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15 Injured, 3 Dead In San Diego Cal Baptist Car Accident

RichmondJ — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:05:07 +0000

15 total people were injured in a car accident that claimed the lives of three people in San Diego on Monday. A collision between two vehicles, an SUV and van, ended in a fiery mess that beckoned paramedics and fire officials to the scene of the accident.

On Tuesday, the victims of the crash were identified as current and former members of cross country teams at the California Baptist University and Cathedral Catholic High School. According to reports, the van containing the Cal Baptist University students was on its way to a camp in Mammoth, where the team was to embark on training efforts for the year. The SUV contained two young women, recent graduates and former athletes of Cathedral Catholic High School of San Diego.

Cal Baptist cross country coach Wendy Rice was driving the van when the SUV driven by the young women rolled over the median into opposing traffic, into the path of the van. The two women from the SUV, as well as Cal Baptist Coach Rice, died tragically in the accident. 11 of the student athletes in the Cal Baptist van were also injured, and taken to local hospitals for treatment, along with another occupant of the SUV.

If you have been injured in an accident, please make sure that your injuries are well taken care of. When you need legal help, let us fight for you – we can provide not only legal representation, but valuable advice. Call our San Diego personal injury law firm at 858.909.9090.

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One Person Injured in Paragliding Accident at Torrey Pines

RichmondJ — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:05:03 +0000

A collision between two paragliders close to Torrey Pines ended in one of them being injured, according to reports. The man is at a hospital in stable condition, with trauma in his shoulder and arm.

At around 4:15 p.m., the paragliders glided into each other midair. One of the paragliders, a 39-year-old man, lost control and crashed into a cliff.

The other paraglider was able to make a safe landing without suffering any injuries.

The 39-year-old man was escorted to Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego at around 6:15, approximately two hours from the time of the crash.

Recreational accidents like this one can be dangerous and sometimes costly. Never settle for someone telling you are not eligible for compensation without talking to a lawyer. Our personal injury attorneys have experience and knowledge related to recreational accidents and can provide the help you need. Call our San Diego personal injury attorneys at 858.909.9090.

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Bug Bombs Explosion in National City Home Causes 2 Injuries

RichmondJ — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:37:34 +0000

Bug bombs that were laid down in a National City home were part of an ignition and explosion when it and an unknown flame came into contact. The explosion injured two residents of the home, a father and his son.

According to reports, the explosion took place on Thursday in the early afternoon, around 12:30, at a home near interstate 805. The National City home contained 15 bug bombs in total – 12 or 13 more than the recommended for the size of the home. It is suspected that fumes of the bug bombs were ignited by a water heater, reports said.

In the house at the time of the bug bomb explosion were a family of five, including the father and son who were injured. The two of them were taken to USCD Medical Center, where they will be treated for burn injuries. Along with the injuries, the explosion also caused property damage to the home’s interior.

If you have been injured in a San Diego fire or other accident, contacting a San Diego personal injury lawyer is advisable. Among other things, a San Diego personal injury lawyer can provide advice and legal representation if you must file a lawsuit. Call 858.909.9090 to receive a free consultation from our group of San Diego personal injury lawyers.

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San Diego Accident between Parked CHP Car and Motorcycle

RichmondJ — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:34:16 +0000

A motorcycle and parked California Highway Patrol car were involved in an accident on Friday morning. At around 9 a.m., the motorcyclist smashed into the rear of the CHP vehicle on Interstate 5 in San Diego.

Authorities report that the CHP vehicle was parked in the median of the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just before Sassafras Street. The motorcyclist, for unknown reasons, drove off into the car, which was unoccupied at the time.

As of now, the rider has been hospitalized at a local hospital. It is unknown the extent of the motorcyclist’s injuries.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or another car accident, be sure to contact a lawyer for help. Personal injury lawyers are experienced and educated regarding the legal aspects of an accident, from insurance to lawsuits. Simply call 858.909.9090 to receive a free consultation with one of our San Diego personal injury lawyers.

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Head-on Accident in San Diego Puts Two in Hospital

RichmondJ — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:34:14 +0000

Two vehicles crashed head on into each other in Clairemont Mesa West, a neighborhood in San Diego, on Wednesday. In both cars involved, the respective drivers were injured and taken to hospitals in the San Diego area.

At around 7:56 in the evening, one of the cars was being driven by an 18-year-old male, who tried to overtake another vehicle on the road in the 3400 block of Boyd Avenue. The 18-year old male, driving an Acura Integra, was going southbound, opposite a northbound Toyota Corolla. The Integra crashed into the Corolla, which was driven by a 67-year-old male.

Each driver was taken to the hospital, both with broken femurs. Passengers in each car had minor injuries, according to reports.

If you have been injured in a car accident of any kind, make sure you take the proper steps to protect yourself legally. Talking to a personal injury lawyer is a good idea, regardless of whether you want to seek representation for a lawsuit. Call our San Diego personal injury lawyers to discuss getting help, advice, and representation regarding your car accident.

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Truck Accident Kills 18-year-old in Escondido

RichmondJ — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:38:25 +0000

An Escondido truck accident trapped and killed an 18-year-old in her car on Friday evening, when she and a pickup truck crashed into one another at a downtown intersection. The teenager was making a left turn into traffic when she was hit by the pickup truck.

The truck accident took place at one of Escondido’s busy intersections, at Escondido Boulevard and Center City Parkway. The teenage girl was headed westbound and made the turn onto Center City Parkway, and was then hit by a truck coming from the opposite direction. The time of the accident was around 9 p.m., authorities reported.

The car driven by the teenager contained one passenger, a 16-year-old male, who was injured but survived the crash. The driver of the pickup truck, who is 37, was also injured in the accident.

If you have been injured in an accident, make sure the legal aspects of your situation have been properly covered. Whether or not you plan on filing a lawsuit, contacting a lawyer is an advisable step. Call our San Diego personal injury lawyers at 858.909.9090.

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Pedestrian Killed By Car in San Diego Balboa Park

RichmondJ — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:38:25 +0000

A pedestrian was killed in San Diego’s Balboa Park today after he ran into the street in the path of traffic and was struck by an oncoming car. The pedestrian, who remains unidentified, was the only person injured in the car accident.

Initially, the pedestrian was traveling down the road in the bicycle lane on Pershing Drive. Without warning, he ran from the bicycle lane into the street towards the vehicles traveling on Florida Drive. So far, the reason for this sudden dangerous movement remains unknown.

As one Lexus sedan saw him enter the road, it made an attempt to swerve away but did so unsuccessfully. The pedestrian was struck and flipped up onto the the Lexus’s hood, and then fell down to the road moments later.

An emergency medical team arrived at the scene but was unable to revive him in time. The pedestrian died on the scene.

If you have been injured in a car accident or pedestrian accident, remember to consider the legal aspect of your case. Talking to a personal injury lawyer is advisable regardless of whether you want to file a lawsuit. Call a San Diego personal injury lawyer at our firm using the number 310.882.6810.

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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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Four Injured In San Diego Rollover Accident

RichmondJ — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:59:59 +0000

Four people were injured when a crash took place on Interstate 8 in San Diego on Wednesday. The injured include one adult and three children, all of whom were transported to a hospital just after the crash.

The San Diego rollover crash took place during the afternoon, at the off-ramp of Fairmont Avenue-Mission Gorge. As the vehicle, an SUV, traveled through the off ramp, it crashed and flipped. It landed upside down and stayed that way until emergency crews arrived at the scene of the car accident.

When it flipped, the SUV left four people trapped within. All four were extricated from the vehicle and taken to hospital. In addition, the accident closed the off-ramp for two hours of the day.

If you have been injured in a rollover accident in San Diego, talking to a lawyer is a step you should consider. Our San Diego accident lawyers have the resources and expertise to guide you through your situation – be it an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit. Call 858.909.9090 to receive a free consultation to discuss you case with one of our San Diego accident lawyers.

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Fireworks Accident in San Marcos Injures Four

RichmondJ — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:52:59 +0000

One of San Marcos’s 4^th of July celebrations this past weekend was a cause of serious concern after several people in the vicinity of a fireworks display were injured. According to reports, the injured included four adults, one of whom was hospitalized after the fireworks accident.

The San Marcos fireworks display was administered by a professional company, but a misfire took place during one of the launches of the display. As a result of the misfire, the table holding the fireworks overturned, pointing the fireworks away from their intended direction. The fireworks shot away from the crowd, but four people were still injured.

The site of the accident was Bradley Park, a facility located off Rancho Santa Fe Road and Linda Vista Drive in San Marcos.

Recreational accidents like fireworks accidents can be extremely harmful. If you have legal concerns about a fireworks accident or other accident in which you were involved, it is important that you take them up with an attorney. Our San Diego attorneys can provide a free consultation when you call us at 858.909.9090

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