2011 December Archive

One man suffered serious injuries in a car accident that occurred on December 26, 2011, around 1:45 a.m. on I-5 just north of state Route 905 (SR-905). According to California Highway Patrol officer Jesse Udovich, the victim had a flat tire and was waiting for assistance when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver.

The drunk driver Raul Hernandez was travelling northbound when his vehicle struck a Chevrolet Malibu parked on the right shoulder. The collision made the Malibu overturn several times. The victim had to crawl out of the wreck and suffered a cut on his head.

Hernandez was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of drunken driving. From the present information, it appears that the negligent driving and irresponsible actions of the motorist led to this serious car wreck that left one person seriously injured.

Hernandez will most likely be found to have violated California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) which states that “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.”

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County DUI auto accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. The victim’s family members may file a personal injury claim against the car driver to obtain compensation to cover medical, hospital and treatment cost, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by the motorist heal soon and do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County DUI car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in San Diego due to a drunken driver, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Two children, ages 8 and 6, suffered serious injuries in a San Diego car crash that occurred on December 26, 2011, at Van Dyke Avenue near El Cajon Boulevard. According to California Highway Patrol, the children were struck when a Nissan Maxima they were exiting unexpectedly lurched in reverse. The older boy suffered a broken arm and the younger one suffered head injuries.

The 42-year-old driver who was parking the car that the boys were exiting accidentally stepped on the gas while it was in reverse.

If the motorist is determined to have been at fault in this case, then he could be held responsible for this car wreck that left two kids injured.  At this time, the injured victims’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The kids’ family members may file a personal injury claim against the car driver to obtain compensation to cover medical, hospital and treatment cost, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by both the kids heal soon and do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in City Heights due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

52-year-old Linda Dingman was killed in a tragic car accident that occurred on December 21, 2011, around 6:38 p.m. along Hwy. 247 near Encelia Drive. According to sheriff’s officials, Dingman was hit by a Chevy Yukon driven by 33-year-old Carla McChristian. The victim was wearing dark clothing, which may have been a factor in the crash.

Dingman suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. From the present information, it appears that a possible negligent driving and irresponsible actions of the motorist led to this serious car wreck that claimed one life.

If the motorist is determined to have been at fault in this case, then he could be held responsible for pedestrian’s wrongful death. While the investigation is in process, the victim’s family members should consult with an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer who would help them obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of future earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to Dingman’s family members and friends.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Bernardino County car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in Yucca Valley due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

At least one person was killed in a tragic San Diego rollover crash that occurred on December 21, 2011, around 6:42 a.m. on Interstate 5(I-5) at National Avenue in the Barrio Logan area. According to the authorities, vehicle was found on its roof and was barely visible.

The driver was allegedly travelling at about 130 mph in his Jaguar convertible when he lost control. The victim suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Investigation Team is trying to determine what caused this fatal crash.

If it is found that there was a loss of control due to a vehicular malfunction, then the auto maker may be held liable for this accident. Meanwhile, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County rollover car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim to obtain compensation to funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to victim’s family members.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County car accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in high-speed auto 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 the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Two people suffered critical injuries in a serious car wreck that occurred on December 17, 2011, around 9:44 p.m. near De Palma and Glen Eden roads. According to Cal Fire/Riverside County fire officials, the victims had to be cut from the wreckage to save their lives.

The injured victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The cause of the crash is under investigation. From the available information, it is unclear what lead to this serious traffic collision. Was there a right-of-way collision? Was the driver speeding? Was there a loss of control?

Meanwhile, the injured victims’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victims’ family members may file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation to cover medical, hospital and treatment cost, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by both the victims heal soon and do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Riverside County car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in or around Glen Ivy Hot Springs, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

18-year-old Lance Cpl. Dominic Nop, a Marine, was killed in a tragic car accident that occurred on December 16, 2011, around 2:15 a.m. on Twentynine Palms Highway. According to San Bernardino County coroner’s office, Nop was a passenger in a yellow 2006 Nissan sedan that veered off the road and hit the utility pole.

Nop suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The driver and two other passengers also suffered injuries and were taken to nearby hospital for treatment. Major Accident Investigation Team is trying to determine what caused this fatal crash.

If it is found that the sedan driver was speeding or driving negligently, then he may be held liable for this accident. Meanwhile, the Marine’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the sedan driver to obtain compensation to funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to Nop’s family members.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Bernardino County car accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in car crashes. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in Twentynine Palms, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Two people suffered serious injuries in a severe car accident that occurred on December 13, 2011, around 7 p.m. on state Route 67 (SR-67) about a half-mile south of Poway Road. According to San Diego County sheriff’s Deputy Mark Karo, a man driving a large passenger van got distracted and drifted into southbound lanes, sideswiping a trailer-towing truck. As the motorist swerved back into his lane, the van struck the right front end of a sedan headed south.

The driver of the sedan and a passenger suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The van driver was taken to the hospital but released shortly after. From the available information, it is appears that negligent and distracted driving of the van driver contributed to this serious multiple vehicle collision.

Meanwhile, injured victims family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. Both the injured victims may file a personal injury claim against the van driver to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by both the victims heal soon and do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in or around Poway due to a distracted motorist, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

73-year-old Celia Torres and her 16-year-old grandson David Gonzalez were killed in a tragic DUI car accident that occurred on December 9, 2011, around 5:45 p.m. on state Route 125 (SR-125) in La Mesa just south of Interstate 8 (I-8). According to California Highway Patrol, a suspected drunken driver struck the Nissan Pathfinder, causing it to burst into flames and leave both the victims trapped inside.  According to a passerby Jeff Lieres, a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 39-year-old Justin Foulds swiped a car and then struck the Pathfinder, causing a four-car crash. Both Torres and Gonzalez were pronounced dead at the accident scene.

Foulds, who was coming from a holiday work party, was arrested on suspicion of DUI. From the present information, it is quite clear that the reckless driving and irresponsible actions of the motorist led to this chain-reaction accident that claimed two lives. If Foulds is determined to have been at fault in this case, then he would not only face criminal DUI charges and vehicular manslaughter but could also be held responsible for the losses incurred and damages caused.

The victims’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County DUI auto accident lawyer who would help them obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages. This lawyer would assure that Foulds is apprehended and brought to justice.

Our San Diego personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to victims’ family and friends.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in DUI traffic accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in La Mesa due to a drunken driver, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A 35-year-old man and his 5-year-old daughter suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident that occurred on Decembe 8, 2011, in Serra Mesa. According to San Diego Police Sgt. Art Doherty, both father and daughter were crossing Ruffin Road when they were hit by a red pickup. The two were walking in a dark section of the street to the mother’s house when they were hit.

Medics immediately transported the father to Mercy Hospital to receive treatment for multiple broken bones in his left leg and a brain bleed. The young girl also suffered a broken jaw and was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital for medical treatment. From the present information, it is unclear what caused this major truck accident that left two people severely injured. The man driving the truck said he did not see the pedestrians. If there was proper street light, the possibility of avoiding the hit could have reduced.

Since it was a pedestrian accident, the motorist’s negligence or authorities responsible for maintenance of the road may be held responsible for the accident.

Meanwhile, the victims’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County truck accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.  The injured victims’ family may file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by injured father and daughter do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County pedestrian accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in pedestrian crashes. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in Serra Mesa, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

39-year-old driver Houston Ma and 41-year-old Keona Y. Lau suffered severe injuries in a car collision that occurred on December 2, 2011, around 5:05 p.m. along Interstate 15 (I-15) near Baker, along northbound lanes near Zzyzx Road.

According to California Highway Patrol officers, the 2011 Chevy SUV that the two victims were in slammed into a 2000 Kenworth truck driven by 44-year-old Darrin B. Simkins. Ma and Lau suffered serious injuries and were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the truck driver escaped unhurt in this wreck.

From the present information, it is unclear what caused this major car accident that left two people seriously injured. Since it was a rear-end car accident, a loss of control or any third party could have been responsible for causing the accident.  

If it is found that there was a loss of control due to a vehicular malfunction, then the auto maker may be held liable for this accident. Meanwhile, the victims’ family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. This lawyer may also help the injured victims obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical, and hospital costs.

Our personal injury law office hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by both the victims do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Bernardino County car crashes and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in rear-end car crashes. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in the Mojave Desert, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.