Generally speaking, when someone is involved in a San Diego car accident and that person flees the scene, he or she can face serious criminal charges if or when that suspect is found and apprehended. While it could help the cause of a driver involved in a San Marcos hit-and-run accident that occurred yesterday, the [...]
Continue reading...Friday, January 6, 2012
During the time of year when darkness takes hold earlier in the day than it does in other months, drivers need to use extra caution, as more of them tend to be on the roads when night falls. This is especially true at intersections, where pedestrians are usually crossing at this time as well on [...]
Continue reading...Friday, November 25, 2011
People who drive in and around San Diego County need to be aware of the possibility that pedestrians could appear in their line of travel at any time and in almost any place. When people are involved in San Diego County pedestrian accidents, they also need to remain on the scene so that the police [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, October 6, 2011
When San Diego hit-and-run accidents occur, it takes more than diligence from law enforcement sometimes to solve the crime and bring the driver involved to justice. It can also take a bit of luck and a good deed from a civilian. Earlier this week, it seems that both elements were involved when a local Volkswagen [...]
Continue reading...Monday, September 26, 2011
There are certain things that can prompt someone into action to the point where they may not think about the potential dangers involved with such an act. One example unfortunately played out last night when a woman spotted a dead dog in the road and attempted to remove it. As she did so, she was [...]
Continue reading...Monday, September 19, 2011
When people get behind the wheel of a vehicle, they owe a legal duty of care to those who are riding along with them. If they make a mistake while driving and the passenger is injured, the driver can be found liable for damages in a California personal injury lawsuit. If the driver is involved [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 15, 2011
Anyone who crosses a street on foot tends to understand that doing so involves some form of risk. However, people who are walking should also be able to trust that motorists in the area will follow the relevant traffic laws and allow them to move around safely. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be what [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 28, 2011
When someone makes a mistake and causes a San Diego car accident, the law requires that person to remain on the scene so that the police can obtain the information needed to handle the investigation. When the driver flees the scene of a crash, it only adds layers of complication to the matter. Unfortunately, that’s [...]
Continue reading...Friday, March 11, 2011
When San Diego pedestrian accidents occur, they often leave behind a scene of destruction and a long period of struggle for the person who has been harmed. However, when someone hits a pedestrian and then flees the scene, it adds several layers of complications to the aftermath of the situation. Sadly, that appears to be [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 8, 2010
When a California hit-and-run accident occurs, it almost always leads to criminal charges when the driver is apprehended, particularly when someone was injured or killed in the accident at issue. However, that is not always the case, and this reality was reinforced with the announcement that a 92-year-old man will not be charged for a [...]
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