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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A man was critically injured in a Torrance car accident, which officials say involved four vehicles. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, the serious injury accident occurred at the intersection of Hawthorne and Del Amo boulevards in Torrance, the morning of January 28, 2012. Officials have not released information regarding why an eastbound vehicle collided with three other cars at the intersection. The driver of the eastbound vehicle sustained major injuries, while others sustained unknown injuries. It is not clear from the report if anyone will be cited for the collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Los Angeles car accident. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), seven people were killed and 477 were injured in Torrance car accidents. During that same year, there were 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries reported as a result of Los Angeles County car accidents.

What Caused This Intersection Accident?

Based on this news report, it is not clear what led to the collision. The intersection where this incident took place is monitored by traffic lights. Did one of the drivers run a red light at the intersection? Did one of the motorists fail to yield the right-of-way? Did any of the drivers make an unsafe turn? Were any of the drivers speeding, distracted, under the influence or otherwise negligent?

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

Liability Issues

In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of 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. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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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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A driver and passenger in a Honda Pilot were injured in a Los Angeles car accident that involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the DUI collision occurred on the southbound 605, north of the 60 Freeway in Bassett, the morning of January 11, 2012. Officials say Keith Wardell Jones, 44, of Los Angeles was traveling at more than 100 miles per hour in a Chrysler Sebring when he struck the Honda.

The driver of the Honda sustained non-life-threatening injuries while the passenger suffered serious head and spine injuries. Jones was detained at the scene of the crash by good Samaritans who witnessed him attempt to leave before the authorities arrived. He now faces felony DUI charges.

My thought and prayers are with the two injured victims of this DUI collision. I wish them both the very best for a complete and speedy recovery. I commend the good Samaritans who detained the driver at the scene until authorities arrived. Their actions are truly heroic.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 98 people were killed and 4,600 were injured as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. During that same year, there were 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries reported as a result of car accidents, countywide.

Drunk Driving Laws

Based on this news report, Jones faces felony driving under the influence charges. 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." It is not clear if he will also face charges for traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour. In addition, the driver apparently attempted to flee before authorities arrived. If that is accurate, he could face charges in connection with trying to leave the scene of an accident.

Liability Issues

In cases involving negligence or wrongdoing, injured victims can seek compensation from at-fault parties to cover damages such as medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related expenses. Victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who has a successful track record financially pursuing drunk drivers. 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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Four people were seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident after head-on collision occurred in the Sepulveda Pass, the evening of January 6, 2012. According to a CBS news report, the violent collision happened on Sepulveda Boulevard between Mulholland and Getty Center drives. Officials say a black Infiniti G35 was southbound off of Sepulveda, near Skirball, when it went out of control. A gold Honda Civic, which was traveling north, crashed into the Infiniti on the passenger side. Two other cars, a white Honda CRV and a black Mercedes collided as their drivers attempted to avoid the accident. Four people were transported to area hospitals with serious to critical injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the four victims of this Los Angeles car crash. I wish them all 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), 227 people were killed and 25,043 were injured in car accidents in the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, there were 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries reported as a result of car accidents in 2009.

What Caused This Injury Accident?

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Infiniti lost control of the vehicle and triggered a chain-reaction crash. There are still several questions here. Was the driver of the Infiniti intoxicated, distracted, fatigued, speeding or otherwise negligent? Did a dangerous roadway condition or a defective auto part factor into this collision? Were any other vehicles involved? I trust investigators are searching for the answers to these questions and more in order to determine precisely how and why this crash occurred.

Liability Issues

Victims of serious injury crashes would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. In cases involving negligence or wrongdoing, the at-fault driver can be held liable for injuries and damages caused. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.

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Joseph Maier, 48, sustained a fatal job injury while working in a warehouse in Santa Fe Springs. According to a report in The Whittier Daily News, the industrial accident occurred at the Superior Grocers Warehouse on Carmenita Road in Santa Fe Springs, the night of January 4, 2012. Officials say Maier was pinned between a truck and a loading dock. Based on the report, the truck backed into the victim. Officials are still looking into the cause of this fatal accident.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph Maier following this horrific industrial accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 4,547 fatal work injuries were reported in the United States. Approximately two out of every five fatal work injuries that year involved a transportation incident.

What Caused This On-the-job Accident?

Although this accident is classified as an industrial accident, it appears to have involved a truck backing into a worker. Based on this news report, Maier was pinned between the loading dock and the reversing truck. Did the truck sound a warning signal as it backed up? Was there adequate lighting in the area? Was the driver distracted or otherwise negligent? Was the worksite properly supervised? Was the motorist properly trained and licensed to operate the truck? I trust investigators are determining the answers to these and other questions in this tragic accident.

Liability Issues

The family of a victim killed in a workplace accident would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will protect their legal rights and best interests. Victims' families may seek workers compensation benefits through the employer. In addition, in cases that involve negligence by a third party (other than the employer), a third-party claim may also be filed. Examples of third parties include contractors, sub-contractors, or manufacturers of defective products.

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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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Lyssa Marie Hand, 48, of Simi Valley was killed and Keith William Imrie, 47, of Camarillo was injured in a Los Angeles car accident involving a car drifting into oncoming traffic. According to a news report in The Malibu Times, the fatal car accident occurred on Malibu Canyon Road between Mulholland and Piuma Road in Malibu, the morning of December 29, 2011. California Highway Patrol officials say that Hand's Ford Expedition entered into oncoming traffic while negotiating a turn and collided with Imrie’s Toyota pickup. Hand was fatally injured. The Toyota overturned and Imrie suffered major injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Lyssa Marie Hand following this tragic accident. My heart also goes out to Keith William Imrie. I wish him the best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 117 were injured in Malibu car accidents. Throughout Los Angeles County, there were 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries reported as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Fatal Crash?

Based on this news report, Hand's vehicle veered into oncoming traffic. I trust investigators are looking into why she left her lane of traffic. Was it driver negligence or a dangerous roadway design that contributed to the crash?

California Vehicle Code Section 21651 (a) states: "Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful…to drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section."

Liability Issues

A car accident victim or his or her family would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. If someone else's negligence was a factor, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for expenses including, but not limited to, medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, loss of companionship, and other related damages. In cases where the at-fault driver is deceased, injured victims can seek compensation from the driver's estate or liability insurance.

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Writer-producer Carol Schreder, 65, has died from injuries suffered in a Los Angeles car accident when a van veered out of control and struck her bicycle. According to a December 19, 2011 news report in The Ventura County Star, the fatal bicycle accident occurred on Mulholland Highway near Agoura Hills on December 3, 2011. Officials say Stafford Taylor, 58, of Malibu, hit the brakes on his van to avoid hitting a sedan only to lose control and strike Schreder’s bicycle. She died from her injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family members and friends of Carol Schreder following this tragic bicycle accident. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but five injuries reported due to Agoura Hills bicycle accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 22 fatalities and 3,725 injuries occurred involving bicycle accidents, during that same year.

What Caused This Fatal Car Accident?

Based on this news report, the driver lost control of the van after hitting the brakes to avoid striking another sedan. Why did this motorist have to apply his brakes suddenly? Was the driver speeding or driving distracted? Was the motorist fatigued or under the influence of alcohol? Was the driver following too closely behind the sedan and did not have enough time to avoid a collision? I trust investigators are trying to determine if this driver or another was negligent in any way here.

Liability Issues

The family of a deceased bicycle accident victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that the family's legal rights and best interests are protected. If it is determined that Taylor’s negligence contributed to the crash, then he may be held liable for Schreder’s wrongful death. In such cases, victims' families can seek compensation to cover medical bills, funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of companionship, and other related damages. The best personal injury law firms will always provide a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.

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One person was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which police say, involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the fatal DUI collision occurred on Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood near the northbound 405 Freeway, the night of December 12, 2011. Officials have not released information regarding how the crash occurred. One person suffered fatal injuries and another was booked on suspicion of drunk driving.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and friends of the person killed in this tragic car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Los Angeles DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 83 people were killed and 2,218 were injured in DUI collisions in Los Angeles. Countywide, 204 fatalities and 4,672 injuries occurred involving alcohol-related crashes, during the same year.

Drunk Driving Laws in California

Based on this news report, one of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving here. Under California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a), it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face vehicular manslaughter charges.

California Penal Code Section 191.5 (a) states: "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."

Fault and Liability

In this particular case, if the driver is determined to have been at fault, he or she can, in addition to facing criminal charges, be held financially responsible for the victim's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will help better advise victims' families in such cases about their legal rights and options. 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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