Automobile Accidents
Santa Paula man killed after a vehicle hit an RV at Faria Beach Park
A Santa Paula man was killed and four people were injured this morning after a vehicle hit a motor home parked at the Faria Beach campground in Ventura, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Officers said 20-year old Abram Pineda of Santa Paula was driving southbound on Highway 101 in the 5000 block of west Pacific Coast Highway at about 5:40 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and drove off the main road.
The vehicle’s right front end struck a motorhome that was parked on the right shoulder, which then struck a parked trailer.
The passenger in the vehicle, Victor Arenas, 20, died at the scene, CHP officials said.
Pineda tried to flee the scene on foot but was detained by witnesses, officials said.
Another passenger in the vehicle, 20-year old Anthony Daniel Saenz of Santa Paula sustained minor injuries. The passengers in the motorhome, 72-year old Peggy Booth and 66-year old James Booth of Oxnard also sustained minor injuries.
A passenger in the trailer, 56-year old Clara Glanville of Fillmore, also sustained minor injuries.
All five people were taken to Ventura County Medical Center where they were treated for injuries, county fire department officials said.
An autopsy to determine Arenas’ cause of death will be done Monday, said James Baroni, Ventura County chief deputy medical examiner.
Cause of the Ventura Crash
The collision is still under investigation, but CHP officials said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. Pineda was arrested, but CHP officials have not determined his charges.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
Corcoran man killed in Hwy. 33 collision
A 19-year-old local resident was killed in a head-on collision this morning after trying to pass another vehicle on Highway 43, investigators said.
The victim, possibly a Corcoran resident, was pronounced dead at the scene around 5:30 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, he and the other driver were trapped in their cars and had to be cut free using the Jaws of Life.
The CHP believes the victim was heading north on 43, just passed Cairo Avenue, when he drove into oncoming traffic to get around a slow-moving vehicle.
His red Mazda Miata first slammed into the front end of a Nissan Altima, before continuing on and colliding with a Honda Civic also headed south.
The Altima’s driver, 34-year-old Susan Pulido of Merced, was taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for emergency treatment. Investigators said she suffered major injuries.
The crash blocked traffic through Highway 43 for about an hour this morning, until emergency workers cleared the scene around 6:30.
The fatal victim’s name is being withheld until his family can be notified.
Cause of the Kings County Crash
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened about 5:30 a.m. as the man drove north the highway north of Cairo Avenue. The CHP said the man moved his Mazda Miata into the southbound lane to pass a car and collided with a Honda driven by Susan Pulido, 34, of Merced.
Automobile Accidents and Catastrophic Injury Liabilty
The laws regarding catastrophic injury cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Bicyclist Hurt after Crash between Two SUVs in Fountain Valley
According to the Fountain Valley Police Department a bicyclist was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after a collision between two SUVs caused one of the vehicles to veer and strike him.
Officers and paramedics responded to the traffic accident at the Bushard Street and Talbert Avenue intersection just before 2:30 p.m.
Investigators believe that two SUVs collided in the intersection, with one veering off the roadway and striking the bicyclist, who was waiting on a corner for the traffic lights to change, Fountain Valley police Lt. Rob Sweaza said.
The bicyclist, a 29-year-old Huntington Beach man, was taken to a hospital with severe injuries, but was expected to survive.
Cause of the Fountain Valley Crash
The cause of the initial crash between the SUVs is under investigation, but police say neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to have been a factor. No arrests were reported.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Liability
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
The laws regarding pedestrian cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the traffic accident to call the Fountain Valley Police Department’s traffic bureau at 714-593-4481.
Customer injured in Stanton doughnut shop crash
A doughnut shop customer was critically injured when a car crashed into the business Tuesday morning. According to Capt. Marc Stone of the Orange County Fire Authority, the crash was reported at 9:50 a.m. near the intersection of Western and Katella avenues.
Lori Wertz, 53, was turning into the parking lot of the business and continued to drive into the shop, said Lt. Roland Chacon of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Why Wertz, a New Mexico resident, was unable to stop was not immediately known, he said.
A customer inside the shop suffered a large cut to his right forearm, he said.
He was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange to be treated, Stone said.
The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver was shaken, but not injured in the crash, said Lt. Roland Chacon of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Cause of the Orange County Crash
How the crash occurred is still under investigation, but authorities said a driver crashed her vehicle through the business, sending glass from the window toward a customer in the shop. Deputies are investigating the crash.
Pedal Misapplication Accidents
Accidents caused by “pedal misapplication” frequently result in serious injury or death. Pedal misapplication can occur from loss of sensation, prescription medication, dementia and other aging-related conditions.
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Stanton accident remains under investigation, the family of the man who was seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handed pedal misapplication accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.
Boy killed in Oregon 3-car wreck, driver arrested
BEAVERTON — A 10-year-old boy was killed, his mother critically injured, and a Vancouver woman arrested in a three-car accident Sunday evening on SW Canyon Road near Linden Road.
A Chevy Avalanche crossed the center line about 7:50 p.m. and side-swiped a Toyota Prius. The Avalanche continued on and hit an Acura TL sedan.
The left front wheel of the Avalanche had been sheared off. The Acura was heavily damaged on the driver side.
The mother and two children, one of them the 10-year-old, were in the Acura. The mother was taken to Legacy Emanuel hospital in critical condition. A 15-year-old son was also taken to Emanuel with cuts and bruises. They had to be extricated from the car by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews.
Those who were in the Avalanche were all standing outside it when officers arrived and initially were uncooperative in identifying the driver. As the investigation continued, officers concluded that Paige D. Couch, 38, was behind the wheel.
The wreck closed Canyon Road for several hours.
Cause of the Oregon Crash
Officers determined that an eastbound Chevy Avalanche crossed the center line about 7:50 p.m. and side-swiped a Toyota Prius. The Avalanche continued on and hit an Acura TL sedan. There were signs of “alcohol impairment” with the driver, said Beaverton police spokeswoman Pam Yazzolino She was taken to the Washington County jail and held on accusations of second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault. Though there were signs of alcohol impairment, police had not issued a DUI citation. The accident remains under investigation.
Personal Injury Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers who choose to drink and drive may be liable for the consequences of their actions. In situations such as this one, the driver may be financially liable for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While this accident remains under investigation, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who specializes in representing victims of drunk driving accidents can help the injured victims protect their rights and ultimately recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to receive.
Folsom Man Charged In Double-Fatal Crash On Folsom Boulevard
FOLSOM (CBS13) – A Folsom man was arrested Sunday for causing an accident that killed two people on Folsom Boulevard on Saturday night.
At 6:45 p.m. Michael Sharp, 21, was driving his SUV on southbound Folsom Boulevard when he crossed over the double yellow line and hit an oncoming sedan, killing two people inside, according to Folsom Police.
Cause of the Folsom Fatal Crash 
Investigators say Sharp was driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on two charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and drug impaired driving causing serious injury or death. Sharp was injured and not booked into jail.
Toxicology tests will be conducted to reveal what intoxicant was in Sharp’s bloodstream.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
Coroner IDs Woodlander who died after CR-102, I-5 vehicle accident in Woodland
Yolo County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Robert LaBrash has identified the man who died in a single-car crash Friday night off of County Road 102 and Interstate 5.
Robert Dale Sunderland III, 25, of Woodland, died Friday night around 9:44 p.m. at the scene of the accident, LaBrash told The Democrat Saturday afternoon. Emergency workers had attempted to resuscitate Sunderland before he succumbed to his injuries.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, LaBrash said.
Two other passengers from Woodland suffered major injuries and the driver, who the California Highway Patrol says was under the influence of alcohol, sustained minor injuries.
LaBrash said he had no information on the conditions of the other passengers, who were sent to UC Davis Medical Center and Kaiser South.
The CHP had no news on the conditions of the other passengers as of 4:15 p.m. Saturday.
Officials have not released the names of any of the individuals involved in the incident other than Sunderland.
Witnesses alerted authorities of the accident around 9 p.m. and tried to provide assistance, the CHP said.
Due to the severity of the accident as reported by witnesses, two helicopters were immediately dispatched to the scene, along with two ambulances and emergency vehicles from the CHP, Woodland Fire Department, Woodland Police Department and Yolo County Sheriff’s Department.
Emergency officials were on scene within four minutes.
minutes. The first helicopter landed less than 15 minutes after that.
Officials quickly closed off CR-102 from the freeway to Gateway Plaza and set up a helicopter-landing zone on CR-102 in front of the former Chevron Service Station south of the overpass.
In addition to the driver being extricated from the car by firefighters and flown to UCD Medical Center, a 22-year-old Woodland man was also flown out for treatment. The second surviving Woodlander, a 21-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Kaiser South.
Cause of the Yolo County Accident
According to initial reports from the CHP, the accident was caused when a 22-year-old Sacramento man lost control of his 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse while going southbound on I-5 on the CR-102 off-ramp. The car then traveled onto the shoulder and overturned a number of times before coming to rest on its roof. The unidentified driver was flown by helicopter to UCD Medical Center for treatment. He was later arrested for felony driving under the influence and felony manslaughter.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
CHP releases details of fatal Victorville crash
A head-on crash today along Highway 18 near Victorville killed a 72-year-old San Bernardino man and badly hurt a 31-year-old Pinon Hills motorist, according to California Highway Patrol investigators.
The wreck was reported at 6:36 a.m. today east of Caughlin Road, about eight miles west of Interstate 15.
Ronald Lee Cuellar spotted the on-coming car and hit the brakes but wasn’t able to avoid the collision, according to the statement. Cuellar suffered head injuries and a possibly broken right ankle, officers reported.
The crew of a medical helicopter flew Cullear to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
The wrong-way motorist died at the scene of the crash. His name is being withheld pending notification of relatives.
The roadway was closed for about 90 minutes.
Cause of the Victorville Crash
The elderly driver from San Bernardino was driving a blue 2008 Ford Focus west along Highway 18 when he crossed the double yellow line and into the path of an eastbound white 2003 Toyota Corolla, Officer Zoaquin Zubieta (CHP) said in a written statement.
Fault and Personal Injury Liability
Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated and innovative legal strategies for almost any type of fatality, wrongful death and/or serious injuries. We not only handle wrongful death and serious injuries but also traumatic brain injuries. Our office has undertaken difficult to next to impossible cases and prevailed, convincing the skeptical insurance companies of the merits of our client’s viable claims. From stolen vehicles, to tractor trailer rigs which have lost their loads, to professional truck drivers under the influence who have fallen asleep behind the wheel, to backing up over a Plaintiff wife and killing her, our office has represented hundreds of clients in truly tragic circumstances. Many times the official police report does not outline the true circumstances of what has occured. Our office many times has discovered witnesses which law enforcement neglected to interview and have turned the case around in favor of our clients.
Too many lawyers rush to simplistic results only looking at the barebones insurance policy of the Defendant truck driver. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will consult with you about all of the potential defendants (i.e., truck driver, the contracting party for the load being delivered, the party who loaded the truck, owner of the trucking firm,etc.), whether the roadway created “dangerous conditions” for the driver involved, were there steering and/or brake failure, did the restraint system operate free of defect, did the fuel tank fire cause the majority of injuries, etc..
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Car accident with fatality on U.S. 101 safety corridor
The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 101 between Eureka and Arcata this morning as 54-year-old Kathleen Jennings, of Arcata.
Coroner Dave Parris said Jennings was killed on impact when her car, which was reportedly traveling southbound in a northbound lane, collided head-on with another vehicle. Parris said the other driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but officers at the scene said his injuries are not life threatening.
The collision which occurred just north of the Bayside Cutoff and closed both northbound lanes of the freeway for about two hours.
Cause of the Humboldt County Crash
The crash remains under investigation and the California Highway Patrol is expected to release more information today.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
The laws regarding wrongful death cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
San Jose: 25-year-old woman is city’s first traffic fataility of the year
In San Jose’s first traffic fatality of the year, a 25-year-old woman was killed in a car accident this morning, according to police, when her car was struck by two others in foggy conditions on Curtner Avenue.
Emergency workers closed Curtner in both directions, from Meridian Avenue to Custer Drive, as they investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.
The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. when the woman at an intersection — which does not have a traffic signal — pulled her 1990s Honda Civic from Dumbarton Drive into eastbound traffic on Curtner, police said. She was struck by two vehicles: a Range Rover and a Honda Element. She as pronounced dead at Valley Medical center at 8:02 a.m.
As of this morning, police had not identified the dead woman.
Cause of the San Jose Crash
The cause of the January 3, 2011 crash remains under investigation by the San Jose Police Department. Police said there was no immediate evidence that either the victim or drivers of the other vehicles were intoxicated.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
