Author Archives: maryalexander
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 »
New initiative focuses on pregnancy-related deaths
California residents might be interested in a recent analysis regarding mother mortality rates jointly promulgated by the World Health Organization and the United Nations. According to the report, two to three women living in the United States die from gestational complications daily. With regard to maternal mortality rates, the report ranks the United States… Read More »
California hit-and-run driver released after posting bail
On June 19, California Highway Patrol received a call at approximately 10 p.m. concerning a pedestrian who had been the victim of a hit-and-run. Officers responded to the scene at State Route 299 in Willow Creek and determined the victim suffered fatal injuries. Police say the 22-year-old Willow Creek man died from blunt force… Read More »
California driver injures 2 in separate hit-and-run accidents
According to the assistant district attorney prosecuting him, a 26-year-old man hit two people, a mini-bus and a hotel in San Francisco on the night of June 8. The prosecutor detailed the events of the pedestrian accident during the man’s arraignment on June 13, and he was taken into custody that day after his… Read More »
Trial continues in case of fan who suffered brain injury in fight
When the San Francisco Giants squared off against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2011 Opening Day game at Dodger Stadium, many expected a cut throat competition between these two California teams. But after the game, in the stadium’s parking lot, another clash took place that forever foreshadowed the game and begged the question:… Read More »