Category Archives: Car Accident
Fireball Head-On Collision in Julian
Few details were available, especially regarding possible legal responsibility, after a May 2026 head-on crash killed one person and seriously injured four other people. Cal Fire said the crash happened on Pine Hills Road, on the western edge of Julian, around 7 a.m. A fire crew responded and extinguished the fire from one of… Read More »
Trial Begins for Alleged Pacific Beach Hit-and-Run Driver
After about a six-month investigation, the driver accused of killing a 6-year-old boy in a January 2026 hit-and-run incident finally appeared in court. Following her July 2026 arrest, the 32-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to felony charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter and hit and run causing death. Prosecutors allege she turned into an alleyway… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Get a Car Crash Settlement?
Some car crash cases are on the fast track to settlement. If liability (legal responsibility for injury), damages (amount of compensation), and other major issues in the case are undisputed, the insurance company usually has a legal duty to settle the matter before the victim files legal paperwork. Unfortunately, liability and/or damages disputes are… Read More »
Deadly Fireball Collision in Bonita
Investigators believe that excessive speed contributed to an April 2026 fireball collision that killed one person. A preliminary investigation indicates a tow truck driver had just finished loading a disabled vehicle onto the tow truck when a sedan traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the tow truck and the vehicle it… Read More »
Anticipating and Avoiding Car Crash Defenses
Every year, vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of Americans. TV commercials usually feature friendly adjusters that arrive at accident scenes with open hearts and open checkbooks. But the reality is usually different. Insurance companies, like most other companies, are in business to make a profit. So, after a car accident, they usually… Read More »
Are Uber Drivers Legally Responsible for Injury Accidents?
Yes. If Uber drivers are negligent, they’re legally responsible for injury accidents. Usually, the company is financially responsible for damages in these cases. But that’s the subject of a different blog. First party liability in Uber crashes is quite complex, mostly because a different duty of care applies in different situations. More on that… Read More »
Deadly Alcohol-Fueled Crash in Oceanside
An allegedly intoxicated driver slammed into a disabled motorist and a Good Samaritan on December 14, 2025, killing one person and seriously injuring another. According to CHP investigators, a 35-year-old male from Valley Center was driving a Toyota Highlander northbound on Valley Center Road when the vehicle became disabled. The driver safely pulled the… Read More »
Head Injuries in Uber Crashes
Serious injuries are often caused by distracted Uber drivers. Most Uber drivers have one eye on the road and one eye on a GPS navigation device. Many people safely multitask their way through their days. But multitasking at school, home, or work is a lot different than multitasking behind the wheel. Things change so… Read More »
Breaking Down Car Accident Claims in California
You break it, you buy it. This simple principle is the foundation of negligence, the most common legal claim in car crash cases. In this context, negligence is more than an “accident.” Negligence is a lack of care. If Joe was speeding 5mph over the limit, he probably didn’t breach his duty of care,… Read More »
After an Uber Crash, Can I Sue the Company?
Uber crash victims, whether they were passengers in Uber vehicles or occupants in another vehicle, can usually sue the company after a collision, under the respondeat superior (let the master answer) doctrine. This blog examines the theory behind respondeat superior, and the elements that must be proved in court. Respondeat superior opens the door… Read More »