Ronald Verville, 40, was critically injured in a Los Angeles car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the hit-and-run car accident occurred at Whitsett Avenue and Cumpston Street in North Hollywood, the morning of January 15, 2012. Officials say that as of February 6, 2012, Verville remains hospitalized from the injuries he suffered when a 1990s Ford truck or Bronco sport utility vehicle struck him. Investigators are looking for help in their pursuit of a F150, 250 or 350 truck, or Bronco that has a missing passenger side front headlight. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Officer D. Larkin at (818) 644-8036 or (818) 644-8020, or the LAPD's 24-tip line at (877) LAPD- 24-7.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ronald Verville following this horrific hit-and-run car accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 82 fatalities and 2,630 injuries were reported due to pedestrian accidents in the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 179 lives and injured 4,918 people, during that same year.

Leaving the Scene of a Car Accident

Based on this news report, the driver of the truck fled the scene of the accident, leaving Verville with critical injuries. Appalling! Leaving the scene of an injury car accident is not only an unconscionable act, 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."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

Officials are searching for the driver and damaged Ford 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 also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Victims of hit-and-run accidents are often left facing significant expenses, in the absence of the at-fault party who can be held accountable. In such cases, 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 car accident attorney will better inform victims and their families 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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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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One person, identified as 46-year-old Francisca Ramos of Oxnard, was injured in a Ventura car accident, which officials say was caused by a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the injury hit-and-run crash occurred the morning of January 23, 2012 near Rose Avenue and Walnut Drive in El Rio. The suspect was driving a car southbound on Rose at the time and had changed lanes, before hitting a truck being driven by Ramos.

The car then went through a fence and hit the side of a house, damaging a wall. The driver abandoned the vehicle and left the scene of the crash. No one in the house was injured. However, the truck that was hit spun around and struck a light pole. Ramos, was extricated and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run driver is asked to contact California Highway Patrol officials at 805-477-4100.

My thoughts and prayers are with Francisca Ramos who sustained injuries in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Hit-and-Run Statistics and the Law

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were a total of 247 deaths during that same year involving hit-and-run car accidents statewide.

Under California law, motorists are required to stop immediately and remain at the scene of the crash. 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

In this particular case, the driver not only made an unsafe lane change and struck another vehicle injuring its driver, but also crashed into a home and then abandoned his car and fled. Unconscionable! I trust officials are soon able to find this driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this driver, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Injured victims of hit-and-run drivers would be well advised to contact an experienced Ventura personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will also be able to advise victims about how their own auto insurance policy might apply to an incident where the suspect is not found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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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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Gabriel Facio, 44, was killed in a Pomona car accident, which officials say involved a suspected hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Towne Avenue and Sixth Street, the evening of December 28, 2011. Officials said the driver, 67-year-old Rodger Allen Karcher fled the scene of the fatal crash. But, he turned himself in the following day. His vehicle was also located and the damage to it matched the physical evidence at the scene, officials said. Karcher was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run causing death.

I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Gabriel Facio following this tragic hit-and-run car accident. My thoughts and prayers are with this grieving family.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 53 injuries involving bicycle accidents in Pomona. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 22 people died and 3,725 were injured due to bicycle accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Crash

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver who struck Facio fled the scene without even stopping to help the injured victim or waiting for authorities to arrive. I'm relieved that the hit-and-run driver turned himself in. Not only is leaving the scene of an injury crash an inhumane and irresponsible act, 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."

Claim for Compensation

In such cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and hold the negligent parties accountable. Victims' families may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party seeking compensation to cover medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of love and companionship. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims or their families.

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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 motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a Bakersfield car accident involving a suspected drunk driver who fled the scene. According to a KERO Bakersfield news report, the DUI collision occurred near a sobriety checkpoint on Golden State Highway in Bakersfield, the morning of November 27, 2011. Officials say a pickup driver struck the motorcyclist, before leaving the site of the accident. The victim of this motorcycle accident was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Officials were able to stop and arrest the driver of the pickup. This motorist now faces charges of DUI causing serious injury, felony hit-and-run, and failing to yield to police.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured motorcycle accident victim. I wish this person the very best for a complete and quick recovery.

DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 12 people were killed and 163 were injured in alcohol-related car accidents in Bakersfield. There were 61 fatalities and 450 injuries reported in Kern County DUI collisions, during the same year.

Violations of the Law

Based on this news report, the suspected drunk driver hit the motorcyclist and then left the scene of the crash. Appalling! Leaving the scene of an injury car accident is not only an inhumane and irresponsible act, but also a serious crime under California 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."

Officials say that the motorist here was under the influence of alcohol. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "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."

Liability Issues

In this particular case, the injured motorcyclist can seek compensation from the at-fault driver for damages including medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Victims of car accidents involving wrongdoing or negligence would be well advised to contact an experienced Bakersfield personal injury lawyer who will help protect their rights and best interests. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

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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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Two people were injured in a Santa Monica car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a City News Service report, the injury crash occurred the night of October 3, 2011 in the 1200 block of Pacific Coast Highway, near the McClure Tunnel. Police report that a Honda Accord and a Honda Prelude, occupied only by its drivers, were involved in the collision. Police suspect that a third vehicle was involved, but have not provided a description of that vehicle or any other details about how the crash occurred. Both drivers were transported to an area hospital – one with a leg fracture and the other with an ankle fracture. An investigation is underway.

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

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were three fatalities and 595 injuries involving Santa Monica car accidents. During the same year, 554 people died and 50,817 were injured as a result of Los Angeles County car accidents.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

It is unclear from this report as to precisely how this car accident occurred. There are more questions than answers here at this time. Who caused the accident? What were the circumstances of the crash? Did speed, drunk, distracted driving, or an unsafe lane change lead to this crash?

Regardless of the cause or who was at fault, the third driver involved in this collision had the duty and responsibility to stop and remain at the scene of the accident until officials arrived. 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." In this case, the motorist decided to drive away leaving two injured people at the scene. Unconscionable!

Protecting Victims' Rights

I trust officials will soon find this driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about the suspect or the vehicle involved in this incident, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site, www.hitandrunreward.com, to offer an anonymous tip and also become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Victims injured in such accidents 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 car accident lawyer will also inform victims about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the hit-and-run suspect is never found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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Police and California Highway Patrol officials are looking for a hit-and-run driver who caused a car accident in the San Francisco area, which killed Jacqueline Thompson. According to a report in The San Jose Mercury News, the fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Highway 101 near Marsh Road in Menlo Park, the morning of September 25, 2011. CHP officials say a rust-colored or brown Ford slammed into the rear of Thompson's Honda Civic as she drove in the slow lane of the freeway.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

The collision apparently left Thompson's vehicle disabled and in the center lane where it was struck by a Dodge Caravan taxicab. The driver of the Ford fled, while the taxi driver remained at the scene. Thompson's fiancé whom she was following saw the crash and pulled to the side of the freeway to help her. But she died at the scene from her injuries. The suspect vehicle is described as a 1960s or 1970s brown Ford with major front-end damage. Anyone with information is asked to call CHP officials at 707-551-4100.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Jacqueline Thompson, especially her fiancé, who witnessed the horrific collision. What a tragic and devastating loss for the family. A Funeral Trust Fund has been set up to help pay for burial expenses. Money may be deposited at any Chase Bank into account number 401369454. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics and Law

According to the CHP's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run collisions that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these hit-and-run car accidents involved injuries. There were 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

Based on this news report, not only was the driver of the Ford traveling at a high rate of speed in the slow lane and rear-ended Thompson's vehicle, but this individual also left the scene of an injury collision, without even stopping to see what happened to the victim! This is an unconscionable and inexcusable act, which shows callous disregard for a fellow human being.

Leaving the scene of a fatal car crash is also a felony crime under California 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."

Claim for Compensation

In such cases, it is typically the victim's family that is left to deal with not only the grief, but also heavy financial burdens such as medical expenses and funeral costs. Victims' families would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.

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