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PASADENA - Three people were taken to Huntington Memorial Hospital and one person was taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital following a two-vehicle collision Sunday night in Pasadena, the Pasadena Star-News reported Monday. The accident was reported at about 7 p.m. at the intersection of Maple Street and Sierra Madre Boulevard, and involved a full-size sedan and a pickup truck. Three of the injured parties were occupants of the pickup truck; the fourth was an occupant of the sedan.

Fault and Personal Injury Liability

Based on the very limited information provided by the Star-News it is unclear exactly how this February 27th Pasadena car accident occurred, or who was responsible. Hopefully the investigation by law enforcement will provide answers to the many questions that this accident raises. After any serious injury accident, it is advisable for the injured victims to consult with an experienced Los Angeles car accident attorney who can help ensure the victims' legal rights are protected. Depending on the unique circumstances of the accident, the injured victims may be entitled to compensation for all accident-related expenses, including medical care and treatment costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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A 25-year-old Pasadena man was hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a car Monday evening in Pasadena, the Pasadena Star-News reported. The accident was reported at 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Orange Grove Boulevard and Manzanita Avenue. The cyclist, who was not identified, suffered severe head trauma and was taken to Huntington Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. The driver of the vehicle, identified only as a 56-year-old man, was cited for driving without a license. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

If the driver of the car is determined to be partly or completely responsible for this accident, he may be liable for the very serious injuries sustained by the cyclist. After accidents such as this December 20th accident, where the cause of a major injury collision is not clear, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer about the incident and the victim's legal rights. An experienced personal injury lawyer can advise the victim and his family about their rights to financial compensation for medical care and treatment, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related injuries.

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Six people were taken to area hospitals after a major three-car accident Monday morning in Pasadena, the Pasadena Star-News reported. The July 5th crash occurred at the intersection of Orange Grove Boulevard and East Sierra Madre Boulevard, at about 11:45 a.m. At least three vehicles were involved in the collision. Although only limited details were available, the collision was reportedly caused by a driver of one of the vehicles running a red light. A 34-year-old woman in one of the vehicles and an 78-year-old man who was a passenger in her car both suffered serious injuries. Three of the passengers in another vehicle had to be extricated by Pasadena firefighters. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Update: Los Angeles County Coroner's officials said July 6th that the 78-year-old man injured in this crash died as a result of his injuries. He was identified as Herbert Velasco, of Pasadena.

Intersection Accidents

About one-third of all auto accident take place at intersections. Most Los Angeles intersection accidents are caused by distracted or negligent drivers, but others are caused by poor intersection design and malfunctioning traffic lights. In any accident involving serious injury at an intersection, victims are well-advised to talk to an attorney about their accident, and protecting and preserving their legal rights in a personal injury claim. A skilled Los Angeles car accident lawyer can help victims obtain maximum compensation for their injuries and medical expenses, lost earnings and wages, emotional pain and suffering, and other expenses related to an accident.

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There are hundreds of car accidents each year in Pasadena, CA, the sixth largest city in Los Angeles County. The attorneys at Estey Bomberger have represented victims in Pasadena auto accidents, bicycle accidents and motorcycle accidents, and other accidents resulting in serious injury and wrongful death throughout Los Angeles County. From experience, we know that after any accident causing serious injury, it is important to take the immediate steps necessary to protect your legal rights. This starts with talking to an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Dangerous Freeways and Intersections

Pasadena is home to four freeways, including the Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210), the Ventura Freeway (State Route 134), the Long Beach Freeway (State Route 710) and the Pasadena Freeway (State Route 110). Many of the onramps and offramps on the Pasadena Freeway are decades old and not long enough to handle the growing numbers of cars in the area. Several intersections in Pasadena are also notoriously dangerous, namely the intersection of E Corson Street and N Marengo Avenue, and the intersection of Walnut Street and Pasadena Avenue.

If you have been injured in an accident in Pasadena, contact the Pasadena car accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger for more information about your legal rights and a free consultation of your potential case.

A 21-year-old Pasadena man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Thursday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with a 2008 Honda sedan. According to police, the accident happened at 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Linda Rosa Avenue.

Police believe the motorcyclist was riding westbound on Foothill Boulevard, when he collided with the Honda. The driver of the Honda, a 46, year-old Pasadena man, was attempting to turn left from southbound Linda Rosa Avenue onto Foothill Boulevard. The motorcyclist was able to down the bike in the street, but was unable to avoid the collision. The Pasadena Star-News reported the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, including a broken hip and broken legs, but is expected to survive.

Please keep this injured man in your prayers. We hope he makes a complete and speedy recovery from his very serious injuries.

The driver of the Honda was not arrested or cited at the scene, but police are investigating the incident. If the news reports of the this accident are correct, and the motorcyclist was not speeding, the driver of the Honda is likely at fault for pulling in front of the path of the bike. The man injured and his family would be well-advised to speak with a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer who will hold the responsible party accountable for the accident and ultimately help the victim obtain the compensation he is entitled to for his injuries. Even if the driver is not cited for the collision, he still may be held accountable in a civil claim.

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