2010 October Archive

Two motorists suffered serious injuries in a chain reaction car crash that occurred on October 20‚ 2010‚ around 4:45p.m in Carlsbad. According to Carlsbad Police officer Lt. Bruce May this North San Diego County auto accident occurred in the 4900 block of El Camino Real.

May said that a 61-year-old van driver lost control of his vehicle and crossed over into the oncoming northbound traffic. The van driver later struck a 24-year-old man driving a small pickup truck‚ which was then struck by a northbound SUV. A 39-year-old female driver driving that SUV was not able to avoid collision with the pickup truck at that time.

Both the van and pickup truck drivers suffered serious injuries in this multiple vehicle car accident.  The driver of the van was immediately airlifted to Sharp Memorial Hospital for treatment‚ while the pickup driver was transported to Palomar Hospital.  SUV driver fortunately escaped unhurt in this multiple vehicle auto accident.

Authorities are trying to determine the exact cause of this multiple vehicle traffic collision.  From the available information it appears that the loss of control of the van triggered this accident. What lead to loss of control is not clear. Investigating authorities need to determine whether the van driver lost control due to lack of sleep or was driving while intoxicated. It is also possible that an unkempt road or mechanical failure lead to loss of control. If this is found true then the authorities responsible for maintenance of the road may be held liable for a compensation to cover the cost of medical treatment of injuries‚ cost of hospitalization‚ and other related damages.

The injured victims are recommended to seek assistance from an aggressive San Diego car accident attorney who could help him obtain fair compensation to cover the accident related damages and also depute his own detectives to conduct fair and quick investigation.

We sincerely hope and pray that the injured victim did not sustain any life threatening injuries and that his injuries heal completely and quickly.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego auto accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a San Diego personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in car accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a traffic collision  in San Diego‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Manisha Patel‚ 39‚ was killed in a fatal Ventura County solo car accident that occurred on October 18‚ 2010‚ around 5:30 p.m. in Newbury Park. According to California Highway Patrol officer Miguel Duarte‚ this fatal car accident occurred at Highway 101 at Rancho Conejo Boulevard‚ approximately 150 miles from San Diego.

Duarte said that Patel failed to negotiate a curve‚ struck a light pole‚ and then crashed into the center divider. Authorities pronounced Patel dead at the accident scene. According to the autopsy report‚ Patel died from multiple blunt-force injuries. Authorities are trying to determine exact cause of this solo car accident as Patel was driving alone in her vehicle at that time.

Patel was on her way to pick up her children from school. This means that the road and turns were not new to her. Then how could she not negotiate a turn that she took every day? There are several questions whose answers the investigating authorities this car accident need to find out if there was any mechanical failure? Were bad road conditions a contributing factor? Were any other vehicles involved in this accident? If it is found that bad condition of the road or any mechanical failure lead to this car accident‚ then Patel’s family might be eligible for a legal compensation for the loss suffered.

Patel’s family is advised to consult an experienced Ventura County car accident lawyer who could help them obtain a fair compensation to cover the cost of funeral‚ loss of future earnings of the deceased‚ loss of love and companionship and other accident related damages.

We offer our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Patel for such a devastating loss.

Ross Jurewitz is a car accident attorney in Ventura County and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a Ventura County personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in auto accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a traffic collision in Ventura County‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Two women suffered serious injuries when they were struck by a car while they were crossing the street in Imperial Beach on October 16‚ 2010‚ around midnight. According to the Imperial Beach Police‚ both the women in their early 20s were trying to cross northbound at 16th Street at Palm Avenue when a female driver of an Infiniti struck them.

San Diego Police Officer David Stafford said that the 24-year-old driver drove her car through the green light and struck the pedestrians as they were in the intersection. The injured pedestrians sustained serious head and brain injuries and suffered a broken leg as a result of this car accident. Stafford said that the Infiniti driver fortunately escaped unhurt. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor behind this traffic collision.

From the available information‚ the Infiniti driver may have violated California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a) which states that “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection”.   However‚ if the driver had the right of way due to having a green traffic signal‚ the pedestrians may have some responsibility for causing this injury accident.

The police are investigating why this car accident happened. Both the injured pedestrians may be able to receive compensation for the cost of treatment‚ hospitalization charges‚ loss of earnings‚ and other accident related damages.  The injured victims should meet with a San Diego pedestrian accident attorney who can let them know their legal rights and obtain compensation to cover all the accident related damages.  Such meetings are typically free of charge.

Brain injuries are serious and we hope that the pedestrians recover completely from their injuries without any long-term cognitive injury.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego pedestrian accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a San Diego‚ CA personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in car accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in San Diego‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An unidentified man was fatally struck and killed by a hit and run driver on October 19‚ 2010‚ around 2:50 a.m. on State Route 56 (SR-56) on the Black Mountain Road in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego. According to the California Highway Patrol officers‚ a pedestrian was struck by a car on the roadway and after hitting the victim the car driver fled away from the accident scene. The pedestrian was walking along the onramp to the freeway.  It is unknown why he came to walk in the lanes of traffic when he was hit.

Authorities investigating this San Diego auto accident located a red  Nissan Sentra a short distance from the traffic accident scene which is believed to be the vehicle that hit the victim.  One lane from  Rancho Penasquitos to SR-56 was shut down for several hours by the California Highway Patrol officers after the collision.

The police are on the lookout for the hit-and-run driver. Having found the suspect vehicle‚ it will most likely not be long before they locate the driver.  There are few actions worse than leaving the scene of an accident‚ which is treated as a serious crime in California.  According to California Vehicle Code 20001 (a): "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."  In addition to having to pay damages for causing this wrongful death fatal accident‚ the driver may be subject to criminal prosecution and incarceration in jail.

The victim’s family would be advised to consult an experienced San Diego auto accident lawyer who will keep abreast of the investigation and ensure that the driver is held responsible for the victim’s wrongful death. The family of the deceased pedestrian may be able to receive compensation to cover funeral and burial costs‚ loss of anticipated earnings‚ and loss of love and companionship.

We offer our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim.  There is nothing worse than losing a loved one‚ particularly due to the despicable behavior of a driver who does not bother to stop after causing an accident.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego hit-and-run auto accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California pedestrian accident law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in car accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a traffic accident in San Diego‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Three women suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision that occurred on October 13‚ 2010‚ around 3:00 p.m. This Lodi car accident occurred in the 400 block of West Lockeford Street in Lodi in San Joaquin County‚ approximately 410 miles north of San Diego.

According to eyewitness present at the traffic accident scene‚ a 1995 black  Volkswagen Jetta while exiting from the Buy 4 Less parking lot when it collided with a 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. The three women travelling in Jetta were immediately rushed to Lodi Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The Blazer’s driver‚ Favy Zamora‚ was travelling with her son at that time.  Fortunately both of them didn’t sustain any injuries. Lodi Police Department Officer Brannon Haro said that it is believed that the Jetta miscalculated the distance and speed at which the Blazer exited the parking lot.

Traffic on West Lockeford Street remained blocked for an hour between North Hutchins Street and North Pleasant Avenue until the emergency crew could clearthe road.

From the present available information‚ it appears that the Jetta’s driver’s negligence lead to this serious car accident. The three women who were injured due to the negligence of someone else can seek compensation to cover their medical costs‚ hospitalization‚ and the pain and suffering they went through. Injured victims should seek the assistance of an experienced Lodi car accident lawyer who can advise them of their legal rights and help them obtain the compensation they deserve.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Joaquin County car accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California auto accident law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in auto accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in San Joaquin County‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Marta Barnard‚ 86‚ and Douglas Robert McFarland‚ 25‚ were killed in an Anaheim auto accident that occurred on October 11‚ 2010‚ around 11:33 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol‚ a SUV crashed into a BMW‚ disabled due to an earlier crash‚  on westbound State Route 91 (SR-91‚ 91 Freeway)‚ just west of Brookhurst Street in Orange County‚ approximately 90 miles north of San Diego.

Barnard was a rear passenger in a 2005 Nissan Murano while McFarland was driving a BMW.  The disabled BMW was facing toward the right shoulder of the road as a result of a preceding crash‚ when the speeding Nissan crashed into it. California Highway Patrol officers said that no other vehicle was a part of this fatal car accident.

According to the news reports‚ the Nissan driver made an attempt to stop the car but failed and hit the right side of the BMW. McFarland was pronounced dead at the accident scene while Barnard was rushed to Anaheim Regional Hospital for treatment. Barnard was later pronounced dead at the hospital.  The driver of the Nissan and a passenger sitting in the front suffered serious injuries and were transported to UCI Medical Center for treatment.

From the facts of the story‚ it is believed that the Nissan driver’s negligence or inattentiveness lead to this fatal Orange County car accident that took two lives.  Investigating officers need to determine whether the Nissan driver was distracted or was driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug. Regardless of the reason behind why the Nissan driver may have caused this motor vehicle accident‚ he should be held responsible for Barnard’s and McFarland’s wrongful death.

The victims’ families can file a wrongful death lawsuit that could help them get a fair compensation to cover the funeral and burial costs‚ the loss of anticipated earnings‚ and the loss of love and companionship. The injured victim can also seek compensation from the Nissan driver for the pain he suffered‚ medical treatment costs‚ and loss of wages and earnings.

We express our sincere condolences to all those who loved Barnard and McFarland for such a heart rendering loss. We also hope that the injured victim recovers from his injuries as soon as possible.

Ross Jurewitz is an auto accident attorney in Orange County and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in car accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in traffic accidents in Anaheim‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An unidentified bicyclist in his early 20s suffered serious injuries in a bicycle accident that occurred on October 10‚ 2010‚ around 12:45 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol‚ the bicyclist was struck by a minivan at the intersection of El Monte Avenue and Las Tunas Drive in Arcadia‚ approximately 115 miles from San Diego‚ in Los Angeles County.

Lt. Roy Nakamura said that the bicyclist suffered critical injuries and was transported to  Huntington Hospital in Pasadena for treatment. The police are investigating the exact cause of this San Gabriel Valley bike accident.

Based on this news report‚ it is not quite clear what caused this major injury bicycle accident. This particular intersection has traffic lights and clearly marked crosswalks. It is not clear‚ however‚ where the bicyclist was at the time of the car accident. Was he riding across the intersection? Was he walking his bike in a crosswalk? Did either the bicyclist or the motorist fail to yield right-of-way?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." We trust officials are also looking into whether the van’s driver was intoxicated‚ distracted‚ speeding‚ or otherwise negligent at the time of the bike accident.

If the driver of the van is determined to have been at fault‚ then he or she could be held financially responsible for the injuries caused to the bicyclist. Injured bicyclist in this case could seek compensation to cover medical expenses‚ loss of wages‚ cost of hospitalization‚ rehabilitation and other related damages. Bicycle accident victims should contact an experienced Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer‚ who will analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable.

We hope and pray that the injured bicyclist did not sustain any life threatening injuries and that he recovers to his health completely.

Ross Jurewitz is a bicycle accident attorney in Los Angeles County and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in car accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in Los Angeles‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A Los Angeles car accident on October 8‚ 2010 believed to be caused by a suspected drunk driver led to the death of Sergio Rios Padilla‚ 23‚ who was riding his motorcycle at the time. This fatal Los Angeles County motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Florence Avenue‚ according to Downey Police Lt. Phil Rego‚ approximately 118 miles north of San Diego.

It is believed that Daniel Sokyra‚ 31‚ was driving a GMC pickup truck when he ran a red light and struck Padilla in the middle of the intersection. Padilla suffered major injuries as a result of the traffic collision.  He died shortly thereafter due to his fatal injuries.  Sokyra was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony drunken driving causing serious injury.

Based upon the evidence collected at the scene of this Los Angeles County traffic accident‚ Sokyra was driving his truck under the influence of alcohol when he ran a red light. 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." In addition‚ California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) states: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug‚ or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug‚ to drive a vehicle."  Where a driver violates these laws and causes a major injury‚ such as a broken bone or an injury that requires a surgery‚ the drunk driver may be charged with felony driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious injury.

In this case‚ the Padilla family may file a wrongful death claim against Sykora.  Some may ask what is the point; Padilla is dead and a lawsuit will not bring him back.  Without bringing a wrongful death lawsuit‚ Sokyra escapes full responsibility for his actions.  In addition‚ the Padilla’s have incurred a great deal of monetary and non-monetary damages as a result of their tragic loss.  While not completely fixing the problem created by Sokyra’s negligence‚ the claim could compensate them for medical and funeral expenses‚ lost future income‚ loss of love and companionship‚ and other related damages. Padilla’s family should consult and retain an experienced Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer‚ who will stay on top of the investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held accountable.

We offer our deepest condolences to all those who loved Padilla for such a heart rendering loss.

Ross Jurewitz is a motorcycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California traffic accident law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in auto accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bike accident in Los Angeles‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ultimate California Motorcycle Accident Book:  How to Protect Yourself from Day 1. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A man fractured his skull in a San Diego dirt bike accident that occurred on October 9‚ 2010‚ around 3:15 a.m. San Diego Police Department officer Frank Cali said that the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries when he was thrown off a dirt bike in an industrial parking area in San Diego.

The injured man was riding his bike in a parking lot at 4592 Alvarado Canyon Road when he struck a planter box and was thrown off the bike.  The injured motorcyclist was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

If this San Diego motorcycle accident occurred due to loss of control‚ then investigating officers need to determine what caused the biker to lose control. Regardless of what caused this motorcycle accident‚ the victim should consult with a bicycle accident attorney who can be of help in investigating how the accident occurred and to determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the bike accident was the cause of someone else’s fault‚ be that the road maintenance authority or the dirt bike manufacturing company. If it is found that this dirt bike accident occurred due to bad road condition or any mechanical issue‚ the injured victim can seek compensation for the treatment expenses‚ cost of hospitalization‚ loss of earnings‚ and pain and suffering he has went through.

We sincerely hope and pray that the injured biker did not sustain any life threatening injuries and he recovers to his health soon.

Ross Jurewitz is a motorcycle accident attorney in San Diego and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a personal injury law firm in California dedicated to representing families of people injured in motorcycle accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bike accident in San Diego‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ultimate California Motorcycle Accident Book:  How to Protect Yourself from Day 1. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed by a sedan on October 11‚ 2010‚ around 5:50 a.m.  According to California Highway patrol officers this fatal San Diego car accident occurred on State Route 905 in the Otay Mesa area.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner officers are trying to determine the exact cause of this San Diego pedestrian accident. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a)‚ “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”

In situations such as this one‚ where a pedestrian is has been killed after being struck by a car‚ the surviving family members of the victim may benefit from speaking with an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of pedestrian fatalities can help the families understand and protect their legal rights to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim‚ including damages for funeral and burial expenses‚ anticipated future earnings of the decedent‚ and loss of love‚ care and companionship.

We express our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the deceased pedestrian for such a tragic loss.

Ross Jurewitz is a car accident attorney in San Diego and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ pedestrian accident lawyers in San Diego dedicated to representing families of people injured in a auto accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a pedestrian accident in San Diego‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.