San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A 42-year-old David Bartlett was killed is a severe traffic collision that occurred on February 22, 2012, around 10 a.m. on westbound Highway 126 (SR-126) just east of Victoria Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Steve Reid, Bartlett's pickup truck drifted to the right, went off the highway and finally struck a large eucalyptus tree.

The truck then hit a chain-link fence and finally stopped in an avocado orchard. Bartlett sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

If it is found that there was loss of control due to 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 Ventura County car crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the manufacturer to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

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

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Deputy suffered minor injuries in a rollover car crash that occurred on February 20, 2012, around 10:12 a.m. near Norconian Drive and Fifth Street. According to the investigators, the the deputy was responding to a burglary call with suspects leaving the scene. While en route, his patrol car overturned and landed on its roof.

Because the officer was injured in the line of duty, he may be eligible for workers’ compensation. The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County rollover car crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim may file a workers’ compensation claim against his employerto obtain compensation to cover cost of treatment, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other related damages.

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

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Motor vehicles are anything but organic, but a new study has shown that the materials that make up the interiors of cars may actually be toxic to occupants. A study done by Ecology Center has tested 205 different vehicles from recent years to find out if the “new car smell” often associated with the purchase of a new vehicle is actually a health hazard caused by toxic chemicals.

During the study, researchers examined interior components from 2011 and 2012 model year vehicles to find out what chemicals were present and how much each vehicle contained. Specifically, new vehicles are at a higher risk of exposing occupants to chemicals because their components are new and are much more likely to emit chemical fumes, known as off-gassing, that can be hazardous to one’s health over a long period of exposure in the confined space of a vehicle. The study found that the vehicle with the worst toxic levels was the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, while the 2012 Honda Civic was the best.

Dangerous chemicals came with the use of flame retardants (which uses a heavy amount of bromine), PVC materials, and heavy metals to compose the interior components or coat them. All of these materials have been known to be toxic and can cause a great amount of off-gassing when heated up, which often occurs in vehicles. Additionally, materials such as polyurethane foam can break down over time, resulting in toxicity dangers for used vehicles as well. Fortunately, the study also found that 17 percent of 2011 and 2012 vehicles have eliminated use of PVC materials in interiors, compared to zero percent in 2006.

Automobile defects, such as toxicity, are often hard to detect until it is too late. If you or a loved one has been injured due to such a defect, the San Diego auto product liability lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group can assist you in finding compensation for your losses from those responsible. Auto defect injuries are serious and often life-altering, so for more information on how we can help you, call (888) 233-5020.

It’s understandable why there are so many passionate fans of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in San Diego and across the United States; the vehicles offer a chance for excitement and access to paths normally inaccessible by any other vehicle. ATVs come in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes, and are specialized for a variety of terrain. Depending on what type of ATV one uses, a rider can fly across sand dunes in the desert or splash through mud-caked forests; it’s all up to what the rider and the vehicle are best suited for.

But along with the unique features of an ATV come special hazards that drivers of cars, trucks, and motorcycles may not be exposed to normally. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were an estimated 115,000 emergency room injuries for ATV accidents and 317 reported deaths in 2010. In order to enjoy a hazard-free ATV trip, riders should be aware of the following dangers and accident possibilities.

• Rollovers – Because of the unstable terrain often rode on by ATVs, rollover and flip accidents can easily occur, pinning riders underneath the several-hundred-pound vehicle.
• Hazard Collision – ATV riding often occurs in hazardous areas such as forests, deserts, and mountainous terrain. As such, there are many more obstacles that an ATV rider could crash into. Even on a paved road, coming into contact with train tracks could result in an accident for an ATV.
• Jump Injuries – Many ATV riders love to launch their vehicles off ramps and other surfaces and over various obstacles. Because an ATV is so light and fast, this can be accomplished fairly easily; unfortunately, landing hard, incorrectly, or on a hazard can throw a rider violently from his or her vehicle.

These are just some of the possibilities of an accident for an ATV rider as they are subject to all of the accidents that can occur in a car or motorcycle, as well. If you or a loved one has been injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident due to another party’s negligence or recklessness, the San Diego ATV accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group can find compensation for your losses. Call us today at (888) 233-5020.

47-year-old Andrew Joseph Brown was killed in a severe car crash that occurred on January 30, 2012, around 1 a.m. at Industrial Boulevard. According to sheriff’s officials, Brown was driving a 1993 Buick that was broadsided by a 2003 Saturn station wagon driven by a 22-year-old Lucerne Valley man.

The Saturn driver failed to stop at a red light and hit the Buick while he was making a left turn onto Bear Valley Road. Brown suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

From the present facts, it is clear that a traffic violation contributed to this fatal crash. If it is established that negligent driving and irresponsible action of the motorist caused this car accident, then he may be legally required to compensate the victim’s family for the cost of funeral and burial, loss of love, care and companionship, and other related damages.
At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

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

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55-year-old Louisa Valdovinos was killed in a tragic two-vehicle wreck that occurred on January 29, 2012, around 4:04 a.m. on Winchester Road. According to Riverside County coroner, the victim was killed when her Toyota was struck head-on by a Pontiac Grand Am that crossed from the opposing lane in front of her.

Louisa Valdovinos was pronounced dead at the accident scene. This multiple vehicle wreck left two other victims in critical condition.

From the present facts, it is clear that the Pontiac driver’s negligence contributed to this fatal crash. He may be legally required to compensate the victim’s family for the cost of treatment, and other related damages.

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.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

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

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Japanese auto manufacturer Mazda Motor Corporation has issued a recall on more than 52,000 Mazda Tribute SUVs, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the recall report issued by the NHTSA, the SUVs have a problem with leaking brake fluid that can result in a fire inside the vehicle.

The affected vehicles’ brake master cylinder reservoir cap may leak brake fluid that will drip onto the brake system’s electrical connectors, causing them to melt, smoke, and possibly catch on fire, which could in turn lead to a serious auto accident in San Diego. Vehicles included in the recall are Tribute SUVs from the 2001 and 2002 model years. The auto defect is very similar to a Ford Motor Co. recall from the beginning of January which saw Escape SUVs from the same model years require work due to leaking brake fluid and a possible electrical fire.

Mazda has begun informing owners of the affected vehicles and recommends that owners of the vehicles park them outside in order to prevent any fires that may occur from damaging other property or starting a house fire. Mazda will replace the reservoir cap and modify the brake system free of charge.

Defective auto parts pose a serious hazard for drivers as they create potential dangers that they do not suspect and result in unexpected crashes that are far more serious than the average accident. As such, those who have been injured in an accident caused by an auto defect can seek compensation from the company responsible. The Jurewitz Law Group’s San Diego auto defect lawyers can aid you in your search for compensation and hold the at-fault company responsible for your losses. Call us today at (888) 233-5020.