San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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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25-year-old Brendan James Castro of Oceanside was killed in a fatal car crash that occurred on December 27, 2011, around 5 a.m. on Gopher Canyon Road near Vista Valley Drive. According to county Medical Examiner's Office, Castro was driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his vehicle. The car crossed the road, went airborne, and struck two trees before overturning.

Castro suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. life. Castro was an active duty member of US army.

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 San Diego County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim to obtain compensation to funeral and burial costs, 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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A woman suffered serious injuries in a solo-auto accident that occurred on December 16, 2011, around 10 a.m. at Canyon Heights Drive and Goetz Road in the Quail Valley area of Menifee. According to the authorities, the vehicle overturned and finally landed on its roof, leaving the motorist trapped.

The firefighters had to cut the driver out of the car. The passenger in the car fortunately escaped unhurt. The injured victim was immediately transported to Riverside County Regional Medical Center to receive treatment for major injuries.

From the available information, it is unclear what led to this serious 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 treatment, medical and hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

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

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53-year-old James Lucero, of Colorado, was killed in a tragic car wreck that occurred on November 17, 2011, around 1:50 p.m. along Interstate 40 (I-40). According to San Bernardino County coroner’s officials, a Nissan XTerra traveling west slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer and rolled over.

Lucero, who was a passenger in the SUV, suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The driver and three surviving passengers suffered serious injuries and were transported to nearby hospital to receive medical treatment.

From the available information, it is unclear what led to this serious car wreck. The accident is under investigation. Meanwhile, 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. This lawyer may also help the victims obtain compensation for the losses occurred in this crash.

Our law office sends heartfelt condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a heart rendering loss. We hope that the injured passengers heal soon.

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55-year-old Dana Ward Proudfoot was killed in a rollover car accident that occurred on November 11, 2011, around 5:19 p.m. along Amboy Road near Radley Road in Wonder Valley. According to California Highway Patrol, Proudfoot was driving a 2003 Ford F250 east along Amboy Road, when the truck drifted onto the dirt shoulder.

Proudfoot lost control of the vehicle when he attempted to steer back towards the left. The vehicle overturned in open desert near Twentynine Palms and landed on its roof. From the available information, it is unclear what led to this serious truck wreck. If the loss of control was due to bad condition of roads, then the government agency responsible for maintaining roads may be financially responsible for the accident and the damages.

Meanwhile, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County rollover truck accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. This lawyer may also help victim’s family obtain compensation for their losses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to Proudfoot’s family for such a heart rendering loss.

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An unidentified 40-year-old Inglewood woman was killed in a tragic rollover auto accident that occurred on October 16, 2011, around 5:50 a.m. at Serfas Club Drive in Corona. According to the Riverside County coroner, the victim was traveling on the freeway overpass when the car came off the road, overturned, and landed on the street below.

The female motorist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene around 6:17 a.m. The investigation will reveal if the loss of control or any other factor, like an unkempt road, contributed to this fatal car accident.

Meanwhile, the deceased motorist’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options.

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

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An 18-year old Anaheim man was killed in a serious car wreck that occurred on September 24, 2011, around 2:40 a.m. on Highway 91 (US-91) in Corona. According to the Riverside County Coroner's office, the victim’s vehicle struck a guard rail, rolled over, and then struck the concrete pillar of an overpass.

The motorist was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The investigation is still being conducted on. Unfortunately, it is unclear from the facts of the story why the accident occurred. There is a possibility that the accident may have been the result of a mechanical defect or design issue. It could have also been the result of an uneven road surface.

As for now, the deceased’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer who can hire a trained private investigator to find out how the accident occurred and determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence.

The victim’s family members can file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party 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 offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a heart rendering loss.

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Four people including two children suffered serious injuries in a Palm Desert car rollover accident that occurred on August 27, 2011, around 12:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 (I-10) between Cook and Washington streets.

According to the responding officers, the impact of this solo vehicle wreck was so strong that the driver was thrown out of the car. Another passenger in the car suffered critical injuries and had to be extricated out of the wreck by the fire officials. Two children in the car suffered minor bruises and scratches.

All four injured victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical treatment. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts of this accident, the cause of the accident is not clear. This accident raises a number of questions about what happened, why, and who was responsible.

Regardless of the facts, the injured victims should consult with a Riverside County personal injury attorney who can hire a trained private investigator to find out how the accident occurred and to determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the accident victims do not prove fatal.

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An unidentified motorist suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle rollover wreck that occurred on July 22, 2011, around 8 p.m. at the Ramona Expressway and Main Street/Lake Drive in San Jacinto.

According to the information provided by Riverside County sheriff's public information office, the victim was alone in the car when this crash occurred. Investigating officers are trying to determine the exact cause of this serious rollover wreck.

This news report offers very few details about what caused this injury crash. There are several questions here. Who was at fault? Did alcohol or drugs play a part? Was the driver 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 officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how or why this rollover car collision occurred.

Regardless of the reason, the injured victim should consult with a Riverside County rollover car accident lawyer who would tell them about their legal rights and options. An experienced lawyer would assure that the at-fault party is apprehended and brought to justice and would help the family obtain timely and fair compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

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

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At least two people were killed in a tragic single-vehicle rollover that occurred on July 4, 2011, around 9:45 a.m. on the 60 Freeway (SR-60) near Pyrite Street in Glen Avon, just west of Riverside. According to the responding California Highway Patrol officers, a silver-colored SUV rolled over several times and landed back on its wheels.

Seven people were transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for the injuries. There were two fatalities at the scene.

Riverside County Coroner's office is investigating to determine the exact cause of SUV rollover. If it is found that the SUV driver lost control of the vehicle due to a mechanical failure, then the automaker will be held for victims’ wrongful death and injuries suffered by others. However, if unmaintained road is found to be reason for the rollover, the road maintenance authorities may be held liable for the crash.

The victims’ family members should seek counsel from Riverside County highway accident attorney to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of future income, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses. The injured victims are also eligible to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical, and hospital costs.

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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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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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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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24-year-old Tucson, Arizona resident Tyler Edmiston was killed in a fatal car accident that occurred on May 27, 2011, around 5:25 p.m. near mile marker 139 in Interstate 10 (I-10) in Blythe. According to the CHP, the vehicle overturned, leaving him fatally injured.

From the limited available information, it is unclear what made Edmiston’s vehicle overturn. An investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the accident. The family members of the deceased victim should consult with an experienced Riverside County auto accident lawyer, who will make sure that the negligent parties are held liable for Edmiston’s wrongful death, as well as get the 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 Tyler Edmiston.

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An unidentified 24-year-old Hispanic man was killed in a fatal San Bernardino County car accident that occurred on May 9, 2011, around 10:27 p.m. on Rabbit Springs Road. According to San Bernardino Coroner's officials, a white 2002 Infiniti sedan rolled over several times just east of Buena Vista Road and later caught fire due to unknown reasons.

Paramedics responding to the auto accident pronounced the driver of the car dead at the scene around 10:43 p.m. From the limited information available, it is unclear what made the car roll over several times and finally catch fire. Those found responsible for this accident may be held liable for the accident and consequent wrongful death. Although the investigation is in process, the victim’s family members should immediately consult with an auto accident attorney in San Bernardino County to learn about their legal rights and options.

The death of a young member of the family can be devastating and can leave a never healing wound. An experienced lawyer can help the victim’s family to obtain compensation to cover for funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship and other accident related damages.

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

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A serious San Diego rollover car accident occurred on April 21, 2011, on southbound Interstate 805 (I-805) at eastbound State Route 94 (SR-94), San Diego. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, this serious traffic collision involved a truck.

From the present limited information, it is unclear what caused this major car accident and the extent of injuries to the driver and any occupant is also not known. Since the news says that it involved a truck, the involvement of more vehicles cannot be ruled out.

With such limited information, it becomes difficult to speculate whose fault this accident is. Who or which factor led caused this car wreck? Bad road conditions or poor design, manufacturing defect, or any driver’s negligence are a few of the many contributing factors.

The impact of this accident cannot be understated. The financial impact to the injured people includes hospitalization charges, costs involved in treatment of injuries, lost wages in the interim, pain and suffering, and several other damages that one cannot apprehend right now. The best act for anyone injured in this accident is to contact and consult with an experienced San Diego car accident attorney who would lead the victims through this tough and confusing time. The lawyer can help locate and collect the compensation needed for the injured motorists and do his own investigation if required.

Our personal injury office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim or victims do not prove life threatening.

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A 23-year old suspected drunken driver injured five persons in a two-vehicle car accident along Interstate 5 (I-5) on September 27, 2010. According to California Highway Patrol officer Denise Quesada, this fatal Orange County car accident occurred on the northbound I-5 freeway south of State Route 91 (SR-91) around 12:26 a.m. Quesada said that one of the vehicles overturned on the right shoulder of the road.

Sabha Mikha, driving a 2004 Mazda, was arrested on the suspicion of felony drunken driving. All five people who suffered injuries in this car accident were identified as Maria Garcia-Salas, 24, who was driving a 1993 Ford Explorer, and Rosa Garcia, 5, Elizabeth Garcia, 22, Evelyn Aguilar, 19 and Jesus Garcia, 20. All the injured victims suffered minor to moderate injuries.

If Mikha is determined to have been at fault in this case, then he could face not only criminal DUI charges, but could also be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization and other related damages.

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." It would be in the best interests of injured victims in to seek advice of an experienced Orange County car accident lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held accountable.

We offer our sympathies to all those who suffered injuries in this car accident and hope that they recover to their complete health soon.

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A 3-year old boy was struck and killed in a Madera County pedestrian accident on September 21, 2010, around 6:45 p.m. This car accident occurred in Madera, approximately 300 miles from San Diego. According to Madera Police officer George Yang, the driver of a silver Saturn SUV struck a young boy who was crossing the intersection at Martin Street and Olive Avenue.

The driver then fled from the accident scene after hitting the young boy. The boy was later transported to Madera Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation under California law. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) 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." Motorists are not only required to stop, but also remain at the scene of the crash and wait until authorities get to the scene.

It is absolutely incomprehensible that the SUV driver did not stop to help the young boy. The SUV driver committed the felony of hit-and-run with a serious injury and therefore should be held criminally and civilly responsible to pay the boy’s family for the cost of the funeral, loss of love, and loss of support of companionship. We advise the victim’s family to seek advice from an aggressive Madera County car accident lawyer who could help them get a fair compensation for the pain and suffering. We sincerely hope that the investigating officers will make every possible effort to provide victim’s family with some justice.

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Richard Steinberg, 50, sustained serious injuries on the morning of September 6, 2010, when he crashed his Saturn on Interstate 80 (I-80) near American Canyon, approximately 500 miles from San Diego in Solano County. According to California Highway Patrol officers, Steinberg was speeding in his car when he made a sharp turn and crashed his vehicle into the center divider where it overturned.

Two off-duty firefighters present at the traffic collision scene provided Steinberg with medical assistance before he was transported to Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center. The exact cause of this auto accident is however not clear and it cannot be ruled out that it might have occurred due to bad condition of the road.

If the investigation reveals that a third party was at fault for causing Steinberg to lose control of his vehicle, either due to a car design issue or failure to maintain the road in a safe condition, the responsible parties might be responsible to pay Steinberg compensation for medical costs, cost of hospitalization, cost of treatment, lost wages, and other related damages.
We sincerely hope that Steinberg recovers to his complete health soon.

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A 75-year-old Rosemead man died on the morning of August 15, 2010, at around 6:00 a.m. when he crashed his minivan on an off-ramp of the 110 freeway. California Highway Patrol officer Dane Norem said that this fatal car crash occurred on Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles.

CHP officials found a 1993 Nissan Quest lying on its side on Slauson Avenue. The driver of the minivan was thrown out of the vehicle and was pronounced dead later. It is believed that the 1993 Nissan veered to the left crashing into a wall before coming to rest after several spins.

We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this elderly driver who died in this fatal car accident. Investigating authorities are still searching for the true cause of this fatal crash. Unfortunately, it is unclear from the facts of the story why the accident occurred. There is a possibility that the auto accident may have been the result of a mechanical defect or design issue. It could have also been the result of an uneven road surface. Regardless of the facts, the victims’ families should consult with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney who can hire a trained private investigator to investigate how the accident occurred and to determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence, that would entitle them for a compensation to cover the cost of funeral arrangements, loss of love and companionship and other related damages.

Ross Jurewitz is a Los Angeles car accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured in a car accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Los Angeles, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz's book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

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Two people were fatally injured in a San Diego roll-over auto accident that took place on Tavern Road in Alpine around 5 p.m. The car accident happened on April 16, 2010.

Reportedly, their SUV lost control and skidded off the road on Interstate 8 (I-8). The vehicle rolled over a few times before it came to a halt in the median. The victims died on the spot.

Our office wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the friends and family of the deceased. We are sure that they have many questions about why their loved ones lost control that afternoon. Every day we hear so many people losing their lives to tragic auto accidents. We all can reduce such threats in our lives by being more cautious. While driving a car, adhere to all the safety rules. For example, speeding and driving under influence are the most common causes of auto accidents. Although there is no indication that either is a factor in this accident, avoiding these risky behaviors can decrease the frequency of auto accidents.

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Three people were injured in a San Diego rollover car accident that took place on March 22, 2010 on northbound Interstate 15 (I-15) just south of Deer Springs Road in Escondido.

The vehicle in which they were traveling rear-ended another vehicle which made it roll off the Interstate and crash through a fence. It landed upside down on North Centre City Parkway. Two people were trapped inside the car and had to be rescued by fire fighters.

We are glad that no one was seriously hurt due to this traffic collision. But it goes without saying that one has to be exceedingly cautious on the road, and more so on the freeway. Everyone was very lucky that the injuries suffered in this accident were not more serious.

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The Supreme Court of California for the County of Orange will hear the product liability case against automaker Suzuki Motors and the associated Takata Corporation in regards to a July 2006 car accident that left Andrea Bardonner dead.

Andrea Bardonner was accompanied by her two daughters, Nichelle and Makayla, on July 27, 2006, when her 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara tumbled down a steep embankment causing the vehicle to roll-over. Nichelle and Makayla suffered permanent injuries in the accident. Bardonner’s seat belt developed a slack after the roof rails and the windshield bent inwards, resulting in her ejection from the vehicle. This led to severe injuries to Bardonner who later succumbed to death.

Attorneys for the Bardonner family allege that Suzuki Motors and Takata Corporations, which manufactures seatbelts for the Suzuki and is responsible for the driver and passenger restraint systems in place, were well aware of the defects in the safety system and hence the defendant is accused of intended negligence.

As personal injury lawyers, our office always supports the search for truth and justice after someone has been injured. The typical questions that we have to ask following an accident are: (1) was the accident caused by the negligence or carelessness of another person/company; (2) if so, did that negligence actually cause the injury to occur; and (3) what is the extent and nature of that injury so that a jury can determine what amount to compensate the injured person or the family of the wrongful death victim for their loss. Product liability cases like these, involving alleged defective vehicles, are very specialized and require lawyers and experts who are very familiar with the factual issues involved in the manufacturing of cars and SUVs and the required safety components that are used to prevent death and serious injury.

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A 49-year old North County man lost his life in a San Diego car crash that took place on February 21, 2010. This fatal accident occurred at about 2:40 p.m. on a curving stretch of State Route 67 (SR-67) north of Lakeside.

The victim, Randy Fredrick Evans, was northbound on SR-67 near Slaughterhouse Canyon Road when he lost control of his SUV, causing it to skid across the pavement and overturn. Evans faced head injuries and died on the spot of accident according to the California Highway Patrol and San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Our office wishes to convey our sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Randy Fredrick Evans. We understand how difficult it is to come to terms with such tragedy. The accident happened on a dangerous stretch of highway—SR-67 is the most dangerous road in San Diego—that ascends into foothills near a quarry south of Poway. We once again urge drivers to drive with extreme caution in such terrain. A little bit of vigilance from your side can save your own life!

On the other hand, the cause of the accident could very well be “oversteer” leading to the SUV flipping and rolling over. Oversteer is a common problem when drivers lose control in one direction and over-correct and oversteer in the other direction. The act of oversteering and the the SUV’s high profile leads to the SUV rolling over onto its’ roof, crushing it, and commonly leading to severe head trauma and major brain injury.

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A 20-year old Escondido woman lost her life in a Los Angeles County car accident that occurred at 3:15 a.m. in the Antelope Valley area of northern Los Angeles County on February 21, 2010. The victim, Michelle Garcia, was a passenger in a Lexus which veered off road and overturned. The driver of the car, George M. Reyes of Escondido, was arrested for causing the auto accident.

Reyes was driving his 2006 Lexus eastbound on Avenue S when his car drifted over onto the right shoulder. Although he veered back to the left, he lost control of his car which then crossed the median and rolled over. The car then slid across the westbound lanes until it came to rest on its roof. Garcia got ejected from the car because she was not wearing a seat belt. Shedied at the scene. Reyes suffered minor injuries and was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.

Our heart goes out to the family and friends of Michelle Garcia. We understand how tragic it is to lose someone you love so dearly. At the same time we wish to highlight the issue of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and not adhering to the rules of safe driving. Always make it a point to wear your seat belt as soon as you sit in a car and never get into a car with a driver who has been drinking.

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A 55-year old woman was killed in a San Diego rollover car accident that occurred on February 23, 2010, when her sport utility vehicle was clipped by a taxi and rolled over on Interstate 5 (I-5) near the Golden Hill and East Village areas of San Diego. This fatal auto accident took place around 7:45 a.m.

The cab driver, 47-year old Andai Ogbagebri of San Diego, was changing lanes when his southbound 2006 Ford Crown Victoria hit the rear end of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer being driven by the victim, Phyllis Lorraine Kirk, 65, of San Diego. The traffic collision made the SUV skid out of control and flip over until it came to rest upside down. Kirk died at the scene. Ogbagebri was uninjured.

Our office wishes to convey our sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Kirk. We know how shattering it is to lose a loved one this way and more so when it is not their fault. It is important to remember that, when changing lanes, drivers must first make sure that it is safe to change lanes before doing so. An unsafe lane change is a violation of California Vehicle Code section 21658(a) which states: “A vehicle…shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.”

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A local band from San Diego called "A City Serene" with six members, were all seriously injured last week when their tour bus, which had been traveling up the California Grapevine along Interstate 5, was t-boned over the weekend.

The band, which has been classified as a screamo/hardcore band, was riding north on Interstate 5 through the Grapevine on September 20 around 3:30 p.m. when their bus crashed on the way to a San Jose show.

A CHP officer reporting on the incident noted that a Ford pickup truck coming in the opposite direction was airborne and flew over the center divider of Interstate 5. The truck caught a Honda Civic before going broadside into the bus belonging to the band. Another Honda just behind the bus then collided with the undercarriage after the bus had tipped over.

All seven people aboard were hurt in the wreck, all with serious injuries, and all six members of the band are reported to have suffered broken bones as a result of the California car wreck. The six musicians had to be transported by air ambulances to various hospitals in Mission Hills, Bakersfield, and Valencia, California. Family members report that two of the band members are barely holding on to life and are in comas at the moment. Other injuries suffered range from severe concussions to broken bones.

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An 73-year-old woman from Julian, a City in San Diego County, was killed on August 10, 2009, when the 2001 Ford Explorer she was driving overturned multiple times and crashed into a large pine tree on a mountain road in eastern San Diego County. Authorities recently released the name of the victim, identifying her the next day as Charlotte Lorraine Winn.

Winn, along with her 68-year-old husband, were in the single-vehicle collision on San Diego's State Route 79, north of Wolahi Road just before 3:30 p.m. on August 10, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. Paramedics who arrived on the scene transported Winn to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, although she died a short time after getting to the hospital. Winn's husband had suffered moderate injuries and had to be taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital.

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On August 6, authorities released the name of a 24-year-old man who was killed when his Toyota truck struck a row of parked cars, lost a tire, and subsequently overturned in Imperial Beach. John Kirk Colgan, Jr. hadn't been wearing a seat belt when he was ejected by the car crash, which occurred on the 1200 block of 11th Street around 10 p.m. on August 5, according to San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. The cause of the San Diego County rollover car accident has still been under investigation.

Witnesses to the tragic auto accident performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Colgan when they saw what had happened, but he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics who arrived shortly thereafter. Colgan had lived in Imperial Beach and is survived by his wife and young son.

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Five people, all family members, were reported dead after their SUV crashed and caught fire on an Orange County freeway in Mission Viejo on April 4, 2009.

California Highway Patrol Officer Gabe Montoya notes that witnesses saw the SUV blow a tire causing this Interstate 5 auto accident. The vehicle then spun over an embankment and rolled several times before landing on the roof and catching on fire.

The Orange County Coroner mentioned that a 37-year-old man along with a 33-year-old woman were inside the SUV at the time, along with three other females. The passengers had apparently been trapped inside the car and could not escape. Their bodies had tragically been burned beyond recognition.

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A young man from Southern California died this past weekend in an Interstate 5 car accident when the vehicle he had been a passenger in swayed off of the highway and then overturned.

California Highway Patrol identified the victim as Frederick Windsor IV, 18, from Southern California's Highland. The Bakersfield rollover car accident happened at approximately noon on August 9, 2009. The car had been headed south on Interstate 5 around the Bakersfield area near the Ashe Road exit, traveling around 70 miles per hour when the driver, Melissa Chavez, 18, drifted onto the right shoulder. Chavez over-corrected and rolled the car into a dry ditch.

Windsor was killed in the fatal Kern County car crash, while Chavez and another passenger, Anythony Stith, 18, received only minor injuries. The CHP reported that Windsor had not been wearing his seat belt at the time of the wreck, and it is still under investigation whether or not drugs or alcohol played a part in the fatality.

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Earlier this week, a man was killed when the vehicle his wife was driving swiped a van along Interstate 8 in the East County highlands and rolled into a gorge, leading to his death. He was recently identified as being a 70-year-old man resident of National City in San Diego County.

Dennis Conrad Wolf had been the front seat passenger in his wife's vehicle, a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier that unexpectedly swerved in front of a commercial van just off of Willows Road in Alpine around 12:45 p.m. on July 31, 2009, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Officer. The back of the their car hit the front of the truck in this fatal San Diego auto accident. The Cavalier then spun out and off the south side of the freeway, rolling around 50 feet down a steep embankment.

Wolf was partially thrown from the car, which then ended up landing on top of him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Wolf's wife was airlifted to a trauma center for evaluation on suspicion of neck and back pain. The driver of the truck had no reported injuries.

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