Nubia Del Carmen Preza, a nanny who was injured in a Los Angeles car accident, has filed a personal injury lawsuit against actress Lindsay Lohan who was behind the wheel of a Maserati that hit her. According to a TMZ report, this accident occurred in September 2010 when Lohan reportedly ran a red light in West Hollywood. The actress hit Preza who was pushing a stroller across the intersection.

A paparazzi photographer, Brayan Jaime, who witnessed this crash told TMZ that the accident was a "major hit." The bumper of Lohan's sports car hit Preza in the leg and lifted three of the stroller's four wheels into the air on impact. Thankfully, the child was not injured. Lohan left the scene of the crash. Preza is seeking unspecified damages in her suit. The nature and extent of Preza's injuries is not clear.

My heart goes out to Preza who appears to have suffered serious injuries in this hit-and-run car accident. I truly hope she has not suffered any long-term effects and that she has recovered completely from the injuries she had sustained.

Alleged Violations of the Law

Based on this news report, Lohan was driving recklessly at the time. This civil lawsuit is expected to bring more evidence against the actress. It is not clear if the photographer who was following the actress and witnessed the collision had any footage of the pedestrian accident.

It is a serious violation of California law to run a red light. California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown." In addition, the lawsuit alleges that the actress left the scene of the crash, which is not only an irresponsible act, but also a violation of California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a).

Seeking Compensation

In such cases, for a successful compensation claim, the victim has to prove the accident occurred, that he or she was injured as a result, and suffered losses as a result. Injured victims can seek compensation from at-fault motorists for medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, rehabilitative treatment, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. It is important for victims to seek prompt medical attention after a car accident, to file a police report and keep a record of all the expenses they have incurred as a result of the accident. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to advise injured victims about their legal rights and options, and the pitfalls they should avoid in a personal injury case.

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Syd Elane Pyne, 56, was killed in a San Diego car accident after she was hit by a vehicle while walking across a roadway, the morning of January 19, 2012. According to a report in U-T San Diego, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on North Melrose Drive between Highland Drive and West Los Angeles Drive in Vista. Officials say Pyne and her 25-year-old daughter were crossing the road diagonally outside a crosswalk and toward a bus stop. A Toyota Camry that was northbound struck Pyne, who died at the scene. Her daughter was uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Syd Elane Pyne, who was killed in this San Diego pedestrian accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 16 were injured in Vista pedestrian accidents. During that same year, there were 57 fatalities and 937 injuries involving San Diego County pedestrian accidents.

Laws Relating to Pedestrians

Based on this news report, officials suspect that Pyne and her daughter were crossing outside of a crosswalk at the time they were hit. Under California law, motorists are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are walking in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

Liability Issues

If it is determined that the driver was negligent at the time of the crash, he or she can be held liable for the victim's wrongful death. In such cases, victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims or their families.

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Landen Swanson, 20, died from injuries he suffered in a San Diego car accident, which involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the incident occurred the evening of January 9, 2012 at the intersection of Oleander Avenue and Alamitos Way in San Marcos. Swanson had gotten off a bus and was headed home on his skateboard when he was hit. The driver of the vehicle that struck Swanson fled the scene leaving the victim lying on the roadway, critically injured. Swanson suffered traumatic brain injuries. The hit-and-run driver turned himself in, several hours after the incident. Charges are pending.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Landen Swanson for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 15 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in San Marcos. In San Diego County as a whole, 57 people died and 937 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Collision

Based on the news account, Swanson was crossing the roadway when he was hit by the motorist and left on the roadway, critically injured. Under California law, motorists are required to stop right away and remain at the scene until authorities arrive. They are also required to exchange information with the other parties involved and most importantly, obtain assistance for the injured victims. In this case, the driver left the scene without doing any of the above.

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."

Compensation for Victims' Families

In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable. Victims' families in such cases may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of love and companionship.

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Sarah Barahona, 18, was killed in a Garden Grove car accident when a car hit her as she crossed the street, the night of January 13, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Haster Street near Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove. Officials say Barahona was crossing the road outside a crosswalk when a white van struck her. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but it does not appear that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Sarah Barahona for their terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), pedestrian accidents in the city of Garden Grove claimed four lives and caused 45 injuries. During that same year, 41 fatalities and 864 injuries occurred due to pedestrian accidents in Orange County.

Pedestrian Laws

Based on this news report, officials say Barahona was outside of a crosswalk at the time of the accident. California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

Liability Issues

The family of a pedestrian who has been killed in a car accident would be well advised to consult with an experienced Garden Grove personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and help protect their legal rights and best interests. If it is determined that driver negligence was a contributing factor in the accident, then, he or she may be held civilly liable for the victim's wrongful death. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims or their families.

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A 44-year-old woman was fatally injured in a San Diego car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the hit-and-run accident occurred on Plaza Boulevard near B Avenue in National City, the night of January 2, 2012. Officials say the woman was run over by a dark colored sedan. The vehicle drove over her and left the scene of the crash. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Officials are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the woman killed in this tragic hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), National City pedestrian accidents claimed the lives of two people and injured 27. During that same year, 57 fatalities and 937 injuries occurred due to pedestrian accidents in San Diego County.

Leaving the Scene of an Injury Collision

Based on this news report, the driver of the dark sedan ran over the woman and left the scene of the crash. It is unclear why the victim was on the roadway or if she had been struck by another motorist before the fatal collision. Regardless, California law requires motorists involved in injury crashes to stop immediately at the scene and wait until authorities arrive. Drivers are required to stop irrespective of who was at fault in the accident. Motorists are also required to exchange information with other parties and obtain help for the injured victim. The driver in this case did none of the above, but simply drove away. Unconscionable!

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."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

The family of a deceased hit-and-run victim would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will be able to better inform a victim's family about how their auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is not located, or, if the driver is uninsured or underinsured.

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Crystal Stevens, 41, was killed in a Riverside car accident when a car hit her as she was walking near an intersection. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the night of December 15, 2011 on McCall Road near Sherman Road in Menifee. Officials say Stevens was on the roadway close to the intersection when the car struck her. She succumbed to her injuries the afternoon of December 16, 2011 at the Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Wildomar. It is not clear if the driver will be cited for the crash.

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

Riverside Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and eight were injured in Menifee pedestrian accidents. There were 39 fatalities and 370 injuries reported involving Riverside County pedestrian accidents, during that same year.

Pedestrian Laws

Based on this news report, it is not clear if Stevens was in a crosswalk at the intersection or walking in a lane of traffic. California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

Liability Issues

I trust officials are looking into whether the driver here was intoxicated, driving distracted, inattentive, or otherwise negligent at the time. If it is determined that driver's negligence contributed to the crash, he or she may be held liable for Stevens' wrongful death. A knowledgeable Riverside personal injury lawyer will be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a public entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

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A man and his 5-year-old daughter were hospitalized with injuries after a San Diego car accident, the evening of December 8, 2011. According to a 10News report, the injury collision occurred as the two pedestrians crossed Ruffin Road near Calle Fortunada, mid-block. Officials say they were struck by a Nissan pickup truck driven by a 30-year-old man. The 35-year-old dad sustained multiple bone fractures in the left leg and brain injuries, while his daughter suffered a broken jaw. Officials are investigating this incident.

My thoughts and prayers are with both the injured victims of this collision, especially the man, who has apparently suffered a traumatic brain injury. I wish him and his daughter the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 18 fatalities and 494 injuries involving San Diego pedestrian accidents. Also, countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 57 lives and injured 937 people, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Laws

Based on this news report, officials are saying that the man and daughter were not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

Fault and Liability

If the driver of the pickup truck is determined to have been at fault, he can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. Injured 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 Diego personal injury lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to this incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity 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 woman was seriously injured in an Imperial County car accident involving a hit-and-run driver, the afternoon of December 3, 2011. According to a KSWT news report, the hit-and-run accident occurred on Levy Road near the Interstate 8 in Winterhaven. Officials say the woman was walking her dog when a full-size tan pickup truck struck her, backed up and drove off. The victim was left unconscious on the roadway. She suffered major injuries including a hip displacement. Officials are seeking the community's help to find the hit-and-run driver.

My thoughts and prayers are with the woman who has been severely injured in this hit-and-run car accident. Please keep this victim and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Imperial County Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), three people were killed and three were injured in pedestrian accidents in the unincorporated areas of Imperial County. During that same year, five fatalities and 22 injuries occurred involving pedestrian accidents countywide.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, the driver of the pickup struck a 61-year-old woman who was walking her dog and then appears to have deliberately backed up and left the scene of the crash without calling the authorities. The motorist left the victim lying on the roadway, injured and exposed to further danger. In my opinion, this driver's actions were absolutely deplorable. It is not only inhumane and irresponsible to leave the scene of an injury crash, but it 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."

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable

The authorities are searching for the driver and the tan pickup involved in this crash. If you have any information about this 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.

Injured victims of hit-and-run accidents would be well advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their rights are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will also be able to inform victims in such cases about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the suspect is not found, or, in a crash where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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A woman suffered possible life-threatening injuries in a Fresno car accident after a car struck her as she crossed the street. According to a news report in The Fresno Bee, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Shields and Cedar avenues in Fresno, the evening of December 4, 2011. Officials say the victim was crossing eastbound when a southbound vehicle hit her. She sustained several injuries and it is unclear at this time if she will survive. Investigators working on the case have determined that alcohol was not a factor.

My heart goes out to the woman critically injured in this terrible car accident. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Fresno Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were three fatalities and 105 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in the city of Fresno. In Fresno County as a whole, pedestrian accidents claimed 12 lives and caused 158 injuries, during the same year.

What Caused This Serious Injury Accident?

Based on this news report, it is not clear if the pedestrian was crossing the roadway within a crosswalk, but it does appear that the victim was at an intersection at the time of the crash. California Vehicle Code Section 21950 states: "The 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." The same section also states that the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk "shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian."

Liability Issues

I trust officials are looking into whether the driver was inattentive, speeding, distracted or otherwise negligent at the time. If the driver is determined to have been at fault, he or she can be held liable for the pedestrian's injuries. Victims of pedestrian accidents would be well advised to contact an experienced Fresno personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and help protect their legal rights and best interests. An injured victim or his or her family in such cases can seek compensation for medical bills, hospitalization, cost of rehabilitation, lost wages and benefits, and other related damages.

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A 9-year-old girl was injured in a Pomona car accident, which officials report, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news article in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the injury accident occurred near Garey Avenue and Phillips Boulevard in Pomona, the afternoon of November 18, 2011. Officials say Tanya Bernal, 24, driving a 1997 Honda Accord, struck a car and continued without stopping at the scene. Bernal then struck a second vehicle, jumped a curb, hit the young girl on the sidewalk and dragged her under the vehicle, before finally hitting a parked car. The 9-year-old victim was airlifted to the hospital, but appears to have suffered only minor injuries. Bernal has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and driving without a license.

My thoughts and prayers are with the young girl struck in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best with a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 15 people were killed and 733 were injured in Pomona pedestrian accidents. During that same year, 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries occurred due to pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles County.

Traffic Violations

Based on this news report, Bernal not only violated California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) by leaving the scene of an accident, but also drove onto the sidewalk and struck a young pedestrian. California Vehicle Code Section 21663 states: "No person shall operate or move a motor vehicle upon a sidewalk except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property." I'm relieved to hear that this dangerous driver was apprehended and arrested by officials.

Liability Issues

Negligent drivers, in addition to facing criminal charges, can be held civilly liable for injuries and damages suffered by victims. An injured victim or his or her family can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled accident attorney will also inform injured victims or their families in such cases about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured.

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