San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

SAN DIEGO - A 21-year-old man suffered a broken femur and broken collarbone in a collision Tuesday afternoon in the Barrio Logan area, 10 News reported. The accident, which involved the motorcycle, and a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was reported at the collision of Main Street and Vesta Street, at 4:47 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

According to news reports, the victim was riding eastbound on Main Street when the Chevrolet, travelling westbound, turned left in front the motorcycle's path, onto Vesta Street. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the San Diego Police Report Traffic Division. It is unclear how fast the car or the motorcycle were travelling when the crash occurred.

Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

If the investigation determines that the driver of the Chevrolet is responsible for causing this crash, by failing to yield to the right-of-way of the motorcyclist, the driver may be liable for the victim's injuries. Compensation recovered in a San Diego motorcycle accident personal injury claim may include damages for medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Following a serious injury accident such as this one, the victim or his family would be well-advised to contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer for a free consultation. A skilled attorney can review the accident report, and advise the victim and his family of their best course of action following this January 31st accident.

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SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Union Tribune reported today that a former coach at La Jolla Country Day School has been charged with 13 felony counts of sexual abuse, including a lewd act upon a child 14 or 15 years of age, and sodomy of a person under 16 by a person over 21. Vijay Prasad, a fencing coach at UC San Diego, will be arraigned Thursday. Judge David Szumowski set Prasad's bail at $200,000. If convicted, Prasad faces 11 years in state prison, according to a 10 News report. Further details about the allegations were not immediately available.

Incidents such as this alleged one are increasingly reported, and raise the question whether the organizations or entities that oversaw the program where the abuse occurred was involved. Had Prasad been accused of sexual misconduct before? Were policies in place to supervise his interactions with students? At any time was a blind eye turned to Prasad's actions?

Estey Bomberger's San Diego child molestation and sexual abuse lawyers have been nationally recognized for holding schools, day cares, foster agencies, and youth organizations accountable for sexual crimes against children and teenagers. In 2010, Estey Bomberger obtained the largest single plaintiff verdict in state history for a child molestation victim - a $30 million verdict. If your child has been the victim of abuse, contact the lawyers at Estey Bomberger for a confidential review of your potential case.

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LA JOLLA - A 65-year-old woman was tragically struck Friday morning while she was attempting to cross a street in La Jolla, 10 News reported. The collision took place at the 7400 block of Girard Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. when the woman was hit by a Lexus SUV that was backing up to get a parking space. The female pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Police officials are investigating the situation, but they do not suspect the 20-year-old male driver to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.

Cause of the January 27th Pedestrian Accident

It is not immediately known whether the driver of the vehicle was aware of the woman crossing. However, backing up to obtain a parking spot can be a huge distraction and can cause a driver to lose the ability to be aware of his or her surroundings. Therefore, if the San Diego police determine that the driver acted negligently to pursue an empty parking space or was driving in an unsafe manner, he can be held ultimately accountable for victim's injuries.

Liability for La Jolla Pedestrian Accidents

In a serious accident such as this one, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a La Jolla personal injury attorney. An attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents that are caused by unsafe driving, can help the victim protect her legal rights to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other related damages. If the driver was uninsured or underinsured, a lawyer can also assess the victim's rights and options in pursuing a personal injury claim against her own insurance.

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SAN DIEGO - According to multiple news reports, roughly eight people suffered injuries after a horrific two-car accident in San Carlos Tuesday. The collision occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Lake Badin Avenue near Jackson Drive. Police at the scene said a father and his three children - aged 1, 7, and 11 - were in an SUV traveling east on Lake Badin Avenue when it was struck by a Dodge Charger carrying five people - possibly all teens.

The impact of the collision caused the SUV to rollover and eject the 1-year-old from the vehicle. The father was also trapped in the SUV and was extricated from the vehicle. Following accident, the 1-year-old suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Rady Children's Hospital. The father and his three other children, along with the five occupants in the Dodge sustained moderate injuries, and were taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps La Jolla.

Cause of the San Carlos Car Accident

The accident on the night of January 24th remains under investigation by the San Diego Police Department. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is not clear what could have caused this crash. Authorities are attempting to determine if speed or negligence prompted the collision, however, they indicated alcohol may have been a factor.

San Diego Auto Accident Liability

While the investigation of the accident remains ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a skilled San Diego personal injury lawyer. An experienced attorney who has handled many auto accidents such as this one, can help the victims protect their legal rights to hold the party or parties responsible for the crash financially liable for their injuries, and ensure they obtain the compensation they are entitled to for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this devastating car accident.

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SAN MARCOS -- According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a woman and child were injured Tuesday after they were struck by a car while attempting to cross a street in San Marcos. The accident happened just after 3 p.m. on West San Marcos Boulevard near Pico Avenue. A medical helicopter arrived at the scene to transport one or both victims to a hospital. No other information regarding this terrible pedestrian accident was released.

UPDATE: According to an updated report provided by the San Diego Union Tribune, two women and a child were struck by a car on Tiger Way near Positive Place. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old woman, stopped at the scene. The two pedestrian women, ages 61 and 40, complained about pain and were taken to Palomar Hospital in Escondido. The child - a 3-year-old girl - was airlifted to Rady Children's Hospital with unspecified injuries.

Liability for San Marcos Pedestrian Accidents

While it remains to be seen what caused this January 24th accident to occur, it would be well-advised for the victims or the family of the victims to seek an experienced San Marcos personal injury attorney. An attorney who is knowledgeable in pedestrian accidents around San Diego County, can help the victims understand and protect their legal rights, work with a highly skilled investigators to determine the other party's liability, and advise them the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages and earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible pedestrian accident.

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SAN DIEGO - A 21-year-old motorcyclist was horribly struck and injured by a pickup truck yesterday morning, 10 News reported. The terrible crash occurred at the intersection 4th Avenue and Broadway just around 8:40 a.m Friday. According to Sgt. Ray Battrick of the San Diego Police Department, the motorcyclist was traveling south on 4th when he was hit by a 23-year-old man driving east in a 1979 Chevy pickup. The motorcyclist suffered a broken hip and other leg injuries after the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No other details were released regarding the incident or the names of the individuals involved.

Accidents involving motorcycles and automobiles can yield catastrophic injuries, and at times, can be fatal for the motorcyclist as there are no barriers protecting or embracing the impact of a collision. Therefore, in situations where it is not evident what exactly happened and why, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego motorcycle accident lawyer. An attorney who has handled personal injury claims can protect the victim's legal rights and ensure the he is fully compensated for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings due to time away from work, pain and suffering, or other related damages in the January 20th motorcycle accident.

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SAN DIEGO - A bicyclist sustained major injuries after he was struck by a car in Sorrento Valley Thursday afternoon. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a Toyota sedan apparently swerved to the right and then struck the bicyclist at about 1:05 p.m. on Sorrento Valley Boulevard, just east of Whispering Heights Lane. The car eventually came to complete stop after it traveled across the sidewalk and struck a tree.

Following the accident, firefighters and paramedics pulled the cyclist beneath the vehicle after he was pinned underneath for about 10 minutes. The mid-40s bicyclist, who witnesses at the scene stated was bleeding heavily, was transported to a hospital for further treatment. The driver of the sedan - a 75-year-old woman - was also taken to a hospital for treatment, however, the condition or the extent of the driver's injuries was not released.

Cause of the Bicycle Accident in Sorrento Valley

Information obtained through the San Diego Union Tribune does not clearly indicate what caused the driver of the Toyota to swerve and hit the bicyclist. Authorities investigating this January 19th collision will look to determine whether speed, distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, or negligent driving played a role in this terrible accident.

Injury Liability for San Diego Bicycle Accidents

Following an incident such as this one, the injured bicyclist would be well-advised to speak to an experienced San Diego bicycle accident lawyer. If the victim cannot contact an attorney due to his injuries and/or hospitalization, family members are advised to seek an attorney immediately regarding his legal rights.

An attorney who is handled cases involving car vs. bicycle accidents, can help the victim protect his legal rights, ensure evidence and witness statements are preserved to demonstrate the other party's responsibility, and recover the maximum compensation the victim is entitled to in a personal injury claim. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific bicycle accident.

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SAN DIEGO - Three people, which includes a 3-year-old and a 4-month-old baby, were sent to a hospital Sunday after they were involved in a three-car wreck in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, 10 News reports. San Diego police said that the driver of a silver Mazda sedan is believed to have caused the crash that occurred at about 3:05 p.m., and indicated he may have been drinking and driving.

Following this horrific accident, the driver of the Mazda - 29-year-old Kaleb Clark - ran away after arriving at the hospital. His passenger, whose name was not released, was taken to UCSD with life-threatening injuries. The occupants in the second vehicle - a 3-year-old and 4-month-old baby - sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to UCSD Hospital. The mother of the children and the occupants in the third vehicle were not injured after the incident.

San Diego Auto Accident Injury Liability

If authorities locate the driver who fled after the accident and concludes the collision was caused by either driving under the influence and/or negligence, he can be held accountable for the victims' injuries. Therefore, in unique situations such as this one on January 8th, the victims would be well-advised to contact a skilled San Diego personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled numerous auto accidents, can ensure the victims rights are protected in a civil claim and help them recover the maximum compensation for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages to this horrendous car accident.

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SAN DIEGO - Three pedestrians - a man, a woman, and a toddler - were struck by a vehicle in Hillcrest at about 10:47 a.m. Sunday, NBC San Diego reported. The tragic accident happened at the intersection of 4th and University Avenue when for unknown reasons the driver of a car struck the three of them. The woman and a young girl, who was in a stroller, were taken to a local hospital. One of them is said to have sustained life-threatening injuries. The victims' names or whether the male pedestrian was injured was not immediately available.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

The limited information provided by NBC San Diego, did not clearly indicate what caused the crash. Therefore, while the investigation of this January 8th accident remains ongoing, the victims or the family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable San Diego personal injury attorney. As accidents such as this one can have complicated legal issues, an attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents can help the victims protect their rights, and ensure they are fully compensated for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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CHULA VISTA -- According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a female pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Chula Vista. The accident was reported about 5:43 p.m. Thursday, when Gloria Serrano, 44, was struck by a car while she was attempting to cross east on Otay Lakes Road at Elmhurt Street. Serrano sustained traumatic injury to her right arm and was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

The vehicle involved in the crash is described to be a silver Hyundai or Kia sedan with damage to the vehicle from the accident, including a broken passenger side headlight and a missing right side view mirror. Anyone with information regarding the driver, this incident, or who has seen the vehicle should call the Chula Vista police at (619) 691-5151.

Cause of the Hit-and-Run Crash

Based on the information provided by the San Diego Union Tribune, it is unclear what caused the driver to hit the pedestrian crossing the street. But, regardless of what could have caused this collision, there is no excuse for fleeing the scene of an accident. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 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.

Injury Liability for Chula Vista Hit-and-Run Accidents

In the event, where the driver flees the scene of an accident, the victim or the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek a skilled Chula Vista personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has experience in hit-and-run pedestrian accidents, can protect the victim's legal rights and help police in locating the driver involved in this January 4th accident.

In the event the driver cannot be located, an attorney can help the victim obtain compensation through her insurance, if she has one. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include and are not limited to medical care expenses, lost wages due to time away from work, pain and suffering, or other related damages.

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ESCONDIDO - A horrible Escondido pedestrian accident left a 6-year-old boy with a broken leg at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, the child was hit by a vehicle that was making a left turn from La Terraza Boulevard and onto West Valley Parkway. The young boy, whose name was not released, was with family members at the time of the incident, however, no one else was reported to be injured. Police at the scene noted the driver stopped following the accident and that neither drugs nor alcohol were factors in the collision.

Escondido Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

The accident on January 4th remains under the investigation by the Escondido Police Department. However, while the limited information provided by news reports did not clearly indicate what caused the crash, if police come to a conclusion that the accident was due to unsafe driving, negligence, or distracted driving, the driver can be held accountable for the child's injuries.

Therefore, in situations such as this one, the family of the boy would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Escondido personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous pedestrian accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for the child's injuries, including medical care expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this terrible pedestrian accident.

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SAN YSIDRO -- A horrible accident in San Ysidro occurred Tuesday when a 28-year-old pregnant woman was hit by a taxi. The pedestrian woman, whose name was not released, was crossing 4800 Camino De La Plaza around 7:30 p.m. when she was struck by a taxi traveling westbound. According to 10 News, the woman was seven months pregnant, and tragically lost her unborn child and suffered head trauma after the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

While the pedestrian accident in San Ysidro is currently being investigated by police officials, it would be well-advised for the victim or her family to contact a skilled San Ysidro accident lawyer. Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys that has handled pedestrians accidents can advise the victim of her legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for her injuries and her tragic loss. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and any other damages relating to this December 3rd pedestrian accident.

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SAN DIEGO -- A 27-year-old woman was seriously injured after she was hit by an oncoming vehicle in Kearny Mesa. The woman, whose name was not released, was struck by a Jeep Liberty while she was attempting to cross the 8600 block of Spectrum Center Boulevard at about 7:40 a.m. Friday.
According to San Diego police, the motorist had the sun in her eyes and apparently did not see the pedestrian. The motorist told investigators she was going between 15-20 mph when she felt a bump, then stopped to find the pedestrian woman on the ground behind her vehicle, 10 News reported. The woman was then taken to a local hospital with a possible broken pelvis.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

While this December 30th accident is currently being investigated, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled cases involving pedestrian accidents, can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected in a personal injury claim, help determine if negligence, distracted or unsafe driving prompted the collision, and decide the best course of action in recovering compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings due to time away from work, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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SAN DIEGO - Two children in the City Heights area of San Diego were tragically struck by a car Monday. According to 10 News, an 8-year-old and a 6-year-old were hit by a Nissan Maxima when the 42-year-old driver was parking the car and accidentally stepped on the gas while it was in reverse. The accident that occurred around noon at Van Dyke Avenue near El Cajon Boulevard, left the 8-year-old child with a broken arm and the 6-year-old with head injuries. Both were taken to a hospital for further treatment.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in City Heights

Based on the information provided by 10 News, this tragic collision appears to be accidental. However, it is evident that the driver of the Nissan Maxima may be responsible for the accident. The San Diego police investigating the collision will certainly look at other factors that could have also prompted this horrible December 26th incident.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

When children are involved in accidents like this one, the result can be catastrophic. Pedestrians hit by cars can suffer broken bones, neck injuries, spinal injuries, major head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and paralysis. However, while any pedestrian can sustain injuries after being struck by a car, the most vulnerable to serious injuries are children and the elderly.

Following an accident such as this one, the family of the children would be well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger. A highly committed and dedicated attorney that understands the legal issues of pedestrian accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights in a civil claim and decide the best course of action to recover compensation for their children's injuries, including medical care expenses, disfigurement, scarring, pain and suffering, and other damages in this devastating pedestrian accident.

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SAN DIEGO - A 12-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday evening in San Diego, 10 News reported. The boy, whose name was not released, was riding his bicycle along National Avenue at 37th Street at 6:08 p.m., when he was severely hit by a southbound car. The impact of the collision left the boy with a broken tibia and fibula. After the accident, he was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

Cause of the Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident in San Diego

It is unclear what caused the boy to be struck by the vehicle and why the driver fled the scene of the accident. Under California Vehicle Code Section 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." Therefore, the San Diego police will further investigate this December 24th collision and seek out the hit-and-run driver.

San Diego Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

There is absolutely no excuse for fleeing the scene of an accident, especially when harm is inflicted to other individuals beside themselves. Therefore, while the investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the child would be well-advised to contact a skilled San Diego bicycle accident lawyer.

An attorney who specializes in hit-and-run accidents can help police in efforts to locate the driver. In the event the driver cannot be located, an attorney can advise the family of their legal rights to collect compensation for the boy's injuries through their own insurance policy, if they have one. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care expenses, disfigurement, scarring, pain and suffering, or other damages relating this this devastating hit-and-run bicycle accident.

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