Posts Tagged ‘Drunk Driving Accidents’

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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Downtown LA Crash Results in Traffic Fatality

A suspected drunk driver crashed his car into a parked vehicle and utility pole killing himself and injuring  passengers and one pedestrian in downtown LA. 33-year-old Ricardo Avila-Tamayo of El Monte was traveling northbound down Santa Fe Avenue in a Ford Explorer at approximately 2:30 a.m. when he collided with a parked car and hit a pole at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard.  Avila-Tamayo was pronounced dead at the scene while his front seat passenger was taken to the hospital in critical condition.  A second passenger, who was seated at the rear of the SUV, also suffered severe injuries.

A female pedestrian was injured in the crash as well, but the extent of her injuries are not known. Witnesses reported that the SUV was speeding and friends of the SUV passengers indicated that the driver may have been drinking.

The driver who created the chaos died, but far too often, it is the other way around and innocent victims are killed or injured due to someone else’s decision to break the law.  When this occurs, victims and.or their families can pursue a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If a drunk driver or reckless motorist is responsible for your loved one’s injuries or death, call us today at  310.882.6810  for an insightful case evaluation and see what you can do to bring the guilty to justice.

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Car Accident Kills Fontana Woman

A car accident this morning resulted in the death of one woman, in an accident that is suspected to be the result of drunk driving. At around 2:25 am, the driver of a Honda Civic, 26-year-old Fontana woman, stood from her car after it stalled and switched positions with another passenger, but was struck from behind by another car. The woman as well as two passengers suffered injuries, ranging from mild to moderate injuries, which ended fatal for the woman of Fontana, who died in the hospital later.

According to reports, the driver of the other car involved was not aware of the stalled car on the side of the road. She was also treated for injuries at a local hospital, but was taken in on suspicion of manslaughter following treatment.

In this case, it is not certain whether or not drunk driving was the cause of the accident. If you have been involved in an accident that was indeed caused by a drunk driver, it may be especially important that you take legal action. Unlike other incidents of car crashes, these car accidents are caused entirely by illegal actions, which should probably be punished. Not only will this recuperate you for your losses, you will also contribute to stopping growing issue of drunk driving accidents. To speak with a Los Angeles car accident lawyer about a drunk driving accident, please call 310.882.6810 for additional information and advice about your case.

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What you should do if you are hit by a drunk driver – Know Your Legal Rights

Suppose you’re driving down the road one night when a car fails to yield the right of way to you and makes a left turn in front of you, colliding with your car. You have aches and pains but don’t seem to be seriously injured. You get out of your car to inspect the damage and the other driver approaches you, saying he’s sorry and asking you not to call the police. As the other driver gets closer to you, you smell alcohol and notice the driver isn’t walking a straight line. In short, you’ve just been hit by a drunk driver.

If you call the police, the other driver will probably be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, there has been significant damage to your car and you want to go to the hospital to get checked out. The best thing for you to do is call 911 and request that police and paramedics be sent out. The other driver may be telling you he’ll pay for everything, but when he or she sobers up may have a change of mind. Also, the damage to your car and your medical expenses will probably run into several hundred, if not thousands, of dollars and the drunk driver may balk at paying you in full. In addition to the usual damages you are entitled to recover—medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage—you may well be entitled to recover punitive damages from the drunk driver. In such a case you should probably consult an experienced personal injury lawyer.

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31 People Die in California Holiday Weekend Traffic

Recent studies indicate  that traffic fatalities were up during the past Memorial Day weekend, with as many as 31 people killed across the state of California. Interestingly, 10 of those fatalities were in Los Angeles County.

This increase is in sharp contrast to the number of deaths that occurred Last Memorial Day weekend, where a total of 19 people died. Only 1 of those deaths were in Los Angeles County. Although the same research showed that drunk driving was actually down during  the 2009′s holiday weekend, one can surmise that some of the accidents  occurred due to other impairments, including drowsy driving caused by commuting long distances after visiting friends and family.

The holidays can increase auto accidents that are caused by negligent drivers, but one can be hurt at any point in time by these careless motorists. If you have suffered crippling personal injury because of impaired drivers, you do have legal recourse. Contact us for a free case evaluation and get the compensation you need for related medical costs and pain and suffering.

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