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Single Vehicle Rollover Accident Kills 1, Injures Another

RichmondJ — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:39:37 +0000

A single vehicle rollover accident involving just one car in East County resulted in one death and an injury, authorities reported. The crash took place on Interstate 8 on Saturday, around midday.

At 10:10 a.m., a car traveling on the freeway near Crestwood crossed over the middle of the road, hitting the divide. The car then began to rollover, which it did multiple times. Inside the car were a 15-year-old girl of El Centro and her mother, who was driving the vehicle.

The mother reports hearing a pop inside the vehicle before the vehicle began driving wildly.

The 15-year-old girl died in the accident. She was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency personnel who reported to Interstate 8. Her mother was taken to a hospital for treatment of undescribed injuries.

If you have been injured in a single vehicle accident, consider calling a car accident lawyer for help. Even if you were involved in a single vehicle accident, don’t assume you have no legal recourse. Talk to a car accident lawyer at our San Diego personal injury firm for help making insurance claims, as well as information on product liability and road defect laws.

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Will $27 Million Dollar Pedestrian Bridge Curb Knockdown Car Accidents?

ANorman — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:47:29 +0000

Just last week, it was revealed that a $27 million dollar pedestrian suspension bridge project near the San Diego convention center and Petco Park may not be completed on schedule. Original estimates put the bridge’s completion to early next year but the committee overseeing the venture indicated it may be as late as Spring or Summer before the project is finalized. The bridge, which is being funded by taxpayer money, could be a welcome addition to the city since it could very well cut down on the number or pedestrian knockdown accidents in the area. Still, as the well-known design firm T.Y. Lin gears up to finish the ambitious endeavor, people wonder if the bridge will really help put a dint in the alarming statistics of pedestrian deaths that occur not only in the San Diego area, but nationwide.

If so, could such bridges be a remedy to the personal injury and wrongful death incidences that often follow pedestrian-to-motor vehicle collisions?

Pedestrian Knock Down Statistics

In San Diego County alone 51 fatalities and 1,068 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2007. Nationwide, the numbers are staggering: Nearly 11 prevent of all traffic fatalities involve a person who was walking on foot or riding a bicycle and a motor vehicle. On the whole, pedestrians fall into the number two slot of automobile related accident deaths followed only by occupant deaths.

Unfortunately, people often assign blame solely to the victim believing that they must not have been in a crosswalk or they darted out in the street.

This may not always be the case. A distracted or drunk driver could very easily run over a pedestrian who was walking in legal areas of the street at the time. In such situations, where walkers are placing their trust in the reliability and responsible nature of the driver, they may not be able to react in time to save themselves from serious injury.

Available Walking Space

Some people without a vehicle have had to face situations where no sidewalks or bridges are available to them. This makes walking increasingly dangerous for pedestrians who have to get from point A to point B to reach school or work. Statistics indicate that a whopping 40 percent of pedestrian deaths occurred on streets that did not have crosswalks or sidewalks. In order to cut down on pedestrian deaths it would appear that city governments should consider what San Diego is doing and put pedestrian bridges or at least sidewalks in areas where pedestrian traffic is heaviest.

Pedestrian accidents unavoidable

But even with such safeguards in place we may not be able to eradicate pedestrian accidents altogether. While we will also be able to reasonably assume that an auto accident will be caused by walker error, i.e. jaywalking, crossing busy interstates, etc., the fact remains that careless drivers will also be to blame for death and injury in a pedestrian knockdown collision.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian to vehicle car accident, get help. Contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case evaluation and learn about your rights. The consultation is free and you may be able to learn how you can receive the financial compensation you’ll require for your injuries. Every minute counts, so call now and get the justice you deserve when a pedestrian related auto accident changes you and your loved ones lives forever.

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3 Vehicle Crash Injures 2 Motorists in Tustin

ANorman — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:47:08 +0000

A Tustin area car accident involving 3 vehicles and resulted in injuries yesterday, sending 2 people to the a local area hospitals. The collision, which involved a red Honda Accord, a black Scion and a gray Mercedes-Benz sedan occurred at the intersection of of Tustin Ranch Road and Bryan Avenue. The male driver of the Scion was knocked unconscious in the collision and was immediately rushed to the Western Medical Center-Santa. The Honda driver, who was female, sustained injuries to the head and face and was taken to Kaiser in Irvine. Authorities indicated that the crash occurred after the Honda plowed into the Scion shortly after the traffic light turned green. The Scion was sent spinning in the direction of the Mercedes, who was also hit.

Authorities will have to thoroughly investigate the matter to see what happened and who was at fault. Often times the answers may not be cut and dry. For example, the Honda driver did crash into the Scion but may have done so because her brakes suddenly failed. If so, both she and the Scion driver, who were injured, could sue the car manufacturer under product liability laws. This would be due to the fact that a faulty auto product, in this scenario, the brakes, were to blame for the wreck.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, take nothing for granted. Get the facts and when you know who is liable for you injures hold them accountable. Contact our law firm today to ensure that the responsible party pays for their negligence and receive financial reparation for medical costs as well.

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Drunk Driver Holds 12 Pack after Lake Forest Accident

ANorman — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:46:17 +0000

A Lake Forest car accident prompted authorities to arrest a 20-year-old man for suspicion of drunk driving after the motorist emerged from a crashed car holding a 12-pack of beer. Police arrived at the scene of the accident near Serrano Road and Lake Vista after a 911 call came in at around 12:18 a.m. The caller indicated that a 4-door black Nissan had crashed into a power box and stated that a few people had poured from the car with one of them holding a 12-pack. By the time cops had arrived, the occupants of the destroyed vehicle were trying to dislodge the car from the power box. Driver Robert Ghear of Lake Forest was then given a field sobriety test and subsequently taken to the Orange County jail where he was booked under suspicion of DUI.

Indeed, the Nissan driver and occupants should be thankful that the foolhardy decision to drink and drive did not result in all of their deaths–or cause a fatal crash that could have taken countless more lives. Sadly, every day the decision to drink and drive ends with just such a conclusion.

If someone else’s bad decision causes you injury or results in the death of the loved one, you can pursue the guilty in court. Contact us today for a free case evaluation to educate yourself on your rights under personal injury law and receive due compensation for your injuries.

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Woman Rushed to Medical Center after being Hit in Parking Lot

ANorman — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:31:31 +0000

A 46-year-old woman was rushed to the UCSD medical center after she was struck by a van in a Chula Vista parking lot this past Thursday. She suffered a skull fracture and was stated to be in critical condition late Thursday night.

The woman was hit by a 43-year-old man who was driving a van that was traveling slowly through the lot. Authorities revealed that the van collision occurred near the northeast corner of Broadway and Palomar Street around 6:45 p.m. but the driver had to be told by onlookers that he had hit the woman before he stopped.

It was then that the driver looked out his window and noticed the pedestrian lying under the van with her legs straddling the front left tire.

Could the accident be avoided?

There are so many variables that can occur with any given car or pedestrian related accident. One of the very first questions that may be asked for example, is was the driver inebriated? Seeing as he was unaware he had struck somebody, there is a good chance that was the case.

He could also have been otherwise distracted or impaired, a fact that investigators consider when such an accident occurs.

It would appear at first glance that the pedestrian had done nothing wrong as she was not in the middle of a street when the accident occurred. Forensic specialists on the other hand, could assess the situation to see if this was indeed the case.

What happens next?

When an car accident like this occurs it can take a bit of time to sort things out. Once liability is uncovered, an accident victim can file a claim against the person responsible for their injuries.

A personal injury lawsuit is often times necessary to ensure that an individual that is damaged in a collision is compensated for related medical costs and lost wages. For those who are seriously hurt after a wreck or pedestrian accident, financial reparation can also safeguard their life savings, which may be placed at risk due to the cost of long term rehabilitation and treatment.

Contact a reliable personal injury lawyer

When you or a loved one had been seriously hurt in an accident, it pays to seek the counsel of reputable personal injury attorneys.

Our legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter is well equipped to handle your accident case and will fight diligently to make sure you get the financial restitution you need. The money recovered can be applied to medical treatment and lost wages. You can also receive financial damages for your pain and suffering.

Contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case evaluation and learn what you can do after a debilitating car accident threatens you and your family’s economic future.

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Speeding Causes Head on Collision in Fountain Valley

ANorman — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:33:09 +0000

An Huntington Beach resident sustained serious injury Wednesday afternoon after a head on collision in Fountain Valley. Authorities speculate that the 62-year-old man was speeding prior to veering into opposing traffic and slamming into a pick-up truck. Prior to the accident, Baron L. Mahrling was driving eastbound in his gold 1996 Chevrolet Silverado in Ellis Avenue at approximately 1:45 p.m. For unknown reasons, he accelerated and charged into opposing traffic west of Bushard Street. Mahrling then struck a black 1998 Nissan Frontier truck causing minor injury to 31-year-old Todd B. Gruca. The Silverado continued on across the street, jumped a curb and slammed into a power pole and brick wall. The man was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

Although Mahrling was no stranger to traffic accidents (he plead guilty to a DUI in September of this year), there are many cases where a car malfunctions through no fault of the driver. When this happens, the car manufacturer can be held legally accountable for subsequent injury and financial damages.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a wreck caused by a defective auto product, contact the product liability legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter. Our legal representatives understand product liability law and will work hard to ensure your receive the financial reparation you need when a car accident leaves you seriously disabled. Call us today to set up a free consualtion and learn what you can do after defective auto parts cause a debilitiating collision.

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Lessons Learned from a 12-year-old’s Bike Crash

ANorman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:18:44 +0000

A bicycle accident in Costa Mesa left a boy hurt after a collision with a motor vehicle., The 12-year-old boy was riding westbound on Dallas Street when a car heading northbound on San Angelo Avenue struck him at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Paramedics took the boy to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for treatment of minor abrasions to his lower back and arms. He is said to be recovering this Friday afternoon. The motorist in the car was unhurt.

The Accident could have been Much Worse

Authorities indicate that the child was wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet which mitigated his injuries. It is certain that the injuries would have been far worse if this was not the case.

In this incident, no criminal or civil charges had been brought against the driver who hit the boy.

Had the circumstances been different, and the boy had been seriously hurt, the parents may have been well within their rights to pursue the driver via a personal injury lawsuit.

Other scenarios

But lets say that they boy was hit by the negligent driver and the helmet he was wearing, although properly fitted, failed to work as promised. The boy could have sustained serious head trauma which caused grievous permanent damage.

The family of the boy would then be able to pursue the manufacturer of the head gear in court via product liability litigation. This is because manufacturers of consumer products, especially those designated for safety, have an obligation to protect the public from harm.

When their products do the very opposite, they can be open to product liability litigation.

Riding Smart

The boy who wore the proper head gear is a lesson to all. When we take the time to wear the safety equipment when riding bicycles, we may reduce our chances of serious injuries.

But even in the best of circumstances a bicyclist can be hurt in a car crash or even killed. If the very safety equipment that was meant to save their lives malfunctions, the tragedy can be compounded.

Thankfully victims of a horrendous bicycle accident can recover compensation for their injuries by retaining the services of a savvy personal injury attorney.

Contact Slaughter and Slaughter today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle versus car accident, you do have legal due recourse. Contact our law offices today for a free consultation with our personal injury attorneys and learn what your legal options are.

We must always try to be safe whether our mode of transportation is a bike or car, but when calamity strikes, personal injury lawyers like the ones found at Slaughter and Slaughter can help injured victims recover financial compensation to pay for medical ills and to protect you and your family’s hard earned financial future.

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23-year-old Woman Killed after Slamming into Pole

ANorman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:42 +0000

A car accident in San Diego this morning resulted in the death of a woman who may have been a military officer. The incident occurred at 5:45 a.m. in the Torrey Highlands area when the 23-year old’s car drifted off State route 56, overturned and tumbled down an ice plant covered embankment. The driver was a San Diego resident whose name is being withheld pending notification of family. She died shortly after the crash, which occurred on the westbound of the freeway near Camino del Sur. The woman was driving a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta and dressed in military-style fatigues and boots.

Of course, the family of this young woman will mourn her passing and want to know what exactly happened to cause this unfortunate tragedy. It could be a simple case of driver fatigue, where an individual falls asleep at the wheel and wakes up too late to prevent the inevitable. The family could also discover that defective auto parts are the culprit and there was very little she could have done to prevent the crash. If it is the latter, loved ones will be able to sue the auto maker under product liability laws.

If you have recently discovered that faulty auto parts are responsible for your loved ones car accident, you too can file a product liability lawsuit. Contact our wrongful death lawyers right away at 858.909.9090 for a free consultation and learn what your rights are in regards to receiving due reparations after the loss of a loved one.

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Mutiple Car Collision Prompts SigAlert on I-5 Freeway

ANorman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:17 +0000

A multiple vehicle accident in Anaheim this morning prompted a temporary SigAlert after three cars collided near Lincoln avenue. The automobiles involved were a gray Chevrolet Aveo LT, a brown F150 Ford Pickup, and another unidentified pick up. According to an eye witness, the accident was instigated by a wrong way driver. Investigators were called onto the scene around 11:23 a.m. and are looking into the wrong way driver scenario. Ambulances were called to the scene but it was not known at press time if anyone was injured and sent to the hospital. A brief SigAlert was issued and lifted not long after the incident.

Indeed, investigators will have their hands full determining who and what caused the accident. If it was indeed a wrong way driver, he or she may be held liable for any injuries sustained in the multiple car collision. When more than one car is involved it can be hard to truly assess damages, which is often necessary in pursuing personal injury claims.

Contact our seasoned personal injury attorneys today at 619.456.0027 or 858.909.9090 and toll-free at 888.207.5321 for in office case evaluations and learn what you can do to receive financial compensation after your devastating and life altering car accident.

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Pursuing a DUI Lawsuit after a Debilitating Accident

ANorman — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:01:02 +0000

Dire statistics make it clear that anyone who drives under the influence is not only putting themselves at risk but others. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, all have been take away due to someone else’s desire to drive while inebriated.

And there really is no excuse—the statistics are clear. In 2007 alone 12, 988 people were killed in DUI prompted car accidents. In those incidents, the driver had a blood alcohol content lever of .08 or higher.

This places the death toll percentage at 31.7% of the 41,059 fatalities that occurred in the ‘07 year.

DUI and Hit and Run

With the above facts to consider, there is no doubt as to why most DUI drivers flee the car accident scene. In fact, in most hit and run scenarios, the driver ran because he or she was intoxicated. This could have been done willfully (fear of capture and reprimand) or due to the drunken state itself (too inebriated to recognize the fact that they created a calamity.) Drivers may also flee because hit and runs accidents are punished less severely than DUI relate ones. This gives the perpetrator an incentive run and attempt to sober up. Repeat DUI offenders also know they could face jail time if they have cause injury or death and feel they have little to lose.

Whatever their rationale, it doesn’t bode well for the offender, who has now amassed a slew of criminal charges by their self centered actions. If you have been injured as a result of a car accident in San Diego protect yourself.

Victims Rights

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other advocacy groups have placed a spotlight on victims rights, making it clear that those who maim or kill on the nation’s highways because they were irresponsible enough to drink and drive, will face penalty in both criminal and civil court.

In regards to civil litigation, injured victims and the families of those who were fatally injured, have the ability to receive twofold justice. Not only will they obtain financial compensation that will help pay for their medical costs or funeral related expenses, the guilty party will be held legally accountable for their horrific, negligent actions.

The Right DUI Lawyer makes the difference

Those seeking financial compensation for their injuries should begin as soon as possible by retaining the services of a qualified DUI lawyer. These personal injury attorneys understand complex DUI laws and will know how to apply them to your case.

At the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter we are well versed in DUI litigation and fight diligently to make sure victims and/or their families get the reparation they deserve.

Contact us today toll free at 888.207.5321 or 619.456.0027 and make an appointment for a free consultation right away. At Slaughter and Slaughter we promise to give you the passionate representation deserve, which in turn, will provide the financial and emotional closure you need after a DUI accident changes your life and your goals.

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