Northern California Accident Attorney Blog

YOLO COUNTY -- A pedestrian woman in Davis was tragically struck by a vehicle at about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, The Davis Enterprise reported. The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was hit by an eastbound vehicle when she was attempting to cross Russell Boulevard near Lake Boulevard. Following the collision, the pedestrian was then taken to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento with possible head injuries.

UPDATE: According to ABC 10 News, the pedestrian woman identified as Megan Glanville, 25, died late Thursday afternoon at UC Davis Medical Center from her injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Davis

Based on the limited information provided by The Davis Enterprise, it is unclear what could have caused this December 21st pedestrian accident. Lt. Paul Doroshov of the Davis Police Department indicated that weather conditions were foggy at the time of the incident, but it is not evident whether the lack of visibility played a factor in the accident. Hopefully, the Davis Police Department can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the investigation of the accident remains ongoing, the victim or the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Northern California personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney who has the knowledge and experience in car vs. pedestrian accidents, can help the victim protect her legal rights, and if necessary, hire a independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine who may be at fault. An attorney from Estey Bomberger can also advise the victim the best option to recover compensation for her injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible pedestrian accident.

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YOLO COUNTY - Three people were killed Monday afternoon in a chain-reaction wreck on southbound Interstate 5, the Sacramento Bee and multiple other news outlets reported. The triple fatal accident was reported just north of County Road 102 just before 12:45 p.m. on August 8, 2011. Two sport utility vehicles, a jeep, a small four-door passenger car and a tractor-trailer big-rig all went up in flames.

According to the Sacramento Bee, two adults in one of the SUVs died, as well as a child riding in the passenger car. Witnesses reportedly tried to retrieve the child rrom the car, but were pushed back by flames. Seven other people were taken to local hospitals, UC Davis Medical Center (Sacramento), Kaiser Permanente and Mercy San Juan Medical Center (Carmichael). Injuries reportedly ranged from moderate to severe.

News 10 reported that the crash began when traffic was beginning to merge into the left lane to accommodate an upcoming construction zone. A small car, reportedly possibly an Acura, was pushed into the center divider and became engulfed in flames. A Jeep Wrangler was then struck and pushed into the flames. It is unclear who two other vehicles and a larger truck became involved. The tractor-trailer ended up on its side.

Chain Reaction Crash Liability

This accident will surely be a complex and lengthy investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Multi-vehicle accidents, especially collisions involving commercial trucks, have unique liability issues. While this accident remains under investigation, the injured victims and family members of those who lost their lives would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable northern California truck accident lawyer. Attorneys who have successfully handled numerous personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from truck accidents such as this one can help the victims begin protecting their rights immediately. Damages obtained in a truck accident personal injury claim may include compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering, or the wrongful death of a loved one.

Time is Of the Essence

Following an accident, valuable evidence, such as road debris, skid marks, and wrecked and burned vehicles are often quickly destroyed. To preserve the evidence necessary to demonstrate exactly what happened, and who was responsible, accident victims and their family members are urged to speak to an attorney as soon as possible, so that evidence can be preserved, inspected and photographed. A skilled California personal injury lawyer can arrange for an independent investigator to speak with witnesses, review accident reports, and reconstruct the scene of the accident and evaluate exactly what happened.

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YOLO COUNTY - A man in his 50's was hit by an Amtrak train while on the tracks at the Davis Depot Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m., reports the Sacramento Bee. The train was traveling westbound but there were no further details on how the tragic pedestrian accident occurred.

Due to the limited amount of information available, it is impossible to determine what caused this tragic pedestrian accident. Many unanswered questions remain. Was the man not given sufficient enough warning that the train was approaching? Did the train conductor fail to see the pedestrian because he or she was distracted? Hopefully, authorities will be able to provide answers as to how this accident happened.

While this June 30th incident remains under investigation, surviving family members may benefit from talking to a northern California pedestrian accident lawyer. If the actions of the pedestrian did not contribute to the crash, the victim's family members may be able to pursue compensation from the at-fault party. A competent lawyer will use every available resource to make sure family members are not denied their legal right to full and fair compensation for funeral costs, future income, and loss of support and care.

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A man tragically died Sunday night at UC Davis Medical Center after he was hit by a car while attempting to cross East Street, the Daily Democrat reported. The pedestrian, who was only described as a man in his 50's, was hit by a white Chevy Cavalier heading southbound on East Street in the far west lane, between 30 and 40 mph. The driver, who was also not named, remained at the scene of the crash and was interviewed and released. The Daily Democrat reported that both the front and rear windshields of the Chevy Cavalier were shattered in the Yolo County pedestrian accident.

Cause of the Accident

Car vs. pedestrian accidents account for 11% of fatal motor vehicle accidents in the US, and close to 70% of pedestrian accident victims are male. Based on the news reports of this January 2nd Woodland accident, it is unclear why the man was struck. Did he simply walk into the path of the vehicle, or could the driver have done anything to prevent this accident? Hopefully, the investigation by the Woodland Police Department will provide answers to these questions and others. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Woodland Police Department Traffic Division at (530) 661-7800.

Negligent Driving and Pedestrian Accident Liability

If this accident was caused by negligence of the driver, the family of the deceased victim may be able to recover compensation for their loss in a civil claim for wrongful death. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can never take away the pain of an unexpected loss, but it can ease the financial burdens of funeral expenses, loss of earnings and benefits, and other expenses. After an accident such as this one, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a northern California pedestrian accident lawyer about this accident and the family's legal rights to recover compensation for their loss.

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A Woodland man was critically injured Sunday man in an accident on Highway 113 in Yolo County, the Daily Democrat reported. The accident occurred north of County Road 25A, just before 3 p.m. The victim, Roberto Santana, 50, was a passenger in a 2004 Toyota travelling southbound in the fast lane when a 2003 Honda plowed through the median and struck the left side of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, Alfonso Gonzalez, 63, and passenger Maria Gonzalez, 62, suffered moderate injuries. Both were taken to UC Davis Medical Center where they were treated and released the next day. Roberto Santana remained hospitalized in critical condition. Neither the driver of the Honda, Enrique Rodriguez, 20, of Dixon, or his passenger, Carlos Rodriguez, 21, of Dixon, were injured.

Cause of the Highway 113 Car Accident

The CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the collision. Based on the limited information in news reports, it is unclear what caused Rodriguez to lose control of his car and send him skidding into the path of the Toyota driven by Gonzalez. The CHP will certainly look at all possible factors, including speed, distraction, possible driver impairment, vehicle malfunction, road conditions, and weather in making their determination of what happened and why.

Car Accidents and Personal Injury Liability

While this November 7th Yolo County car accident remains under investigation, the three occupants of the Toyota and their families would be well-advised to speak to a northern California car accident attorney. A lawyer who has represented numerous victims of state highway car accidents can help the victims understand and protect their legal rights following this accident, and advise them of their best course of action to recover maximum compensation for their injuries, including medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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