A pedestrian accident in El Cajon left a 48-year-old man critically injured the night of December 27, 2010. 10News reports that the injury hit-and-run car accident happened on North Mollison Avenue. The man was crossing the road when he was struck by a Nissan Xterra, which then sped away from the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a gray Nissan Xterra with front-end damage.

I sympathize with this injured victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. Please keep this victim and his family in your prayers. I hope he makes a swift and full recovery.

Car Accidents

There were nine deaths and 555 injuries involving car accidents in El Cajon in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, during the same year, 246 people died and 13,527 were injured as a result of San Diego County car accidents. Read More

Austin Potts, 21, a man suspected of causing two hit-and-run car accident, one involving injuries, was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, Potts was positively identified by witnesses who say he caused two car accidents – both in Rancho Cucamonga, the night of December 26, 2010. The first one was at the intersection of Day Creek and Foothill boulevards while the second, which caused injuries, was reported in the 7000 block of Day Creek.

Potts was apprehended after an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer followed the suspect's vehicle and gave San Bernardino County sheriffs a description of the driver and the vehicle. Potts was the registered owner of the vehicle. The extent of injuries to the victim or victims is not known.

My heart goes out to whoever was injured in this accident. I wish the injured victims the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Read More

A man who was killed in a pedestrian accident in Santa Monica the night of December 23, 2010, has been identified as 66-year-old Herceg Vlado. CBS News reports that the fatal car accident occurred near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and 10th Street. Vlado was walking in a crosswalk when he was struck by a car driven by a 19-year-old man. An investigation is ongoing. Read More

A pedestrian accident in Riverside proved fatal for a man pushing a wheelchair across an intersection the night of December 22, 2010. The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports that the fatal car accident happened at Tyler Street and Mull Avenue when 18-year-old Roman Guerrero struck the pedestrian who was attempting to cross the roadway. Guerrero told officials that he simply did not see the pedestrian. The victim was taken to an area medical center where he died. No one else was injured. An investigation is underway.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies who everyone who knew and loved this deceased pedestrian accident victim. Please keep them in your prayers.

Riverside Car Accidents

There were 19 deaths and 1,618 injuries as a result of car accidents in Riverside, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, during the same year, 220 people died and 8,568 were injured as a result of Riverside car accidents. Read More

A car accident in San Jose proved fatal for 70-year-old Robert Merle Freeman. The San Jose Mercury News reports that the fatal car accident occurred the evening of December 19, 2010 at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and McAbee Road when a GMC pickup truck crashed into a BMW carrying Freeman, his wife and a 10-year-old girl. Freeman was pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife and the child sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Robert Merle Freeman for their tragic and devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Read More

Going up against GEICO auto insurance in a personal injury case isn't exactly a walk in the park. They are one of the top insurance companies in the United States and they don't like dishing out their profits, even if those profits are going towards paying the medical expenses of those covered under their own policies. It was not that long ago when personal injury attorneys thought that GEICO was one of the best. That GEICO was striving to reshape the mold that we are so used to seeing from other auto insurance companies. Unfortunately, over the past few years GEICO insurance adjusters have routinely denied viable claims and refused to pay victims of catastrophic injuries what they deserve.

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that, as of 2007, provided coverage for more than ten million motor vehicles owned by more than nine million policy holders. You are most likely familiar with their gecko or caveman advertisements aimed to entice people to switch to GEICO because it is easy. If you have received catastrophic injuries from a serious car accident, you know that easy is the least important part of obtaining car accident insurance.

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Drivers who are involved in auto accidents are known to get the worst side of GEICO. Since personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, your case has to be worth a certain amount for them to take it. GEICO has caught on to this, and is using it to their advantage in every situation that they can.

If you were involved in a fender bender, but you broke your nose on the steering wheel there would still be some medical expenses. GEICO is now denying these claims, even if their liability for your injuries is clear. Due to this new strategy, many car accident victims are left to fend for themselves in trying to obtain fair compensation. Some are taking the matter to small claims court, which in some instances is the best chance they have.

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A rollover accident involving a Chevy Suburban SUV in southeast Fresno proved fatal for a toddler who was ejected and killed. The Fresno Bee reports that the fatal car accident occurred the afternoon of December 19, 2010 on Highway 180 near Fowler Avenue. The SUV went out of control for unknown reasons and the 3-year-old boy was ejected. It is not clear if the boy was restrained in a car seat or belted at all. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everybody who knew and loved this little boy. Please keep his parents and family members in your thoughts and prayers. Read More

Three people, including a man identified as 53-year-old Tom Pham, were injured in a suspected DUI collision in Walnut Creek. The Danville Patch reports that the injury accident happened the morning of December 15, 2010 on the 680 Freeway. Pham's Chevy Astro van was rear-ended by a Toyota driven by 21-year-old Coreen Grob. The van rolled over, injuring three people. Grob was booked on suspicion of felony DUI.

I truly hope none of these victims have sustained catastrophic injuries. I pray that they all recover quickly and completely from whatever injuries they have suffered.

Car Accidents

One fatality and 339 injuries were reported involving car accidents in Walnut Creek, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 traffic accident statistics. In Contra Costa County as a whole, 59 people died and 3,621 were injured in car accidents during the same year. Read More

In the U.S., Farmers Insurance Company denies claims at the rate you and I drink water. Denying a valid auto insurance claim is considered a negotiating tactic. It does not matter who is at fault, but that you believe you will get less compensation for your injuries than you originally thought. For those that are trying to bypass utilizing a personal injury attorney, the fight has become increasingly dirty and Farmers Insurance is leading the way in this disgraceful mission to rob injury victims of compensation for their medical bills.

Fair Compensation?

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Farmers Insurance is a personal lines property and casualty insurance group that provides auto insurance for those within the United States. It is the third largest insurance group in the United States servicing over 10 million households in 41 states. With their enormous growth and countless currently held policies, you would assume that Farmers insurance would have the ability to handle their business in a respectable manner. They could, but they are making most of their profit off of denying legitimate claims. John Bisnar, personal injury attorney out of Newport Beach California, put it best when describing why Farmers handles themselves in this way.

"Insurance companies limit payouts because that’s where their profit is. You have to remember that when you pay your auto insurance premium only two or three percent of that dollar that you put towards your premium goes to the insurance companies profit. However, every dollar saved on your claim is a dollar of profit, so therefore it is 33 times more profitable for an insurance company to save a dollar on your claim than it is to get a dollar in premium payments. They are in the business to make money. They are a for-profit business and they will make their money in any way that they can."

Do-It-Yourself Claims for compensation

These days, there are instances that it would be best to handle your own personal injury case. If you received minimal injuries from a car accident, your property damage resembles a fender bender, and the insurance adjuster denied your claim, it may be in your best interest to avoid a car accident lawyer and go straight to small claims courts. The best car accident attorneys offer a free consultation; they will be able to advise you of your rights so that you can make the best decision for yourself and your family.

Farmers Insurance Attorneys

If you have been injured in a car accident where Farmers Insurance could be held liable, call a BISNAR | CHASE California personal injury attorney for a free professional consultation by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a friendly law firm in a comfortable environment.

A bicyclist, who sustained critical injuries in a suspected DUI collision the afternoon of December 9, 2010, has been identified as 20-year-old Ricardo Alpizar. KEYT News reports that the injury car accident happened near the intersection of Via Real and Sandpiper Road in Carpinteria. Alpizar was riding his bike on Via Real when he was struck by Volvo driven by 52-year-old Dean McAllister. Officials say McAllister went off the roadway and hit Alpizar. He was booked on suspicion of felony drunk driving.

I hope the bicyclist, Ricardo Alpizar, did not sustain catastrophic injuries in this suspected DUI collision. I pray that he recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries he has suffered.

Car Accidents

One fatality and 45 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in Carpinteria in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, during the same year, 35 people died and 1,952 were injured as a result of Santa Barbara County car accidents. Countywide, three deaths and 223 injuries were reported as a result of bicycle accidents. Read More