San Diego Injury Lawyer Blog

Alex Romero, 17, suffered fatal injuries in a Los Angeles bicycle accident that occurred on April 20, 2011, about 9 p.m. in the right lane of De Soto Avenue. According to Officer Rosario Herrera, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Police Department, Alex Romero was riding his bike on the far right lane of De Soto when a gray Toyota Corolla rear-ended his bicycle. Romero was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

The death of a young member of the family is devastating. If I were a member of his family, I would want to know how this accident took place. Who was at fault? Did the Toyota driver do enough to prevent the accident? Was he driving under influence of drugs or alcohol? If my daughter or brother had lost his life due to someone else’s negligence, I would go to any extent to ensure that the guilty was punished and that my family received maximum compensation for the loss of life—money that could be used to help family members grieve or fulfill something positive.

It would be wise for Romero’s family to seek counsel from an experienced Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer to learn about their legal right and options, even if they ultimately decide not to file a claim. As family members of the deceased, they might be able to obtain compensation to pay for funeral and burial costs, loss of future earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident related damages.

Our law office offers our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Romero for their tragic loss.

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San Diego is a very popular tourist spot. Our beautiful neighborhoods, beaches, zoos, and amusement parks attract visitors from all over California, the United States, and the world. To accommodate these tourists and to show off our great city, several tour bus companies operate tours on buses and trolleys mostly through Downtown San Diego and along the waterfront near Seaport Village.

But what happens when you get into a car accident while on a tour bus? What happens if a tour bus company is operating a dangerous vehicle or not providing enough safety measures to protect its' passengers? What happens if the tour bus company is not looking out for bicyclists or pedestrians and causes a collision?

When these accidents happen, the injured victims and family members should consult with a tour bus accident attorney in San Diego familiar. The lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group are experienced tour bus accident attorneys. When people visit San Diego and are injured while on a tour bus, we know exactly how to handle the claim. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a tour bus accident in San Diego, please visit our website at the link above or call 888-233-5020 for more information and to learn how our office can help.

Scooters can be a great alternative to using a car in Downtown San Diego and the neighboring urban areas without breaking the bank. Due to their small engine and size, they provide good gas mileage and can be parked virtually anywhere. Scooters and mopeds also have a better safety record than motorcycles as well. However, scooters do not have the safety measures that automobiles do such as an exterior frame and crash cage as well as seatbelts.

Many victims of scooter accidents in San Diego have sought out the help of the Jurewitz Law Group for their personal injury claim. Our lawyers are experienced scooter accident attorneys and we are familiar with the facts and issues involved in these cases, including investigating any design or manufacturing defect. If you or a loved one has been injured in a San Diego scooter accident, please visit our website at the link above or call 888-233-5020 for more information about how our lawyers can help you..

Motor homes and recreational vehicles (RVs) can be very beneficial on long road trips or camping trips in San Diego or throughout the many beautiful areas of California where people love to visit or play. These motor vehicles provide people with the amenities of being in a home, yet they are mobile and able to visit and live in areas not necessarily near any hotel. Unfortunately, this freedom may come with a price if drivers and passengers are inexperienced, not careful, or are placed in danger by other motorists. Motor home and RV accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death following a rollover or traffic accident.

The San Diego RV accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group have experience with motor home and RV accidents. We can help you if you understand your legal rights, obtain much needed medical treatment, and recover monetary compensation to assist you and your family. Please visit our website at the link above or call 888-233-5020 for more information and to see how we can help you.

All terrain vehicles (ATVs) are great for traveling in rural areas and also “off-roading” for fun. ATVs have also gained a lot of popularity in San Diego during the past few years due to their quick and efficient way to get around. However, ATV related injuries have also been on the rise as well. Many of San Diego ATV accidents are unavoidable and sometimes the ATV manufacturer will be responsible for the rider’s injuries due to defective design or assembly.

At the Jurewitz Law Group, our attorneys have represented the injured victims of ATV accidents in the past. Our lawyers understand the factual and legal issues involved with ATV riding and we can help you get the compensation you need if you are ever involved in an ATV accident. If you or a loved one ever needs a San Diego ATV accident attorney, please visit our website for more information.

An unidentified 50-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries while crossing a street near Silverwing Park in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego . San Diego Police Officer Frank Cali stated that the victim was attempting to cross Arey Drive around 10:30 a.m. on April 16, 2011, when she was hit by a BMW car travelling east towards Picardor Boulevard.

The injured woman suffered a serious head injury and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Based on this news report through 10news.com, it is suspected that the sedan driver might have run the stop sign or was speeding and this lead to this serious car accident. Normally, California law holds that drivers must give the right of way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at an intersection. Drivers are operating potentially deadly machines and can inflict fatal injuries on pedestrians if they are not following the law or are careless. However, even given these protections (which are set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 21950) pedestrians must always exercise reasonable care for their safety.

Even if the pedestrian was at fault, the victim should consult with an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer to determine her legal rights and options in this case. The lawyer may also find a way to obtain compensation to cover medical and hospitalization expenses, pain and suffering, and other accident-related expenses.

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An unidentified pickup driver suffered serious injuries in an El Cerrito bus accident that occurred on April 13, 2011, around 6:32 p.m. on Cajalco Road just west of La Sierra Avenue, in Riverside County. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, a pickup truck driver crashed his vehicle into a school bus carrying 32 students due to unknown reasons.

The injured pickup driver was immediately transported to Corona Regional Medical Center for medical treatment. The California Highway Patrol now must determine what made the pickup driver crash his truck into the school bus. It does not seem that a defective road design or vehicle malfunction caused this accident. From the facts presented, it appears that the truck driver was either inattentive and driving negligently or ran a red light and violated the bus’s right of way.

The injured victims should consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Riverside County to determine their legal rights and to obtain timely compensation to provide for treatment and hospitalization costs, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering damages.

We sincerely hope that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon.

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Alta Marie Chriss, 51, was killed in a fatal Riverside County rollover car accident that occurred on April 11, 2011, around 8:14 a.m. between southbound Interstate 15 and westbound State Route 60 in Ontario, approximately 88 miles from San Diego. Chriss, who was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, made a transition from I-15 to Highway 60 when the car veered towards right and it went through the guardrail and overturned due to unknown reasons.

The California Highway Patrol Officers are trying to determine the exact cause of this fatal car accident. Transitions are one of the major causes of accidents, if not made carefully often lead to such fatal accidents.

Without the presence of any witnesses, it is becomes very difficult to find the exact details of the accident. In such circumstances, Chriss’ family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer to know about their legal rights and options. The lawyer may hire his own team of detectives to know if the accident was due to someone else’s negligence. They may be found entitled for compensation to pay for the funeral and burial costs, loss of future income, loss of love and companionship, and other accident related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Chriss for such a tragic loss.

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An unidentified pedestrian was killed in car accident that occurred on April 9, 2011, around 1:50 a.m. in the College Area of San Diego. According to California Highway Patrol Officers, the pedestrian got out of a pickup truck that crashed on Interstate 8 and was struck by a hit-and-run car driver.

Official told that two men were heading eastbound on I-8 in a Ford Ranger pickup, the driver swerved into the center divider guardrail east of Waring Road, hitting the pedestrian. The pickup driver was later arrested on the suspicion of drunk driving. Paramedics immediately transported the injured pedestrian to a nearby hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead.

From the available information, it is evident that negligent driving and careless actions of the pickup driver lead to this deadly car accident. It becomes the responsibility of the motorist to assure that the flashers of the vehicle are on in order to avoid any collision. Under California law, it is unlawful for anyone to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of any drug or alcohol per California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a).

The investigating officers need to assure that the at-fault car driver is cited and brought to justice. Meanwhile the pedestrian’s family members should consult with an experienced San Diego County wrongful death lawyer to know about their legal rights and options and to obtain compensation to pay for funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew the victim for their loss.

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Cameron Cook, 18, of Ladera Ranch was killed in a fatal Orange County DUI car accident that occurred on April 2, 2011 around 11:40 p.m., south of Katella Avenue along the 57 freeway in Anaheim, approximately 91 miles from San Diego. California Highway Patrol officers reported that Cook was a passenger in a Camaro that was struck by a Honda Civic driven by Ashley Bryan.

California Highway Patrol officer Devon Boatman said that the Camaro spun after being struck and finally came to rest facing north on the right shoulder of No. 5 lane along the southbound 57 freeway. The vehicle was then struck by Bryan’s vehicle, pushing Cook over the edge of an overpass to the ground below. Cook was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead.

Officials later arrested Bryan on suspicion of driving under influence and gross vehicular manslaughter. From the available information, it is clear that Bryan’s negligent actions lead to this fatal car accident that killed the teenager. It is indeed an unfortunate thing that due to the negligent and intoxicated driver the young teenager lost her life. Bryan 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.”

Cook’s family members should consult with an experienced wrongful death lawyer in Orange County to obtain compensation to pay funeral and burial costs, loss of earnings and financial support, and loss of love and companionship. Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Cook for their loss.

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An unidentified pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a San Bernardino car accident that occurred on April 3, 2011, around 5:05p.m. at Dwight Way and East Pacific Street in San Bernardino, approximately 167 miles from San Diego . According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, the pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle driven by a hit and run driver.

The guilty car driver fled from the auto accident scene after hitting the pedestrian. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a serious violation of California law. 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." Motorists are not only required to stop, but also remain at the scene of a car crash and wait until authorities arrive at the scene. In addition, when the hit and run accident results in serious injury, the grossly negligent driver may be prosecuted criminally for a felony offense.

The injured pedestrian should consult with an experienced car accident lawyer in San Bernardino County to know about his legal rights and to obtain compensation to cover for treatment, medical and hospitalization costs.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon. We also hope that the fleeing driver is caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Nothing is more infuriating than a driver who injures someone seriously and leaves them without care and attention at the accident scene.

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Lewis Stokes, 40, was killed in a fatal San Bernardino County car accident that occurred on April 2, 2011, around 4:37 p.m. at Interstate 15 near Bear Valley Road in Hesperia, approximately 167 miles from San Diego. According to the investigating California Highway Patrol Officers, Stokes was driving a Kia Sedona north on the freeway when he lost control and rolled his vehicle multiple times due to unknown reasons.

A passenger in Stokes vehicle was ejected out of the car due to the impact of the auto accident and was also pronounced dead at the accident scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the exact cause of this fatal car accident.

It is unclear what made the car driver lose control of the vehicle. If it is found that the car driver lost control due to any automobile failure, design defect, or an uneven road, then the car manufacturer or the government entity responsible for the roads may be held liable for wrongful death.

Stokes and the other passenger’s family members should consult with an experienced car accident lawyer in San Bernardino County to obtain compensation to cover cost of funeral and burial, loss of earnings and loss of love and companionship.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Stokes and the other victim for their loss.

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