Northern California Accident Attorney Blog

FRESNO COUNTY -- A Monday morning multi-vehicle collision left one person dead and injured three others in east-central Fresno. According to The Fresno Bee, the driver of a 1960s Chevrolet Nova sped west out of a filling station on Olive Avenue near Peach Street, veered onto the eastbound lanes and slammed into a late-model pickup truck.

The 29-year-old male driver of the Nova, was driving with a suspended license and was killed after the crash. The driver and two children inside the pickup truck were taken via ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center for further treatment.

Cause of the Fresno Car Collision

The Fresno car accident on December 5th remains under investigation by police officials. However, based on the information provided by The Fresno Bee, it appears the driver of the Chevrolet Nova may be responsible for the accident due to veering onto the other side of the roadway and into oncoming traffic, along with driving with a suspended license. Therefore, it is apparent that the occupants in the pickup truck had no way to prevent or avoid this horrible collision.

Fresno Auto Accident Injury Liability

While the car crash on Olive Avenue is being investigated, the injured victim or the family of the injured victims would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Fresno car accident lawyer. An attorney who has the knowledge and experience in accidents such as this one, can help the family protect their legal rights in a civil suit, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other damages relating to this terrible car accident.

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY -- According to Mercury News, four people were seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Santa Clara. The accident occurred around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday on Lincoln Street when for unknown reasons two sedans collided with each other. The impact of the collision caused one of the vehicles to slam into a wall of a monastery. Limited information provided by news reports does not explain what could be the cause of the crash.

Following this terrible incident, three out of the four occupants in the sedan that slammed into the wall sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital for further treatment. The fourth occupant, a 6-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries and was immediately transported to Valley Medical Center for treatment. The other driver involved in the crash, was not hurt after the accident.

Auto Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the accident on November 22nd remains under investigation by the Santa Clara Police Department, it would be advisable for the injured victims to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced Northern California auto accident injury lawyer. Immediate consultation from a highly skilled attorney at Estey Bomberger, can help protect the victims' legal rights in a civil claim and recover the maximum compensation for their injuries. In a personal injury claim, compensation can include and are not limited to medical care expenses, lost earnings, disfigurement, scarring, pain and suffering, or other damages related to this devastating car accident.

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY -- According to Mercury News, a 79-year-old man and his 2-year-old grandson were seriously struck by a car in Santa Clara on Friday. The accident was reported at about 6:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Teal Drive, when a Chevrolet van driven by a 45-year-old Santa Clara woman struck the man, Rui Lin, and his grandchild while they were attempting to cross the street. Both Lin and the young boy sustained major injuries and were transported to a hospital. Updated reports indicated that Lin later died due to his injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Santa Clara

The accident on November 18th remains under investigation by the Santa Clara Police Department. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear as whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions of the driver, road conditions, vehicle malfunctions, and even alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash. Hopefully, police officials can determine what happened and who is ultimately responsible for this horrific accident.

Pedestrian Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

Accidents involving pedestrians and automobiles can have tragic results. The pedestrians, especially the elderly and children, are highly susceptible to serious injuries and death after being struck by a vehicle. Following a pedestrian accident such as this one, family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact an understanding and compassionate lawyer at Estey Bomberger. A skilled attorney can advise the family of their legal rights in personal injury or wrongful death claim, and help the family hold the responsible party or parties financially liable for their unexpected loss and the child's injuries. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday after he was seriously hit by a pickup truck, Fresno Bee reports. The boy, whose name was not released, was crossing the street while riding his bicycle near Al Radka Park in southeast Fresno when a pickup truck traveling east on Belmont Avenue struck him. After the collision, the boy was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Cause of the November 15th Fresno Bicycle Accident

Based on the limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not clear what caused this crash and who is at fault. It is also not evident whether the driver could have prevented or avoided this horrible collision. Hopefully, the Fresno Police Department comes to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a serious bicycle accident such as this one, it is advisable for the family of the child to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Northern California bicycle accident attorney. If it is determined that negligence of the driver was the contributed to the accident, the child may be entitled to compensation for his injuries, medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. Therefore, it would be well-advised to speak to a skilled attorney as soon as possible so important evidence and witness recollections can be easily obtained to help your case in a personal injury claim.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- According to ABC 30 News, a 13-year-old girl was severely struck and killed by a car in Fresno. This tragic accident happened at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when the girl, Angel Perez, was attempting to cross Highway 180 near Cedar Avenue, and was struck by an Audi driven by Edward Bessonov, 25, of Fresno. Police officials at the scene do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. And the limited information that was provided by news reports, did not indicate why Perez was attempting to cross the highway.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In fatal pedestrian accidents such as this one on November 15th, the family of the girl would be well-advised to contact a skilled Fresno wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable lawyer can advise the family of their legal rights, determine who may be at fault for the incident, and decide the best course of action in obtaining compensation for their devastating and unexpected loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, affection and companionship, and other damages relating to this tragic pedestrian accident.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY -- A 7-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car on Thursday afternoon, The Sacramento Bee reports. This devastating accident occurred at about 1:20 p.m., when the boy, Tevon Webb, was attempting to cross Howe Avenue in the city of Arden-Arcade. The driver, a 37-year-old Sacramento woman, did not sustain any injuries after the accident. However, Webb suffered major head trauma and was transported to UC Davis Medical Center where he later died due his injuries.

Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Arden-Arcade

Based on the information provided by The Sacramento Bee, it is not evident what cause the driver to hit the pedestrian and whether or not she could have prevented the collision from happening. Therefore, police officials investigating this October 27th pedestrian accident will monitor the situation and look at a number of factors that may have contributed to the crash such as distracted driving, reckless or negligent actions of the driver, the speed of the vehicle, and possible vehicle malfunctions.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Collisions involving pedestrians and automobiles can result to catastrophic injuries and death. Children and the elderly are the most vulnerable to suffer from serious harm following an accident. Therefore, while authorities are still trying to determine what caused this crash to occur, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Northern California pedestrian accident attorney to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney who understands unique and complex incidents such as this one, can help the family in efforts in determining who is responsible for the crash, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY -- A 9-year-old girl was tragically struck and killed by a van in Stockton, KCRA News reported. The girl, Julianna Radilla, was attempting to cross the street on her motorbike at the intersection of East Main Street and Dawes Avenue on Thursday afternoon when a Chevrolet Astro severely hit her. The impact of the collision caused the girl and the motorbike to catch fire. Following the accident, Radilla was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center where she later died due to her injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Stockton

Based on the limited information provided by KCRA News, it is unclear how and why this collision occurred. Thus, it is impossible to determine who is at fault for the accident. Authorities investigating the collision will certainly continue to monitor this devastating incident and determine who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Pedestrian accidents involving children and automobiles can result to catastrophic injuries and death. Therefore, while accident remains under investigation, the family of the child would be well-advised to speak to a Northern California wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has the expertise in pedestrian accidents such as this one, can advise the family of their legal rights, and if necessary, hire a private investigator to reconstruct the accident to determine who is officially responsible. The attorney can also help the family recover the maximum compensation they are entitled for funeral/burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, and other damages in this tragic October 20th pedestrian accident.

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ALAMEDA COUNTY -- Over a dozen of people were injured in an Oakland Amtrak train collision on Wednesday, San Jose Mercury News reports. According to Amtrak train spokesman Cliff Cole, one of the Amtrak trains carrying eight passengers struck another train carrying approximately 137 passengers. The accident was reported around 10 p.m. and occurred at the intersection of Webster Street and Embarcadero. Passengers onboard the trains indicated that the impact of the collision caused them to be jolted from their seats and onto the floor. Following this terrible train accident, roughly 18 passengers sustained minor injuries, however, a Hayward woman reported that her daughter suffered a broken arm and was sent to hospital.

Cause of the October 12th Amtrak Train Crash

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear what caused this collision to occur and whether or not it could have been prevented. Therefore, authorities investigating the accident will try to determine why this Amtrak train accident happened and who is ultimately responsible.

Train Accident Personal Injury Liability

Railroad transportation is generally considered safe, however, accidents do happen. When two trains are involved in a collision, serious injuries and/or death to any individuals involved can be the result. Therefore, while the investigation of the collision is ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a California train accident lawyer. A skilled and competent attorney who has handled personal injury claims in incidents such as this one, can advise the victims of their legal rights, help the victims in efforts to determine who is officially responsible for the crash, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible train accident.

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SOLANO COUNTY -- According to the San Francisco Chronicle, six people were injured in a terrible Dixon school bus accident. The collision was reported around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, when the driver of the school bus, traveling east on Hackman Road decided to pass a slower-moving tractor-trailer that had its hazard lights flashing. The driver of truck then attempted to make a left turn, but instead, the driver hit the school bus causing it to overturn. Following the collision, the five children riding in the school bus sustained minor injuries, while the bus driver suffered moderate injuries. All six occupants in the school bus were then taken to local hospitals for further treatment.

Cause of the October 12th School Bus Accident in Dixon

The school bus accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by the Dixon Patch and the San Francisco Chronicle, it is unclear who may be at fault for the collision. Hopefully, authorities investigating the accident can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

School Bus Accident Injury Liability

While the accident is ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a Northern California personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled complex and unique incidents such as this one, can advised the victims of their legal rights, and if necessary, hire a private investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is officially responsible. A skilled attorney can also help the victims decide the best course of action to receive compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this terrible school bus accident.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY -- According to The Sacramento Bee, a FedEx delivery truck severely struck a 10-year-old-boy. The accident occurred near Beitzel Elementary School on Caymus Drive and Chantal Way at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, when the young boy ran onto the crosswalk and into a FedEx truck. As soon as the boy hit the truck, he fell and was tragically ran over by the truck's rear tires. The boy was taken to UC Davis Medical Center with a possible broken pelvis. The names of both the driver and 10-year-old child were not immediately available.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Sacramento

The accident on October 6th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Sacramento Bee and News 10, it is unclear why the FedEx driver was not able to see the child and if he/she was able to prevent or avoid the collision. Hopefully, authorities investigating this terrible pedestrian accident can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is officially responsible. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the CHP at (916)681-2300, or the CHP Communications Center at (916)861-1300.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

While this pedestrian accident remains under investigation, the family members of the child would be well-advised to speak to a Sacramento personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney who has represented victims of Sacramento pedestrian accidents, can ensure the family's legal rights and interests are protected, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation the victim is entitled to for medical care expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages following this horrific Sacramento pedestrian accident.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY-- Sabrina Carrasco, a 9-year-old Sacramento girl underwent a third surgery on Tuesday following a horrific dog attack in an apartment complex lawn area at 7718 La Mancha Way, News10 reported. Witnesses at the scene saw Carrasco playing with her teenage cousin Joandra Solis, and two toddlers before being viscously mauled by a neighbor's pit bull/labrador mix dog at about 9 p.m. Saturday. Prior to the dog attack, the pit bull/labrador escaped a fenced yard and rushed toward the girls. Solis picked up the two toddlers and told Carrasco to stay still. Frightened for her life, Carrasco tried to runaway but it was too late. Gina Knepp, spokeswoman for the Sacramento City Animal Control, reported Carrasco suffered injuries to her head, shoulder, side and back. Carrasco was taken to the University of California Medical Center at Davis to undergo further treatment.

Ana Reyes, Carrasco's mother, explained that her daughter is very traumatized by the event and will never be the same. According to UC Davis Medical Center officials, Carrasco is in good condition, but her doctors say there could be damages to the nerves on her face.

As for the dog owner, who didn't want to be identified, stated he didn't take the necessary precaution of alerting the parents that the kids, including one of Carrasco's relatives were provoking the dog in the past by throwing rocks, shooting pellets, and taunting it. However, he is very sorry for what happened and knows the attack was inexcusable. The owner has voluntarily given up the dog to be put down on Tuesday.

Cause of the Dog Attack in Sacramento

The accident occurring on August 6th remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the information provided by News10, UPI, and The Sacramento Bee, it is evident the young girl could not prevent or avoid this violent dog attack. Therefore, the dog owner may be at fault due possible negligence and witnesses seeing the dog escape his fenced yard three times during the day of the attack. The district attorney's office will determine whether to prosecute the dog owner.

Dog Bite Personal Injury Liability

Injuries from a dog bite, attack or mauling can have long lasting physical and emotional consequences, especially in children. Dog owners can be held liable for injuries their dog inflicts due to negligence, violation of the leash law or law prohibiting dogs from "running at large," and keeping a dog with knowledge of the its history of injuring people. In situations such as this one, where it appears the dog owner may be at fault, family members of the victim are well-advised to seek an experienced Sacramento dog bite injury lawyer. A knowledgeable and skilled attorney who understands the serious physical and emotional effects of animal attack injuries can help the family protect their legal rights and receive the maximum compensation for hospital treatment expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and future medical care relating to this devastating dog attack.

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STANISLAUS COUNTY - A June 27th 9:10 a.m. car crash that involved three vehicles tragically killed a 4-year-old boy and injured four others. According to a news report released by the Merced Sun Star, the driver of a Mini Cooper traveling east struck a car waiting to turn left. After hitting the vehicle, the Mini Cooper spun into oncoming traffic and was broadsided by a car driven by a Livingston man. Both the driver of the Mini Cooper, a 28-year-old Turlock woman, and a 2-year-old passenger sustained major injuries in the collision. The driver was flown to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto and the child was flown to University of California Medical Center in Sacramento for treatment. The driver of the vehicle that was hit by the Mini Copper was not injured and the two occupants of the vehicle that broadsided the Mini Cooper sustained minor injuries. The name of the young boy is being withheld until family can be notified.

Cause of the Car Collision

The cause of the three-vehicle car collision is unclear and is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol. If news reports are accurate, the driver of the Mini Cooper may be responsible for the accident, and resulting death and injuries. Inattentive driving, impaired driving or aggressive driving behavior may have been the reason why the Mini Cooper hit the car waiting to turn left.

Car Accident Liability

If the investigation reveals the car crash was caused by the actions of the Mini Cooper driver, the family of the victim may pursue financial compensation from the driver by filing a wrongful death claim. While the investigation is under way, it is highly recommended the victim's family talk to a northern California car accident attorney regarding their legal rights. A skilled attorney can protect the families right to maximum compensation for accident-related damages.

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UPPER LAKE -- A 29-year-old man tragically died and two young children were killed Monday evening in a solo-vehicle vehicle on Elk Mountain Road, the Lake County News reported. According to reports, Carlos Eddie Narvaes was driving a 1991 Toyota Previa minivan southbound on Elk Mountain Road, when he lost control of the vehicle. The minivan went into oncoming traffic and exited the west edge of the road and struck an uphill embankment. The collision caused the minivan to overturn. Narvaes, who the CHP stated was not wearing a seat belt. was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred just after 5 p.m., about 2.2 miles north of Pitney Lane. The children were taken to UC Davis Medical Center and Children's Hospital & Research Center in Oakland. The cause of the May 23rd fatal car accident remains under investigation.

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ALAMEDA - A 13-year-old Alameda boy tragically died Monday, hours after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle, Fox Reno and other news outlets reported. The accident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on May 16, 2011. According to news reports, the victim, Brandon Sorensen, 13, was riding his bicycle near Santa Clara Avenue and Everett Street when he was involved in a collision with a vehicle. Sorensen was taken to Children's Hospital in Oakland, where he died of his injuries.

Cause of the Alameda Bicycle Accident

Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is not clear what exactly happened. Police will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, the right-of-way at the intersection, and the direction of both the bicycle and the vehicle in determining what happened. The cause of the accident was unclear and an investigation is ongoing by the Alameda Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the fatal bicycle accident is asked to contact Alameda police Lt. Sean Lynch at (510) 337-8424.

Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If authorities determine that the driver of the vehicle is responsible for the collision, he or she may be liable for the wrongful death of the young bicyclist, in addition to possible criminal charges for negligent driving. While this incident remains under investigation, a skilled Oakland bicycle accident lawyer could advise the victim's family about their legal rights and options to hold the driver and any other at-fault parties accountable. An attorney who has represented families of fatal bicycle accident can provide answers, options, and support in a free legal consultation regarding a wrongful death claim.

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A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) press release reported on May 12 the reannouncement of a November 2009 Maclaren USA stroller recall for risk of fingertip amputations and lacerations. According to the release, 149 accidents with the strollers, including 37 reported injuries, have been made known to Maclaren since the announcement of the first recall. Out of these reported stroller injuries, five included additional fingertip amputations, 16 additional lacerations, and 16 additional fingertip entrapments/bruising. When the original recall was launched, 15 incidents, including 12 reports of fingertip amputation throughout the United States, had been reported.

These recalled strollers pose the potential danger of fingertip amputation and laceration to the child when a person is unfolding or opening the stroller. These risks are present due to a flaw in the hinge mechanism of the stroller. The reannouncemnt of the stroller recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers placed on the market before November 2009. Maclaren strollers placed on the market after May 2010 contain dissimilar hinge design than the previously recalled strollers and are not included in this recall.

The recalled strollers were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores throughout the nation from 1999 to November 2009. Any consumer who has not installed the hinge covers is being advised to contact Maclaren USA right way to get a free repair kit at hingecovers@maclaren-usa.com or toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Manufacturers are responsible for designing and creating products that are safe and do not contain any defects or unknown dangers that could cause consumers injury, illness, or death. A Sacramento product liability lawyer will know what effective steps need to be taken in order to help you and your family hold negligent manufacturers liable for their oversight.

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