Woman Stands Trial for Felony Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Written on March 22, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Safety, News.

A judge ruled this week that a San Diego County woman must stand trial on a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter, stemming from a head-on car crash that killed a U.S. Forest Service firefighter.

22-year-old Natashia Wood is accused of causing the deadly accident on a curvy part of Buckman Springs Road October 3^rd around 6:15 p.m. Officials say Wood was driving her roommate’s Dodge Durango SUV southbound on the two-lane road when she drifted onto the shoulder and then over-corrected left putting her in the path of the oncoming firefighter’s motorcycle.

Landscaper Struck by Car While Leaf Blowing – Pedestrian Accident in Poway

Written on March 13, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

A landscaper was severely injured (pedestrian accident) after being struck by a car in Poway Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 8:42 a.m. on Twin Peaks Road, west of Maple Street.

The sheriff’s department believes the landscaper was wearing earplugs at the time of the accident and may not have heard the car coming.

Woman Killed in San Diego Car Accident in San Marcos

Written on March 9, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents, News.

Police are investigating a deadly San Diego car accident that left one woman dead in San Marcos. The accident, involving two cars, happened yesterday afternoon. Authorities have not released details of the accident, only saying it happened on W. San Marcos Boulevard after 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

Every year, over 40,000 Americans are killed in traffic accidents.

Carlsbad Car Accident Kills 1

Written on March 1, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents, News.

Police believe speed may be to blame for a Carlsbad car accident that killed one person. It happened Monday night at the intersections of Calle Barcelona and Rancho Santa Fe Road.

Police say a Buick was allegedly speeding when the 33 year-old driver ran a red light, hitting a red Mustang as it prepared to make a left turn. Witnesses at the scene reportedly attempted CPR on the driver of the mustang until the firefighters and paramedics arrived to take over the live-saving procedures. Unfortunately, the man could not be revived and the 20 year-old driver of the mustang died at the scene. Footage of the wreckage from Channel 10 News shows that his Mustang was ripped in half in the accident.

Man Killed in a DUI Accident in San Diego

Written on February 28, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Police are investigating a deadly San Diego car accident involving an alleged drunk driver. Officials say 29-year-old John Mathew Hajosy was killed early Sunday morning when the car he was driving was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver.

According to police, the impact of the accident sent Hajosy’s car over the center media of Route 94, forcing officials to close almost the entire highway in order to get to the victim. Hajosy died at the scene.

Are You Prepared For a Car Accident?

Written on February 7, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Here in San Diego County car accidents are inevitable. The question is – are you prepared for one? It’s extremely important to be prepared if you are involved in any type of car accidents.

What if you are injured and need medical attention? Do you know the steps to take to contact the police to the accident scene?

Gathering information is also critical. Chances are you won’t be in the right frame of mind – or physically unable – to collect information concerning other parties involved in the car accident. You – and your personal injury lawyer – will need the facts concerning how the accident happened and when.

Buzzed or Legally Drunk – You’re at Risk for Being at Fault in an Accident

Written on January 24, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

So you’re out with friends… you’ve had a drink or two. You KNOW you’re not drunk, but admit that you’re slightly “buzzed.” It’s still okay to get behind the wheel, right? Wrong!

According to a new car accident study, even drivers with a slight buzz are more likely to be at fault for accidents than the the sober drivers they hit. After examining more than 570-thousand accidents between 1994 and 2011, the authors of the study found that there is no safe level of alcohol in the bloodstream when it comes to driving.

Avoiding San Diego Car Accidents in 2014

Written on January 21, 2014. Posted in Distracted Driving, Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Did you know that in more than 90% of San Diego car accidents are the result of human error? Sure, there is no such thing as a “perfect” driver – but let’s face it, every one of us could improve at least one aspect of their driving. Observation, anticipation, less distraction, or just learning the rules of the road – all can reduce the risk of becoming yet another roadway statistics in 2014.

As one of the areas most experienced car accident lawyers, I know that roughly 10 million people are involved in car accidents each year. According to the CDC, auto accidents are also the leading cause of death for teenagers. There is simply no denying that car accidents are responsible for needless injury, death, and grief every single year.

Smaller Vehicles Just as Safe as SUVs in Auto Accidents

Written on January 15, 2014. Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Safety Concerns.

Car accidents in San Diego are nothing new. They happen on our roadways almost everyday… and we hear about them on the television daily. What many of us don’t realize is that the automobiles involved in these accidents – especially injury accidents – involve cars of all sizes: from Suburbans and Escalades to small Hondas.

Is there really such a difference between which type of vehicle will keep you safe in an accident? Not really!

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