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.

Every California car accident involves extreme danger, and this danger only rises precipitously when a collision creates a chain reaction where several other vehicles become entangled in the unfolding disaster. Unfortunately, such a California car accident took place in the small town of Keyes over the weekend, and it ultimately involved six vehicles and sent seven people to the hospital.

According to police, this multi-vehicle California car accident occurred just before 11 p.m. approximately one-half-mile north of where Taylor Road crosses Highway 99. Apparently, Fernando Martinez, 30, was driving the wrong way down Highway 99 in the northbound lanes. His Chevrolet Silverado collided with a Lexus and rolled several times, thereby smashing into several other vehicles as a result.

Unfortunately, Martinez is suspected of driving under the influence, and it’s believed that he entered Highway 99 and started going the wrong way by entering the road on an off-ramp. Overall, seven people were taken to the hospital, but thankfully all are expected to survive their injuries.

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First and foremost, we’d like to extend our hopes that those who were injured in this incident are able to make quick recoveries. In addition, this California DUI accident will now become an entry in the statistics regarding California car accidents overall. Every year, approximately 175,000 people are injured and another 3,000 are killed as a result of these incidents.

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It’s possible that those who were harmed in this incident will be able to bring California personal injury lawsuits against the wrong-way driver. If successful, such claims could result in damages awards that compensate those who were harmed for medical expenses, property damage, lost income and pain and suffering depending on the specific facts of the case.

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 successfully fighting for the rights of those harmed for many years. Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Lolita Buenviaje, 49, of Elk Grove was killed in a solo-vehicle accident near Gustine, CA on Sunday, after the car she was in  overturned on northbound Interstate 5. She died after being ejected from the 2005 Chevrolet.

Initial reports from authorities indicate the vehicle, driven by Arnel Buenviaje, 46, sustained a tire blowout which caused the car to overturn. Mrs. Buenviaje was ejected from the vehicle. She is the only person in the vehicle who was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. The driver of the vehicle suffered major injuries and was life-flighted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Three teenage passengers were transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto with minor personal injuries.

The Chevrolet was traveling approximately 70 mph just north of the Pete Miller Road near Gustine when it started to swerve following the blowout The vehicle veered left and the driver lost control of the car. The Chevrolet the overturned multiple times in the shoulder. The Gustine car crash remains under investigation. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Buenviaje. It is indeed a tragic loss. We hope that the driver and passengers are recovering well from personal injuries.

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As reported by the California Highway Patrol there were 10,857 seriously injured car accident victims who were not using safety equipment in 2008. Failure to wear a seat belt contributes to more losses than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. In the United States each year 40,000 people die in car accidents. Deaths may be prevented in about half of these accidents by seatbelt use.

Thorough investigation is required in such cases to determine all other possible contributing factors, including the possibility of defectively manufactured or installed tire, the involvement of another vehicle, road conditions,  and even manufacturing defects in the car itself.

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In such cases, families and friends of deceased accident victims are highly advised to contact an experienced California 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 products. Anyone injured in a solo-car collision is urged to consult with an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney. It is always important to act quickly so that all legal rights are protected. A knowledgeable Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer will investigate the circumstances of the collision and hire experts to evaluate any potentially defective products as well as evaluate the roadway for dangerous conditions that may have causes or contributed to this fatal accident. If a public or governmental entity is liable,  the California Government Code requires that a claim be filed against the proper entity within 180 days of the accident or injury.

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. 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 people died Thursday morning in an accident involving two big-rigs on state Highway 12 east of Kirkland Ranch Road, near American Canyon. A tractor trailer big-rig was traveling west bound on the two lane highway behind a Subaru Forester when traffic began to slow to a stop. The big rig rear ended the Subaru and pushed it into the opposing lane of traffic directly in the path of an east bound big-rig.The east bound big-rig struck the car head on and pushed it about 200 feet before coming to a stop. CHP reported that all four occupants of the Subaru were declared dead at the scene. According to the CHP, the Subaru’s driver was 48-year-old Matthew Jay Smith of Ashland, Oregon, his daughter 19-year-old Laura Smith, and his parents, 80-year-old Richard Smith and 74-year-old Sally Smith.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victims. It is indeed a tragic lost. We hope that the truck driver is recovering well from his personal injuries.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,374 people were killed during 1998 in collisions involving large trucks. In those fatal collisions, 86 percent of the victims were occupants of another vehicle or not in any vehicle. Because of their size, big-rigs represent an especially dangerous threat on the roadways. In many instances, the conduct of the big-rig driver and/or their employer can greatly increase the risk of the general motoring public. Statistics show that many of the big-rig collisions resulting in injury or fatality are caused in part by the following:

1. Truck driver fatigue caused by driving long hauls while failing to comply with minimum sleep and continuous driving regulations;
2. Use of drugs by drivers to assist in driving long hours and for recreation and failure to maintain an effective drug testing program;
3. Failure to maintain the tires, brakes and other mechanical conditions of the tractors and trailers through minimum required inspections;
4. Trucks with loads that over the weight limit or that are subject to shifting due to improper balance or lack of restraint;
5. Excessive speeding and other driving violations often ignored by the employer;
6. Lack of training and minimum experience requirements.

In the above scenario, the big-rig that struck the Subaru from the rear violated Vehicle Code §22350 and possibly other regulations, and is legally responsible to the families of the victims for wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses, an loss of income or support, as well as loss of love, affection and companionship. Unfortunately, the victims of a big-rig or truck collision often have a difficult time obtaining fair compensation, sometimes because the trucker is from out of state and the insurance company is an obscure commercial carrier with experience in avoiding payment of claims. Injured victims or the family of a deceased victim are urged to obtain the legal assistance of a Personal Injury Attorney, who will investigate the causes of the collision and protect their legal rights to be compensated appropriately.

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 woman responsible for advocating traffic safety in her neighborhood sustained life-threatening injuries Friday in a Roseville pedestrian accident when she was struck by a car while walking on Old Auburn Road near Allegretto Way.

50-year old Mary Louise Herdegen was strycj by a Honda Accord driven by Ashol Kumar, 51, of Granite Bay. Ms. Herdegen was taken to Sutter Roseville Medical Center where she was reportedly in critical condition. Ironically, Ms. Herdegen had spearheaded an effort to get the County of Placer to reduce traffic on a main thoroughfare in her neighborhood after a speeding car crashed into a house. She was also behind an effort to require street parking permits in her neighborhood due to safety concerns.

Old Auburn Road was closed for 5 1/1 hours while investigators examined the accident scene. Roseville Police are still investigating the cause of the Roseville injury accident and are asking any witnesses to call the traffic unit at (916)774-5088.

California Highway Patrol records indicate that here were 14,047 injury accidents involving pedestrians in California in 2008. California Vehicle Code section 21950 provides that “[t]he driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection,” and drivers “shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”

The driver of a vehicle must drive safely around pedestrians no matter where they are walking, and a driver can be held legally liable for injuries to a pedestrian even if they were not in a cross walk at the time they were hit. Determining who is at fault in a pedestrian versus auto collision usually requires a very fact specific investigation that includes consideration of the speed of the vehicle, the visibility of the pedestrian, road conditions, and whether avoidance measures were taken.

Pedestrians injured by a motor vehicle should seek the counsel of an experienced Roseville Injury Attorney or Granite Bay Injury Attorney who will analyze all of the factors involved in an incident and will hold the negligent parties accountable. If roadway conditions were a factor, a public or governmental entity may have liability. It is important to consult with a California Personal Injury lawyer quickly since any claim against a public or governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced personal injury attorney will advise injury victims of their rights, including whether they are entitled to recover medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering as a result of the incident.

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 young adults were injured in a serious t-bone auto collision that occurred on Athens Avenue west of Rocklin on Wednesday. The California Highway Patrol reports that 19 year old Amanda Dias of Roseville was driving her Honda Civic north on Foothill Boulevard when she attempted a left turn onto Athens Avenue. Unfortunately, Ms. Dias turned left directly in front of a Dodge Intrepid being driven by 25 year old Iva Adrian of Cottonwood. Ms. Adrian was not able to avoid hitting the Civic and both cars sustained major damage as a result of the crash.

Ms. Dias was transported to the Sutter Roseville Medical Center by Cal Star helicopter ambulance. Two passengers in the Civic were also taken by the ambulance to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. All three occupants of the Honda suffered major personal injuries according to the Highway Patrol. Mr. Adriano was taken to Mercy Sun Juan Medical Center with minor injuries.

California Highway Patrol records indicate that 73 people were injured in car accidents in Rocklin during 2008.

Based on the available information, it appears that an unsafe turning movement in violation of Vehicle Code §22107 caused this auto accident. If that is the case, the driver of the Honda Civic could be held legally responsible to both to the passengers of the Civic and to Ms. Adrian for all medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering damages incurred as a result of the accident. In most cases, the insurance covering the responsible drivers vehicle would pay for these losses.

Persons injured in these type of California injury accidents have a number of complex legal and insurance issues to deal with. Auto insurance companies often make it difficult for injury victims to get fair compensation. It is always a good idea for injury victims to consult with an experienced Rocklin Personal Injury lawyer before settling out of court.

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

A tragic Sacramento car accident on Highway 50 injured three people on Tuesday, including two police officers. As reported by the Sacramento Police Department. two police officers pulled over to the right shoulder to render assistance in a car accident that occurred twenty minutes earlier.  The original accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol as a non-injury collision.

Shortly after the police parked their patrol car to assist in the collision, an oncoming SUV lost control and struck the cruiser’s rear quarter panel on the driver’s side. The two officers were still in the car. The  female SUV driver  and police officers were taken to the hospital with serious personal injuries. California Highway Patrol officials are investigating this incident.

Our heart goes out to those who were injured in this horrific crash. We wish all the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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It is still unclear  what caused the driver of SUV to run into the patrol vehicle. We do not know if weather conditions played a role, whether she was distracted or impaired and under the influence of   alcohol or drugs.

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If the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault she could be held liable for the accident and the injuries caused to the police officers. However if this accident was caused by a dangerous condition on the roadway  the governmental entity (in this case the State of California) that is responsible for maintaining the roadway may also be held liable. It is important to remember that if a personal injury claim is being filed against a governmental public entity, there is only 180 days  within which the claim must be filed. All victims are strongly encouraged to get a free consultation with an experienced California Personal Injury attorney who will protect their legal 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 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.

On May 19, 2010, another California motorcycle accident killed the motorcycle’s driver, Gregg Haskell, when his Harley-Davidson drifted off of west bound Horseshoe Road between Knights Ferry and Oakdale at approximately 45 miles per hour.  At 7:05 p.m., Mr. Haskell’s Harley drifted off the road and off the road, across a dirt shoulder and struck an asphalt curb near Honolulu Bar.  Mr. Haskell, 57 years old, was thrown from his bike and hit an oak tree. He was transported to Oak Valley Hospital where he later died.

The accident remains under the investigation and authorities don’t know if alcohol or drugs were a factor.  Thorough investigation is required in such cases to determine all other possible contributing factors, including the involvement of another vehicle, road conditions, including any ongoing construction in the area, and even manufacturing defects in the motorcycle itself.  When the negligence of someone other than the injured or deceased party contributes to an accident, that negligent party is responsible for paying his or her share of medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

In such cases, families and friends of deceased accident victims are highly advised to contact an experienced California 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 California 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 50-year-old woman of Fremont was killed in a three-car crash on Friday afternoon. The tragic accident took place near Huron.

As reported by the California Highway Patrol, Mary Dagle, 22, of Discovery Bay was traveling north on Interstate 5 near South Lassen Avenue. Suddenly she made an unsafe lane change into the path of Victoria Alexander, 25. In effort to avoid Dagle’s vehicle, Ms. Alexander swerved to the right and onto the shoulder of the highway.  Unfortunately, the Dagle vehicle was struck causing it to veer across the center median into the path of the unidentified Fremont driver, who was driving south on Interstate 5 in a rented 2010 Nissan. The impact ejected  Fremont woman. The Dagle vehicle overturned and hit an embankment, a road sign and a barbed-wire fence.

Dagle and Alexander had minor injuries. Unfortunately the Fremont woman died at the scene.

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The Fremont car accident remains under investigation, however as reported by the California Highway patrol drugs and alcohol were not a factor.

We are sending our deepest condolences to everybody who knew the tragically killed woman from Fremont for their terrible and heartbreaking loss. They will be in our thoughts and prayers. We wish Ms. Dagle and Ms. Alexander a quick and complete recovery from all personal injuries.

The most important question to be answered after a multi-vehicle accident is, “Who’s at fault?” The answer will determine whose insurance is responsible for what. In complex multi-car collisions where a fatality is involved, the California Highway Patrol may assign their Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), a group of highly trained experts skilled in accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics.  Typically, insurance companies will usually follow the conclusion of the MAIT team investigators in determining liability.  Important physical evidence, witness statements, etc., should always be secured as quickly as possible regardless of the skill level of the investigating officers.

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In such cases, families and friends of deceased accident victims are advised to contact an experienced California 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.

Tuesday’s California car accident killed a 27-year–old woman at about 6:45 a.m., injured at least one other person and damaged four vehicles.


The unidentified woman was driving south on Highway 99 in a Pontiac, approaching Shippee Road, south of Highway 149. The woman drifted across the fog line on the west side of the highway but never went off the pavement. Her car collided with the left rear of a Ford Ranger pickup being driven by Joshua Dahl, 22, from Sacramento. The woman then continued southbound, colliding with the left rear of a vehicle driven by Jose Duneas. The woman’s car then continued and slammed into a vehicle driven by Patricia Parra, 36, from. The 27 year-old driver of Pontiac was pronounced dead at the scene. Parra was transported to the hospital in Chico and treated for her injuries.

Although the exact speed of the Pontiac is unknown when she drifted across the fog line and lost control, preliminary reports indicate a combination of speed and inattention may have caused the collision. The cause of accident is under investigation however, it was raining at the time of the collision.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased woman. It is indeed a tragic lost. We hope that Ms. Parra and anyone else injured in this collision is recovering from her injuries.

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As reported by the California Highway Patrol each year there are approximately 5,425 car collisions caused by the rain, or other weather circumstances.

All injured victims in accidents like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced Chico Personal Injury Attorney to protect their rights. All collisions involving multiple vehicles and victims are extremely complicated. Do not talk to insurance adjusters or attorneys for other parties without, first, consulting your own lawyer. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer should also tell victims about how their car insurance policy will apply to an accident.

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.