A 52-year-old woman was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident in Pasadena after she was struck by a Jaguar sedan that went out of control. The Pasadena Star-News reports that the fatal accident happened near the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Howard Street the evening of January 27, 2011. The Jaguar swerved and crashed into a sidewalk before trapping the woman, who was in an electric wheelchair, against a wall. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this deceased victim. Her family members and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

There were 667 fatalities and 52,229 injuries involving Los Angeles County car accidents, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Of those 214 deaths and 4,985 injuries involved pedestrian accidents. Read More

Brian Chase, a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles, has been invited by Larry Elder to join his new radio show "Larry on the Law." As one of California's top Los Angeles personal injury lawyers Brian will be the new on-air personal injury legal expert. The new show will feature Larry and Brian once a month where the duo will answer questions from listeners in need of legal guidance.

This Saturday will be Brian and Larry's first show to kick off their new monthly series. If you have questions, they have answers. Tune in to 790 KABC FM Los Angeles this Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm (PT) to learn from an expert Los Angeles car accident lawyer.

Injured victims and bereaved family members can have their lives changed irrevocably changed in less than a few minutes when a drunk driver crashes into their lives. Drunken driving wrecks, if they don’t result in a fatality, often result in severe personal injury. In either instance, the real anger felt by a victim or a victim’s family is often directed toward the drunk driver and any other entity that may have played a role in contributing to the wreck. Houston accident injury lawyer Michael Grossman has worked hundreds of drunk driving accident cases over the last twenty years. In that time, he has worked many cases in which a negligent alcohol-serving establishment has contributed to a drunk driving wreck, resulting in severe injury to a victim or the irreplaceable loss of a loved one. However, many people are often confused as to how a bar or restaurant can be held liable for another person’s actions. Odessa car accident attorney Michael Grossman offers the following informative article to help answer that question. Read More

A car accident in Los Angeles resulted in injuries for two people the morning of January 25, 2011. A City News Service report states that the injury accident involving a Metro Orange Line Bus and a Toyota Corolla occurred near the intersection of Woodley Avenue and Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys. Officials suspect the Corolla ran a red light at the intersection prior to crashing into the bus. It is not clear if any of the victims was severely injured.

My heart goes out to the injured victims of this car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Los Angeles Car Accident Statistics

There were 268 fatalities and 25,588 injuries as a result of car accidents in Los Angeles, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). During that same year, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured due car accidents in Los Angeles County. Read More

A car accident in Newport Beach resulted in critical injuries for two people the morning of January 24, 2011. The Orange County Register reports that the major injury car accident happened at the intersection of Newport Boulevard and Hospital Road when two vehicles collided. Two were taken to a hospital in critical condition while one other person suffered relatively minor injuries. One person was ejected. An investigation is ongoing.

Apparently, these victims are still in critical condition in the hospital. My heart goes out to the two victims and their families. I wish them the very best for a quick and complete recovery. They will be in my prayers.

Car Accidents

There were 152 deaths and 13,414 injuries involving car accidents in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Newport Beach, six people were killed and 439 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008. Read More

A car accident in Orange County resulted in critical injuries for two children and serious injuries for two others including a driver. The Orange County Register reports that the injury car accident happened at the intersection of Valencia and Golden avenues in Placentia.

Police say the incident began when a Toyota Sienna minivan turned left in front of a Toyota Prius. The Prius then went out of control and hit four children who were standing on a sidewalk at the intersection. Three children were taken to area hospitals, two with traumatic injuries. One of the children was uninjured. The young victims ranged in age from 7 to 12. The driver of the Prius was also injured. An investigation is ongoing.

I sympathize with all the injured victims of this car accident and hope no one suffered catastrophic injuries. I wish them all the very best for a swift and full recovery. Read More

A fiery car accident in Los Angeles left at least one person injured the night of January 22, 2011, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. The accident happened on the 405 Freeway near Burbank Boulevard in Van Nuys. California Highway Patrol officials say a vehicle had stalled in the number three lane when it was struck from behind by a second vehicle. The stalled vehicle caught fire and its occupant was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials are looking into what caused this car accident.

I sincerely hope the victim in this case did not suffer major injuries. I pray for the victim's speedy and complete recovery.

Los Angeles Car Accidents

There were 667 fatalities and 52,229 injuries as a result of car accidents in Los Angeles County. In the city of Los Angeles, 268 people were killed and 25,588 were injured due to car accident in 2008. Read More

A suspected DUI collision in Buena Park left two 15-year-old boys severely injured the afternoon of January 20, 2011, The Orange County Register reports. Police say that the injury pedestrian accident happened on Beach Boulevard when the two boys were walking home from school on the 5 Freeway overpass. A Chevy Astro van driven by 53-year-old Gilbert Armando Gonzalez jumped the curb and struck the two boys. Both teens were taken to a local hospital with critical injuries. Officials say it appears that Gonzalez suffered a seizure. But he has also been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

I certainly hope that these two boys have not been catastrophically injured. I pray that they both recover quickly and completely from whatever injuries they have sustained.

DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there was one fatality and 45 injuries involving DUI collisions in Buena Park. During the same year, there were 62 fatalities and 1,492 injuries as a result of Orange County car accidents that involved a DUI driver. Read More

A pedestrian accident in Pacifica resulted in injuries for an elderly pedestrian whom officials identified as 70-year-old Mei Song. The Pacifica Patch reports that the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Old County Road. Song was walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection when she was hit by a Fed Ex delivery truck that was making a turn. Song was taken to an area hospital with injuries, and is expected to survive. An investigation is ongoing.

It is indeed fortunate that Mei Song did not sustain major or life-threatening injuries in this pedestrian accident. I pray that she recovers quickly and completely from the injuries she has sustained.

Car Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 107 were injured as a result of car accidents in Pacifica. In San Mateo County, 36 deaths and 2,673 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents during the same year. Read More

A bicycle accident in Garden Grove proved fatal for an 80-year-old man the morning of January 18, 2011. The Orange County Register reports that the deadly accident happened the near the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Jennrich Avenue, when the driver of a Ford F-250 pickup truck, pulling out of a parking lot, hit the bicyclist. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified the driver as a 36-year-old Huntington Beach man. An investigation is ongoing.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and friends of this elderly bicyclist. They will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.

Car Accidents

There were 12 deaths and 717 injuries involving Garden Grove car accidents in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, 152 people died and 13,414 were injured as a result of Orange County car accidents during the same year. Read More