Car Accidents Archives

Fatal accident occurs in Port Hueneme church parking lot

Two female pedestrian were struck by a car on June 1 while in a church parking lot. One of the women died at the scene while the other suffered from broken legs. The latter woman was said to be a parishioner at the church. The accident occurred in Port Hueneme, California at about 12:30 p.m. The car that struck the women then crashed through a brick wall. It is believed that the driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal which may explain the amount of devastation that occurred. […]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T13:20:01-07:00June 12th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Fatal Mojave Desert accident results in 5 deaths

An accident in Southern California resulted in five individuals being killed. Such an accident will obviously receive a great deal of attention. The accident occurred in Hesperia on May 11. The accident occurred in the Mojave Desert just before 7:00 a.m. Apparently a van that was being driven drifted into the other lane and crashed into a Honda sedan. The van ended up crushing the car as it landed on top of the sedan. […]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:19:33-07:00May 30th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

A 38-year-old Vice Principal from Ventura killed in accident

A Ventura County assistant principal was struck and killed while jogging earlier this month on South Victoria Avenue. The accident occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on a Sunday morning. A 23-year-old driver was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs and vehicular manslaughter. He was released on $50,000 bond while awaiting an appearance in court. The assistant principal was 38-years-old and worked at the DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts. Though he lived with severe hearing loss since birth, he was described as someone who was able to overcome his disability and become an inspiration for others. […]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:32:07-07:00May 2nd, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Is speakerphone really safer?

At this point it is common knowledge that distracted driving caused by cellphone use is very dangerous. However, most people think of distracted driving as involving texting behind the wheel or being clearly distracted with one hand off the wheel holding the phone to one’s ear. This is not necessarily the only way that using a phone can be dangerous in the car. In fact, many studies have shown that using hands-free devices like headsets, speakerphone, or Bluetooth audio systems are also very distracting for drivers. A recent poll found that 70 percent of drivers who use hands-free devices say that they use these devices in [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:38:02-07:00April 18th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Settlement approved for cyclist injured in pothole accident

A city in California has agreed to pay $3.25 million to a person who was injured while riding her bicycle down a local street. The street was laden with potholes at the time of the accident which caused severe injuries to the woman’s face, head, teeth, and jaw. One of the biggest issues in this case is the fact that the city had received many complaints about the dangerous potholes in the past but had failed to act to fill them in or otherwise make the area safer for motorists and cyclists. The payment to the accident victim was approved by the city council. One member [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:41:34-07:00March 26th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Fatal California crash linked to distracted, drugged driving

A fatal car accident that occurred in California this week is said to have been caused by a driver who was distracted by a text message on their cellphone at the time of the crash. There are also allegations that the individual was driving under the influence of drugs when he did not see a traffic stop ahead of him on the road and failed to slow down. The driver had been previously cited for other traffic violations and has past convictions for distracted driving and racing on a public street, both of which are reckless behaviors. California Highway Patrol officers arrested him after this crash [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:42:10-07:00March 22nd, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Distracted driving accounts for nine fatal crashes per day

Experts at the Centers for Disease Control estimate that nine people die each day from distracted driving car accidents. In addition, more than 1,000 people are injured every single day in car crashes where distracted driving is listed as a cause in the police report. This estimate may be low, since not all crashes that occur as a result of distracted driving are reported as such. Victims of distracted driving accidents have the right to be compensated for their injuries, whether that means being reimbursed for current medical bills or lost income or looking further into the future and getting compensation for the long term costs [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:42:56-07:00March 18th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

California boating accidents results in one fatality

One person was killed over the weekend when two boats participating in a race near Los Angeles collided in the water. Police say that the driver of one of the boats lost control of his watercraft during the event, leading a boat behind him to crash into his. The driver of the front boat was pronounced at the scene of the crash but police say that they do not know the exact cause of death. As many California readers know, watersports can be a lot of fun but it is also necessary to take serious precautions to avoid injuries. Races and other competitive events can hold [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-27T23:43:32-07:00March 11th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Southern California hit-and-run crash causes serious injuries

One person was seriously injured this week in a hit-and-run car crash near Oxnard. The crash took place around 6:30 pm and involved an SUV and a van. The driver of the SUV allegedly turned into the path of the van, causing a broadside crash. The victim of the accident was hospitalized but reported to be in stable condition. The driver of the SUV initially fled the scene of the car crash on foot, running down the street away from police. He was apprehended nearby the crash scene and police arrested him on suspicion of felony hit and run. […]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-28T07:45:22-07:00February 26th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Horrific crash claims the lives of mother and 4 children

A fatal motor vehicle accident is always tragic, but it is even more tragic when it could very easily have been prevented. Although it may seem tedious to stop at every light and every stop sign, especially if there are a lot around, there is an important reason why those signs and lights are there. City planners have asked for the signage to make the roads and community safer. Ignoring those signs can pose a very serious risk. Unfortunately for a man from Fresno County, someone ignored a stop sign, driving through an intersection at nearly 60 mph. By not stopping, however, that driver smashed into [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-28T07:46:19-07:00February 20th, 2014|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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