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Two Killed in Bonsall Car Accident

Earlier today, a tragic car crash left two dead in Bonsall, CA just North of Oceanside. The identities of those involved have not yet been released pending notification of the next of kin. The crash involved a Ford Explorer and a Honda Accord. The crash occurred at the intersection of West Lilac Road and Old Highway 395.

According to reports, the Explorer was travelling on Old Highway 395 when the Honda Accord pulled out into its path of travel. The driver of the Honda Accord was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while the passenger was airlifted to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.

If you have information regarding this crash, please contact the California Highway Patrol (619) 220-5492 – We will follow this story with updates as they become available.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident resulting in a wrongful death, please browse our website for useful information that can help you. You can also order a free copy ($24.95 value) of Accidents Happen But Who’s Going to Pay the Bills? A Consumer’s Guide to the California Personal Injury & Wrongful Death System – you can order your free copy here.

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Fatal Accident on I-5; CHP Seeking Witnesses

The California Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses stemming from a fatal car accident on the I-5 just south of Sacramento on Thursday morning, April 12, 2012. Gerard Samathadara was driving a 2002 Honda Accord when his car lost control and struck a tree. Samathadara was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. It has not yet been determined whether other vehicles were involved or what the cause of the crash was. It was raining the morning of the crash and it is not clear yet whether that played a factor.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the South Sacramento CHP office at (916) 681-2300.

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Should I Give a Recorded Statement to The Insurance Company After an Accident?

Soon after you have been in an accident, whether it is car accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident a slip and fall on a slippery substance of a supermarket, or other injury-producing event, the insurance company for the person or business that was at fault will call you, asking to take a recorded statement of your memory of the events leading up to your injuries, as well as the extent of your injuries, time off work, and so forth. Should you agree to give the investigator a statement?

The answer is an unqualified and resounding “NO.” The adjuster will often frame his or her questions in a way that is designed for you to say that the other driver or the business was not careless and the accident was the victim’s own fault by not paying sufficient attention to where he or she was walking or what he or she was doing. If the adjuster can’t get the victim to say that he or she was the cause of the accident, the investigator will try to get the victim to admit that he or she was partially at fault for the accident.

The investigator will also inquire into the injuries the victim suffered. The investigator often will want to take the recorded statement as soon as possible after the incident, often before all of the victim’s injuries have shown up or the severity of his or her injuries cannot be determined. If an insurance company’s investigator wants to take your statement, unless the injuries and property damage are minimal, you should refuse to give the adjuster a statement until you have retained competent legal counsel who knows the “tricks of the insurance trade” and will guard your rights diligently.

Before you give a recorded statement, talk to a lawyer who can properly advise you on the next course of action. Call us today for a free consultation of your claim. Also, make sure to order your free California personal injury book today.

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Car Crashes into Light Pole in West Covina, Killing 1

A single vehicle car accident in West Covina left one man, whose identity has not been released, dead on Friday. The man crashed into a light pole where East Amar Road intersects with Shadow Oak Drive.

At around 9:40 p.m., the man was driving on East Amar Road when presumably he lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle ran into the median on the road and spun, sending it into the light pole. Authorities estimated that the man was in his 20s or 30s.

If you have been injured in an accident of any kind, getting in touch with a personal injury lawyer is generally a wise idea. Contacting a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at our firm will give you access to professional advice as well as aggressive representation, if you need it. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles by calling 310.882.6810.

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Consecutive Accidents on San Diego 405 Are Drunk Driving Accidents

Three interrelated accidents that took place one after another on San Diego Freeway 405 in Los Angeles County are suspected to have involved drunk driving, authorities have reported. In total, seven people were injured – three critically. Two unnamed drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).

At about 3 a.m. on Sunday, the drunk driver of a minivan hit the median of the Freeway, impacting the divider and then coming to a stop. A second driver, also reported drunk, crashed into the minivan as the driver and passengers were emptying from the vehicle. One person was thrown into a carpool lane from the crash’s impact.
Behind the crash, a third driver then crashed into a car that had slowed in light of the accident. Authorities believe this driver was also drunk.

The fire department dispatched units to the scene of the drunk driving accidents at around 3:11 a.m. Three of the injured were taken to the UCLA medical center in critical condition.

If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident or other drunk driving accident, we urge you to seek help from a personal injury lawyer experienced in fighting these types of cases. Being hit by a drunk driver is no joke – contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers to get help seeking the compensation you need. Call 310.882.6810 for a free consultation.

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Rollover Accident Injures 2 People in Parking Lot

The Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot in Inglewood was the location of an accident this past weekend in which two people were injured. In the accident, the car flipped over in the parking lot, trapping two women inside of it.

The rollover accident took place at around 2:45 in the morning on Saturday at a DMV in Inglewood, the office on La Brea. Two unnamed women were trapped inside the car after it flipped, until officials reported to the scene and extricated them.
Both women were treated by paramedics at the accident and were then taken to the hospital. Their injuries were minor, according to reports.

If you have been injured in a rollover accident near Los Angeles, consider calling our offices to get the help you need. Our Los Angeles personal injury law firm has access to the resources and experience you need for legal representation. Let us fight for you – call 310.882.6810 for a free consultation.

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Teenager is Critically Injured after Simi Valley Pickup Truck Crash

A teenager was reported critically injured after a single vehicle crash in Simi Valley on the morning of the 5th, around 2 a.m. The 17-year-old was driving a pickup truck and crashed into a wall. No other cars were involved.

At the time of the pickup truck accident, the 17-year-old teenager was on Royal Avenue driving westbound. The impact between the pickup truck and the wall left the teen trapped until emergency teams arrived, at which point it took 12 minutes for him to be extricated.

The teen is critically injured, and is currently receiving treatment at Los Robles Hospital, according to authorities.

If you have been injured in a pickup truck accident or any other accident, your rights are important. Talk to a Los Angeles car accident lawyer as soon as you can to make sure your rights are protected. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers are prepared to fight for you – call at 310.882.6810 for a free consultation.

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Motorcyclist Riding Yamaha Killed In Long Beach Accident, Racing Suspected

23-year-old Edgar Toledo, who unfortunately died on Wednesday after a motorcycle accident, may have been racing, authorities believe.

On Wednesday, at around 7 p.m. in Long Beach, Toledo was driving on Santa Fe Avenue when he crashed into another car on the road, a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The Galant was turning left from Columbia Street when the two crashed at the intersection of Santa Fe and Columbia.

Toledo was driving with another motorcycle alongside him before the crash took place, authorities say. Toledo’s motorcycle, a 2009 Yamaha, was moving very quickly as he progressed towards the intersection. Both motorcyclists apparently were racing or performing tricks on Santa Fe Avenue.

Tragically, Toledo died at the scene of the Long Beach motorcycle accident. The other car involved in the accident contained four occupants, a driver and three passengers, all of whom were hospitalized with injuries that were not life threatening.

If you have been injured in an accident, especially one that has involved racing or another illegal driving activity, make sure you contact a Los Angeles car accident lawyer for help. Whether you are injured in Long Beach, Los Angeles, or another California city, our Los Angeles car accident lawyers are here to fight for you. Call today for a free consultation at 310.882.6810.

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Crash on Palmdale Sierra Highway Kills 21-year-old

An accident that took place in Palmdale on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of one man, a 21-year-old of Palmdale. Injured in the same crash, which took place on Sierra Highway, was a 78-year-old man.

Sometime around 3:15, the two motorists crashed head on Sierra Highway near Agua Dulce Canyon Road. The first driver, 21-year-old Anthony Charles Evans, was driving north. The other driver, 78-year-old Frank William Hoover, was driving south on the Highway. Evans attempted to pass a driver, crossing over the double yellow lines to do so, and crashed in Hoover head on.

Both motorists were taken to hospitals directly after the crash. Evans was taken to Newhall Memorial, where he died. Hoover was taken to Holy Cross Hospital with critical injuries.

If you have ever been injured in an accident, talking to a Los Angeles car accident lawyer is a wise decision to make. Los Angeles car accident lawyers can provide the advice, information, and legal representation that you may need to get compensation. Get the help you need – call 310.882.6810 for a free consultation.

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Taxi Driver Crashes into Los Angeles Home, Charged With Assault

A taxi driver whose clients did not pay the full fare is suspected to have intentionally caused a crash with a Los Angeles home, causing an injury and leading to an assault charge. Police believe the man retaliated against passengers after they refused to pay him.

The taxi driver took a couple from Beverly Hills to a Los Angeles home, a drive which would regularly be brief but ended up taking an hour. For the taxi ride, the driver charged approximately $35 but the couple refused and only paid $26. As the couple walked away from the vehicle, the taxi driver accelerated forward and crashed into the Los Angeles home.

Police believe the crash was intentional, an act of retaliation, but the taxi driver maintains that he accidentally hit the gas. One man who was behind the door of the Los Angeles home was injured, but his injuries were only minor.

The law prohibits intentional accidents, even if they are done in retaliation. If you have been injured in a car accident, taxi accident, or other accident make sure you talk to a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to evaluate the legal options available to you. Contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers to get the help you need – call 310.882.6810.

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