NHTSA Launching First National Pedestrian Safety Month The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just issued a press release about their upcoming launch of the first-ever National Pedestrian Safety Month. Since pedestrians are still one of the most vulnerable roadway user groups in the U.S., this is a top priority for the NHTSA. Additionally, pedestrian…
North Park Wrong-Way Crash Earlier this week, there was a wrong-way crash in the North Park area. According to ABC San Diego News Channel 10, the incident began on University Avenue at about 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. Apparently, the driver hit several parked cars before making a U-turn and crashing into another vehicle head…
Long Beach Hit and Run Suspected DUI Earlier this week, a series of hit-and-run collisions occurred in Long Beach. According to KTLA News Channel Five, the wrecks happened in the area of 7th Street and Orange Avenue on Tuesday night. Initial reports indicate that a driver struck at least four different vehicles, a city light…
Woman Lying on Oceanside Beach Killed by Tractor Monday morning, a woman was killed by a tractor on a beach near South Oceanside Harbor. The city of Oceanside was in the process of a routine dredging project that takes place every couple of years. Heavy machinery was being used in the area. The tractor involved…
CHP: Car Seats Save Lives The California Highway Patrol (CHP) just issued a press release about the importance of having children in age and size appropriate car seats. Car crashes are still the leading cause of death for children ages 13 years old and under. According to the CHP, officers respond to crash scenes involving…
Can I Hire Any Lawyer for My Car Accident Case? Since building a strong car accident claim is fairly challenging, it’s wise to turn to a seasoned attorney for help. That doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that you should hire the first lawyer you find. At the end of the day, not all firms will be…
How to Handle Your Own Car Accident Claim If you were involved in a collision that caused minimal property damage and no more than a few superficial wounds, you may be thinking about handling the subsequent claim yourself. While doing so will certainly save on attorney’s fees, you might run into complications, delays, and disputes…
Fatal Crash on The 405 Freeway Early Thursday morning, there was a fatal crash on the 405 Freeway in the Harbor Gateway area. According to KTLA News Channel Five, the wreck happened in the southbound lanes, near Normandie Avenue, sometime around 3:30 a.m. Multiple vehicles were involved, and one car overturned during the wreck. There…
Chain Reaction Crash on SR 94 Earlier this week, there was a chain-reaction crash on State Route 94 in the Webster Area. According to ABC San Diego News Channel 10, the wreck happened at about 12:10 a.m., early Monday morning. Apparently, a black sedan headed southbound on Euclid Avenue veered off of the road and…
Lanes Clear, I-880 Reopens after Vehicle Fire in Oakland An accident between two vehicles on the I-880 in Oakland, California sparked a fire in one of the cars and held traffic at a standstill. CHP and local fire departments responded to the scene. Lanes of the I-880 were blocked for over an hour, reports say….