Personal Injury

LA Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run and DUI Charges after Collision

Posted by Samantha on July 26, 2011 at 1:33 am

Authorities, as advocates of the law, are expected to comply with it. If they failed to do so, they may also be required to undergo the litigation process and to face the penalties of their violation.
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy identified as Michael Anthony Grundy, 45, recently pleaded not guilty to two felony counts [...]

Motorcyclist Fatally Injured after Collision Involving Big Rig in LA

Posted by Samantha on July 12, 2011 at 3:01 am

Collisions involving motorcycles and large vehicles like trucks and big rigs usually end up badly for motorcyclists.
In fact, a collision involving a motorcycle and a big rig, which recently occurred in Los Angeles, has claimed the life of a rider.
According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, the accident happened at Lorena Street, along [...]

Glendora Collision Involving Pickup Truck and Tractor-Trailer Results in Fatalities

Posted by Samantha on June 27, 2011 at 4:11 am

Collisions involving two vehicles may result in severe injuries and death. The risks of fatalities may increase if one of the vehicles involved is heavier and bigger than the other one.
At least three women have died after the Nissan pickup truck they were riding in was struck by a Wal-Mart tractor trailer, causing it [...]

Elderly Pedestrian Seriously Injured when Hit by BMW in Visalia

Posted by Samantha on June 13, 2011 at 12:56 am

Pedestrians should always watch out for approaching vehicles and use designated crosswalks to avoid being involved in an accident. Remember, a driver may not be held liable for a pedestrian’s injuries if the latter was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the accident.
A 60-year-old woman who was not using a designated [...]

Almost 150 Drivers Arrested for DUI during Memorial Day Weekend

Posted by Samantha on May 31, 2011 at 2:14 am

The Memorial Day weekend was created in order for people to remember the soldiers who have given up their lives for the country. However, other people chose to party, drink, or get high during the holiday weekend, as seen in the number of drivers who were arrested for DUI during this period in Orange County. [...]

Vehicle Accident Case Involving Drunken LA Deputy Settled, City to Pay $5M

Posted by Samantha on May 23, 2011 at 2:50 am

Police officers should be more responsible with their actions because they serve as role models to ordinary citizens. This may be accomplished by following rules, which they are also required to enforce.
An intoxicated Los Angeles police officer who collided with another vehicle around three years ago is now causing additional financial problems to the city, [...]

Almost 250 Drivers Receive Traffic Ticket Due to Distracted Driving

Posted by Samantha on May 4, 2011 at 12:40 am

Driving a vehicle is a complicated activity because you will need to consider different factors at once like your speed, road conditions, and the behavior of drivers around you. If you get distracted while behind the wheel, there is a high chance that you will be involved in an accident.
Cell phone use is one of [...]

Pedestrian Dies when Hit by Suspected Drunken Elderly Driver

Posted by Samantha on April 20, 2011 at 2:41 am

Alcohol can impair a person’s driving skills so it is not advisable for you to drink before sitting behind the wheel.
An elderly SUV driver who failed to stay sober struck and killed a pedestrian along Sunset Mobile Home Park at the 11700 Donner Pass Road in Truckee, California.
The driver was identified as Ronald Sonsowski, 60, [...]

Hungry Boy,6, Crashes Mom’s Mini Van to Buy Food

Posted by Cheska on April 18, 2011 at 7:11 am

Aside from teaching their kids the distinction of right and wrong, parents are also responsible for their children’s safety and well-being.
Unfortunately, most accidents involving children could have been prevented if only parents had been more responsible.
In a recent accident in Oregon, a 6-year-old boy crashed his mom’s minivan after he left their house to buy [...]

Pedestrian Dies when Hit by SUV in Anaheim

Posted by Samantha on April 18, 2011 at 12:11 am

Pedestrian are encouraged to use designated crosswalks to that they will not get hit by approaching vehicles. Because their body is unprotected, they might easily sustain serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
A female pedestrian recently died when she was hit by a SUV while crossing outside a designated crosswalk at the [...]

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