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IRVINE - A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered "severe injuries" Tuesday morning when he was struck by a vehicle, the Orange County Register reported. The accident occurred near the intersection of Von Karman Avenue and Michelson Drive at about 8 a.m. The victim was not identified and further information about the collision or who was responsible was not available.

Car vs. Bicyclist Personal Injury Liability

Even with a helmet, cyclists are extremely vulnerable to serious injury in a collision with a vehicle. If authorities determine that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for this crash, the injured victim may be entitled to compensation for his lost earnings, pain and suffering, and medical care and treatment. Following an accident such as this February 14th Irvine bicycle accident, the injured victim or his family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and Irvine personal injury lawyer. If the driver was responsible, a skilled attorney can help the victim protect his legal rights and recover the maximum compensation he is entitled to.

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ORANGE COUNTY - An Irvine man very tragically died Monday morning after he was pinned between two vehicles on Summit Park, the Orange County Register reported. The victim, Sung Lee, 77, of Irvine, had been involved in a minor crash with a parked gardening truck, and had gotten out to assess the damage and exchange information, when he was struck by a Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 16-year-old boy. The collision pinned Lee between two vehicles. He was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, where he died just after 9:15 a.m.

Cause of the Accident

The cause of the September 12th Irvine crash remains under investigation. According to the OC Register, authorities say the "alignment of the morning sunlight with the roadway" may have been a factor. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information is asked to contact Irvine police Sgt. Dennis Maisano at 949-724-7023.

Although sun glare can greatly impair visibility, drivers are responsible for controlling their vehicle at all times. Dirty windshields can also contribute to decreased visibility, as every smudge, dirt particle and streak becomes magnified, and the sunrise cast long shadows on the road ahead. Even if drivers are following the posted speed limit, if they are found to be driving at speeds in excess of road conditions (i.e., limited visibility), they may be found responsible for causing an accident.

Sun Glare Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Pedestrians and bystanders are some of the most common victims of this relatively uncommon type of collision that only accounts for more than 100 hundred deaths nationwide each year. Following a fatal crash such as this September 12th collision in Irvine where sun glare is suspected to play a role, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced Irvine personal injury attorney about their rights in a wrongful death claim. If the negligence of the driver is determined to be a factor in the fatal collision, a California wrongful death lawyer can help the victim's family protect their rights to recover compensation for their loss, including final medical bills, funeral and burial expenses and loss of love, care affection and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY - The Irvine Police Department has issued a Press Release regarding the tragic fatal traffic collision that killed 42-year-old San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective Duane Parkinson Wednesday afternoon in Irvine. The fatal August 10th Orange County bicycle accident involved a Mercedes-Benz SUV and Parkinson, who was riding a bicycle. Both parties were travelling northbound on Shady Canyon Drive, south of Quail Hill Parkway, when the collision occurred. According to police, "The cause of this collision has yet to be determined. Traffic investigators are asking for any persons who may have witnessed the collision to contact Sergeant Dennis Maisano at (949) 724-7023."

Bicycle accident investigations can be complicated and difficult, and sometimes, questions are left unanswered. While the investigation into the accident is ongoing, the family members of the victim may benefit in speaking with an experienced California bicycle accident attorney. An attorney who is a veteran cyclist and who has represented dozens of victims of major injury and fatal bicycle accidents can help the victim's family protect their legal rights following their devastating and unexpected loss. After any fatal accident, it is advisable to consult with a qualified lawyer as soon as possible, so that important evidence and witness recollections can be preserved.

If it is ultimately determined that the driver of the Mercedes caused this collision, she may be cited or criminally charged. Additionally, if she was at fault, she may be financially liable for the death of the Parkinson in a civil claim for wrongful death. Damages obtained in a wrongful death claim may include final medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings and benefits the decedent would have contributed to his family over the course of his lifetime, and loss of love, affection, guidance and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- An off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department detective was killed in a bicycle accident on an Irvine roadway, OC Register reports. Irvine resident Det. Duane Parkison, 42, was cycling northbound on Shady Canyon just south of Quail Hill Road at about 1 p.m. Wednesday when he was struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Irvine Police reported two other bicyclists were seen administering CPR to Parkison before he was transported to a local hospital and later died due to his injuries. The driver of the SUV, a 35-year-old woman and her infant child were uninjured in this tragic accident.

According to the Contra Costa Times, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is grieving one of its best. Parkison, a 15-year sheriff's veteran who worked as a detective in a Rancho Cucamonga station, is survived by his wife and three children.

Cause of the Bicycle Accident in Irvine

The bicycle accident occurring on August 10th remains under investigation by the Irvine Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by the OC Register, Los Angeles Times, and Costa Contra Times, it is unclear who is at fault for the accident. Hopefully, law enforcement officials can come to a conclusion of what happened and why.

Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Accidents such as this one, where it is not clear who is at fault, can have unique and complex issues. Therefore, the family members of the victim are well-advised to seek a California wrongful death attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney can review the accident, and if necessary, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled attorney can also advise the family their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against any parties at fault, and their best course of action to recover maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to the devastating bicycle accident.

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