Auto Accident

A Santa Clara County car accident recently took the life of a 21-year-old Morgan Hill motorist after his vehicle struck a produce truck during an intersection accident. The 41-year-old driver of the truck was taken to Saint Louise Regional Hospital with minor injuries, while a passenger riding with the 21-year-old was also injured, although the severity of his injuries was not made available in the report. According to California Highway Patrol investigators, the 21-year-old driver was traveling at excessive speeds at the time of the crash, which took place at the intersection of Columbet Avenue and East Middle Avenue. Further details about the accident will undoubtedly be uncovered as the investigation carries on.

Tragic accidents are an all too common occurrence on California roads and highways. When motorists choose to drive recklessly, the probability of an accident taking place is greatly increased. For those individuals injured during car crashes, it is important to remember as many details from the crash as possible. All Northern California traffic accidents are thoroughly investigated to determine as accurately as possible the events that led up to a crash.

Injured motorists are entitled to seek compensatory damages from negligent parties who are found to have contributed to their accident. For more information about Santa Clara car accidents and victims’ rights, please contact the personal injury attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our experienced Santa Clara car accident attorneys will determine whether or not negligence led to your injuries, and will hold negligent parties accountable for their actions in a court of law. For a free case evaluation, please call 877-862-6288.

While single vehicle crashes do not necessarily result in as much damage as a multi-vehicle collision, the extent of personal injuries sustained can be just as serious. According to a recent mercurynews.com article, a male motorist crashed his SUV into a tree in Pleasanton. There were a total of three people in the vehicle at the time of the crash, all of whom were transported to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley for treatment of their injuries. The male motorist was reportedly fleeing from Alameda County sheriff’s deputies before crashing into the tree, and no other vehicles were reported as having been involved in the crash.

Dangerous driving practices never end well. In the event a motorist chooses to operate his or her vehicle recklessly, all other motorists on the road are placed in harm’s way as a result. In the event that a motorist or pedestrian is injured as the result of another motorist’s reckless actions, the injured party is entitled to seek damages from the negligent party. Damages associated with Northern California car accidents can range from compensation for medical expenses, physical therapy fees, and can even represent wages lost as a result of injuries sustained.

At the Northern California personal injury law firm of Van Der Walde & Associates, our experienced Pleasanton car accident attorneys will examine the circumstances surrounding your injury accident, and will hold negligent motorists and other responsible parties liable for their actions.

For more information about accident victim rights in Pleasanton, don’t hesitate to contact the Pleasanton personal injury attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates. Call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free evaluation of your case.

Car crashes can occur in any number of ways. According to a San Francisco Examiner article, a recent auto accident involving a San Mateo man did not involve another motorist, but a Pacifica home owner’s garage. Reportedly, the 25-year-old driver of the vehicle lost control of his SUV immediately before crashing into the detached garage. Luckily, no one was injured during the incident, including the 25-year-old motorist. Investigation into the cause of the San Mateo County vehicle accident is underway.

Regardless of the cause of an accident, San Mateo motorists involved in Northern California car crashes may want to retain the services of an experienced San Mateo County auto accident attorney to ensure that the circumstances of the accident are thoroughly examined. Sometimes, the true cause of an accident is not immediately evident, and it may appear as though one party was responsible for the accident when in fact multiple parties are liable.

Car accidents in San Mateo and throughout Northern California may be caused by a defective vehicle part that alters a motorist’s ability to control or maneuver the car, thus leading to an accident that could potentially cause personal injury. Regardless of whether a faulty car component or a negligent driver causes an accident, it is important for professionals to thoroughly investigate an accident and utilize accident reconstruction to determine a collision’s precise cause.

If you’ve been involved in a San Mateo car accident, get in contact with an experienced San Mateo personal injury lawyer with experience handling auto accident cases. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our San Mateo car accident attorneys will examine the circumstances surrounding your accident and protect your rights as an accident victim. For more information and a free consultation, please call 877-862-6288.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, what would have been a minor traffic stop turned into a San Jose car crash when a motorist attempted to flee police, ran a red light, and struck another vehicle, injuring a mother and her three children. Reportedly, the driver made an illegal right-hand turn at a red light, prompting a nearby police cruiser to take pursuit. Rather than stopping his vehicle though, the 24-year-old driver attempted to evade police, recklessly maneuvering his vehicle before striking the vehicle being driven by the 35-year-old mother.

Both drivers, along with a female passenger in the 24-year-old male’s car, sustained minor to moderate injuries. However, the impact was great enough that it practically tore the 35-year-old mother’s vehicle in half, and launched her 15-year-old daughter out of the car and into traffic. The 15-year-old was unable to recover from her injuries. At the time of this report, the woman’s 12 and 6-year-old sons, both passengers in the backseat, are listed in stable condition.

Reckless driving of any kind greatly increases the likelihood of personal injury and wrongful death accidents in San Jose and throughout Northern California. In the event that an individual is injured due to the negligent behavior of another motorist, the injured party has the right to seek damages from the individual or individuals who caused them harm.

If you’ve been involved in San Jose car accident, it is essential that you retain the services of an experienced San Jose personal injury attorney. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our San Jose car accident lawyers will examine the circumstances surrounding your accident, ensuring that all negligent parties responsible for your injuries are held accountable for their actions. For more information and a free consultation, please contact us today at 877-862-6288.

Safe driving practices are vital in protecting not only motorists, but passengers using public transportation as well. Rules and regulations are put in place to ensure everyone’s safety, and a disregard for such rules often results in San Jose traffic accidents that could lead to serious injury. According to San Jose’s Mercury News, a recent accident involving an SUV and a light-rail train occurred when the driver of the SUV attempted to make an illegal left turn into a gas station but was struck by the train before being able to do so.

According to the report, there were no injuries, although the female driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The North First Street crash did disrupt light-rail train service for about one hour, but all passengers on the involved train were shuttled to the next train station, with no reported instances of passenger injury. Luckily, all involved parties were able to walk away from the San Jose train auto accident relatively unscathed.

Negligence is often at the heart of any accident. In the event that a motorist, vehicle passenger, or pedestrian is injured as a result of reckless driving practice of any kind, the injury victim is entitled to seek monetary damages from negligent. Such damages can be used to help cover the costs associated with the accident, such as medical bills, property damage costs, and past and future wages lost.

In instances involving public transportation or commercial vehicles, the company responsible for the involved vehicle or mode of transportation may also be held liable for damages if it is determined that the company acted negligently in any way that may have contributed towards the accident. Examples of such action could include failing to either properly maintain a vehicle or perform necessary background checks on employees.

If you have been injured in a San Jose train accident or auto collision, it is important to remember that you have rights as an injury victim. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our experienced San Jose vehicle accident attorneys will examine the circumstances surrounding your injuries, and will hold negligent parties accountable for their actions, seeking monetary damages on your behalf. For more information and a free consultation of your case, please don’t hesitate to contact a San Jose personal injury attorney today.

There seems to be a definite reason why so many people associate elder drivers with traveling at a snail’s pace, and teenagers with possessing the need to travel at a higher speed. Statistically speaking, according to a USA Today article, senior drivers are less likely to be involved in auto accidents than other motorists, particularly when compared to the number of accidents associated with teenage drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers between the ages of 64 and 69 are the safest motorists on the road, while teenage drivers, particularly male drivers, and the most dangerous.

While various measures, such as the graduated driver licensing (GDL) system, have been put into effect to help curb the number of accidents associated with teen driving, proper instruction of safe driving techniques should be at the forefront of all driving instruction across all age categories. After all, traffic accidents are caused by motorists of all ages.

Regardless of how young or old a driver may be, that driver is certainly susceptible to inattention, a disregard for traffic laws, and is capable of causing an accident due to negligent action taken immediately before the Northern California vehicle crash. Fortunately, for accident victims, there is legal recourse that can be taken to help recover monetary damages associated with the accident, such as medical bills and physical therapy fees.

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in Santa Cruz, please don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Santa Cruz car accident lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our Santa Cruz injury attorneys will hold negligent parties accountable for their actions in a court of law, and will fight to ensure that your rights as an accident victim are protected. For more information about your rights and a free case consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact Van Der Walde & Associates today.

CBS affiliate KION-46, Central Coast News, recently reported that an accident took place on Highway 1 going northbound. The car crash began with two vehicles: one driven by a 25-year-old Prunedale man and the other driven by a 42-year-old woman. The 25-year-old man was taken to Watsonville Community Hospital and then transported to San Jose Regional with major injuries, including two broken legs. The 42-year-old woman was taken to Watsonville Community Hospital with complaints of pain, but no other details about her condition were made available.

Reportedly, the male motorist crossed the double yellow line while traveling at an unknown rate of speed in an attempt to pass the female motorist. As another motorist headed towards the 42-year-old driver, the driver hit the female motorist’s vehicle, causing a chain reaction that affected two more vehicles. According to the report, a Dodge Ram truck struck the male motorist’s vehicle, and an Acura driven by the fourth involved motorist struck the 42-year-old woman.

While investigation into the crash is certainly still taking place, it should be noted that negligent parties deemed responsible for an accident can be held accountable for monetary compensation to be paid out to the accident victims. In the event that an individual is injured in a car accident in Northern California, that individual’s best course of action is to retain the services of an experienced San Jose personal injury attorney who will fight to ensure that the rights of the accident victim are not trampled upon in court of law.

At Van Der Walde & Associates, our skilled Northern California personal injury attorneys will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. We understand how critical it is for you and your family to receive the compensation that you deserve to help pay for expenses brought on by your accident and subsequent injuries. If you have been injured in a San Jose auto accident, please don’t hesitate to contact our offices today at 877-862-6288 for a free case consultation.

Source:http://www.kionrightnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11496090

The Sacramento Bee recently ran an article that revealed that the streets of San Francisco are the second most dangerous place for pedestrians. Reportedly, San Francisco ranks solely behind New York City as the nation’s leader in pedestrian fatalities. According to Transportation for America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, the two groups that created the report, San Francisco ranks No. 40 overall on the “Pedestrian Danger Index.”

Claims made by Walk San Francisco, a pedestrian advocacy group situated in San Francisco, state that the fatality rate per 100,000 people in the city is 2.6 percent. This figure is 70 percent higher than the national average. The report also speculates that most pedestrian deaths are in fact preventable, with the primary causes of such accidents being a lack of safe sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and other preventative measures put into place to protect pedestrians. And San Francisco isn’t the only area in Northern California that failed to rank well for pedestrian safety. The Sacramento-Arden-Roseville metropolitan area ranks No. 22 nationally, while the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area comes in at No. 26.

Pedestrian safety should be of the utmost concern to state departments of transportation and county and municipal transit agencies. In the event that negligent action on the part of some governing party leads to pedestrian injury, then that party may be held liable for damages associated with the injury. In fact, in any type of accident, the negligent party who contributes towards causing the accident can often be held liable for monetary compensation to assist injured individuals in recovering from their accident.

At Van Der Walde & Associates, our experienced San Francisco pedestrian accident attorneys will examine every detail surrounding your accident, and will hold negligent parties responsible for contributing to your accident. We will seek monetary compensation on your behalf while ensuring that your rights as an injured pedestrian are protected. If you have been injured, please don’t hesitate to contact our personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation of your case. Call us at 877-862-6288.

Source:http://www.sacbee.com/trafficnews/story/2327863.html

An auto accident in Santa Clara that involved multiple vehicles has resulted in a $49 million jury award for a college student who was injured while on his way home from a camping trip. The injury accident took place on State Route 152, better known as the Pacheco Pass. Two trucks collided at or near the center line, and the vehicle that the injured college student was riding in was struck by one of the trucks. After a five week trial, it was determined that the driver of one truck was 60% at fault, the driver of the other truck was 35% at fault, and the state of California was 5% at fault.

The jury awarded the injured college student the multi-million dollar verdict to compensate him for a variety of costs associated with his accident and the resulting brain injury he sustained. That is, $3.4 million was allocated for his past medical expenses, $27.6 million was allocated towards his future medical expenses, $4.5 million was attributed for future lost wages, and another $13.5 million was awarded for general damages. In the end, the rights of the injured were protected, and the student’s future well-being has been at least partially safeguarded.

In all California auto accidents, accountability is attributed to at least one party whose actions are deemed negligent. In the above case, accountability was attributed to multiple parties, with each party being deemed a certain percentage responsible for the accident’s result. In order to ensure that the rights of the injured are not infringed upon in a court of law, all details and circumstances of an accident need to be thoroughly examined to determine exactly where negligent action may have led to injury.

At Van Der Walde & Associates, our experienced Northern California personal injury attorneys understand the many challenges - on a physical, emotional, and financial level - that auto accident victims often have to endure. If you have been injured in a Northern California auto accident, please don’t hesitate to contact our skilled injury attorneys today for a free consultation of your case. We will fight to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call us today at 877-862-6288.

Injuries sustained during car accidents can range from minor scrapes and bruises to life-altering, catastrophic injuries. In 2007, a graduate of San Lorenzo Valley High School lost control of her vehicle, spun into oncoming traffic, and was struck by a pickup truck being driven by a Santa Cruz County worker. The accident resulted in catastrophic injury, and left the young woman a quadriplegic. According to a pressbanner.com article, the family of the Santa Cruz accident victim is seeking to file suit against the county after informal investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident showed that road conditions may have played a contributing factor in causing the accident.

According to the claim, the safety of the road, including its drainage and current signage, is being labeled as dangerous. Furthermore, the speed of the vehicle being driven by the county worker has also been labeled a factor that may have caused the accident. If in fact these conditions are deemed to have played a role in causing the accident, then the injured party may be able to seek compensatory damages. Such recompense can assist with the costs associated with the accident, namely medical bills and physical therapy fees, if applicable.

Dangerous road conditions are not the fault of motorists. It is the responsibility of local governing authorities to ensure that roads and highways are safe to be traveled on. In the event that dangerous road conditions contribute to a San Jose car accident, the best course of action for an accident victim to take is retaining the services of an experienced Santa Cruz personal injury attorney. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our skilled injury attorneys will seek compensatory damages on your behalf and will hold those responsible for your accident accountable for their actions. Call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free case consultation.

Source:http://www.pressbanner.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Paralyzed+driver+to+sue+county+after+crash%20&id=4453921-Paralyzed+driver+to+sue+county+after+crash&instance=home_most_popular