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Recent Posts in Los Angeles, California Category
| January 21, 2010 |
| Child driver causes fatal car accident. |
| Posted By Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney |
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On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, an eleven year old boy was driving his mother’s car at her request. While driving, he ran a stop sign and was broadsided by another vehicle, killing him, his mother and his younger sister. This car accident took place at a rural intersection outside Porterville, which is about 70 miles southeast of Fresno. This 6th grader was driving home from his soccer game when he failed to obey the stop sign. The mother, Maria Covarrubias, 30, and sister, Elizabeth Silva Covarrubias, 6, both were ejected from the back seat where it is believed neither were wearing seatbelts. A family friend, Froylon Gonzalez who was wearing his seatbelt in the passenger seat of this car involved in the
auto accident, was also in the vehicle and stated he had never seen Jose drive. He was sent to a local Fresno hospital with life- threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, Charles Seguin, 44, of Porterville, sustained minor injuries.
California Highway Patrol Officer Stefanie Buck said investigators have not yet been able to interview the car's lone survivor to determine why Jose Manuel Silva Covarrubias was driving his mother’s car. Officials stated it did not appear that drugs, alcohol or winter fog was a significant factor in this accident. The superintendent of Woodville Union School District, Dondreia Bradley, stated she was "stunned" to hear that Jose had been driving his mother’s car. The car accident is still under investigation.
Car accidents in Los Angeles can be very difficult for those involved and their family, especially when there is a catastrophic injury or wrongful death. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car crash where you received injuries because of someone else’s negligence you need to contact a qualified auto accident attorney. Call our
Los Angeles car accident lawyers today at 800-715-4489 for a free consultation.
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| January 14, 2010 |
| Many People Involved in Car Accidents Receive Speeding Tickets |
| Posted By Los Angeles Accident Lawyer |
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In the United States more then 41,000,000 speeding tickets are given out per year. Thats over 100,000 speeding tickets a day, which means that one in every six drivers will get a speeding ticket this year. Each year over six billion dollars is collected by the government for speeding tickets. About 95% of the people who receive a speeding ticket never contest it and just pay the fine. The other 5% make an effort to fight their ticket. They usually have the case dismissed or receive charges that don't get reported on their driving record.
In 2000 a statistic showed that on average, a pedestrian is killed in a car accident every 111 minutes. Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that when speed limits were raised in 1996, travel speeds increased and car fatalities went up significantly on Interstate highways.
There are over 196,000,000 licensed drivers throughout the United States. Most speeding tickets are given to drivers between the ages of 17 and 24. Men receive more speeding tickets than women and are less likely to try and fight their speeding ticket. Doctors seem to receive the most speeding tickets out of any other profession.
Speeding tickets, combined with other traffic violations such as DUI/DWI, reckless driving, red light offenses, hit and run and other misdemeanors, cause a lot of fatal auto accidents. If you have been involved in a car accident, please contact our Los Angeles car accident attorney today for a free consultation. You may also provide the facts of your auto accident in our free case evaluation form. Please call us today at 800-715-4489 if you have any immediate questions. |
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| January 08, 2010 |
| Fatal Car Accidents in California Are Rising |
| Posted By Los Angeles Injury Lawyer |
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Each year there are approximately 6,934 fatal auto accidents in the United States involving drivers who are 16 and older. From 1998 to 2007, there were a total of 563,135 fatal crashes. Twelve percent of those accidents (69,337) involved drivers with invalid licenses. Of all types of drivers, it was determined males were involved in these types of accidents approximately six times more often then female drivers.
In California alone, there has been a total of 8,487 fatal accidents from 1998 to 2007. The specific number of fatal accidents during this time period are below:
- 1998
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
California has had a total of 17,750 fatal car accidents between 1998 and 2007, most of these accidents were involving males. Specifically, the statistics for these date ranges were:
- Males
- Females
- Young (ages 16-20)
- Young Adult (ages 21-40)
- Adult (ages 41-64)
- Older (ages 65 and up)
If you have been involved in a car accident, please contact our Los Angeles fatal car accident attorney today for a free consultation. You may also provide the facts of your auto accident in our free case evaluation form. Please call us today at 800-715-4489 if you have any immediate questions or if you would like to speak with someone at our injury law firm. |
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| November 20, 2009 |
| Pregnant Woman Involved in Possible DUI Car Accident with Another Drunk Driver |
| Posted By Los Angeles Auto Accident Lawyer |
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Early Wednesday morning, a pregnant woman’s vehicle collided with another car, and both drivers are suspected of drunk driving. The Los Angeles County car accident injured four people in total, one of them was ejected from the car. The pregnant driver involved was taken to the hospital for severe injuries, while the other driver suffered major trauma and may be facing an amputation.
Clearly when drivers choose to drink and drive, serious injuries are always a risk. Drunk driving in Los Angeles can lead to injuries such as the above requiring amputation, as well as internal bleeding, broken bones and possibly end fatally. Whenever someone is involved in a car accident due to another driver driving under the influence, the victim should be in touch with a drunk driving attorney in order to receive compensation.
Have you been injured in a Los Angeles drunk driving accident? If you or someone you know has been, please contact a drunk driving attorney to help you through the process. It’s important to always make sure that the car accident is reported to the police department, as well as making sure that you receive medical attention for any and all injuries. Our Los Angeles drunk driving lawyers can help you to receive the compensation you deserve for injuries and damages if you start by calling us at (800) 715-4489 and begin moving on with you case. |
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| November 16, 2009 |
| Car Left on Train Tracks Causes Accident |
| Posted By Los Angeles Auto Accident Lawyer |
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Friday night a car was abandoned on the Metro Blue Line near the Vernon Avenue and Washington Boulevard Stations causing a train to crash into it. The Los Angeles Police Department reports that the man with the car was attempting to kill himself, changed his mind, and left the car on the tracks. The train was able to stop with minor damage to it and no injuries reported as a result of the crash. The owner of the car has since turned himself in to the police.
Luckily in this situation, no one was injured. However, it's always possible for injuries to occur in Los Angeles auto accidents involving cars and trains. When a driver is negligent like the man who left his car on the tracks, that person should be held responsible for any injuries resulting from the crash. You may be able to receive compensation for injuries and damages. Please do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles auto accident lawyers at (800) 715-4489 for assistance in pursuing the compensation you deserve if you are ever involved in a similar accident. |
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| November 04, 2009 |
| Tire Blowout Causes Los Angeles Trucking Accident |
| Posted By Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney |
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On Monday morning a truck flipped over while traveling on the 210 freeway. The California Highway Patrol reported that one of the tires blew out and caused the truck driver to lose control. The truck swerved and hit an SUV before flipping over. The truck accident caused a serious traffic jam during rush hour. The truck driver suffered injuries in the accident but the driver of the SUV managed to walk away uninjured.
This particular trucking accident might have been prevented if the company maintained their equipment better. Maybe this accident could have been prevented if more frequent service checks were performed on tractor trailers in California. This kind of negligence causes truck accidents in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles truck accident lawyers from our law office empathize with anyone who has been seriously injured in an accident. We know that tire blow outs can be very serious and can cause catastrophic injuries like brain damage or paralysis. We are here to help you make an injury claim and fight to recover the compensation you rightly deserve.
Call 800-715-4489 and speak with one of our Los Angeles trucking accident attorneys today for a free consultation. |
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