A 16-year-old Chula Vista girl and a 49-year-old El Cajon man were injured in a San Diego motorcycle accident when a 2012 Ducati veered out of control and struck their bicycles. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the bicycle accident occurred on Japatul Valley Road near Hidden Glen Road in Alpine, the morning of January 29, 2012. Officials say the 36-year-old male motorcyclist lost control while making a right turn and slid into the two cyclists. The girl suffered major injuries and the man sustained moderate injuries. The motorcyclist complained of pain but was able to ride away from the crash. It is not clear if he will be cited for the collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two bicyclists who were injured in this collision. I wish them the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

San Diego Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 86 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Countywide, there were six fatalities and 525 injuries reported due to bicycle accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, the motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle while making a right turn. What caused his motorcycle to slide into the bike riders? Was the motorcyclist speeding? Was he properly trained and licensed to ride a motorcycle? Was he distracted or otherwise negligent? Did he lose control of the Ducati because of an auto defect or mechanical malfunction? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If the motorcyclist in this case is determined to have been at fault, then, he can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to the victims. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who can help them pursue fair compensation for their losses. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to bicycle accident victims and their families.

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Joseph Parra, 40, was killed in a Los Angeles County car accident after a vehicle struck his bicycle at a street intersection. According to a report in The Whittier Daily News, the fatal bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Whittier Boulevard at Rockne Avenue in Whittier, the morning of January 13, 2012. Officials say Parra was riding across the street with another cyclist near the intersection. The other bicyclist made it across the street but a Dodge Magnum hit Parra. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. An investigation into the cause of this fatal collision is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Parra following this tragic car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 33 injuries reported as a result of bicycle accidents in the city of Whittier. During that same year, there were 22 fatalities and 3,725 injuries reported as a result of bicycle accidents in Los Angeles County.

What Caused This Fatal Collision?

Based on the news article, officials are still investigating how and why this accident occurred. Bicyclists who ride their bike through an intersection have the same right-of-way privileges as motorists. There are still several questions that remain here. Why was the car's driver unable to avoid the collision? Was the motorist distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent? Did the car's driver fail to yield the right of way to the bicyclist?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Liability Issues

If the driver is determined to have been at fault, he or she can be held liable for Parra's wrongful death. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of companionship. Victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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A 60-year-old man was severely injured in a San Bernardino car accident after a car struck his bicycle. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the major injury collision occurred during the early morning hours of January 9, 2012 at the intersection of Waterman Avenue and Third Street. Police say the victim was riding his bike through the intersection without a light, when 28-year-old Benito Bustos-Gonzalez, who was driving south on Waterman, struck him. Officials say the driver had a green light at the time. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with major injuries. Bustos-Gonzalez was driving without a license. But, it is not clear if he was arrested or cited.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this car accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Bicycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 39 injuries reported involving bicycle accidents in San Bernardino. Also, countywide, bicycle accidents claimed five lives and injured 279 people, during the same year.

Who Had the Right-of-Way?

Based on this news report, officials say based on preliminary investigation, that the driver had the green light. Under California law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of other vehicles. I trust officials are looking into whether the driver or the bicyclist failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection.

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Fault and Liability

If it is determined that the driver was at fault here, then, he can be held liable for the bicyclist's injuries. Victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to the accident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway can be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury claim against a California governmental agency must be properly filed within 180 days of the incident. The best personal injury law firm will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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A 14-year-old Glendora boy was injured in a Los Angeles car accident when a van struck his bicycle. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the bicycle accident occurred on Covina Boulevard near Charter Oak Park in Covina, the evening of January 3, 2012. Officials are searching for information from anyone who may have witnessed the crash. The young victim says that he was struck from behind while riding next to the curb and the 53-year-old San Dimas man who was driving the van claims that the bicycle suddenly pulled in front of him. The teen bicyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries, including an injured ankle and abrasions to both hands. It is unclear if the driver will be cited for the collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the young bicyclist following this injury accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but nine injuries reported as a result of bicycle accidents in Covina. During that same year, there were 22 fatalities and 3,725 injuries reported due to bicycle accidents in Los Angeles County.

What Caused This Bicycle Collision?

Based on this news report, it is not clear if the bicyclist rode into traffic or if the motorist failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicycle rider. I trust officials are looking into whether the motorist was distracted, speeding, fatigued or otherwise negligent. Under California law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of other vehicles.

Liability Issues

If the driver is determined to have been at fault in this case, he can be held liable for the teen's injuries. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, hospitalization and rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Bicycle accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.

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A man in his late 40s was injured in a San Francisco car accident when his bicycle was struck at a notoriously dangerous intersection. According to a news report in The San Francisco Examiner, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Fell Street and Masonic Avenue in San Francisco, the morning of December 20, 2011. Officials have not released information regarding how the accident occurred, but the crash site has a long history of injury accidents. The bicyclist's injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this San Francisco bicycle accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Francisco Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person was killed and 534 were injured in San Francisco bicycle accidents. During that same year, there were 39 fatalities and 3,405 injuries reported due to San Francisco car accidents.

Intersection Accidents

Based on this news report, it is not yet clear what led to this injury accident. Under California law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. It is unclear from this report as to whether the driver failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist at this intersection. California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." The report states that there has been a long history of accidents at this intersection and that a renovation in 2008 did not make the situation safer for pedestrians or bicyclists.

Liability Issues

Victims of dangerous intersection accidents would be well advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. A skilled car accident attorney will also be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

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A 61-year-old Los Angeles man was fatally injured in a Pasadena car accident after his bicycle was struck by a car, the evening of September 22, 2011. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Terrace Drive. The bicyclist had been riding on the sidewalk of Colorado Boulevard and collided with a vehicle making a left turn. Officials are investigating the cause of this fatal bicycle versus car accident.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased accident victim. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 75 injuries reported due to bicycle accidents in Pasadena. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 22 people died and 3,725 were injured in bicycle accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why the driver of the vehicle failed to see the bicyclist. There are many questions that remain here. Did the driver make an unsafe left turn? Was the bicyclist violating any traffic laws? Who had the right-of-way? Did the bicyclist ride into the path of the vehicle that was making a left turn, or did the motorist fail to yield to the bicyclist? I trust investigators are looking into these and other issues to determine exactly how this tragic accident occurred.

Laws and Liability Issues

California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety." On the other hand, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of other vehicles and are required to yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles as well.

If the driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the bicyclist's wrongful death. Families of deceased victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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A 55-year-old Watsonville woman was injured in a San Francisco area car accident after her bicycle was struck by a motor home. According to a KSBW news report, the injury bicycle accident occurred the morning of July 10, 2011 on Freedom Boulevard, near Hames Road, in Santa Cruz. California Highway Patrol officials say the motor home clipped the victim with its side mirror. The bicyclist tumbled to the ground and injured her leg. The driver of the motor home fled the scene of the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Santa Cruz County Bicycle Accidents

This incident is apparently the third involving bicycle accidents in Santa Cruz County this summer. On June 8, 2011 Zachary Parke, 25, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. He was hit in spite of riding in an 8-foot-wide bike lane. On June 27, 2011, 31-year-old Noel Hamilton died after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his black beach cruiser on Soquel-San Jose Road. The driver in that case left the scene at first but came back shortly afterward. According to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, the county has the second highest injury and fatality rates for bicyclists in all of California.

Leaving the Scene of a Car Accident

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the motor home not only hit and injured the female bicyclist, but also left her lying on the roadway exposed to more danger. Appalling! Leaving the scene of a crash is also illegal. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

I certainly hope officials will soon apprehend this driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com, to leave an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Protecting Victims' Rights

Victims of hit-and-run collisions would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the ongoing investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also inform victims about how their own car insurance policy might apply to an incident where a hit-and-run driver is never found, or in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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Bahram Saghari, 52, sustained major head injuries in a San Francisco area car accident after his bicycle was struck by another vehicle. According to a news report in the Los Gatos Patch, the major injury collision occurred at the intersection of Wheeler Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard, near Highway 9, the morning of May 25, 2011. Saghari was northbound in the bike lane of Los Gatos Boulevard and was hit by a southbound Ford Explorer driven by 42-year-old Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Gallegos.

Officials say Rodriguez-Gallegos had made a left turn from southbound Highway 9 onto Wheeler Avenue, when he collided with the bicyclist. Saghari sustained severe head injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver was cited at the scene of the crash for driving without a valid license.

My heart goes out to Bahram Saghari and his family for what they are going through at this time. I pray that he recovers quickly and completely.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person was killed and 24 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents in Los Gatos. In Santa Clara County as a whole, five fatalities and 698 injuries occurred involving bicycle accidents during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Ford Explorer, Rodriguez-Gallegos may have failed to yield right-of-way to the bicyclist at the intersection. In addition, Saghari was legally riding his bicycle in the bike lane. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." Under California law, bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of other vehicles. Officials also say Rodriguez-Gallegos was driving without a license.

Fault and Liability

In this case, if the driver is determined to have been at fault, he could be held financially liable for Saghari's major injuries. Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will better explain their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will better advise them about how their own car insurance policy might apply to an incident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured. If a dangerous roadway is determined to have caused the accident, then, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway or intersection can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a public entity must be filed within six months of the incident.

Seriously injured in a San Francisco car accident? Want to know if you have a case? Want to know what your case is worth? Want compensation for your injuries? Want justice? Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?

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A man was injured in a Riverside car accident after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle on the freeway. According to a KPSP news report, the motorcycle accident occurred on Interstate 10 at Washington Street in Desert Hot Springs the morning of March 29, 2011. A grey Toyota Matrix struck the motorcycle and the rider was thrown into the middle of the fast lane. The victim suffered major injuries and was transported to the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the motorcyclist who has been seriously injured in this Riverside car accident. I wish the victim the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 32 fatalities and 581 injuries reported as a result of Riverside County motorcycle accidents. Also, countywide, car accidents claimed 220 lives and injured 8,561 people during the same year.

What Caused This Motorcycle Accident?

It is unclear from the report what may have caused this Riverside motorcycle accident.
There are several unanswered questions here. Who was at fault for this car accident? Why did the Honda strike the motorcycle? Was the driver intoxicated, distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent? Did the driver make an unsafe lane change?

California Vehicle Code Section 21658 (a) states that whenever a roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction the vehicle "shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety." I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how or why this major injury accident occurred.

Liability Issues

Injured victims of Riverside car accidents may pursue financial compensation for the losses they have suffered by filing a personal injury claim. In such cases, victims can seek compensation from the at-fault party for medical expenses, lost earnings, hospitalization, surgery and rehabilitation costs. An experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer will be able to analyze all facets of the incident and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable for all injuries, damages and losses. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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A hit-and-run car accident in San Diego left a teenager on a bicycle seriously injured the night of February 6, 2011. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the injury bicycle accident occurred on Jamacha Boulevard when the teen was hit by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene. The teen sustained major head injuries. Officials are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.

I certainly hope that this young victim has not suffered catastrophic injuries. I pray that the injured victim recovers quickly and completely.

San Diego Car Accidents

There were 81 fatalities and 6,123 injuries involving San Diego car accidents, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In San Diego County as a whole, 246 people died and 13,527 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008.

Hit-and-Run

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver not only struck and seriously injured the teen, but left the young person lying on the roadway without care or medical attention. Despicable! Leaving the scene of a car accident is not only morally reprehensible and inhumane, but it is also against the law.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

I certainly hope witnesses come forward to help police apprehend this hit-and-run suspect. If you have any information about this San Diego bicycle accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Protecting Victims' Rights

Injured victims and their families in such cases would be well-advised to seek the counsel of a reputed San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will better explain their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer should also inform injured victims about how their car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run car accident where the driver is never identified, or to an incident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.

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