Auto Accident

A fatal San Jose car accident took the lives of two women, news outlet KLIV.com reports. Another person was also injured. The crash occurred early Saturday morning, October 30, near the off-ramp for Blossom Hill Road on U.S. 101 southbound in San Jose.

The solo-vehicle accident occurred when the car veered off the road and struck a tree, throwing one woman from the motor vehicle. Along with another female victim, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the fatal San Jose car crash. Another passenger in the vehicle was taken to a local hospital, the extent of their injuries not known at this time. Authorities are investigating the cause of the deadly San Jose car accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 33,808 people lost their lives in car crashes in the United States in 2009. Of those deaths, 23,382 were individuals who were either occupants or drivers in passenger vehicles. Another 2.2 million people were estimated to have been injured in car accidents in 2009.

That same year, 3,081 people died in car crashes in California; the highest number of deaths per state in the U.S.

There are many situations that can cause a fatal California car accident. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; driving distracted; swerving to avoid colliding with another vehicle; and excessive speeding can cause a car crash. If the negligent behavior of another driver is to blame for a car collision, a victim of such an accident may be able to receive monetary compensation for medical expenses, vehicle repairs, loss of present and future income, and more.

If you have been injured in a Northern California car collision and believe it was the result of the negligence of another driver, it may be a good decision to consult with a personal injury attorney. The experienced San Jose car crash lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates will seek damages on your behalf while you recover from your injuries. Call us today at 877-862-6288 for a free consultation on your car accident case.

By mid-October, San Francisco will be the first major city in California to implement what is referred to as a “first-responder fee.” According to an article on SFExaminer.com, the controversial fee charges accident-causing motorists up to $500 for cleanup related to the crash, recovering the cost of a fire department cleanup. Only a motorist who is found at fault will be charged the fee, not all motorists involved. The goal is to charge the driver’s insurance company.

Currently, the San Francisco Fire Department has a $13 million deficit. The first-responder fee is expected to raise about $626,000 a year, closing the deficit within a few years of implementation.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the first-responder fee in July. Other cities across the state and nationwide are adopting, debating, and implementing similar fees. Currently Sacramento is deliberating putting into action a similar penalty for accident-causing motorists. In southern California, Huntington Beach endorsed a fee program in August targeting tourists only, but the City Council rescinded the fee in late September after being flooded with complaints.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 6 million car crashes reported to law enforcement in 2005, resulting in over 2.7 million injuries.

The criminal justice system can punish the negligent driver in a California car accident, but cannot do anything to compensate victims for injuries sustained in the crash. Often, victims are saddled with costly medical expenses, hospital bills, vehicle repair, or even a life-changing injury. This can be devastating, resulting in a loss of income for the individual or family, loss of future wages as well as dealing with the emotional and painful suffering a serious injury causes.

If you are injured in a Northern California car accident and believe it was because of another driver’s negligence, you may want to speak with the San Francisco personal injury lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our highly skilled Northern California auto accident attorneys will work to hold the negligent parties who caused the accident and your injury accountable, and will seek compensation for damages on your behalf. For more information please call us today at 877-862-6288. We offer free consultations.

The costs associated with a San Jose car accident can vary greatly, and can depend on the amount of vehicle damage that occurs, whether or not people involved are seriously injured, and whether or not injury victims are negatively impacted by their injuries in the long term. While the initial costs associated with an accident may not always necessarily be high, particularly if there isn’t much damage done to the vehicles involved, the long term costs can certainly add up quickly. According to a recent Mercury News article, the cost of motor vehicle accidents averages out to an astonishing $500 per licensed driver in the United States. This figure represents not just those drivers involved in crashes, but an average of all drivers across the country.

Reportedly, facts and figures from 2005 gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the costs associated with personal injury alone account for more than $99 billion annually in the United States. Factor in additional insurance costs, and the number more than doubles, coming in at $230.6 billion. Unfortunately, theses staggering amounts serve as indication that reckless driving practices and negligence are to blame for far too many auto accidents each year.

Car accidents are currently the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, but are on pace to become the fifth leading cause by the year 2030. In the U.S., it is speculated that lax traffic laws are to blame for the high number of accidents that take place nationwide. While California does have some of the strictest regulations in the country, motorists still disregard the rules of the road, putting not only themselves in harm’s way but all other drivers on the road as well.

In the event that you are injured in a San Jose car accident due to the negligence of another, it would be in your best interest to contact the personal injury law firm of Van Der Walde & Associates. Our experienced San Jose car accident attorneys will hold negligent parties who contributed to your accident accountable for their actions, seeking compensatory damages on your behalf. For more information and a free case consultation, please call us today at 877-862-6288.

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