Crystal Marie Rodriguez, 19, was killed in a Sacramento area car accident after the 1997 Ford SUV in which she was a passenger crashed the morning of September 11, 2010. According to a news report in The Sacramento Bee, the fatal rollover crash occurred on County Road 35 in Woodland. California Highway Patrol officials say the driver of the SUV, 19-year-old Timothy Patrick Hernandez, has been arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter. Eight others, including the driver, were injured. Six sustained major injuries. Rodriguez was ejected and killed at the scene.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Crystal Marie Rodriguez for their tragic, untimely and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Alcohol Related Car Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 13 people were injured as a result of DUI collisions in Woodland. In Yolo County as a whole, there were 12 fatalities and 94 injuries involving alcohol-related car accidents.

DUI Laws

It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol under California law. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another, could be charged with gross vehicular manslaughter under California Penal Code section 191.5 (a).

Liability Issues

If it is determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fatal accident, the family of the deceased victim could file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver. If I were a member of Rodriguez's family, I would also want to find out whether an auto product defect or design flaw in the Ford SUV contributed to the fatal injuries. It is also not clear if Rodriguez was ejected from the SUV as a result of seat restraint system failure. If vehicle defects caused or contributed to this crash, then, the auto maker could also be held liable for the wrongful death and other injuries. An experienced Sacramento personal injury lawyer will be able to better advise injured victims and their families about their legal rights and options in such cases.

Do you believe California's laws are sufficient to deter young drivers from operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol?

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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One person was killed and two others, all from Los Angeles, were injured in a Fresno car accident after their van crashed on the Interstate 5, the morning of July 27, 2010. According to a news report in The Fresno Bee, the accident, which happened near Coalinga, injured the driver, Jimmy Sanpakit, 68, of Arleta, and another passenger, Kuangrudee Kla-harn, 71, of Van Nuys. Their van was northbound on the freeway, close to Highway 145, when a tread separated from one of the tires. The driver lost control of the vehicle. A 68-year-old male passenger from North Hollywood sustained fatal injuries in this crash. His identity has not yet been released. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this deceased car accident victim. I also sincerely hope that the two other victims were not seriously injured. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep these injured victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 15 injuries involving car accidents in Coalinga. In Fresno County as a whole, 127 people died and 3,323 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Possible Tire Defect

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the van lost control because of an auto product defect, specifically tire failure. Tire defects, whether in passenger cars, motorcycles or other vehicles, can definitely lead to serious injury accidents. When tire tread separation occurs in a van, SUV or light truck, it can have devastating consequences because these are vehicles that are prone to rollovers. Whether the defect is related to tire pressure or tire tread separation, when a vehicle's tire fails, the driver has very little control over his or her vehicle. Even an experienced driver will not be able to control his or her car if the tire tread separation occurs suddenly – especially if it happens at freeway speeds.

Auto Products Liability Issues

If a tire tread separation is proved to be the result of a manufacturing or design defect, then, the family of the deceased victim and the injured victims will have a claim against the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective tire. In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current condition, unaltered, so an expert can thoroughly analyze it for any evidence of defects or malfunctions. An experienced Fresno personal injury lawyer will be able to better advise victims and their families about how to pursue their legal rights.

Have you ever experienced tire tread separation? How did you react to the situation?

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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Five people sustained injuries in an Anaheim car accident after two vehicles collided head-on the night of March 22, 2010. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred on Santa Ana Canyon Road between Festival and Mohler drives, when a westbound 2001 Toyota Sequoia drifted in to opposing lanes and struck a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The driver of the Highlander suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area trauma center. The driver of the Sequoia sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Three children also suffered minor injuries but, it is not yet known whether they were also hospitalized.

I sincerely hope that the seriously injured driver of the Highlander did not sustain any catastrophic injuries in this crash. I pray for this victim's speedy and complete recovery. I also wish all the other injured victims the very best for a quick and full recovery. They will be in my prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 21 fatalities and 2,018 injuries involving car accidents in Anaheim, California. In Orange County as a whole, 152 fatalities and 13,414 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Car Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Sequoia may have been at fault. However, it is not clear what caused him or her to drive into oncoming traffic lanes. Was the driver impaired? Was he or she distracted? Was the driver speeding or otherwise negligent? If the driver of the Sequoia is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she could be held liable for injuries caused to the others in this collision.

Who is Liable?

In some cases, the injury accident may be attributed to auto product defects or dangerous roadway conditions. If a vehicle defect caused an accident, the auto maker or manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable. If a dangerous roadway condition caused this accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable as well. Any claim against a governmental agency in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced Anaheim personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims in such cases about their legal rights and options.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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Keun Park, 57, died this week from the major injuries he suffered in a Los Angeles car accident on November 13, 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Park was driving a 2000 Honda Accord on the 5 Freeway southbound near Paramount Boulevard in Santa Fe Springs, when for an unknown reason he turned to the left hitting the metal guard rail. California Highway Patrol officials said the impact from the crash caused the Honda to go out of control and into the traffic lanes. The Honda was then hit from behind by a 2008 GMC Yukon causing the car to spin across the number one lane and be struck again by an Acura Integra. Park was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. Two others were also transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Keun Park for their terrible loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Park. Please keep them in your prayers.

Los Angeles Car Accident Statistics

According to CHP's 2007 traffic accident statistics, five people died and 381 were injured as a result of car accidents in Santa Fe Springs. In Los Angeles County as a whole, car accidents claimed 718 lives and caused 56,475 injuries in 2007.

Based on this newspaper report, it is not clear what caused Park to lose control of his Accord and crash into the guardrail in the first place. The article does not mention that Park was impaired, or if he suffered a medical condition or that he fell asleep at the wheel. There are always a few questions that arise in these types of collisions. Was there a vehicle defect in the Honda, which may have caused Park to lose control and crash? Was there another vehicle involved in this crash? Did another vehicle cut him off causing him to turn left and slam into the metal divider? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway such as debris, which caused him to make that sudden movement and set off this chain reaction car accident? I trust investigators are looking into these and other issues that may be related to this incident.

Liability Issues in Car Accidents

In such cases, it would be in the best interest of the victim's family to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who will follow up with the official investigation and help determine whether there was any negligence involved. If this was caused by an auto product defect, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable for the accident.

If this crash was caused by debris on the freeway, the individual or entity that dropped the debris could be held responsible. If another negligent driver caused this car accident, that individual could also be held liable. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will be able to sort these issues out for the victim's family and also help them understand how their car insurance policy would apply to such an accident.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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A man sustained fatal injuries in a Los Angeles car accident after he lost control of his car on the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar the morning of November 13, 2009. According to a news report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the man who has not yet been identified, was traveling west on the 60 Freeway when his vehicle went out of control and slid off the freeway on to the right shoulder. The car then caught on fire, California Highway Patrol officials said. A passenger was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries. CHP is investigating the cause of the fatal crash.

I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved this car accident victim. My heart also goes out to the passenger who was apparently injured in this car crash. I wish this injured victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. These victims and their families will be in my prayers.

Los Angeles Car Accidents

There were three fatalities and 407 injuries involving car accidents in Diamond Bar, California, according to CHP's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, 712 deaths and 56,475 injuries were reported in 2007 as a result of car accidents.

Based on this news report, it is not clear how or why this driver lost control of his vehicle. The news report does not state that the driver was intoxicated or fatigued at the time. Was there a vehicle defect or a mechanical malfunction in the vehicle, which caused him to lose control? Did the driver suffer a medical condition? Was this accident the result of a dangerous or defective roadway? Was the victim run off the road by another driver? The answers to these and other similar questions should help determine whether there was any negligence involved here.

Liability Issues in Car Accidents

If this accident was the result of an auto product defect, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective auto product could be held liable. If another driver's negligence or recklessness caused this fatal car accident, then he or she could be held responsible for the accident and the resulting injuries. If a dangerous roadway is found to have led to the crash then, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could also be held liable. In car accidents where there are serious injuries or fatalities involved, victims and their families would be well-advised to contact a reputed Los Angeles personal injury attorney, who will make sure their legal rights are protected and that they receive fair compensation for their injuries, damages and loss.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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Howard Mark Carter, 62, was killed in a California car accident the night of August 10, 2009 on the 91 Freeway after his BMW went through a guardrail and was struck by a freight train. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Carter was driving his 2007 BMW west on the freeway near Corona, California, when his car swerved from the left lanes to the right shoulder and struck about 50 feet of guardrail. California Highway Patrol officials said Carter's car then rolled down a dirt embankment and stopped on the railroad tracks below. An oncoming train then struck the BMW on the passenger side, which caused the car to overturn on its roof. Carter was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Howard Mark Carter for their tragic and sudden loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Carter. Please keep them in your prayers.

Riverside Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 12 fatalities and 743 injuries involving car accidents in Corona. In Riverside County as a whole, 279 deaths and 9,925 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents.

Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused this tragic Corona car accident. But something obviously went horribly wrong. Carter may have suffered a medical condition. There may have been an auto product defect or mechanical malfunction in his BMW, which may have caused him to lose control. He may have struck debris on the freeway or encountered a dangerous condition on the roadway, which caused him to crash.

Contacting a California Car Accident Lawyer

Victims who have been seriously injured in a car crash or those families who have lost loved ones in such car accidents would be well-advised to consult with an experienced California personal injury lawyer who has a successful track record handling complex car accident cases. The best California car accident law firms always offer a free and comprehensive initial consultation to injured victims and/or their families.

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Dana Inman, 59, was killed in a California car accident on July 26, 2009 after he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed in San Bernardino County. According to a report by the San Bernardino County Medical Examiner's Office, Inman was driving a 2004 white Ford F-150 pickup truck north on State Route 247 near Eureka Road in Landers at an unknown rate of speed. He apparently veered to the right on a long sweeping curve and went off the roadway. Then, as he attempted to correct the steering, the truck rolled over. Inman was ejected during the rollover crash and landed on the asphalt. He was pronounced dead at the scene, California Highway Patrol officials said.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this car accident victim, Dana Inman. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this man. They will be in my prayers.

Rollover Car Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each year, there are about 40,000 fatal car accidents in the United States. Out of that, 10,000 fatal car accidents involve rollovers, NHTSA statistics show. According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 208 fatalities and 9,920 injuries were reported in San Bernardino County as a result of car accidents.

In this particular case, it is not clear what caused the driver to lose control of the pickup truck. The Coroner's report also states that the driver was ejected from the pickup truck. If I were a member of the Inman family, I'd want to find out whether an auto product defect --particularly seat restraint system failure--caused Dana Inman to be ejected from the truck and suffer fatal injuries. Law enforcement officials conducting traffic accident investigations tend to assume that any individual who was ejected wasn't wearing his or her seatbelt. However, sometimes, this is not true. The ejection occurs because of seatbelt failure in some cases.

Auto Product Liability Issues

In such cases, families of deceased car accident victims would be well-advised to contact a reputed California personal injury lawyer, who has a wealth of experience taking on and winning auto products liability cases. If this fatality was caused by a defective vehicle design or a defective seatbelt, the auto maker could be held liable.

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Darrel Dykes, 46, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident on Highway 18 the afternoon of July 10, 2009, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports. Dykes was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado when he drove into a large asphalt turnout and went off the highway at the 4,000-foot elevation marker. The car then landed in the northbound lane of Highway 18 below. Dykes was pronounced dead at the scene. California Highway Patrol officials are still looking into why Dykes' vehicle left the mountain highway.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Darrell Dykes for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

According to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 308 fatalities and 9,920 injuries involving car accidents in San Bernardino County in 2007.

Based on this news report, it is not clear how or why this fatal car crash occurred. There is nothing in this account that indicates Dykes was driving too fast, recklessly or under the influence. There is no indication that he fell asleep at the wheel or was distracted either. There are a few questions here. Did the accident occur because of a mechanical malfunction or a defective auto product? Was there a dangerous condition on the mountain highway, which caused Dykes to lose control of the Silverado? The answers to these questions can help determine exactly what caused this fatal car accident.

In cases where car accident victims have suffered catastrophic personal injury or death, it is in the victim's or the family's best interest to consult with an experienced California car accident attorney, who will carefully examine and analyze all aspects of the incident. If there was negligence or wrongdoing involved, a skilled personal injury lawyer could help the deceased victim's family file a wrongful death claim. Such claims usually provide compensation to cover medical/funeral expenses, loss of wages and other related damages.

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