North County Injury Blog

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in San Diego Superior Court – El Cajon by the family of Thomas Varshock, a 52-year-old Potrero resident who burned to death during the 2007 Harris wildfire. The lawsuit alleges that state firefighters were negligent in handling of the fire, and that their negligence caused the death of…

The driver of a Lexus sedan was killed this morning when his car was crushed by a big rig truck that rolled over on Interstate 5. According to reports, Gustavio Gracia, the driver of the Lexus was transitioning from the I-5 to SR 78 east, when the semi tractor trailer rig rolled over on top…

Toyota Motor Sales USA has ordered mandatory inspection of all Toyota and Lexus vehicles after a fiery San Diego crash that killed four people. Earlier indications suggest that the accident may have been caused by a faulty floor mat that made the accelerator get stuck. You may recall the accident that occurred two weeks ago…

A terrible story out of Ramona this evening, where a motorcycle rider lost his life after being hit by the negligent driver of a rental car. According to reports, the driver was unlicensed. The unlicensed driver was driving a 2007 Dodge Caliber westbound on Hanson Lane when she stopped, then attempted to make a U-turn.…

The San Diego County’s Health and Human Services agency issued a report last week announcing that accidents are the leading cause of death of San Diegans under the age of 15. Approximately 25 children die each year in accidents in San Diego County, mostly by drowning, falls, or in motor vehicle accidents. Mary Beth Moran,…

A 37-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries when they were struck crossing a street in Talmage. The two were attempting to cross El Cajon Blvd. near Highland Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Highland. The minor was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital and reported…

A Caltrans worker and a probationer picking up trash on the side of the freeway were seriously injured today when a northbound car veered on the shoulder and struck the two. The accident occurred along the I-15 in City Heights. According to reports, a 1992 Infiniti J30, traveling northbound, swerved to the right, and collided…

In 2005, several people were injured and killed when a documented gang member stole a tow truck from a commercial vehicle repair shop in Los Angeles County, and, while driving it away, lost control and drove up onto a sidewalk. The injured parties brought a lawsuit against the repair shop alleging that it was negligent…

A five-car accident in Carlsbad triggered by a suspected drunk driver left several people injured. The accident occurred last Thursday, when driver Juan Galvan was speeding on southbound El Camino Real and ran a red light at Tamarack Ave. Galvan broadsided one car, the collided with three others. Galvan had to be removed from the…

The medical spa (or medi-spa) industry is booming, but the growth hasn’t been all good. With more customers seeking beauty treatments through medical treatments (such as laser hair and scar removal) more and more of these “patients” are suing for medical malpractice. Lawyers who represent medical malpractice plaintiffs believe there is going to be a…