San Diego Injury Lawyer Blog

23-year-old Christopher Sop died in a solo-bicycle accident that occurred on July 18, 2011, around 3:40 p.m. along Mill Creek Road about a mile south of Tulip Lane. According to San Bernardino County coroner's officials, Sop was riding his bike in the mountains south of the city limits when he i hit a rock and lost control.

From the available information, it is unclear what made Sop lose control of the bicycle. Was he trying to avoid collision with someone or something? Did this accident occur due to bad condition of roads or was there any other vehicle involved? Only a detailed investigation will yield the exact cause of the accident and subsequent death.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County bike injury lawyer. A bicycle collision lawyer will help deceased’s family members learn about their legal rights and obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of future wages, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

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

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A 4-year-old child was seriously struck and injured in a Desert Hot Springs car accident on July 14, 2011, around 8:49 p.m. at Palm Drive and Dillon Road. According to Riverside County Fire Department officials, the kid was riding his bicycle when a motorist struck him at an intersection.

This news report offers very few details about what caused this injury crash. There are several questions here. Was the motorist speeding? Was he distracted or fatigued? Did alcohol or drugs play a part? Where were the parents of the child at this time? We trust that the investigating officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how or why this car collision occurred.

The injured child’s parents should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County bicycle accident lawyer to know about their legal rights and obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs. A child injury lawyer would assure that the at-fault car driver is apprehended and brought to justice.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the child heal soon.

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An unidentified 60-year-old motel worker in El Cajon was struck and killed in a serious car accident that occurred on July 14, 2011, around 1 p.m. at the Villa Embasadora on 1556 E. Main Street. According to authorities, a 75-year-old female motorist accidentally pressed on her gas pedal by mistake, plowing into a motel maid and pinning her against a wall.

Authorities responding to this auto accident, pronounced the victim dead at the accident scene. The elderly car driver was in the parking lot when she stepped on the accelerator instead of the break and killed the maid.

From the available information, it is evident that negligent actions of the motorist led to this serious crash that claimed one life. The driver, as well as possibly the motel, may be held responsible for the maid’s wrongful death. The family of a deceased car crash victim can file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident- related damages.

An experienced San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer will be able to better advise the victim’s family about their legal rights and obtain suitable compensation as well.

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A 65-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man was struck and killed in a tragic pedestrian accident that occurred on July 1, 2011 around 1:44 a.m. along Foothill Boulevard. According to San Bernardino County coroner's officials, a driver of a 2000 Ford Mustang struck the pedestrian while he was crossing street near Hermosa Avenue.

The accident is under investigation. Now it becomes the responsibility of the investigating officers to determine whether the driver was speeding, distracted, or driving under the influence of drugs.

At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses. An auto accident attorney would assure that the at-fault motorist is apprehended and brought to justice. Time is an important factor in such compensations and delay could mean loss of evidence.

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A 3-year-old girl suffered injuries after being run over by a lifeguard on June 30, 2011, at Pacific Beach near Law Street. According to San Diego Police Department, the lifeguard drove Chevy Colorado pickup truck at 5 MPH when he hit the girl, who was covered with a towel.

Paramedics responding to the accident immediately transported the injured child to Rady Children's Hospital where she received treatment for the minor injuries suffered. The lifeguard was experienced and said he did not see the child, because she was covered by a towel. Fortunately, the young child suffered only minor injuries. The father was surfing at the time of the accident.

The injured girl’s family members should consult with an experienced truck accident lawyer serving San Diego County to obtain compensation to cover treatment, hospital and medical costs, and other accident-related damages. A claim can be made against the lifeguard and his employer.

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21-year-old Los Angeles County resident Brittany Stark was killed and two other suffered serious injuries in Colorado River boating accident on June 26, 2011, around 10:26 p.m. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Officials, the Ski Centurion was being driven at about 25 mph by 20-year-old Gregory Kettlekamp when it hit the shore and stopped abruptly. Several of the passengers were ejected out of the ski boat.

Stark was immediately transported to La Paz Regional Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The other two injured victims were airlifted to Good Samaritan Hospital to receive medical treatment for the injuries suffered.

Now the investigating officers need to determine whether there was a mechanical failure or Kettlekamp was driving negligently. It is still unknown if alcohol was a contributing factor to this collision.

If it is found that Kettlekamp is responsible for the accident, then he may be held liable for Stark’s wrongful death and injuries suffered by others. It would be in the best interest of Stark’s family members to seek counsel from a San Bernardino County boating accident lawyer to know about their legal rights and options. An experienced lawyer will help the victims and their family members obtain compensation to cover funeral costs, medical costs, loss of anticipated income, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Stark for such a tragic loss. We also hope and pray that the injuries suffered by the other passengers heal soon.

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