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ORANGE COUNTY -- A 97-year-old pedestrian is suffering from life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a motorist in Garden Grove, Orange County Register reported. The pedestrian identified as Augustine Choi was crossing at a crosswalk at Brookhurst Street and Stanford Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not released, immediately stopped after the collision to aid Choi. Following the accident, Choi was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange for treatment of his injuries.

Based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not immediately apparent what happened and who is responsible for this January 21st accident. However, if police officials come to a conclusion that the accident was due to driver negligence, it would be well-advised to for the victim or the family of the victim to contact a Garden Grove personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents can advise the victim of his legal rights, and hold the driver liable for his injuries, including medical care expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific pedestrian accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 60-year-old woman was hit by a car at about 6:01 p.m. Monday in San Bernardino, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident happened when the woman, whose name was not released, was struck by a vehicle while she was crossing at the intersection of East Lynwood Drive and North Mountain Avenue.

Following the collision,the woman was taken to Loma Linda Medical Center where she later died from her injuries at about 7:15 p.m., and it was reported that the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the San Bernardino police.

UPDATE: The Press-Enterprise reported on Wednesday that the woman who was tragically killed in this pedestrian accident was identified as Karen Lee Henthorn of San Bernardino.

San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

The accident on December 26th remains under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department. However based on the information provided by news reports, it is not clear what caused this horrific accident. Authorities investigating the incident indicated alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the collision, but is it certain they will look at other factors that may have caused the accident, including speed, distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions of driver, vehicle malfunctions, and road conditions.

Therefore, while the investigation of the accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a skilled San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer. An attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, and decide the best course of action in obtaining compensation for the loss of their loved one, including funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 17-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy were severely struck by an oncoming vehicle at about 7 p.m. Tuesday, Victorville Daily Press reported. The teenage girl and the young child were hit by a car while they were attempting to cross 7th Street and Desert Knolls Drive in Victorville.

According to spokeswoman Karen Hunt of the Victorville station's Major Accident Investigation Team, the teenager and child were struck by a 62-year-old Moreno Valley man who did not see the girl pushing the boy in a stroller in the crosswalk when he made a left turn from Desert Knolls Drive onto 7th Street.

Following this tragic accident, the pedestrians were airlifted to Loma Linda Medical Center. The teen suffered cuts and scrapes, while the boy sustained a fractured skull. They are currently in stable condition, and their relationship between the two has not been determined.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Victorville

The cause of this December 13th accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by the Victorville Daily Press, it is unclear why the driver did not see the pedestrians crossing. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, or road conditions was the cause of the accident, along with who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Pedestrian accidents involving children can result in serious injuries and/or death. Injuries from a collision involving pedestrians and automobiles can be broken bones, disfigurement, major head trauma, back and neck injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

Following a pedestrian accident such as this one, the injured victim or family members of the injured victims, would be well-advised to speak to a compassionate Victorville personal injury lawyer. Experienced lawyers can help the victims protect their legal rights in a civil lawsuit, and decide the best course of action to obtain compensation for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Therefore, contacting the law firm of Estey Bomberger to discuss your legal rights is absolutely free. Our law firm performs all work on a contingency basis with no upfront costs or hidden fees. In the event we are unable to recover compensation for the damages, you will not be charged for our costs and services.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A Cathedral City pedestrian man from was tragically hit and killed by a vehicle on Thanksgiving. According to The Desert Sun, the man, identified as Michael Hersha, 67, was attempting to cross at a crosswalk on Date Palm Drive at Market Place at about 6 a.m. Thursday, when a vehicle severely struck him. Sgt. Scott Sharpe of the Cathedral City police stated the driver tried to brake and turn, but could not avoid hitting Hersha. After the collision, Hersha was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he later died due to his injuries.

Based on the limited information that was provided by The Desert Sun, it is not apparent as to what caused this November 24th crash. Therefore, it impossible to determine who is responsible. Hopefully, the Cathedral City Police Department will come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

As accidents involving pedestrians can cause catastrophic injuries and/or death, it would be advisable for the family of the victim to contact a Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. An understanding and compassionate attorney at Estey Bomberger, can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, help police determine whether driver negligence or inattentiveness prompted the collision, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation in a wrongful death claim for funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- According to KTLA News, two pedestrians were seriously hit by a car Tuesday in Los Angeles. Rabbi Samuel Jacobs, 59, and a Jewish activist Berish Landau, 88, were attempting to cross North La Brea Avenue at Oakwood Avenue when a 1999 Plymouth Voyager struck them. Both men were transported to Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, where Landau, later died due to his injuries. Updated information provided by the Los Angeles Times indicated that Rabbi Jacobs is in critical condition as of Wednesday.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident at North La Brea and Oakwood Avenues

The accident on November 22nd remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. However, based on the information by news reports, it is not evident what caused the driver to hit the two pedestrians. Whether distracted driving - through the use of a cell phone, eating, and even changing the radio station - or other factors such as vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, negligent or reckless actions, the police officials investigating this tragic incident will determine why this collision happened and who is officially responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

If the Los Angeles Police Department comes to a conclusion that the driver is at fault for the accident, the injured victim and the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to seek a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer. An experienced attorney who has the necessary resources, can advise the victim and the family of the deceased their legal rights in either a personal injury or wrongful death claim, and decide the best option in recovering the maximum compensation for funeral and burial costs, medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages in this devastating pedestrian accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 65-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck and killed in Rancho Cucamonga, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident was reported at about 7:44 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway, when Rancho Cucamonga resident, Carmen Arugay, was attempting to cross at a marked crosswalk before she was severely hit by 2005 Ford F-150. Following the collision, Arugay was airlifted to a local hospital where she later died due to her injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Rancho Cucamonga

Based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, it is unclear why the driver of the Ford struck the pedestrian. Therefore, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will continue to investigate this devastating accident to determine how this crash occurred and who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a fatal pedestrian accident such as this one, family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has the expertise in pedestrian accidents, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights to hold the responsible party liable for the loss of their loved one, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic October 10th pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident Friday morning, The Press-Enterprise reports. The collision occurred at about 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of 6th Street and Main Street. The girl, whose identity was not released, was walking at a crosswalk when she was struck by an oncoming eastbound vehicle. Following the accident, the girl was taken to Riverside Community Hospital and then transferred to Loma Linda University Medical Center for further treatment of her injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Corona

The accident remains under investigation by the Corona Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not known what caused the driver to hit the pedestrian. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Following a serious pedestrian accident such as this September 30th incident on 6th and Main, the parents of the injured child would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Corona personal injury lawyer. A skilled and competent attorney who understands the unique legal issues regarding intersection/crosswalk collisions and pedestrian accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrifying pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- Three people, which included children, were severely struck by a vehicle, Orange County Register reports. The accident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, when a father and his two children, who are 1- and 3-years-old, were crossing at a Huntington Beach intersection when a motorist making a left turn onto northbound Edwards Street struck them. According to Huntington Beach police Lt. Mike Reynolds, the driver possibly did not see the pedestrians as they walked in a crosswalk at a four-way stop. The impact of the collision caused the father and the 1-year-old infant to sustain minor injuries and bruises as they rolled over the hood of the car. The collision also caused the vehicle to go on top of the 3-year-old toddler's tricycle. The toddler was wearing a safety helmet and suffered injuries, but the specificity of those injuries were not immediately available. Following this devastating accident, the three pedestrians were transported via ambulance to UCI Medical Center for treatment of their injuries that were not life-threatening.

Cause of the Huntington Beach Pedestrian Accident

Based on the information provided by the Orange County Register, it appears the driver may be responsible for the collision. However, the accident on September 25th will remain under investigation by the Huntington Beach Police Department. And investigators will try to determine who is officially responsible and look at a variety of factors that are not limited to the speed of the vehicle, whether the driver was distracted by the use of a cell phone, eating, or even changing the radio station, and road conditions.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

Walkers, joggers, and other pedestrians are vulnerable to serious injuries or death when they are in an accident involving automobiles. Statistically, children are the mostly likely to be hit by a vehicle, whereas the elderly are most likely to be killed in a pedestrian accident. In situations such as this one, if police officials conclude that the driver is responsible for this accident, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a Orange County personal injury lawyer. A skilled and competent attorney who has handled cases involving pedestrian accidents, can advise the victims of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable, and help them recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this pedestrian accident.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY - KION Central Coast News reported two Grover Beach teenagers suffered major injuries Sunday night after being struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 7th Street. The July 24th Grover Beach pedestrian accident was reported around 9:00 p.m. According to police reports, the 17-year-old and 18-year-old girls, who were not identified, were in a crosswalk when they were struck. They were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, including multiple bone fractures. The 19-year-old man driving the pickup truck that hit the girls was not injured.

Cause of the July 24th Accident

Based on the limited details provided in news reports, it is not clear why the driver of the pickup truck did not yield to the teenagers crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. Grover Beach Police officers are investigating the cause of the pedestrian accident, and will determine whether the driver was responsible for this major injury accident.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a serious injury pedestrian accident such as this July 24th incident on Grand Avenue, the parents of the injured teens would be well-advised to consult with an experienced California pedestrian accident attorney. A lawyer who understands the unique legal issues of intersection accidents and collisions that occur in marked crosswalks can help the injured victims protect their legal rights to recover maximum compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. In the event that the driver was uninsured or underinsured, a lawyer can also evaluate the families' rights and options to possibly pursue an injury claim against their own insurance holder.

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ALHAMBRA - The Alhambra Source reported that Bo Feng, 17 of San Gabriel, a 2011 graduate of Gabrielino High with plans to attend San Diego State University, tragically died Monday night after being struck by a car Friday at the intersection of New Avenue and Shorb Street. Feng was transported to USC Medical Center with criticial injuries and later died. Although the incident was initially reported as a hit-and-run, the Alhambra Source reported the 73-year-old driver that struck Feng identified herself and is reportedly cooperating with investigators. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 626-308-2835.

Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Based on the conflicted and limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear what exactly happened. It is not clear if Feng was in a crosswalk when she was struck, and how fast the vehicle was travelling when the collision occurred. Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in Alhambra; a 2009 study by the California Office of Traffic Safety found that Alhambra ranked 16th on the list of 104 cities that reported pedestrian accidents.

Negligence and Wrongful Death Liability

Fatal pedestrian collisions are often called "accidents" - but many are really preventable tragedies. If the driver of the vehicle that struck Feng is determined to be responsible for causing this accident, she may be liable for the victim's wrongful death. Following a fatal accident such as this July 15th Alhambra pedestrian accident, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney. If the negligence of the driver (or another third party) was a factor in this accident, the family may pursue a wrongful death claim to hold accountable whoever was responsible for their loss. Damages obtained in a wrongful death action may include final medical care costs, anticipated future lifetime earnings, and loss of love, affection and companionship.

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WOODLAND HILLS - A 50-year-old woman tragically died Thursday morning, about 10 hours after she was struck by a car in a Woodland Hills Crosswalk, the Contra Costa Times reported. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Platt Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. The victim, Adriana Bucklew, was crossing the street when she was struck by a 2002 Cadillac Escalade driven by Anais Garcia, 21, of West Hills. Garcia had been heading on eastbound on Victory Boulevard when she made a left turn onto Platt Avenue. Bucklew was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, where she died around 7 a.m.

Cause of the May 18th Pedestrian Accident

Based on the news reports, it is unclear why Garcia did not see Bucklew in the crosswalk. The cause of this fatal Woodland Hills pedestrian accident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. Anyone who was a witness or who has information was asked to call Officer Rhiannon Talley at the Valley Traffic Division, (818) 644-8021.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If police determine that the driver of the Cadillac is responsible for this Woodland Hills accident, the driver may be liable for the wrongful death of the pedestrian. While the circumstances surrounding this Victory Boulevard accident remain under investigation by the LAPD, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable California pedestrian accident lawyer. An experienced attorney familiar with the unique legal issues of crosswalk accidents can advise the victims' family of their legal rights and best course of action to protect them.

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TUSTIN - A 74-year-old Tustin woman was killed Monday morning after she was struck by a car and dragged for several blocks, the OC Register and multiple news outlets reported. The victim, identified by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner as Berna Martinez, was crossing Red Hill Avenue at the bottom of the I-5 freeway offramp when she was hit by a Mercury Sable exiting the freeway. The driver, who apparently didn't realize what happened, continued for several blocks dragging the victim, until police stopped her as she pulled into a strip mall at Newport Avenue and Bryan Avenue. It was reportedly raining heavily when the incident occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m.

Cause of the Fatal Accident

Tustin Police are continuing to investigate the fatal March 21st incident. Police said the driver of the Mercury, 79-year-old female resident of Aliso Viejo, was not facing any charges immediately. However, that could change pending the investigation. It is unclear why the driver did not stop when she first struck Martinez. It appears that Martinez was struck in a marked crosswalk, in which case the driver should have yielded to her right of way (under California Vehicle Code Section 21950).

Wrongful Death Liability Compensation Claims

In situations were negligent driving causes the death of a pedestrian, the at-fault driver may he held liable for the death of the pedestrian. While Tustin Police are continuing to investigate the incident, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable California wrongful death lawyer, who can help them protect their legal rights. A skilled pedestrian accident lawyer who has represented families of victims of accidents similar to this one can advise the family members of their best course of action to hold the driver - and any other negligent parties - fully accountable.

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ORANGE, CA - Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident Sunday night on Chapman Avenue, the Los Angeles Daily News reported. The accident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on February 20, 2011 at Chapman Avenue and Citrus Street. The victim, Amelia Shields, 28, of Huntington Beach was crossing the street with her boyfriend and English bulldog puppy when she was struck by a Toyota Matrix driven by a 28-year-old Orange man, who was reportedly driving home from work. Shields died at the scene of the crash; her dog was not injured.

Our condolences go out to everyone who knew Amelia and loved her. The loss of this young woman's life is heartbreaking and devastating. Please keep her family in your prayers during this surely very difficult time.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident

According to news reports, alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. The driver willingly submitted a blood sample to police. However, based on the news reports, the driver may be responsible for this fatal collision, if he did indeed fail to yield to the right-of-way of shields. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection..."

Fault and Wrongful Death Liability Issues

Hopefully, the investigation by police will provide answers as to what happened and why the driver of the Toyota Matrix did not stop for Amelia Shields, who was in the crosswalk. If the driver is responsible, he may be liable for the wrongful death of the victim, in addition to any criminal charges he may face. In cases such as this one, the family member of the deceased victim would be well-advised to speak with a California wrongful death lawyer, who can advise them of their best course of action to protect their legal rights following this pedestrian accident. The family may be able to hold the driver financially accountable for their loss in a wrongful death claim, and recover damages for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings the decedent would have earned, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.

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More than 10 million people live in Los Angeles County, more than any other county in the United States. With such a large population, pedestrian accidents are unfortunately a relatively frequent occurrence. Traffic congestion is a serious issue in southern California, and many residents travel on foot to work and school on a daily basis. Pedestrian accidents include collisions with cars, tractor-trailer trucks, package delivery trucks, buses, trains and other vehicles. Pedestrians struck by cars are subject to permanently life-changing injuries or death. Accidents include pedestrian accidents caused by drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding, falling asleep at the wheel, defectively designed intersections and dangerous road conditions.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Nationwide, a pedestrian is injured in an accident every 8 minutes, and a pedestrian is killed in an accident every 111 minutes. This means that more than 5,000 people are killed and about 64,000 people are injured in accidents each year. Without the protection of the four walls of a motor vehicle, pedestrians can suffer very serious injuries, including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and numerous broken bones. Pedestrians include walkers, joggers, runners, or anyone walking on foot or in a wheelchair. Pedestrians account for 11% of motor vehicle fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Pedestrian Accidents and Injury Victims' Rights

Injured victims of accidents may have legal rights to compensation for their injuries. If the driver of a vehicle is responsible for causing an accident, the driver may be financially responsible for the victim's injuries, including medical care costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Depending on the unique circumstances of the pedestrian accident, numerous parties may be responsible.

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Police say a 69-year-old Long Beach woman was legally crossing Willow Street Saturday evening when she was struck and killed by a Honda Accord. According to the Long Beach Post, the victim, Sally Rae Paskin, was in an unmarked crosswalk at about 6:11 p.m. when she was struck by the Honda driven by Jose Rodriquez, 28, also of Long Beach. The accident happened between Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. Paskin was rushed by paramedics to a local hospital, where she died of her injuries.

The fatal pedestrian accident is being investigated, and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Long Beach Police Department Accident Investigation Detective Sirilo Garcia at (562) 570-7355.No charges have been filed against Rodriquez, as the incident remains under investigation. Police will present their case to the Long Beach City Prosecutor who will decide what, if any, charges will be filed against the driver.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If the driver of the Honda is responsible for causing this fatal January 22nd Long Beach pedestrian accident, he may cited or charged for negligent driving. He may also be liable for the fatal injuries sustained by the victim, and the family members of the victim may be entitled to recover compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim against the driver. After a fatal accident such as this one, the family members of the victim may benefit in speaking to an experienced Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney. A lawyer can advise them of their legal rights and arrange to have an independent investigation of the fatal accident to determine exactly how the incident occurred and who was responsible.

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