My heart goes out to the Okeke family. I offer my deepest condolences and pray for the injured victims' speedy and complete recovery.

Rollover Accidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that rollover crashes are responsible for at least 10,000 fatalities each year in the United States. That number accounts for about 25 percent of all car accident fatalities in the United States. Each year, there are about 40,000 fatal car accidents in the United States.

Auto Products Liability Issues

If I were a member of this family, I would definitely want to know whether a defectively designed or manufactured SUV caused or contributed to this fatal crash and injuries. The Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, much like the Toyota 4Runner, has several problem areas and issues. The pillars, windshield headers and roof rails in Toyota SUVs were designed and fabricated without sufficient strength and structural integrity to withstand rood crushing forces. The roofs in these SUVs can cave in during a rollover, crushing occupants and causing catastrophic injuries or death.

These SUVs are also designed and manufactured with insufficient lateral and roll stability so as to keep the vehicle upright during normal handling. For example, the vehicle could go out of control even at normal speeds when the driver tries to take evasive action. I would also look into whether the vehicle had Electronic Stability Control. Although this technology has been available for years, auto makers are not putting it in SUVs because it costs more.

Victims or their families in such cases would be well-advised to consult a reputed California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto product defect cases. The vehicle in such cases must be preserved in its crashed condition, unaltered, so it can be examined by an expert for design flaws, product defects, inadequate roof strength and other evidence.

What defensive driving techniques do you adopt in order to minimize the chances of a car accident?

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My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Macam and Sarmiento for their terrible loss. I would imagine that these victims' family members have a number of questions as to how this tragic crash occurred. Please keep these grieving families in your prayers. I also pray that the three critically injured victims recover quickly and fully.

Car Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is not clear how or why the Honda came to be stopped perpendicularly on the street. It is possible there was an auto product defect or malfunction in the Honda that caused the accident. It is also not yet clear whether speed, alcohol or reckless behavior on the part of the one of the drivers caused this tragic collision.

Fault and Liability

If this accident was the Toyota driver's fault, then, the families of Macam and Sarmiento could file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for funeral expenses, lost future income and other related damages. On the other hand, if this accident was the fault of the driver of the Honda, then, the injured victims in the Toyota could seek compensation from the deceased driver's estate or his liability insurance.

Victims or their families in such cases would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will be able to analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held accountable for their actions. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims and their families about how their car insurance policy applies to an incident involving an at-fault motorist who is uninsured and underinsured.

What are some of the greatest challenges faced by injured victims and their families in the aftermath of a crash?

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The driver fled the scene of the crash. Officials are looking for a dark colored 1990s model Dodge Caravan or Plymouth Voyager with a broken side view mirror and front end damage. If you have information, please contact local law enforcement or visit our dedicated web site for hit-and-run collisions, www.hitandrunreward.com. Find out how to report hit-and-run collisions or tip anonymously and still qualify for a $1,000 reward.

My heart goes out to this victim who has apparently suffered serious injuries. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics and Law

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run collisions that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were a total of 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Victims' Claim for Compensation

It would be in the best interests of accident victims in these cases to contact a reputed

San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and fight for their rights. A skilled pedestrian accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway caused the accident. If that was the case, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury claim against a California public entity must be filed within six months of the incident.

What are some of the most dangerous roadways for pedestrians in your city or neighborhood?

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Traffic Accident Statistics

There were three fatalities and 342 injuries as a result of car accidents in Tuolumne County in 2008, according to CHP's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, in the unincorporated areas of the county, three people died and 272 sustained personal injuries in 2008.

Fault and Liability

If this news report is accurate, it appears the two drivers initially involved in the collision give differing accounts of the events leading to the crash. However, based on this news report, it seems that the accident was triggered by Wood rear-ending Lamendola's vehicle. Investigators are possibly looking into why Wood struck the vehicle from behind. Was she distracted, speeding, impaired or inattentive at the time?
California Vehicle Code Section 21704 also states that the driver "shall keep the vehicle he is driving at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear of any other motor vehicle subject to such speed restriction which is preceding it."

If Wood is determined to have been at fault for this accident, she could be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused to the victims. Victims in such cases would benefit from a consultation with a reputed California personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims about how their auto insurance policy might apply to an incident involving an at-fault motorist who is uninsured or underinsured.

Have you ever been hit by a driver who was following too closely?

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The Mercedes was struck by a Dodge van, whose driver, 36-year-old Toby Okleshen, may have suffered a diabetic attack, officials say. The Mercedes in turn hit Payne who sustained fatal injuries. Officials are still talking to witnesses and conducting an investigation.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everybody who knew and loved Kevin Payne. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers.

Pedestrian Accidents

One death and 13 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in Glendora, according to CHP's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Los Angeles County, 214 people died and 4,985 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2008.

Causes and Compensation Issues

If the details of this news report are accurate, officials are saying that a medical condition, not alcohol or drugs, caused this tragic crash. However, if Okleshen is determined to have been at fault, he could be held liable for Payne's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical and funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, will be able to advise victims' families in such cases about their legal rights and options.

What are some of the toughest challenges faced by victims and their families after an injury car accident?

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I hope neither of these car accident victims suffered catastrophic injuries and pray that they recover quickly and completely. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Elderly Drivers

California now has almost 3 million drivers who are 65 years or older, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds fatality rates for drivers begin to climb after age 65. In 2005, about 11 percent of fatal car accidents in the United States had involved drivers 65 or older.

Fault and Liability

California Vehicle Code section 21651 (a) states: "Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful…to drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section."

I trust officials are looking into whether the 70-year-old driver was impaired, distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent. If the driver of the pickup truck is determined to have caused the accident, then, he could be held liable for the injuries of the other driver. Injured victims in such cases could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy and other related damages. The best San Diego personal injury lawyers will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

What defensive driving techniques do you practice when you drive? We would like to hear your tips and suggestions for safe driving.

None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Law Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours.

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I sympathize with all those who were injured in this crash. I pray that they recover quickly and completely from their injuries. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

There were 16 fatalities and 790 injuries as a result of pedestrian accidents in San Francisco, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, 35 people died and 3,577 were injured as a result of San Francisco car accidents during the same year.

Liability Issues

The driver of the Explorer is facing one charge of driving without a valid license. Apparently, she told officials that she lost steering control and her brakes failed. If this accident occurred as a result of an auto product defect the auto maker could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. If the driver was impaired, distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent, then, she could be held liable as well.

Victims in such cases would be well-advised to consult an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will advise them about their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise them about how their car insurance policy might apply to an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

What are some of the most dangerous roadways for pedestrians in your city?

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A suspected DUI collision in San Diego proved fatal for 65-year-old Marc William Durham the night of August 20, 2010. The fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Camino del Norte and Carmel Mountain Road in Rancho Bernardo, 10news reports. A 57-year-old driver apparently rear-ended several vehicles that were stopped at a red light at the intersection. Durham was the driver of the car that was rear-ended first. Several other sustained minor injuries, officials said. Police are investigating the involvement of alcohol and/or drugs in this incident.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Marc William Durham. They will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

There were 81 fatalities and 6,123 injuries involving car accidents in San Diego, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Of those incidents, 34 deaths and 907 injuries involved alcohol-related collisions.

DUI Laws

California law prohibits drivers from operating a vehicle while under the influence or alcohol or drugs. It is illegal to drive in California with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more under California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a). A person, who by the act of driving drunk fatally injures another, can face gross vehicular manslaughter charges.

California Penal Code section 191.5 (a) states: "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence."

Fault and Liability

In such cases, at-fault parties can be held both, criminally and civilly liable for the injuries and damages they cause. Injured victims or families of deceased victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer who will advise victims about how to pursue their legal rights.

Do you believe that drunk drivers are a serious problem in your community? What do you believe lawmakers should do to counter this problem?

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Booth, who was driving a Ford truck, was stopped at the intersection to make a left turn with his turn signal on when he was rear-ended by a vehicle whose driver was identified as 36-year-old Ruben Medina. Booth and Gutierrez were hospitalized with injuries, but they are expected to survive. Medina was not injured.

Colusa County Car Accident Statistics

There were no fatalities, but 12 injuries involving car accidents reported in Colusa in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Colusa County as a whole, six people were killed and 138 people sustained personal injuries as a result of car accidents in 2008.

Laws and Liability Issues

If the details of this news report are accurate, it seems to me that Medina may have been traveling too fast given the conditions. The news report states that Booth had stopped to make the left turn and had the signal on at the time. California Vehicle Code Section 22350 (Basic Speed Law) states: "No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic and on surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property."

Where negligence or wrongdoing is apparent in a car accident, injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy, pain and suffering, and other related damages. Victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact a reputed California personal injury lawyer, who will better inform them about their legal rights and options.

What are some precautions you take as a driver to avoid rear-end collisions?

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