A man and his daughters were injured in an Oxnard car accidentafter another vehicle turned in front of them triggering a head-on collision. According to an ABC news report, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard, the night of February 2, 2012. Police say the 52-year-old man was driving a Toyota Prius north on Harbor Boulevard, when the driver of a Dodge Charger made a turn in front of him. The man and his two daughters, ages 9 and 11, suffered major injuries. They have been hospitalized and their condition is not known. The Dodge's driver was uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the three injured victims of this crash. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 13 fatalities and 860 injuries involving Oxnard car accidents. During the same year, there were 57 fatalities and 3,421 injuries involving Ventura County car accidents.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, the driver of the Dodge Charger made a turn in front of the victims’ vehicle at the intersection. It appears that this motorist may have failed to yield the right-of-way to the other vehicle.

California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Fault and Liability

If the driver of the Dodge is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Ventura personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Four people including two firefighters were injured in a San Bernardino car accident, the afternoon of February 1, 2012. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Main Street in Hesperia. Officials say a San Bernardino County fire ambulance, which was responding to a medical call in Hesperia, collided with another vehicle at the intersection. Two firefighter-paramedics in the ambulance and two people in the other vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 10 fatalities and 221 injuries involving car accidents in Hesperia. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 223 people died and 7,870 were injured as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, the ambulance collided with the other vehicle at a large street intersection, which is regulated by traffic lights. It is not clear if the other vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle or if the driver of the ambulance was at fault here.

California Vehicle Code 21806 states: "Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle which is sounding a siren and which has at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light that is visible…the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway, clear of any intersection, and thereupon shall stop and remain stopped until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed."

Fault and Liability

I trust officials are looking into whether the ambulance had its emergency lights and sirens on or if there was a right-of-way or red light violation here. If this accident was the fault of the ambulance driver, then, the driver and his or her employer can be held liable for injuries and damages caused. At the same time, if the driver of the other vehicle was at fault, then, he or she can be held liable as well. An experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer can better advise injured victims in such cases about their legal rights and options.

Cirila Guzman, 76, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say may have involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on January 26, 2012 at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Dalton Avenue in Azusa. Guzman suffered major head trauma and died from her injuries.

Police booked the driver, 74-year-old Luis Sanchez, on suspicion of DUI causing injury and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. However, he has been released this week after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office sent the case back to police for further investigation. Officials are waiting for the results of a blood alcohol test. Officials say they plan to present their case to the DA once more evidence has been gathered.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Cirila Guzman for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 13 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Azusa. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 179 people died and 4,918 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver who struck Guzman may have been under the influence of alcohol. Under California Vehicle Code Section 23152, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face vehicular manslaughter charges.

California Penal Code Section 191.5 (a) states: "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence."

Claim for Compensation

If it is determined that Sanchez was at fault, then, in addition to facing criminal charges, he can be held financially responsible for Guzman's wrongful death. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will advise victims and their families in such cases about their legal rights and options. . For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

Ameen Eric Alfadl-Andreasson, 25, of Ontario, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle on the 101 Freeway. According to an Associated Press news report, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred during the early morning hours of January 29, 2012 near Hollywood Boulevard. Officials say Alfadl-Andreasson was just south of the Cahuenga Pass when his Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a van. The man who was driving the 2008 Ford E-350 van, a 48-year-old from Istanbul, Turkey, was not cited or arrested. Both, he and his passenger, a 16-year-old girl also from Istanbul, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Ameen Eric Alfadl-Andreasson for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 35 fatalities and 1,248 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 83 lives and injured 2,719 people, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this van versus motorcycle collision occurred. There are several questions here. Was the motorcycle rear-ended by the van? Did driver distraction, inattention or excessive speed play a part? Did the driver of the van make an unsafe lane change or an unsafe pass? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the van's driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he can be held liable for Alfadl-Andreasson's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, and loss of love and companionship.

In such cases, victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to accident victims or their families.

A 65-year-old woman was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident when a Lexus SUV backed into her. According to a 10News report, the pedestrian accident occurred on Girard Avenue in La Jolla, the morning of January 27, 2012. Officials say the woman was crossing the road when the SUV began backing up to take a parking space and struck her. The woman fell onto the roadway and suffered severe head trauma. It is not clear if the 20-year-old driver will be cited for the collision. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the woman who was injured in this San Diego pedestrian accident. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Diego Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 18 people were killed and 494 were injured in pedestrian accidents in the city of San Diego. Countywide, 57 fatalities and 937 injuries occurred due to pedestrian accidents, during that same year.

Laws Relating to Pedestrians

Based on this news report, the woman was crossing the road mid-block. Pedestrians must yield the right of way to vehicles when crossing outside a crosswalk, but that does not excuse drivers from exercising due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians.

California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

Liability Issues

In this particular case, if it is determined that the driver was inattentive, distracted or negligent in any other way, he or she could be held liable for the pedestrian's injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Pedestrian accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Elfego Lozano-Nicolas, 39, has died from critical injuries he suffered in a Santa Ana car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal bicycle accident occurred the night of January 20, 2012 in the 100 block of South Broadway. Lozano-Nicolas was hit by a pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tundra, with a ladder rack and ladders on top. The truck also had blue lettering running the length of the truck. The pickup's hubcap fell at the scene of the crash. The driver did not stop. Lozano-Nicholas was taken to a local trauma center where he died the day after the incident. If you have any information about this fatal hit-and-run crash, please contact Santa Ana police at 714-245-8701.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Elfego Lozano-Nicolas for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the pickup truck hit the bicyclist and then fled the scene without even stopping to help the critically injured victim. Lozano-Nicolas was found on the roadway unconscious. The driver basically fled leaving the victim exposed to further danger. I hope officials apprehend whoever committed this appalling act and prosecute him or her to the fullest extent of the law.

Justice for Victims

If you have any information about this driver or the suspect, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and to become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. This site is part of our effort to partner with the community and help our local law enforcement officials apprehend these hit-and-run drivers.

Families that have lost loved ones in hit-and-run collisions would be well advised to contact an experienced Santa Ana personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the accident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

At least two people were injured in a Los Angeles bus accident after a Metro bus collided with a FedEx truck, the morning of January 25, 2012. According to a KABC news report, the crash happened in the 9600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard. The impact from the crash knocked the delivery truck on its side and spilled an unknown amount of fuel on to the roadway. Two people were taken to an area hospital with injuries. Officials are still looking into what led to this crash.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery, and sincerely hope that they were not seriously hurt.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 227 fatalities and 25,043 injuries involving Los Angeles car accidents. Countywide, car accidents claimed 554 lives and injured 50,817 people, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to what caused this bus versus truck accident. There are still several unanswered questions here. Who was at fault for this crash? Did one of the vehicles make an unsafe turn? Did the bus or the FedEx truck make an unsafe lane change? Did one of the drivers fail to yield the right-of-way? Did impairment, driver distraction, inattention, speed or some other form of negligence play a part in this injury crash? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the bus driver is determined to have been at fault, then, the driver and his or her employer can be held liable. On the other hand, if the FedEx truck driver is found to have been at fault, that driver as well as his or her employer can be held financially responsible for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and benefits, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An accident victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to victims and their families.

Eight people were hospitalized with injuries after a San Diego car accident, which involved two vehicles colliding at a street intersection, the night of January 24, 2012. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the injury crash occurred at the intersection of Lake Badin Avenue and Jackson Drive. Officials say an 18-year-old man with four passengers was driving on Jackson in a Dodge Charger when the vehicle was struck by a Dodge SUV approaching the intersection on Lake Badin.

A man and his three young children were in the SUV. All the occupants of the SUV were hospitalized as were four people in the Charger. The teen driver of the Charger was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. But officials say that driver was not at fault in the collision. The investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the many injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 71 fatalities and 5,819 injuries occurred involving San Diego car accidents. Also, countywide, car accidents claimed 217 lives and caused 12,998 injuries, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Dodge Charger was impaired, but officials say he was not at fault. The intersection where this collision occurred is regulated by a two-way stop sign. Traffic on Lake Badin is required to stop and yield right-of-way to traffic on Jackson. In this particular case, it appears that the driver of the Dodge SUV failed to stop and yield right of way to the Charger.

California law requires drivers to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and proceed with caution. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21802 (a): "The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop as required by Section 22450. The driver shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles which have approached from another highway, or which are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to those vehicles until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety."

Fault and Liability

In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for injuries and damages caused. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

One person was critically injured in a Riverside car accident that resulted in injuries to five other people as well. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury accident occurred at Allesandro Boulevard and Lesselle Street in Moreno Valley, the morning of January 22, 2012. Officials are looking into what may have led to the two-car crash. The extent of the victims' injuries is not known. It is also not yet clear if either driver will be cited for the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the many injured victims of this Riverside car accident. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Riverside Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), seven fatalities and 522 injuries occurred as a result of Moreno Valley car accidents. In Riverside County as a whole, 120 people were killed and 7,343 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Injury Accident?

Based on this news report, the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Was one of the drivers negligent at the time of the crash? Examples of negligence include driving drunk, exceeding the speed limit, and failing to obey a traffic control device. It is common for these types of intersection accidents to involve a car running through a stop sign or traffic signal, or for a driver to cause the crash by driving distracted. A moment of distraction, such as looking at a phone or radio, can result in devastating accidents.

Liability Issues

In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for injuries and damages caused. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

A knowledgeable car accident attorney will be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway or intersection caused or contributed to a collision. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

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According to the California Lexapro Attorneys at Bisnar and Chase, several women are coming forward with these truly disturbing claims and many of them have grounds for compensation.

Lexapro is a medication designed to combat depression in adults. Several studies have been released over the last few years linking the use of medications like Lexapro to birth defects. If you or a loved one have used Lexapro during pregnancy, it is in your best interest to contact a Bisnar and Chase Lexapro attorney as soon as possible.

Lexapro Side Effects

Lexapro side effects have been reported worldwide. The following is a list of side effects associated with the defective medication.

• Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN).
• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• Cleft Lip
• Club foot
• Autism

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