San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Will the Family of Young Victim Killed in Hit and Run Accident Find Justice?

Last February, two young girls were walking together down the sidewalk. They stopped at an intersection, and pressed the pedestrian button so they could walk across the street. While they waited for the light to change, something terrible happened. A Toyota Corolla drove up onto the sidewalk and struck both the girls, and then drove away. A Young Victim’s Testimony One of the victims, at only 12 years old, took the stand recently to tell a judge about her experience. She said that she and her friend, who was just 10, were on their way to a nearby McDonald’s when the hit and run accident occurred. She says she only remembers bits and pieces of the car accident, including the lights of ambulance, and the family that found her lying on the sidewalk. Both girls were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The younger of the two had sustained…
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Police Were Surprised at What DIDN’T Cause This Pedestrian Accident

A woman was recently hospitalized with severe injuries after being struck by a car. The pedestrian accident occurred around 10 p.m. in a poorly lit area near Plaza Bonita Mall in National City. When it comes to pedestrian accidents, many would think that drugs, alcohol or speeding would be involved. However, perhaps somewhat of a surprise is that police suspect none of those were factors. Investigators attribute the accident primarily to “wrong place, wrong time.” The stretch of road where the woman was hit comes at the end of a curve with dim lighting and a speed increase from 35 mph to 45 mph. The driver remained at the scene, and was reportedly very cooperative with police. He was not injured, and as far as we know, has not been charged with any crime. What Can I Do If I’m Injured in a Pedestrian Accident? Pedestrian accidents can cause catastrophic…
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What Goes Through Every Rider’s Mind During a Bike Accident?

If you’ve never been in a bicycle accident, we pray that you never will. However, according to numerous studies, you’re bound to take a tumble at some point. If it does happen, the things likely to go through your head will be just the same as everyone else during and after a bike accident. “Oh no, this can’t be happening to me!” – The very first thing thought you have will be denial. You think, “Nope. This isn’t real.” Well, sorry, but it is. “Okay. It happened, but I’m totally fine.” – You may try to hop up really fast after the accident, subconsciously thinking that if you can just get up and move around that it means you’re not injured at all. We hope you’re right, but get checked out even if you think you’re okay. Crashes can cause internal injuries and shifts that you may not notice. “Maybe…
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