Articles Posted in Wrongful Death

Every day, people in Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad and the rest of North County San Diego walk to work, school, shops and bus stops. Too many are hit by drivers who were speeding, distracted or impaired. According to Dangerous by Design, a national report by the non-profit Smart Growth America, California is among…

Early Friday morning, a cyclist was killed in Escondido after being struck by a semi-truck near North Centre City Parkway and Champagne Boulevard. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:50 a.m.; the rider became trapped underneath the truck and was unresponsive when deputies arrived. He was transported to a local hospital,…

North County Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that our firm has once again been voted the Best Personal Injury Law Firm in North County San Diego. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from the community we have served for more than 20 years. North County is where we live, work, raise our…

Whether you are planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oceanside or elsewhere in North County, it is essential to work with an experienced wrongful death attorney on your case and to have a clear understanding of the elements you will need to prove in order to win your case. Nobody should have to…

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is one of the most devastating experiences a family can endure. Whether the death occurred in a car accident, truck collision, motorcycle crash, pedestrian accident, nursing home incident, or another preventable tragedy, surviving family members are often left with overwhelming grief, unanswered questions, and unexpected financial…

Early Tuesday morning, tragedy struck in Escondido when a pedestrian was fatally hit by a garbage truck near Quince Street and Norlak Avenue. According to Escondido Police, the collision occurred around 5:40 a.m. close to the Escondido Fire Department. The victim, whose identity is still being determined, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck…

For decades, California law denied grieving families the ability to recover damages for a loved one’s pain and suffering before death in cases of medical negligence. That changed in 2022—and new research shows that the feared consequences of this change never materialized. According to Consumer Watchdog, California’s top medical malpractice insurers paid out a record…

A tragic three-vehicle crash occurred in Fallbrook, California, late on Friday night, May 10th, 2024, resulting in four fatalities and one person hospitalized. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident happened around 11:18 p.m. on State Route 76 near Horse Ranch Creek Road. A silver Chrysler 300 traveling eastbound crossed into oncoming traffic,…

On January 13, 2024, a 28-year-old woman named Angela Hays, from Corona, was arrested for suspected DUI involvement in a fatal three-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 in Carlsbad. The incident occurred early Saturday morning north of Palomar Airport Road. Hays, driving a gray Hyundai sedan, hit a green Jeep Grand Cherokee, causing it to overturn.…

Nobody wants to think about the risks of a drowning accident when enjoying time at the beach, or a California vacation to a resort with a swimming pool or to the home of a family or friend with a swimming pool in the backyard. Yet drowning accidents are more common than you think, especially when…