Author Archives: maryalexander
Driver sentenced for accident that killed man on sidewalk
On Oct. 27, 2013, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle in Spring Valley, California. The driver left the scene and later bought beer. On Sept. 10, that driver, a 34-year-old man, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in El Cajon Superior Court. The period of incarceration was… Read More »
Suit filed against FIFA in California court
A new class action suit was filed against the Federation Internationale de Football Association and several soccer associations in the United States. Rather than seeking monetary damages, the suit hopes to establish a medical monitoring program for soccer-related concussions and change the rules to better cope with these injuries. The lawsuit was originally filed… Read More »
California man died from injuries suffered in accident
Investigators sought witnesses to a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in Huntington Beach on Sep. 2 at approximately 6:30 p.m. A 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 crashed into a motorized bicycle operated by a local resident near the intersection of Oahu Drive and Bolsa Chica Street . The authorities allege that the two vehicles were… Read More »
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in California
On Aug. 17 around 9:50 p.m., a 51-year-old man, who may have been riding a bicycle at the time, was struck by a vehicle near Balfour Drive and Senter Road in San Jose according to authorities. The man was critically injured, and the driver fled the scene. When officers reached the scene after receiving… Read More »
Who can be sued for a birth injury?
California patients who have a child who suffered a devastating birth injury may be interested in filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against those who were responsible. There are several parties who may potentially be held responsible for a birth injuries, including the hospital where the injury took place, the doctors or staff members who… Read More »
3 injured when van runs into flea market in California
A Stockton flea market was the site of an incident where a vehicle sped into a crowd and hit three shoppers. The pedestrian accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. According to accident reports, at around 5 p.m. a van drove into a flea market and struck three people. Officials say the… Read More »
Hit-and-run accident kills pedestrian in Southern California
A 57-year-old pedestrian was killed in a July 28 accident in front of an El Cajon casino, authorities reported. Law enforcement officials later made contact with the driver involved in the 12:35 a.m. incident; yet, it was not clear immediately following the event whether police filed any charges or issued any citations in connection… Read More »
California authorities report pedestrian death near casino
A pedestrian was killed outside of a casino in California after being hit by a car on July 28. The fatal pedestrian accident took place at approximately 12:35 a.m. near El Cajon. The California Highway Patrol stated that the crash happened at the Sycuan Casino on Dehesa Road. The driver who hit the pedestrian… Read More »
California woman sues after being injured in car crash
On July 10 around 7:50 a.m., a 37-year-old woman driving to a nursing class on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz was injured in a crash caused by a truck driver who failed to brake in time and jackknifed on the busy road. On July 17, she filed a lawsuit in Santa Clara County Superior… Read More »
2 injured in San Francisco pedestrian accident
A July 6 accident that happened just before 9 p.m. sent two pedestrians to an area hospital, officials reported. One individual suffered injuries to the head and a broken limb while the other complained of pain, but exact injuries were not noted. The area in which the incident occurred on Sunset Boulevard is considered… Read More »