California Car Accident Reports

A man was killed in a San Diego car accident after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car on Miramar Road the morning of November 6, 2009. According to a 10news report, the accident occurred near Camino Ruiz. San Diego police said the injured motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name was not released.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this deceased victim. Please keep them in your prayers.

San Diego Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, (SWITRS), there were 12 fatalities and 293 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in San Diego, California. In San Diego County as a whole, 50 deaths and 985 injuries occurred in 2007 due to motorcycle accidents. Also countywide, 268 deaths and 14,641 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents during the same period.

Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused this car-motorcycle collision. There are many unanswered questions here. Did this accident occur at an intersection? Was it a rear-end collision? Was one of the vehicles attempting to make a turn? Was the driver of the other vehicle distracted, speeding, reckless or negligent in any way? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway which may have caused or contributed to this fatal car accident?

Liability Issues in Car Accidents

If this accident was caused by a dangerous roadway condition, then the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Any claims against governmental entities, according to California Government Code, must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. If the driver of the other vehicle was at fault, then he or she could be held liable for the accident and the motorcyclist's fatal injuries.

Victims' families in such cases would be well-advised to consult an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights are protected. Victims' families should remember not to talk to insurance adjusters or attorneys for other parties until they have consulted their own attorney. The best personal injury law firms will not charge any fees for a comprehensive initial consultation.

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