2012 March Archive

45-year-old Amber Michelle Rice was struck and killed in a tragic train accident that took place on March 24 around 10:15 p.m. on Daggett Yermo Road south of Santa Fe Street in Daggett. According to the San Bernardino County coroner, there was “obvious” evidence that the female pedestrian was killed by the collision.

Based upon a reading of Section 21950, it is quite possible that both the train operator and pedestrian may be responsible for this deadly pedestrian accident. Further, because the pedestrian may not be 100% at fault and the train operator 100% fault-free under their responsibilities set forth by California law, the family of the pedestrian may still be able to recover damages for the loss of their loved one in this accident. Of course, any recovery would be diminished by the pedestrian’s own carelessness and fault for causing the accident.

At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County train accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The deceased’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault train operator to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, and other related damages.

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

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Bernardino 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 train accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in Daggett due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of the The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A man was killed after being struck by a train in Simi Valley on March 26, 2012, around 7:50 p.m. near the 600 block of Cochran Street. According to Simi Valley Police, the man was walking along the tracks with another person when he was hit and killed by the Metrolink’s Train 123, which travels from Los Angeles to Ventura. The other person escaped unhurt in this serious train accident.

The victim sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. According to police, the double decker train was on the westbound side of the tracks about 70 yards from the Madera Street overpass and was carrying passengers at the time. If the train operator is determined to have been at fault in this case, then he could be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Ventura County train accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the train operator to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, and other related damages.

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

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Ventura 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 train accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in Simi Valley due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of the The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

17-year-old Michael Schmoll was killed in a severe auto accident that occurred on March 17 around 8:36 a.m. at Choiceana Avenue and Benicia Street in Hesperia. According to San Bernardino County coroner’s officials, Schmoll lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree in the high desert city, about a mile northeast of Hesperia Golf and Country Club.

The driver was ejected from his 1990 Buick. Schmoll sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Based on this news report, officials suspect that a loss of control due to a vehicular malfunction may have played a part in this fatal collision.

The family members of the deceased victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced San Bernardino car accident lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent party is held liable.

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

Our law office sends sincere condolences to the victim’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 accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in Hesperia due to a vehicular malfunction, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A man sleeping on the sidewalk was struck and killed in a tragic car crash that occurred on March 17 around 6:30 a.m. near the San Diego Convention Center. According to San Diego police, a 50-year-old woman driving a Mercedes north on Harbor Drive near Park Boulevard veered off Harbor Drive due to a medical issue.

The man sleeping on the sidewalk was struck and suffered serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

The San Diego fatal auto accident victim’s family members should consult with an experienced car accident lawyer to determine if the accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence. Though the driver suffered a medical issue, the accident may have been prevented.

Our law office sends sincere condolences to the victim’s family members and hope the driver of the vehicle recovers.

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 car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in San Diego due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

One person suffered serious injuries in a suspected Canyon Lake DUI car accident that occurred on March 20, around 12:42 p.m. along the 22500 block of South Canyon Lake Drive. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s officials, Rene Rissetto was arrested for investigation of drunken driving Tuesday after a head-on collision in the gated community of Canyon Lake.

Both the drivers suffered serious injuries and were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

If Rissetto is determined to have been at fault in this Riverside County drunk driving accident, then she could face not only criminal DUI charges, but could also be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused.

The injured victim may seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other related damages.

Our law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Riverside County DUI auto collisions 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 a car accident in Canyon Lake area due to a drunken driver, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

2-year-old Adrian Toscano of Oxnard was struck and killed in a severe pedestrian crash that took place on March 21 around 11 a.m. near C and Seventh streets. According to Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office, the boy was hit by a pickup driven by 65-year-old Larry Fryar.

A preliminary investigation determined that the pickup was traveling east on Seventh when the boy ran into the street in front of the pickup. The driver could not stop in time to avoid hitting the toddler. Toscano sustained injuries to his body and head and was immediately transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Based upon a reading of Section 21950, it is quite possible that both the driver and pedestrian may be responsible for this deadly pedestrian accident. Further, because the pedestrian may not be 100% at fault and the driver 100% fault-free under their responsibilities set forth by California law, the family of the pedestrian may still be able to recover damages for the loss of their loved one in this accident. Of course, any recovery would be diminished by the pedestrian’s own carelessness and fault for causing the accident.

At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Ventura County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The toddler’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, and other related damages.

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

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Ventura 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 car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in Oxnard due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A 17-year-old San Bernardino girl sustained critical injuries in a serious hit-and-run motorcycle crash that took place on March 13, 2012, around 7:20 p.m. across E Street. According to Lt. David Harp, the girl was hit by a Japanese sports bike while she skateboarded across the street.

The biker took off after the accident. Witnesses told San Bernardino police that the motorcycle was traveling 65-70 mph when it struck the girl at 31st and E streets. The victim is currently on a respirator.

The motorcyclist in this case violated California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) law which states that : “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.”

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino hit and run accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a personal injury claim against the negligent motorcyclist to obtain compensation to cover cost of treatment and other related damages.

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

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

37-year-old Asdrubal Tiscareno, a passenger in a vehicle, was killed when the car he was riding in was broadsided on March 15, 2012, around 5:13 p.m. at Schaefer and Monte Vista Avenues. According to San Bernardino County coroner’s officials, the 2002 Mustang driven by 21-year-old Edwin Victor was traveling east on Schaefer Avenue when it began making a left turn. The Mustang was t-boned by a westbound 2004 Acura TSX driven by 25-year-old Cornelles Aldi of Chino Hills.

Tiscareno suffered fatal injuries and was immediately transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead around 11:55 p.m.

Based on this news report, officials suspect that a right-of-way violation may have played a part in this fatal collision. The family members of the deceased victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced San Bernardino car accident attorney, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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

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

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Bernardino County rollover 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 accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in Chino due to a reckless and negligent driver, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Three men and one woman sustained serious injuries in a severe rollover car wreck that occurred on March 14, 2012, around 5 p.m. in National City. According to Battalion Chief Larry Silva, a driver was getting onto the northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) in National City when his vehicle was hit by another oncoming vehicle.

The vehicles went off the freeway and landed on their sides in the 200 block of Roosevelt Avenue near Second Street. It took responding firefighters an hour to free the crash victims, including one victim trapped underneath a car. Two injured victims were immediately transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital, while two others were taken to UCSD Medical Center for medical treatment. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.

From the present facts, it is unclear as to how this traffic collision occurred. However, it cannot be ruled out that negligence or reckless driving was the cause of the accident.

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 personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain compensation to cover cost of treatment, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other related damages.

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

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County multiple vehicle collisions 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 a car accident in National City due to a negligent driver, please order your free copy of the The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

20-year-old Zachary Butcher died and his three companions suffered serious injuries in a rollover car crash that took place on March 14, 2012, around 11:46 p.m. along Highway 74 (SR-74) in the Ortega Mountains overlooking Lake Elsinore. According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), 21-year-old Delbert Parada, the driver, was heading west along Highway 74 in his black 2005 Ford F150 when he entered a left curve.

Parada overcorrected and the Ford crossed both lanes of Hwy. 74 and traveling partially up the embankment. The vehicle overturned and came to rest on its wheels, blocking both lanes.

Butcher sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The driver and two other passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

According to the statement, a 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck driven by Jose Balandran, of Wildomar, hit the F150, which was still in the roadway. Balandran was not injured.

From the present facts, it is clear that Parada’s negligent driving caused these injuries, and he should be held liable for Butcher’s death. The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County rollover car crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

Our law office sends sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family members and those injured. We also hope and pray that the injuries suffered by the victims heal soon.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Riverside County auto collisions 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 a car accident in Lake Elsinore area due to a vehicular malfunction, please order your free copy of the The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.