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TULARE COUNTY - The Fresno Bee reported a 53-year-old Farmersville woman suffered major injuries Tuesday night in a collision at Road 132 and Avenue 336. According to the CHP, the victim, Silvia De Sanchez, was driving her Buick Century northbound on Road 132 when she was broadsided by an eastbound Jeep Cherokee that failed to yield to a stop sign at the intersection.

The driver of the Jeep, Joshua Labogin, 19, was not injured. A 49-year-old woman in the Buick, Teresa Mendoza, of Mesquite, NV, suffered minor injuries. The CHP is investigating the cause of the accident.

Accidents like this one can be avoided. Although the cause of this July 19th injury accident is still under investigation, if news accounts in the Fresno Bee are accurate, the driver of the Jeep is likely responsible for the accident for failing to yield to the stop sign. Accident victims who are hurt due to the negligence of another driver may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim for damages, including medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering and other damages.

While this Tulare County car accident is under investigation, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable California car accident lawyer. An experienced attorney can help the injured victims protect their legal rights and recover maximum compensation for their injuries in a personal injury claim.

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VISALIA - A rider and passenger on a Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle were taken to a hospital following a collision with a sport utility vehicle Monday afternoon, the Visalia Times-Delta reported. The accident was reported at about 2:45 p.m. on Mineral King Avenue near Cain Street. It is unclear why the accident occurred or who was responsible. The cause of the April 18th Visalia motorcycle accident remains under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

Based on the extremely limited details provided in the Visalia Times-Delta, it is impossible to tell why this Tulare County accident occurred or who was responsible for it. If the driver of the SUV is determined to be responsible for this crash, he or she may be liable for the injuries sustained by the two motorcyclists. Following any serious injury accident, it would certainly be advisable for injured victims or their family members to contact a California motorcycle accident lawyer about their legal rights to recover compensation for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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STRATHMORE - Two men from Porterville suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision Sunday evening near Strathmore. The accident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Road 224 south of Avenue 176 on March 6, 2011. According to CHP reports, Antonio Pezzi, 27, of Sacramento, was driving northbound on Road 224 in a 2003 Chevy Malibu, while at the same time, Abdur Razaq, 56, of Porterville, was driving a 2004 southbound on the same road. Pezzi swerved to avoid striking an animal on the road and lost control of his vehicle. His Malibu went onto the eastbound shoulder and then to the left into southbound traffic, where he collided with Razaq's Honda. Razdaq, who suffered major injuries, was pinned in his vehicle and had to be extricated. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center along with his passenger, Gulam Mustafa, 71, also of Porterville. Pezzi sustained moderate injuries in the crash but told paramedics that he would seek his own treatment. His 22-year-old passenger was not injured.

Cause of the March 6th Accident

The cause of this Tulare County head-on collision remains under investigation by the CHP. If news accounts are accurate, it is likely that the driver of the Honda could have done anything to avoid the head-on collision.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

If the driver of the Chevy Malibu is determined to be responsible for this crash, he may be liable for the serious injuries sustained by the two occupants of the Honda. After any serious injury accident, injured victims are well-advised to contact an experienced California car accident attorney. A lawyer who has represented numerous victims of head-on collisions such as this one can advise the victims of their best course of action to protect their legal rights and recover maximum compensation for their injuries. If the driver of the other vehicle is responsible for the accident, the injured victims may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

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The CHP has identified the two victims of a horrific double-fatal crash near Terra Bella Friday night as Rafel Mendez, 56, of Portville and Juan Reyes, 53, of unknown city of residence, according to the Porterville Recorder. Both Mendez and Reyes were passengers in a Toyota driven by Adrian Ramos, 23, of Mecca. According to reports, Ramos was driving a 2005 Toyota southbound on Road 208, while at the same time, Porterville resident Manuel Valencia, 69, was driving a Mercury westbound on Avenue 96. Ramos reportedly failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection and collided with the Mercury.

Adrian Ramos, Manuel Valencia and a passenger in his vehicle, Juan Hernandez, 49, all suffered major injuries. Both Ramos and Valencia were taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. Hernandez was taken to Sierra View District Hospital. Mendez and Reyes died as a result of their injuries. Adrian Ramos was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

In alcohol-related accidents such as this one, the family members of the occupants of Mercury as well as the two victims who lost their lives in this accident may benefit from speaking to an experienced southern California drunk driving accident lawyer. A knowledgeable lawyer who has represented victims of alcohol-related crashes can help the victims' families understand and protect their legal rights in a personal injury or wrongful death claim following this accident. Compensation for personal injuries may include damages for medical care costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Damages awarded in a car accident wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

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A 45-year-old man was hospitalized Tuesday night with critical injuries after he was struck by an SUV on Dinuba Street, authorities said. The Tulare County accident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. near Houston Avenue. According to reports, the driver of the 1992 GMC Suburban, Palemon Viera, stopped initially, but then got in his vehicle and fled the scene. A witness followed him and reported his location to police. He was arrested at his home on suspicion of felony hit and run. The victim, who was homeless, suffered serious injuries. He was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center and then to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno.

Police are investigating the accident. We hope this poor man survives and is able to make a full recovery from his injuries. Please keep him in your prayers.

Hit-And-Run Accidents & Liability Issues

Not to mention being incredibly cold-hearted, not stopping at the scene of an injury accident (and staying until help arrives) is against the law in California. Under the California Vehicle Code § 20001, "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." While this accident remains under investigation, the victim and his family would be well advised to contact a California personal injury attorney experienced in handling pedestrian accident claims, including accidents involving hit-and-run drivers. An attorney can help protect the rights of the injured man and ensure he receives full and fair compensation for his injuries and pain and suffering due to this accident.

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