2009 October Archive

According to tracypress.com, an auto accident involving a Mercedes-Benz SUV and a small Honda vehicle took the life of a 45-year-old man from Modesto, California. The Modesto man was a passenger in the Honda, which was being driven by his sister. Other passengers in the Honda included the Modesto man’s brother-in-law and nephew. The man’s sister, her husband, and their child were all injured in the crash. They were all taken to a Modesto-area hospital for treatment of injuries that included broken ribs, a punctured lung, and spinal injuries. Reportedly, no one in the SUV was injured.

In order to help cover the costs associated with the accident, the family of the deceased Modesto man has set up a fund to assist those affected by the crash. While such a fund is certainly a good idea, especially given the exorbitant costs associated with medical care and making funeral arrangements, it is not the only recourse to be taken in the event of a traffic accident.

Though investigation into this auto accident in San Joaquin County is still underway, police speculate that the SUV, which was traveling at unsafe speeds, may have been racing another vehicle. Such action is certainly to be deemed reckless and represents a degree of negligence that ultimately led to a loss of life and multiple personal injuries.

According to the report, police hope that evidence gathered at the crash scene combined with a computer simulation of the intersection where the accident occurred will provide them insight into what exactly happened, and will show whether or not the driver of the SUV was at fault for the accident.

In any event, an accident victim will benefit not only from police investigation, but from retaining the services of an experienced auto accident attorney that will help examine the details surrounding the crash to determine where negligent behavior may have contributed towards the crash. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, don’t hesitate to contact the skilled car accident attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our knowledgeable lawyers will seek compensatory damages on your behalf that may assist with medical bills, wages lost, and other costs associated with your accident. Please call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free consultation of your auto accident case.

Source:http://www.tracypress.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Police+investigate+fatal+crash-+fund+set+up+for+victims%20&id=3804425-Police+investigate+fatal+crash-+fund+set+up+for+victims&instance=home_news_lead_story

According to a KIONrightnow.com article, a local CBS affiliate in California’s Central Coast, a multi-car collision injured three motorists, two of which sustained severe injuries. The crash occurred when the driver of a white van traveling southbound on highway 101 lost control of the vehicle and hit a total of three other vehicles, all in succession. Reportedly, the white van first struck a passenger car, proceeded to hit another van that had been traveling northbound, and finally came to rest when it struck a big rig.

California Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of the crash, although it has been determined that the driver of the white van was not operating the vehicle under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. It could be reasoned that the driver was simply driving recklessly and lost control of the vehicle, but it should also be examined as to whether or not any sort of malfunction with the van played a part in causing the accident.  That is, faulty auto parts, such as brake pads and tires, can fail due to poor quality or a manufacturing defect, thus contributing to a car crash taking place.

Manufacturers of auto parts have an obligation to sell products that are safe and function properly. In instances where such a faulty auto product causes an accident, the manufacturer of that product can be held liable for damages associated with the failure or defect of the product. In any event, it is important to have someone on your side that will examine the circumstances surrounding your accident to determine where negligence played a contributing factor, and whom that negligence should be attributed to.

In you have recently been injured in an auto accident in San Jose, and you believe that faulty auto parts may have led to the accident occurring, please don’t hesitate to contact a skilled San Jose auto accident lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our experienced product liability and personal injury attorneys will hold negligent parties accountable for causing your accident, and will seek monetary damages on your behalf to help assist with the costs associated with the accident. If you have been injured, call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free case evaluation.

Source Article: http://www.kionrightnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11157798

The Mercury News recently reported in a story that four people were injured in San Francisco when a cable car collided with a city van. The accident occurred on Washington Street as the cable car was traveling towards Downtown. A total of four commuters, all of whom were in the cable car, were injured during the collision. Two of the four were treated at the scene, and two others were taken to nearby hospitals where they received treatment. No injuries sustained were life-threatening or serious, and no one in the van was injured.

In all vehicular accidents, it is critical to determine what exactly caused the crash. Though it was not reported as to what caused this particular collision, thankfully, no one was severely hurt. However, in many accidents, serious injury is often sustained by at least one party. Furthermore, it is important to establish the cause of an accident in order to hold negligent parties accountable for injuries sustained, property damaged, and any other negative impact the accident has on either those involved or the surrounding area. Besides driver negligence, auto accidents can be caused by dangerous road conditions, faulty automobile products, and even inclement weather. In any event, it is important to have someone on your side that will help decipher the true cause of your accident and help you obtain compensatory damages to help with recovery.

In you have recently been injured in a vehicular accident in San Francisco, please don’t hesitate to contact a skilled San Francisco auto accident attorney to ensure that your rights are protected in a court of law. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our skilled personal injury lawyers will examine the details of your accident to determine where negligence played a detrimental factor, and will hold all parties responsible accountable for their actions. Please call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free case evaluation.

Source Article: http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_13288000

The Mercury News recently ran an article discussing the search for the family of a 67-year-old bicyclist that was struck and killed in Watsonville.  Police believe the male victim to be a transient, and are still attempting to identify him so that next-of-kin can be notified of his accident.  The bicyclist reportedly veered in front of the white Mercedes automobile that struck him, was airlifted to Regional Medical Center in San Jose, and later succumbed to head trauma and other injuries the night of the accident.

In this particular case, although the driver of the vehicle did flee the scene of the crash, it does appear as though the driver was responsible for causing the accident. According to the report, police suspect that the bicyclist may have lost control as he veered into the car’s path. Police have tested the motorist’s blood alcohol concentration, and are awaiting the results before pursuing any sort of charges against the motorist.

When automobiles collide with bicyclists, the result is almost always dismal for the bicyclist. In cases where driver negligence is to blame, victims of bicycle accidents have the right to seek compensatory damages from negligent motorists. This monetary compensation is often awarded to an accident victim to help cover the costs associated with the accident, such as medical bills, physical therapy fees, and even property damage.  In the event that an accident victim perishes during the accident, then the family of an accident victim may seek damages on the victim’s behalf, holding reckless drivers accountable for their actions in a court of law.

In you have recently been injured in a bicycle accident in the Santa Cruz area, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced Santa Cruz bicycle accident attorney to ensure that your rights are protected in a court of law.  At Van Der Walde & Associates, our skilled personal injury lawyers will examine the details of your bicycle or auto accident to determine if negligence played any sort of factor, and will hold all negligent parties accountable for their actions.  Please call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free case evaluation.

Source Article: http://www.mercurynews.com/centralcoast/ci_13269892