North County Injury Blog

Car accidents between two or more vehicles have become somewhat commonplace. In San Diego, it is not uncommon to see at least one accident each day on the local news. A somewhat less common, and more confusing, situation occurs when a car hits a home. On September 21, at 2:14 AM, a car slammed into…

On September 12, a driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a 50 mile high-speed chase through Southern California freeways. The suspect drove her car onto the eastbound lane of the 210 Freeway, which was in the middle of a full closure. When the officers began pursuing the suspect, she sped away, which led them…

In what was described as a gruesome accident scene, a pedestrian was struck by a San Marcos Sheriff Deputy while trying to cross San Marcos Boulevard near Old California Restaurant Row. According to early news accounts, the pedestrian, Jose Malacara, an employee of nearby Penny Lane Pub and Grill, was trying cross San Marcos Blvd.…

The Fourth of July is naturally the high-point of the year for firework activities. But it is a mistake to assume that fireworks are only used for the mid-summer holiday and not at other times. This is not the case. In fact, because of the climate in our area, fireworks are used for various occasions…

Our Southern California personal injury lawyers have seen countless unfortunate accidents that leave victims with various degrees of burns causing excruciating pain, or even the victim’s death. One of these cases tragically occurred this past week on August 31st. That day, 20-year-old William Calabrese of San Diego became the victim of a fireworks accident in…

A multiple-vehicle accident involving a commuter train occurred this morning at approximately 7:40 AM in Southern California. According to 10 News, the crash occurred at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Washington Street, leaving several people injured and many more shaken. Reportedly, a truck was hit by a southbound Coaster train; the truck subsequently hit…

An auto accident is never an expected. But the statistics are clear that these incidents are the most common preventable accident that strikes in our community on a daily basis. Unfortunately, not only are roadway collisions frequent, they are incredibly harmful. Car and truck accidents cause serious harm, even beyond those directly involved in the…

The San Diego pedestrian injury attorney at the Walton Law Firm learned that 83 year old Dorothy Stephens of La Mesa, California was struck and killed by a van on Monday. According to CBS 8 News, Stephens was crossing the street in a crosswalk at the 10800 block of Calle Verde in Ranch San Diego…

Our San Diego automobile accident attorneys were saddened to hear the news of a tragic car accident over the weekend that left two young girls dead. According to CBS 8 News 22 year old Arlene Anna Hernandez of Chula Vista lost control of her 2005 Kia Sedona on eastbound Otay Lakes Road early Sunday evening.…

Our San Diego automobile accident attorneys appreciate that many auto accidents leave great devastation in their wake The severity of an accident often hinges on the smallest of details–the exact angle of a collision, the speed of a car, the presence of witnesses to help afterward and similar issues. Incidents that might have been fatal…