A car accident in Ventura left a pedestrian in critical condition. The Ventura County Star reports that the injury collision happened near the intersection of Spring Road and Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark the afternoon of February 1, 2012. Police say a female driver was pulling out of a parking lot when she hit the male pedestrian. The man was critically injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials are still looking into what caused this accident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the seriously injured pedestrian. I hope he recovers swiftly and fully from whatever injuries he has sustained.

Pedestrian Accidents

There were 10 deaths and 196 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Ventura County, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Moorpark, one person was killed and five were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents during the same year.

Laws and Liability Issues

If the details of this news report are accurate, it appears that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that was exiting a private driveway. Motorists who are pulling out of public or private property are required, under California Vehicle Code Section 21804 (a), to yield the right-of-way to all traffic including pedestrians.

In this particular case, if it is determined that the driver was at fault, then, she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused. It would be in the best interests of injured victims to seek the counsel of a skilled Ventura personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. In cases where a dangerous condition on a private property contributed to the incident, the property owner can also be held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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A car accident in San Diego resulted in injuries for a woman who was riding a bicycle the evening January 31, 2012. U-T San Diego reports that the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Girard Avenue and Pearl Street in La Jolla. The bicyclist, a woman in her 20s, was struck by a vehicle at the intersection, which had a flashing red light. The victim suffered a broken leg. Officials are looking into the cause of this accident.

My heart goes out to the injured bicyclist in this case. I pray that she recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries she has sustained in this incident.

Bicycle Accidents in San Diego

There were nine deaths and 972 injuries involving bicycle accidents in San Diego County, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of San Diego, six people were killed and 525 were injured in bicycle accidents in 2009.

Causes and Compensation Issues

In this particular case, it is not clear how or why the SUV struck the bicycle. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21200 (a): “A person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle.” Based on this news report, there was a flashing red light at the intersection as the bicyclist was riding through it. I trust officials are looking into who failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection or if the driver or bicyclist may have run the red light.

If the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault, she can be held liable for the victim's injuries. It would be in the best interests of injured victims to contact a skilled San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. An experienced car accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous or defective roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be filed within six months of the accident or injury.

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Let’s face it—a personal injury accident is a frightening event, and it may leave you unable to determine the best course of action to follow.  Sometimes, after a personal injury accident, people are depressed, anxious, and unsure, and they may make bad decisions as a result.  Here is a checklist of what you should do after a Huntington Beach personal injury accident.  By following these steps, you will insure the best outcome for your situation.

1)      Seek proper medical attention.  Your health is more important than any amount of money or time at work.  If you are hurt, you need to see a doctor.  In fact, you need to see a doctor after a personal injury accident even if you feel fine—it is very possible for a person to feel okay after an accident, only to have problems show up days or even weeks later.  As soon as your accident occurs, get to the doctor and follow his or her instructions to the letter.

2)      Get in touch with a Huntington Beach personal injury accident attorney.  Do this immediately—as soon as you have taken care of your medical issues.  Do not be fooled by the propaganda of “ambulance chasers” or other pejorative terms applied to personal injury lawyers—the fact is that without them, insurance companies and their lawyers would probably never pay a claim, and you, the victim, would be left holding the bill.  By talking to a Huntington Beach personal injury lawyer immediately after your accident, you are preventing a whole host of problems which result from eager defendants and insurance companies trying to talk you into a settlement figure which is unfairly low.

3)      Do not sign anything or talk to anyone about your case.  This is another good reason to hire a personal injury attorney immediately—then you can refer all correspondence and phone calls to your lawyer.  Be aware that, if you do not have representation, you will be a target for insurance companies or defendants in the case to try to convince you to settle, or even to badger you with the idea that “you don’t really have a case.”  This “doing you a favor” mentality has worked in the past for defendant’s lawyers, as many people really do not know how much their case is worth.  If you receive correspondence or communication from anyone involved in the case, forward it to your attorney.

4)      Realize that most personal injury cases do not settle for millions.  While many plaintiffs have the wrong idea that their case is not worth much, others go to the opposite extreme.  They believe that their slip and fall accident will put them on easy street for the rest of their lives.  This is usually not the case, but if a person is convinced that a small accident is worth millions, some unscrupulous lawyer will emerge who will take advantage of that mentality.  You are far better off with a fair, reasonable settlement negotiated by a good, practical personal injury attorney.

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A car accident in Compton involving a hit-and-run driver resulted in life-threatening injuries for a pedestrian the evening of January 28, 2012. City News Service reports that the major injury collision occurred when a pedestrian who was walking near the intersection of Compton Boulevard and Williams Avenue was struck by a maroon four-door sedan. The driver did not stop. The pedestrian was critically injured. California Highway Patrol officials are asking witnesses to come forward to help them apprehend this hit-and-run suspect.

My thoughts and prayers are with this hit-and-run car accident victim, who is apparently fighting for his life. I pray that he recovers quickly and fully from his serious injuries.

Pedestrian Accidents

There were 179 fatalities and 4,918 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles County, according to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Compton, there were three fatalities and 35 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in 2009.

Hit-and-Run

If the details in this news report are accurate, it appears that the driver in this case struck and critically injured the pedestrian and then left him lying on the street. Leaving the scene of a car accident is not only an inhumane and irresponsible act, but it is also illegal under California law. California Vehicle Code 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."

Justice for Hit-and-Run Victims

I certainly hope officials are able to arrest this hit-and-run driver and prosecute him or her to the fullest extent of the law. If you have any information about this hit-and-run vehicle or driver, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and also become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

It would be in the best interest of hit-and-run victims to seek the counsel of a skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also be able to advise victims about how their own car insurance policy might apply to an incident where the at-fault driver is not located, or, 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.

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A 53-year-old Buena Park woman who was killed in a car accident in Anaheim involving a suspected drunk driver, has been identified by officials as Kyung Namgoong. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal accident occurred when a Honda Civic, which was driven the wrong way on the 91 Freeway by 23-year-old Ruben Gorrola, struck two vehicles including a Toyota Camry in which Namgoong was a passenger. Gurrola has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 58-year-old man who was driving the Camry suffered traumatic injuries, as did Gurrola and his female passenger. An investigation is ongoing.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Kyung Namgoong for their terrible loss. I also pray that the injured victims of this DUI collision recover swiftly and completely.

DUI Statistics

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 10 fatalities and 176 injuries in Anaheim as a result of DUI collisions. In Orange County as a whole, 62 people died and 1,340 were injured due to alcohol-related crashes during the same year.

California DUI Laws

It appears from this news report that Gurrola was driving on the wrong side of the freeway because he was under the influence. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal under California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a). A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face 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."

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable
In such cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims can seek compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, loss of love and companionship and emotional distress. Victims would be well advised to get a knowledgeable Anaheim personal injury lawyer on their side – an injury lawyer who has experience and a successful track record of financially pursuing drunk drivers. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

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A car accident in San Bernardino County resulted in fatal injuries for 66-year-old Alfred Eclipse Jr. The Press-Enterprise reports that the collision between Eclipse's UPS big rig and a Nissan 350z sports car, occurred the morning of January 25, 2012 on the 15 Freeway  in Hesperia. California Highway Patrol officials say that a speeding Nissan went out of control and hit the truck's left wheel. The UPS truck rolled over and went down an embankment. Eclipse was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan's driver did not sustain life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Alfred J. Eclipse Jr. for their devastating loss. This grieving family will be in my prayers.

San Bernardino Car Accident Statistics

There were 223 deaths and 7,870 injuries involving San Bernardino County car accidents, according to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). During the same year, 10 people were killed and 221 were injured in Hesperia car accidents.

Laws and Liability Issues

If the details of this news report are accurate, it appears that the driver of the Nissan sports car was driving at an unsafe rate of speed 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."

If the Nissan's driver is determined to have been at fault, he can be held liable for the victim's wrongful death. It would be in the best interests of victims' families in such cases to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.

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A car accident in San Diego resulted in injuries for two women and a 3-year-old girl the afternoon of January 24, 2012. UT-San Diego reports that the pedestrian accident happened at Tiger Way and Positive Place in San Marcos. Police say the three pedestrians were crossing the street when they were hit by a vehicle that was making a left turn onto Tiger Way from Positive Place. The victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Officials are investigating the cause of the car accident.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the three pedestrians who were injured in this collision. I pray that they recover swiftly and fully from their injuries.

Pedestrian Accidents

There were 57 deaths and 937 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in San Diego County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of San Marcos, there were two fatalities and 15 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in 2009.

Laws and Liability Issues

It is not clear from this report as to who had the right-of-way at the intersection. The law requires drivers making a left turn at an intersection. California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

If it is determined that the driver was at fault, then, she can be held liable for the victims' injuries. It would be in the best interests of injured victims in such cases to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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A car accident in Burbank resulted in injuries for three pedestrians, one of whom was seriously hurt. CBS News reports that the collision between the pedestrians and the SUV occurred on January 23, 2012. Police say the SUV jumped the sidewalk in front of the Glenoaks Boulevard stop and struck the pedestrians. One of the pedestrians sustained major injuries. Two others suffered relatively minor injuries. Officials are looking into what caused this driver to lose control of the SUV and crash into the pedestrians.

My thoughts and prayers are with those injured in this crash. I pray that they recover quickly and fully from whatever injuries they have sustained.

LA Pedestrian Accidents

There were 179 deaths and 4,918 injuries in Los Angeles County involving pedestrian accidents in 2009, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Burbank, there were no fatalities, but 32 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in 2009.

Causes and Compensation Issues

It is unclear from this report as to what caused the driver to lose control of the SUV and strike the pedestrians. I trust officials are looking into whether speed, reckless driving, a vehicle malfunction, distracted driving or impairment caused this accident. Was the driver traveling at a high rate of speed given the slick roadway? 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."

If the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused. It would be in the best interests of injured victims to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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A car accident in San Juan Capistrano, which officials say was caused by a speeding elderly driver, resulted in injuries for five people the evening of January 21, 2012. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision happened near the intersection of Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano when a 79-year-old woman who had just made a right turn onto Camino Capistrano crossed over to the other side and collided head-on with two other vehicles. A total of five vehicles were involved in this incident. The elderly driver and four others were transported to local medical centers with injuries. Officials say the woman may have been traveling at an excessive rate of speed. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the injured victims of this collision. I pray that they all recover quickly and fully from whatever injuries they have sustained.

Orange County Car Accidents

There were 141 deaths and 13,373 injuries involving Orange County car accidents, according to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. In the city of San Juan Capistrano, one person was killed and 154 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2009.

Laws and Liability Issues

If the details of this news report are accurate, officials say that the elderly woman was not only speeding, but also lost control of her vehicle and collided head-on by swerving into opposing lanes of traffic. California Vehicle Code section 21651 (a): "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."

It would be in the best interests of injured victims in such cases to contact a skilled Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages.

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A car accident in Riverside resulted in injuries for five people the morning of January 16, 2012. The Southwest Riverside News Network reports that the injury collision happened on Gerald Ford Drive at Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage when the driver of a Pontiac GTO ran a red light at the intersection, crashing into a southbound vehicle. A Mercedes and a pickup truck were also involved in the collision. Two people were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries while three sustained relatively minor injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I sympathize with the injured victims of this car accident. I pray that they recover swiftly and fully from whatever injuries they have sustained.

Riverside County Car Accidents

There were 203 fatalities and 7,974 injuries reported as a result of car accidents in Riverside County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Rancho Mirage, there were three fatalities and 37 injuries involving car accidents in 2009.

Laws and Liability Issues

California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown." It is unclear from this report as to why the driver of the Pontiac ran the red light. Was the driver impaired, speeding, inattentive or distracted at the time?

In such cases where negligence is involved, at-fault drivers, in addition to facing citations or criminal charges, can also be held civilly liable for the injuries and damages caused. It would be in the best interest of injured victims in such cases to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.

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