this tragic car accident occurred.

It is unclear as to what led to this serious rollover car wreck. Unfortunately, the driver’s negligent driving led to this tragic accident. As a result, the passengers’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights about how to get compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.
The injured passengers may also file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation to cover medical, hospital and treatment cost, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to victims’ family members and friends. We also pray that the injuries suffered by the injured victim heal soon and do not leave any long-term effects.

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Five people, including four children, sustained injuries in a solo-vehicle rollover crash that occurred on December 31, 2011, around 3 p.m. near Murrieta Hot Springs Road on Interstate 15(I-15) in Murrieta. According to the California Highway Patrol, the SUV in which the victims were travelling, went over a concrete divider and finally came to rest in the center median.

Two children suffered serious injuries and were taken to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center. One adult and two other children suffered moderate injuries and were immediately transported to Palomar Medical Center.

It is unclear what led to this serious rollover car wreck. If it is found that there was a loss of control due to a vehicular malfunction, then the auto maker may be held liable for this accident. Meanwhile, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation to cover medical, hospital and treatment cost, and other accident-related damages.
Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by all the victims heal soon and do not prove fatal.

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