San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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 25-year-old Marine was killed in a tragic car accident that occurred on December 20, 2011, around 5 a.m. on Gopher Canyon Road in Bonsall. According to the California Highway Patrol, the Marine lost control of his 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, went into a spin, skidded off the roadway, and smashed broadside into a tree near Vista Valley Drive. The driver suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

From the available information, it is unclear what led to this fatal crash that claimed one life. However, loss of control due to an auto malfunction or bad condition of the road cannot be ruled out. A detailed investigation will yield the real cause of the 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.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to Marine’s family and friends.

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24-year-old William Lloyd Mason was killed in a solo vehicle crash that occurred on December 17, 2011, around 1 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue in Temecula. According to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s office, Mason lost control of his compact sedan car and drove off an embankment into a parking lot in the 27400 block of Jefferson Avenue near Winchester Road.

Mason suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. If it is found that the vehicle lost control due to an auto malfunction, then the automaker may be held liable for victim’s wrongful death.

Regardless of the reason of the accident, 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. This lawyer will help them obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of future earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to Mason’s family members and friends.

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A woman suffered serious injuries when her car was struck by a van on December 2, 2011, around 8:30 a.m. in the 3400 block of Camino Del Rio North in Mission Valley. According to San Diego Fire-Rescue officials, the victim’s car flipped on its side and sheared off a fire hydrant after it was clipped by a van.

The woman was turning into the General Dynamics parking lot when her car was hit.. The motorist suffered serious injuries and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. From the available information, it is unclear what led to this serious car wreck. The accident is under investigation.

If it is found that the van driver made an unsafe turn, did not yield the right-of-way or was speeding, then he may be held liable for the injuries suffered by the female motorist and the losses incurred.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County car crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. The lawyer may also hire his own team of investors to investigate the accident.

Our San Diego personal injury law office hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the motorist heal soon and do not leave any long term effects.

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46-year-old Jose Juan Ramirez, of Tijuana, was killed in a traffic collision that occurred on November 25, 2011, around 5:10 p.m. on Interstate 5 (I-5) approaching the Camino de la Plaza. According to San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office and the California Highway Patrol, Ramirez was driving a late-model Nissan sedan when he attempted to cut across two lanes of traffic. The car was struck on the passenger side by a Toyota Tacoma.

Medics transported Ramirez to the UCSD Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. From the available information, it is unclear what led to this serious car wreck. The accident is under investigation. The driver of the Toyota Tacoma can file a claim against Ramirez’s insurance company for any injuries or damages from the accident.

The victims’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. The lawyer may also help them obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated wages, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends our deepest condolences to the victims’ facilities.

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Four people suffered injuries in a serious truck wreck that occurred on November 12, 2011, around 1:19 p.m. near the 5100 block of Santa Fe Street in Clairemont on I-5. According to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Steven Toth, the truck went out of control, crashed into a nearby fence, and came to rest on Santa Fe Street.

All four injured victims, one with major injuries and three with minor injuries, were immediately transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital to receive treatment.

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. However, if it was due to the driver’s negligence, then the passengers can file a personal injury lawsuit against the driver.

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

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by all the victims do not prove fatal or have long-term effects.

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An 8-year-old boy was struck and injured in a San Diego pedestrian accident that occurred on October 28, 2011, around 3:30 p.m. in front of a Lincoln Park elementary school on T Street, near South 48th Street. According to the police officials, the boy stepped onto the street and was struck by a passing car driven by a 53-year-old woman.

The little boy was treated for a broken foot. The at-fault motorist stayed at the accident scene to speak with police. From the limited information, it is not clear as to what led to this accident. The investigation is in process.

Meanwhile, the injured boy’s parents should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County car accident lawyer who would educate him about his legal rights and assure that the at-fault car driver is brought to justice.

The injured boy’s parents can also file a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, and other accident-related damages.

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

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One person was killed in a serious traffic collision that occurred on September 15, 2011, around 1:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Tavern Road in Alpine. According to California Highway Patrol, one of the vehicles involved in this car crash veered off the roadway and smashed into a fire station.

One person suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Based on the limited information provided in the news accounts, the cause of the accident is not clear. It is under investigation and the results will shed light on who was responsible for the accident.

At this time, the deceased’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County traffic collision lawyer who would help them learn about their legal rights and options and obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated wages, 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 tragic loss.

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A 17-year-old boy and a 49-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a head-on car crash that occurred on July 30, 2011, around 2:15 p.m. on Grand Avenue just west of S. Bent Avenue in San Marcos. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers, the teenager was driving a silver Pontiac Solstice convertible on state Route 78 (SR-78) when he veered off freeway, went through a chain link fence, and crashed head-on into the woman driving an Acura TL on Grand Avenue.

According to San Marcos Fire Capt. Jason O'Brien, both the injured drivers had to extricated from their vehicles and were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. A witness told investigating officers that the Pontiac Solstice driver was speeding when this two-vehicles collided.

If he is determined to have caused this accident because of his reckless driving, the boy could be held liable for the injuries caused to the woman. The victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced North San Diego County head-on crash lawyer who will advise her of her legal rights and options. In such cases, accident victims could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, and other related-damages.

Our law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the Acura driver do not prove fatal.

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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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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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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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Two people died in a fatal head-on Downtown San Diego auto accident that occurred on April 16, 2011, around 1:25 a.m. on Interstate 5 near Downtown San Diego. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers, this fatal head on collision occurred between a red Nissan Altima and a Honda Civic Sedan as both of them were crossing each other at Route 163.
Cassaundra Olivarria, 23, the Nissan driver was immediately transported to UCSD Medical Center for treatment and was pronounced dead there around 3:35 a.m., whereas the Honda driver was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

According to California Highway Patrol Officers, the exact cause of this fatal car accident that took lives of two people is still under investigation. However, since this was a head-on auto accident, it seems that one of the drivers was driving the wrong way on the freeway. Based on the limited information and the fact that two drivers were involved, it is not clear as to whose negligence or inattentive driving lead to this car accident. The possibility of any other contributing factor cannot be ruled out. Were any of the drivers driving under influence? Were the drivers fatigued? We trust that the investigating officials would take all these possibilities into consideration while determining the exact cause of this car accident.

The families of the victims should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego car accident attorney who would help them obtain compensation to cover expenses involved in funeral and burial procedures, loss of anticipated future lifetime earnings of the victim, and loss of love, care and companionship. An experienced car accident attorney will not only be able to help obtain compensation but also carry on an independent investigation. Promptness is a major factor in such investigation and only a timely investigation can yield constructive results.

Our law office offers our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victims for their loss. We really hope that they gather enough power to deal with this tragic accident.

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At least ten people suffered minor to major injuries in a serious car accident that occurred on April 1, 2011, around 6:32 a.m. on Interstate 5 near H Street in Chula Vista. According to California Highway Patrol Officers, six people who suffered serious injuries were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The investigating officers are trying to determine the exact cause of this serious multiple car accident that left ten people injured. From the present information, it is unclear what caused this major car accident that injured four people. Since it was a multiple-vehicle car accident, any of the drivers involved could have been responsible for causing the accident. It would be interesting for the investigating officers to determine whether any of the drivers was driving under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. Though the investigation is in process, the victims should consult an experienced San Diego 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 and prays that the injuries suffered by the victims do not prove life threatening and heal soon.

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An unidentified woman and her two daughters, aged 4 and 5 years, suffered serious injuries in a rear end car accident that occurred on April 7, 2011 around 4:30 p.m. on southbound East Vista Way at Barsby Street in Vista.

According to San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy Yvan Rogers, the female driver was unable to stop her vehicle due to unknown reasons and rear ended a pickup truck. The injured woman suffered a broken leg and a knee injury and was transported to Sharp Hospital for treatment. The victim’s 5-year-old daughter was treated for her injuries at Tri-City Medical Center and the 4-year-old one was airlifted to Children's Hospital to receive treatment for her head fracture.

From the available information it is not known who will be held responsible for the accident, damages, and the injuries. Now it becomes the responsibility of the investigating officers to determine what made the female driver lose control of her vehicle. If is found that the victim lost control due to a mechanical failure or any design issue, then the automotive manufacturer might be held liable for the injuries suffered by victim and her daughters.

The injured woman is advised to immediately consult with an experienced San Diego car accident attorney who would educate her about the legal options and help her obtain compensation to pay for medical treatment and hospitalization costs, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

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

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An unidentified victim suffered serious injuries in a Cardiff by the Sea car accident that occurred on November 28, 2010, around 12:30 p.m. According to California Highway Patrol officers, the injured victim was hospitalized after the car he was travelling in crashed into trees near Interstate 5 near Cardiff.

The injured person was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. California Highway Patrol officers closed the highway after the car accident and later reopened it around 3:00 p.m. It is not clear as to what caused this car accident and the investigating officers need to find out what made the victim lose control of the car and collide with several trees.

It is unclear what made the car driver lose control of the vehicle and make the unsafe turn that lead to this serious car accident. If it is found that the car driver lost control due to any automobile failure, design defect, or an uneven road, then he will might be able to receive compensation from the car manufacturer and the government entity responsible for the roads for his injuries. The injured person would be able to receive money to pay for the cost of his medical care, hospital treatment, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

The injured motorist is advised to meet with an experienced car accident lawyer in San Diego who would advise them of their rights and provide the best chance of obtaining compensation for them.

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Angela Dawn Mendez, 33, was killed in a fatal San Diego County car accident that occurred on November 20, 2010, around 4:30 p.m. According to authorities, Mendez was killed when her SUV swerved off Interstate 15 in Fallbrook in North County San Diego and rolled down an embankment.

According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, Mendez’s vehicle rolled over several times as it went down an embankment before it came to rest on a service road. Paramedics pronounced Mendez dead at the auto accident scene. The exact cause of this fatal car accident remains under investigation.

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 pertaining to her SUV. It could have also been the result of an uneven road surface. Regardless of the facts, the victims’ families should consult with a personal injury attorney in San Diego who can investigate and hire a trained private investigator to learn how the auto accident occurred and to determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the auto accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence. The victim’s family may be entitled for compensation to cover the cost of funeral and burial, loss of anticipated earnings of the deceased, loss of love and compassion, and other accident related damages.

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An unidentified 7-year-old child suffered serious leg injuries in a San Diego auto accident that occurred on November 23, 2010, at the intersection of Fairmount and Home avenues. According to San Diego Police Officer David Stafford, the child was travelling in a 2006 Nissan Altima which was struck by a 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII.

Officer Stafford said that the Altima entered the intersection with the green light, while the Lincoln's driver ran a red light in the opposite direction. One child and an adult in Altima suffered serious injuries in this car accident. Two adults in the Lincoln also suffered minor injuries in this auto accident.

Clearly the Lincoln’s driver violated the law by running the red light. High speed also appears to have played a major part in causing this auto accident. During the investigation if it is established that the Lincoln’s driver was at fault, then the injured victims will be eligible to obtain damages to cover the cost of medical treatment, hospital bills, lost earnings and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other accident related damages.

The injured victims should seek the advice of an experienced San Diego car accident attorney who would advise them of their rights and provide the best chance of obtaining compensation for them

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The San Diego auto accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group are pleased to announce a settlement in a San Diego DUI car accident that resulted in serious soft tissue injuries to our pregnant client. We were able to obtain a settlement for $86,000, which was a fantastic result. You can read about this injury accident case at the link above.

What was just as important as the result to our client was the client experience she had with our staff at the Jurewitz Law Group. As you can see from this personal injury client review, you will see that the professionalism and courtesy she experienced were just as important.

If you or a family member has been hurt or killed in a car accident in San Diego or anywhere else in California, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.

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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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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A North County Transit District bus driver and six passengers sustained injuries when their bus collided with a pickup truck on the afternoon of August 28, 2010. According to Valley Center authorities this accident occurred around 2p.m. on North Lake Wohlford Road south of Valley Center.

The southbound pick up truck crossed into the northbound lanes and struck the district bus. Sgt. Scott Payson said that the left front end of the truck hit the left front of the bus and caused moderate damage to both the vehicles. The pickup driver fortunately escaped unhurt, but the bus driver along with his passengers suffered injuries. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment of their injuries.

The windshield of the bus shattered and some of the passengers complained of back and neck pain. Investigating officers are trying to determine why the pickup driver entered into the wrong lane on a straight stretch of road. Payson said that drugs and alcohol do not appear to be the reason behind this crash, but distraction due to cell phone cannot be ruled out. A right-of-way violation may have played a part in this traffic collision. California law requires drivers to give the right of way to oncoming vehicles and to cars who have already entered the intersection from a different road.

If this accident occurred due to the negligence of either or both of the drivers, then the responsible persons might be liable to pay legal compensation to the injured passengers for medical costs and other related deamages.

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Rebecca O’Mara, 21 of North Park, and Joshua Carr, 25 of Chula Vista, were killed and a third person suffered major injuries in a head-on car collision on Interstate 8 (I-8) in Mission Bay Park on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The traffic collision occurred at about 2:35 a.m. on the Ocean Beach Freeway near where it terminates at a t-shaped intersection at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol officers at the scene.

Rebecca and Joshua were in a 2008 Honda Civic and Adrian Villanueva, Jr., 25, of San Diego, was driving a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The car wreck between the two vehicles occurred around 2:35 a.m when they collided head on and one vehicle flipped over.. Adrian suffered a broken right wrist and left collarbone. Investigations are on to determine the cause of the collision as to who was going the wrong way on the freeway and also to rule out if Adrian was drunk.

We offer our deepest condolences to the family members of Rebecca and Joshua for the loss of their dear ones. It is very heart-breaking to bear the loss of young family members. It is hard to believe that the California Highway Patrol has yet to determine which driver was driving the wrongway on the freeway considering that section of I-8is divided. It is also hard to imagine that this accident did not involve alcohol and driving under the influence. If it is determined that one of the drivers was headed the wrong way on the freeway and under the influence of alcohol, the occupants of the other vehicle may be entitled to compensation. Families for all parties should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to determine their rights.

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David Russell Lafferty, 62, of Murrieta, was killed in a car crash on Interstate 5 (I-5) on May 18, 2010. At about 5: 30 a.m., Lafferty was driving his Honda sedan when the carwent off the road for unknown reasons just north of the truck scales.

Lafferty is said to have lost control of his car which then went down an embankment. The emergency medics declared him dead at the scene of accident. The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the reason of this crash.

If the loss of control was due to uneven road or a mechanical failure, Lafferty’s family may be entitled for compensation. These types of claims are factually specific and require an immediate and detailed investigation be performed by trained experts managed by a skilled personal injury lawyer. Any delay in the investigation may result in the loss of key pieces of evidence. However, regardless of whether the accident is the fault of anyone else, our prayers go out to his family for their loss.

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Four people were hurt, one with serious head injuries, in a vehicle crash in the El Cerrito neighborhood of San Diego on the afternoon of May 7, 2010.

The car wreck happened around 3 p.m. in the 5500 block of El Cajon Boulevard between 54th and 56th streets. The Police had closed the road for investigation of the crash. The four inured were rushed to nearest medal center. One of the four people injured is said to have suffered major head injuries. It is fortunate that there was no loss of life.

Our office wishes speedy recovery to all hurt. We just wish and hope that people are more careful while driving. Every day we hear so many people losing their lives to accidents. We all can reduce such threats to our lives by being more cautious. While driving a car, adhere to all the safety rules. Speeding and driving under influence of alcohol are the major causes of drivers ending up in an accident.

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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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A young Alpine man recently lost his life in a San Diego County pedestrian accident when he was struck by a hit and run driver. The auto accident happened on State Route 94 (SR-94) near Jefferson Road in Jamul. The young man, identified as Jonathan Michael Ulmer of Alpine, was 21 years old. He is survived by his mother.

A passing motorist noticed Ulmer lying on the highway around 3 a.m. According to California Highway Police, there were no witnesses to the accident. The authorities are still investigating the accident.

Our office wishes to offer our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers to Ulmer’s friends and family. They must have a number of questions after their child was struck by a hit and run driver and no witnesses existed. Losing someone you love is never easy but not having them with you because of someone else’s fault is really tough. We hope that a thorough investigation takes place and the guilty driver is caught and prosecuted. There are few things that people do that infuriate our office more than those who injure other people and flee the scene.

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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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Three people, including an infant, were injured in a San Diego head-on traffic collision that took place between a Chevrolet and a Toyota Yaris, on March 12, 2010, on State Route 67 (SR-67) near the San Vicente Reservoir. The auto accident occurred around 2 pm.

22-year old Lakeside resident, Jason Cooley lost control of his northbound 2007 Chevrolet Impala just south of Foster Truck Trail, which made it cross over a set of double yellow lines and smash into an oncoming Toyota Yaris. The driver of the Toyota, 23-year old Sean Harkey of San Diego, suffered a broken arm and a fractured leg. He had to be cut out of his vehicle. Cooley and his 12-month old son sustained less serious injuries. It is believed that Cooley may have been intoxicated at the time of the accident.

Our law office expresses our prayers and best wishes to the injured and prays that all have a quick recovery. The numbers of cases that are being reported nowadays related to DUI are on an increase. Almost every day someone seems to be injured or killed because he was driving under influence of alcohol or was hit by someone who was drunk. Those who wish to drink, should do so responsibly and should not get behind the wheel to drive.

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Two U.S. Border Patrol agents suffered minor injuries in a San Diego auto accident accident on March 7, 2010, when they were sideswiped by another car near Harris Ranch Road on State Route 94 (SR-94). The car crash took place around 7:20 pm.

The driver who hit the Border Patrol officers took off after the collision but was quickly tracked down at her home. She claims that she did not realize she had hit their patrol vehicle until the investigators contacted her. She also claims that she heard what sounded like a gunshot when she struck the deputies. The driver had her driver’s license for less than 30 days when the accident occurred

We are thankful that nothing serious took place. At the same time we feel that those people who have just learned to drive should be more careful while on the road, not just for their safety but for other’s as well. Also, it is very difficult if not impossible to believe her story about how the collision occurred. Drivers feel when their vehicles strike another object with enough force to cause injury. That was most certainly the case here. She was most likely trying to escape responsibility.

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