San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Alicia Slaughter » car http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog Call Now For A Free Consultation 858.909.9090 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:10:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Escondido Woman Killed In Pedestrian Accident with Car http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2010/08/escondido-woman-killed-in-pedestrian-accident-with-car/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2010/08/escondido-woman-killed-in-pedestrian-accident-with-car/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:34:10 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1904 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A woman crossing the street in Escondido was hit by a car late in the day on Saturday, authorities said. She died in a hospital on Sunday while receiving treatment for injuries received in the pedestrian accident.

The woman had been drinking before she was struck by the car on Broadway Street in San Diego. At around 8:50 p.m., a car hit her as she crossed Broadway Street near where it intersects with East Park Avenue. The car was a Honda Civic headed northbound, driven by a 41-year-old driver, who was neither drinking nor otherwise under the influence when the pedestrian accident occurred.

The 55-year-old woman was taken to a hospital late on Saturday night, but died only hours later, early on Sunday morning.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident and car accident, it is advisable that you consult with a lawyer for legal help. Lawsuit or not, getting advice on questions and concerns you have about your pedestrian accident and injuries is important. Call our pedestrian accident attorneys in San Diego by calling 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2010/08/escondido-woman-killed-in-pedestrian-accident-with-car/feed/ 0 Newhall Man Dies In Malibu Car Accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/newhall-man-dies-in-malibu-car-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/newhall-man-dies-in-malibu-car-accident/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:03:59 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=363 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> While California Highway Patrol oficers intensified their patrols over the July 4 holiday, the weekend’s end was unfortunate as a Newhall man died in an accident in Malibu. On Sunday, the car accident occurred on Malibu roads when his car fell over the side. Michael Mutz, 41, was the driver in a 2003 Honda that fell off the side of Malibu Canyon Road. For causes unknown, the man drove his car through the lanes next to him, eventually driving off the road entirely. During the fall, Mutz received injuries that resulted in his death. According to reports, Mutz was not wearing a seatbelt during the accident.

If you have been injured as the result of a car accident, we advise that you contact a lawyer to receive necessary information about your case. Call our offices in San Diego to receive the help and advice that you need about your case.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/newhall-man-dies-in-malibu-car-accident/feed/ 0 Flaming Car On Escondido Freeway Causes Accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/flaming-car-on-escondido-freeway-causes-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/flaming-car-on-escondido-freeway-causes-accident/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:46 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=216 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A car that rose in flames on an Escondido freeway caused a car accident between several vehicles, although no one was injured. According to California Highway Patrol, the car was fully engulfed in flames as it traveled down I-15, a freeway in Escondido. The fiery accident left many of the freeway lanes closed for a while, but CHP cleared the lanes by around 8:30 am.

The accident itself occurred around 7:40 on northbound I-15, just south of the ramp to Highway 78. A SigAlert for the Tuesday morning crash was set in place at 7:47, sending an ambulance to the scene even though no one required medical attention, said Escondido authorities.

If you have been involved in a car accident, there are many considerations which should be made concerning your legal options. For more information about the legalities of your car accident, contact our offices in San Diego at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/flaming-car-on-escondido-freeway-causes-accident/feed/ 0 Police Chase Ends In Gillespie Field Accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/police-chase-ends-in-gillespie-field-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/police-chase-ends-in-gillespie-field-accident/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:27 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=211 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A suspect involved pulled over for speeding ended an ongoing high speed chase after driving into a vintage airplane at Gillespie field in El Cajon, where he then continued to crash into a nearby hangar as well. The police chase started after the suspect, 35-year-old Patrick Michael Ray, was pulled over for speeding on an El Cajon Rd. As the officer stood from his car to address the incident, Ray fled in his vehicle, initiating both the police chase and later car accident.

According to reports from El Cajon police, Ray was driving at a speed over 100 mph on Johnson Avenue but lost control during a turn, which lead him across s a ravine and into the Gillespie field. After landing in the tarmac of Gillespie field, the car hit a vintage airplane and then crashed into a hangar, breaking the wings of the plane and causing significant damage to the hangar. Ray, who suffered moderate injuries during the car accident, was taken to a hospital where he received treatment.

As the injured person in a car accident, you will need medical attention as well as legal attention. If you or a loved one was injured, you should seek advice from a lawyer to discuss the legality of your injuries and of the car accident itself. To receive a free consultation from a local San Diego lawyer, contact our offices by calling us at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/07/police-chase-ends-in-gillespie-field-accident/feed/ 1 Two Injured In A Chula Vista Accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/two-injured-in-a-chula-vista-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/two-injured-in-a-chula-vista-accident/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:00:59 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=154 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Two people in Chula Vista were injured as the outcome of a car accident on Thursday. The car accident occurred when the 77-year-old man and 79-year old woman veered off the road while in their car, striking the vehicles parked on the side of the street and then crashing into a residence. The car accident occurred at around 12:45 pm, beginning as the 79-year old man lost control of the car in an attempt to exit a nearby parking lot. According to police, the car spun out of control and proceeded to hit six stationary vehicles on Glover Avenue before continuing through a wooden fence and hitting a house. The driver injured his arm while the female passenger was reportedly injured in the chest area. Both were transported to the San Diego UCSD Medial Center for treatment of their injuries.

If you have been involved in a car accident, our lawyers in San Diego are prepared to offer you with any advice and resources that you need. It is important that you realize that even if a car accident was not serious, it can still be beneficial to consult with a professional for advice. Call our legal offices in San Diego at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/two-injured-in-a-chula-vista-accident/feed/ 0 Pregnant Woman Rescued After Losing Control in Car Accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/pregnant-woman-rescued-after-losing-control-in-car-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/pregnant-woman-rescued-after-losing-control-in-car-accident/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:17:40 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=110 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> On June 15 in La Jolla, a pregnant woman was rescued after losing control and wrecking her vehicle at a location in San Diego County. It has yet to be determined why the pregnant woman lost control of the car, but it was confirmed that the car slipped down a canyon and then struck a tree. The pregnant woman remains unidentified, but was transported to the local hospital for treatment. At the time of the car accident, the pregnant woman, aged 31, was three months into her pregnancy. Fortunately, authorities report that the pregnant woman and her baby are both in good condition despite the severity of the car accident.

If you have been involved in a car accident, especially if the cause was unknown, you may want to consider the possibility of foul play or product malfunction. Regardless of your case, the legality of your car accident is important. Feel free to contact our San Diego offices if you are interested in a free consultation.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/pregnant-woman-rescued-after-losing-control-in-car-accident/feed/ 0 Drunk Driving Injures 2 In San Diego accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/drunk-driving-injures-2-in-san-diego-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/drunk-driving-injures-2-in-san-diego-accident/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:16:23 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=108 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Josh Vera and Maria Torres, aged 61 and 50, were the victims of a June 7th car accident that took place on SR 76 when a drunk driver caused a car accident near San Diego. When the car accident occurred, Vera and 44-year-old Colin were driving in a Nissan while traveling east on SR 76. Colin, who was drunk driving at the time, crossed over the center of the road, inciting a severe crash with the vehicle of Maria Torres, who was injured significantly in the accident. In the car accident, which consisted of a head-on collision between the Nissan and Ford Explorer, left both Colin and Vera trapped inside their respective vehicles. According to authorities, Colin was under the influence of alcohol while driving, and was cited for multiple DUIs prior to the accident. Even more, it has been determined that Colin’s licenses was suspended when the accident occurred. Colin suffered injuries as well, but Vera and Torres were also victim to injuries caused by Colin’s drunk driving. Vera sustained injuries of a skull fracture while Torres also suffered unreported injuries.

In a case of drunk driving, the legal issues involved in an injury causing accident can be quite complicated. If you have indeed suffered injuries from a car accident involving drunk driving, you should consider contacting a lawyer to receive the advice you need. For a free consultation, please call our offices at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/drunk-driving-injures-2-in-san-diego-accident/feed/ 0 Woman Found Dead in Traffic Accident http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/woman-found-dead-in-traffic-accident/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/woman-found-dead-in-traffic-accident/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:28:59 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=55 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A 59-year old Romona woman, now identified as Sharon Marice Clanton, became victim of an unfortunate traffic accident while outside of her car.

Clanton was pronounced dead after being found pinned between her vehicle and a fence post on Tuesday, authorities said. Clanton was responsible for delivering meals for residents in the Pine Valley are at the time of the car accident, which occurred at 18 Via Road in Pine Valley, San Diego County. Medics attempted to revive Clanton , but to no avail, she was pronounced dead at 2:37 p.m. California Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident.

Though this traffic accident seems to have been caused by the victims own car, it is a pedestrian accident nonetheless. As a pedestrian, you also enlist certain legal rights while commuting between work, school, or other activities. If you or someone you know has been involved in a relate pedestrian accident or traffic accident, please consult with our offices to receive further legal advice. Don’t neglect your rights as a pedestrian – let us do the work for you.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/woman-found-dead-in-traffic-accident/feed/ 0 San Diego Car Accident Results from Wrong-Way Driver http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/san-diego-car-accident-results-from-wrong-way-driver/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/san-diego-car-accident-results-from-wrong-way-driver/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:28:24 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=52 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A June 4 police chase that ensued in San Diego began only to deter a wild driver, but ended in a serious car accident that injured a San Diego police officer and brought arrest to a 47-year-old woman. The woman driver was traveling south on the opposite side of Interstate 805 when the police chase began at around 5:49 a.m.

The woman continued driving negligently on various streets, involving a u-turn on Palm Avenue and furious speeds near 100 mph as well as running multiple red lights. As the driver continued down 43rd street, she was confronted by a California Highway Patrol police car at an upcoming intersection. However, the woman persisted in speeding towards the vehicle, and despite her attempts to swerve around the police car, she collided with the front bumper of the vehicle, causing injuries to the driving officer during the car accident. The high-speed car chase continued even after this car accident, until she was finally captured at 6:16 am.

The police officer involved in the car accident was treated for injuries, and the 47-year-old driver was released to a mental health institution for further evaluation of possible mental injuries. However, she is expected to be tried on multiple charges following her evaluation.

If you have experienced legal issues with a car accident or injuries caused by a car accident, please consult with our offices for additional legal advice. Please call our offices for a free consultation – we can provide the legal help you need.

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