One person died and five people were injured in a on vehicle Vacaville car accident on Tuesday night. The 20 year old driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was killed when the car hit a mailbox then a walnut tree on Vaca Valley Road. The driver’s name has not been released. Two passengers were taken by a helicopter to the University California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento with serious injuries. Another passenger was taken by helicopter to Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa. Another two passengers were taken to local hospitals by ambulance.

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This Vacaville car accident remains under investigation and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were a factor. Although further details of this fatal California injury accident, it appears that excessive speed may have been the primary cause of the crash. Even though he is deceased, the driver, his estate, and his insurance company are legally responsible for the medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering of the passengers.

Because the injuries in this case are so serious, and the medical expenses likely astronomical, the driver’s insurance probably does not have coverage in high enough amount to cover all of the losses. In this situation, the driver’s policy limit is usually divided up amongst the injured parties in proportion to their injuries and damages. Because one or more parties are likely to retain an attorney, it is in the best interest of each injured party to have their own attorney so that their rights and interests are adequately protected. There may be additional sources of recovery, including uninsured motorist policies, that a good California personal injury will explore.

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People who sustain serious injuries in a California car accident have a number of complicated legal issues to deal with, including paying medical bills and dealing with insurance companies who only look out for themselves. All injury victims in accidents like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney to protect their rights. Do not talk to insurance adjusters or attorneys for other parties without first consulting your own lawyer.

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The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

A man died in a Sacramento hit-and-run accident after his bike was struck by a car. The bicycle v. car accident occurred on 29th Street at Florin Road on Saturday night. Based on the police report the bicyclist was hit by one car and struck by another oncoming car. The driver of the second vehicle stooped after the accident. The driver who struck the bicyclist first fled the scene. The police are investigating the Sacramento car accident. It is unknown if alcohol and drugs were a factor. All witnesses are urged to contact the Sacramento Police Department.

We are sending our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased cyclist. We will keep them in our prayers.

Sacramento Auto Accident Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol Statistics in 2008 there were 22,091 injuries, caused by irresponsible drivers in hit-and-run collisions.

In California, the law requires a driver that has been involved in a collision to stop and present his or her license and insurance information, regardless of the level of seriousness or extent of injury. Failing to do may result in criminal charges including a Felony Hit & Run charge when a victim sustains serious injuries.

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If you or a loved one is injured or dies in a hit and run accident, you are strongly advised to consult with an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney. In hit and run cases, law enforcement does not always have the time or resources to investigate and track down a hit and run driver. A knowledgeable Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer can investigate and hold a hit and run driver responsible for his or her actions. A good California Auto Accident Attorney will advise you of all your rights with regard to a civil claim for damages and recovery under all available insurance policies.

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The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

We posted recently regarding a horrifying fatal Fresno bus accident that left six people dead and dozens of people injured. At the time, police stated that the Greyhound bus that was involved in the accident hit an SUV that was not upright on the highway, but little was known about the condition of the drivers. As is the norm with these accidents, toxicology reports were generated, and now comes word that the driver of the SUV that was hit by the Greyhound was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time.

According to police, the driver of the SUV, 18-year-old Sylvia Lopez Garay of Dinuba had a blood alcohol content that was above the legal limit in California. Statements gathered by police indicate that Ms. Garay and that the three women who were in the SUV had spent the evening at a dance party in the Tower District of Fresno before overturning the SUV on the highway. The fatal Fresno bus accident occurred in the northbound lanes on California Highway 99 near McKinley Avenue in Fresno. Six people have been killed and 34 people were injured.

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Once again, we’d like to extend our condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed and express our hopes that those who were injured will be able to recover from the harm they suffered. Overall, 175,000 people are injured in California traffic accidents and more than 3,000 people are killed every year in these situations, and approximately one-third of the fatalities that occur involve alcohol.

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Given the news of the alleged drunk driving that caused this fatal Fresno bus accident, the situation just got much worse for the driver. Not only will she face substantial criminal liability, but any civil claims that are filed against her will be strengthened substantially by this evidence. In California personal injury lawsuits involving car accidents, evidence of driving under the influence indicates negligence immediately.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a drunk driver, you need the help of California DUI accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these bad decisions accountable for many years. Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

People use public transportation such as bus lines for many different reasons, and one of them is to avoid the responsibility and risks that come with driving, especially late at night and early in the morning. However, using such an approach does not guarantee safety. Tragically, six people paid the ultimate price for a fatal Fresno Greyhound bus accident that occurred early this morning. 34 people were also injured in the crash.

According to police, this fatal Fresno Greyhound bus accident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. when a Greyhound bus was moving in a northbound direction on California Highway 99 near McKinley Avenue in Fresno. An SUV was overturned in the fast lane of the highway, and the bus slammed into it. It’s possible that the bus then struck a second vehicle before falling down an embankment and finally coming to rest after crashing into a large tree. In all, six people were killed and 34 people were injured, four of whom were injured critically.

California Traffic Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to extend our thoughts and condolences to the families of those who were killed in this terrible California bus accident. We’d also like to extend our hopes that those who were injured are able to survive and recover. Secondly, this incident will only add to the statistics regarding California traffic accidents overall. Every year, 175,000 people are injured and more than 3,000 are killed in these occurrences.

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It’s quite possible that the families of those people who were killed and those parties who were injured could pursue legal claims against the Greyhound. If successful, these claims would provide those who were harmed with several different forms of damages that are designed to compensate those who have been wronged. However, this analysis regarding whether or not legal claims should be filed should only be completed with the help of California personal injury lawyers who have spent years holding defendants of all types and sizes accountable for the harm they have caused.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, contact the California personal injury lawyers at Demas & Rosenthal immediately to schedule a free initial consultation.

Car accidents can occur at any time and in any place, and when they do they often lead to serious injuries or even worse consequences. Tragically, an off-duty Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy paid the ultimate price for a driving mistake that occurred last August when she was killed in an accident. Last week, the driver in that Sacramento car accident was given a sentence that involves community service.

The accident in question occurred in August of 2009 in the westbound lanes on Interstate 80 near Sacramento. Stacy Lynn Taylor, 23, was moving in that direction near Longview Drive when she suddenly changed lanes to maneuver around a large truck that was moving onto the freeway. As a result of this sudden lane change, Kelly Lynne Allen Lara, 43, was forced to take immediate evasive action, as Taylor had moved into her path.

Tragically, this sudden need to avoid contact caused Lara to lose control of her vehicle as she was on her way to work at the airport. Her vehicle spun into the back of the large truck, and Lara was killed as a result of the force of this impact. Taylor was arrested and faced multiple charges, but she pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter. Her sentence includes 150 hours of community service.

California Car Accident Statistics

While we’re relieved that the family of Deputy Lara has seen this chapter of this situation end, it’s possible that they do not feel as though justice has been served. Lara left behind four small children and a husband, and this incident only adds to the statistics regarding California car accidents. Every year, 175,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in California car accidents, and every loss of life is tragic.

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Even though the criminal prosecution regarding this situation is now over, that doesn’t mean that Deputy Lara’s family cannot look into the possibility of filing a California wrongful death claim against Taylor. If the case was successful, the family could recover damages for costs incurred, lost income and loss of companionship.

However, these decisions should only be made with the help of Sacramento personal injury lawyers who have been holding negligent drivers accountable for these terrible losses for many years. If this has happened to someone you love, contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry was injured Thursday afternoon in Middleborough, Massachusetts when the motorcycle he was riding was rear ended by a car. Mr. Perry was riding a 2009 Ducati Monster at low speed when a car being driven by 62 year old Linda O’Brien struck his motorcycle from behind. The 59 year old guitarist was taken to the hospital for treatment of personal injuries.  Ms. O’Brien was not injured.  The cause of this motorcycle versus car accident remains under investigation.

California Motorcycle Accident

As this story indicates, celebrities are not immune from injury due to the carelessness of other drivers on the road.  Also, the summer season has the highest rate of motorcycle accidents.  According to California Highway Patrol statistics, 11,764 people were injured in California motorcycle collisions during the summer of 2008.

Based on the available information, it is likely that Ms. O’Brien would be cited for a vehicle code violation in connection with this injury accident and that she would be found legally responsible for all of Mr. Perry’s medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering arising from the collision.  Obviously, if Mr. Perry were to miss part of a concert tour due his injuries, the lost income could run into the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.  Ms. O’Brien’s auto insurance would be responsible to pay these “damages” up to the limit of her policy.  If her policy were inadequate to cover all of Mr. Perry’s losses, it is likely that he has large “under-insured motorist” policy limit that would cover his losses over and above Ms. O’Brien’s policy.  It is therefore likely that Mr. Perry’s claim would be settled with the insurance companies without a lawsuit.

After a California car injury accident or California motorcycle injury accident, injury victims should contact an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney who will conduct a thorough investigation of the cause of the collision and will fight insurance companies to make sure you receive fair compensation.  A reputable Sacramento Car Accident Attorney can lay out all of the injury victims’ rights and suggest an appropriate plan of action to protect those rights.

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The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best California personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation.

A Sacramento car accident injured seven people on Monday night on the Capital City Freeway, north of E Street. All victims of the vehicle crash were taken to UC Davis Medical Center and Kaiser South Sacramento Center. The California Highway Patrol reports that there were no deaths, however victims suffered serious personal injuries.

The initial accident happened between a Honda CR-V and a motorcycle. Two other vehicles that attempted to avoid hitting the car and the motorcycle rolled off the freeway embankment on the 29^th Street. The Sacramento car crash remains under the investigation. It is not known if the alcohol and/or drugs were involved.

We sympathize with all victims of this Sacramento car accident. We wish them fast and complete recovery.

We do not have detailed information about this car accident. Every time we have to deal with a multi-car accident, we need to answer the question: “Who’s at fault?” If a fatality is involved in multi-car crash, the California Highway Patrol can assign their Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT). MAIT is a group of trained experts skilled in accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics. Insurance companies will follow the conclusion of the MAIT team investigators in determining liability. Important physical evidence and witness statements have to always be secured as quickly as possible regardless of the skill level of the investigating officers.

In cases of multi-car accident, families and friends of accident victims are urged to consult with an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney who will stay abreast of the investigation, hire expert accident reconstruction experts and investigators to thoroughly evaluate the cause of the collision and make sure every angle is examined, including possible claims for defective roadway conditions. A reputed Sacramento Car Accident Attorney will also be able to advise the victims’ families about how their car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

Four teenagers were seriously injured in a Folsom roll-over car accident on Wednesday night. Based on the police report, drugs and alcohol could be a factor in the Folsom car crash.

Around 11:40 pm a sports car overturned on Heritage Place. As a result, three passenger teens were ejected from a red Ford Explorer. A 17-year-old driver was still belted in the car.

The four victims were taken to local hospitals for the medical treatment. As police were investigating the Folsom car accident, broken bottles of whiskey and marijuana paraphernalia were found along the path of the crash. The SUV was speeding northbound on Heritage Place, when the driver lost control and crossed over the center of the road. The driver did not have a license and was the only person in the Ford Explorer wearing seatbelts. He was arrested for driving under the influence and taken into Sacramento Juvenile Hall.

California Drunk Driving Accidents

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime resulting in felony charges when crash victims sustaining personal injuries. The California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System indicates that in 2008, there were 1,355 fatal collisions involving drunk drivers.

California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states, “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.” If the drunk driver causes a death of another, the drunk driver can face vehicular manslaughter charges based on California Penal Code section 191.5 (a): ”Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence.”

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Victims of DUI car accidents should to consult a reputable Sacramento personal injury attorney, who will conduct a thorough investigation of the collision and hold the offending driver accountable for their actions. A qualified California personal injury attorney can advise you regarding a claim for civil damages, including recovery of medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. Victims should know their rights under the law and any applicable insurance policies. Family members of a deceased victim may have a wrongful death claim, which includes funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

Jimmy Rayes Hayes, 76, was killed Sunday in a head-on collision on Highway 20 in Yuba County. At about 10:50 pm Mr. Hayes’ 1999 Ford Explorer drifted across the center line of the highway near Timbuctoo Road and hit a Volkswagen Golf head on.  Mr. Hayes’ vehicle then careened off the roadway and hit a tree.

Mr, Hayes was pronounced dead at the scene. His 76-year-old passenger Karen Line was taken to the hospital with cuts on both arms and head pain.  The driver of the Golf, 47-year-old Tamara Yoneda of San Juan, reported pain in her jaw.

According to the police, all three victims were wearing seatbelts and both drivers were traveling below the city speed limit at the time.  It does not appear that alcohol or drugs were involved, however, this California car accident remains under investigation.

Based on the available information, Mr. Hayes is more than likely responsible from a legal standpoint to compensate the victims of this California injury accident for all medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering. In most cases, Mr. Hayes’ insurance would pay for these losses even though he is deceased. If he had no insurance, the passengers may be able to recover under the uninsured motorist provision of an auto insurance policy covering their vehicle.

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Anyone seriously injured in an auto accident has a number of serious issues to deal with after a collision like this. First, the legal responsibility for the collision must be determined. Sometimes that requires investigation beyond what is contained in the police report.  Second, the medical bills must be paid. Even if there is health insurance to pay for the bills initially, the health insurance company will likely seek reimbursement from any liability insurance recovery. That means that the health insurance company will be competing for money that otherwise would go to the injured victim.  Third, when there are multiple people injured in a crash, they will often be competing for a proportional share of a limited amount of insurance money.  Lastly, insurance companies will do whatever they can to avoid paying fair compensation for not only medical bills, but lost income and pain and suffering as well.

Seek The Help of a California Personal Injury Attorney

Because of these and many other issues, injury victims an involved in a injury accident like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced California Personal Injury Attorney who will make sure that your rights are protected and that you are dealt with fairly.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

Driving is a task that should always be taken seriously, regardless of the circumstances. When someone gets behind the wheel and does not approach the trip with the appropriate amount of discipline and focus, disaster can follow. Tragically, such appears to be the case with a recent Crows Landing car accident that led to one death and one serious injury.

According to reports, this fatal California car accident occurred last Wednesday evening just after 7 p.m. on the southbound Interstate 5 in Crows Landing just north of Stuhr Road. This crash included reports of erratic driving where the driver was moving quickly in and out of traffic lanes. Suddenly, he attempted to make a right turn and lost control of his pickup truck. The truck left the freeway, rolled down an embankment and came to rest in a field below. Neither party has been publicly identified, but the driver suffered serious injuries and the passenger was killed in the crash.

California Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to extend our condolences to the family of the man who was killed. He was reportedly only 25 years old, and the loss of a life that young is always tragic. In addition, this fatal California car accident will only add to the statistics in regards to these occurrences. Every year, approximately 175,000 people are injured and more than 3,000 people are killed in California car accidents.

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Although more would need to be learned in terms of the facts of this accident, what is beyond debate is that drivers owe a duty of care to their passengers. If the facts indicate that the family of the passenger who was killed could bring a viable California wrongful death lawsuit against the driver, damages could be awarded for funeral, burial and medical expenses as well as lost income and other forms of legal compensation.

However, facts involved with any California car accident and any decision to file a lawsuit should be done with the help of Sacramento car accident lawyers who have years of experience with successfully fighting for the rights of suffering families. Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.