Ernest Maldonado, 51, was fatally injured in a San Bernardino car accident after he lost control of his 2007 Ford Focus, which rolled over and landed on its roof, the morning of August 30, 2010. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, Maldonado was northbound on the 15 freeway near Main Street when he lost control of his vehicle. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene of the car accident. Investigators are looking into what caused this fatal crash.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Ernest Maldonado for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. My thoughts and prayers are with this grieving family.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 10 people were killed and 300 people were injured in Hesperia car accidents. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 263 people died and 8,504 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

What Caused This Rollover Accident?

It is unclear from this report what could have caused this rollover accident. There are more questions here than answers at this point. Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction that may have caused or contributed to this crash? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway? Was another vehicle involved in this crash? Was driver error a factor? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine exactly what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If an auto product defect is determined to have caused this crash, then, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable. If a dangerous or defective roadway caused the crash, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could also be held liable. Under California Government Code section 911.2, any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental entity must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

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An experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer will be able to advise injured victims and the families of deceased victims about their legal rights and options. It would also be a good idea in such cases to preserve the vehicle in its current crashed condition, intact, so it can be thoroughly examined for vehicle defects, malfunctions or other evidence.

What auto product defects are you most concerned about? We would like to hear your thoughts on these important issues.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

A 29-year-old man, who was killed in a San Bernardino car accident, has been identified as Timothy Berkich. The San Bernardino Sun reports that Berkich lost control of his 1991 Ford Ranger pickup truck near the intersection of Braceo and Nielsen roads and crashed. His truck overturned. Berkich was transported to a local hospital where he died. The accident occurred the morning of December 19, 2009.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Timothy Berkich for their tragic loss. This grieving family will certainly be in my prayers.

Rollover Car Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are about 10,000 fatalities each year that involve rollover accidents. That number accounts for one-fourth of all traffic accident deaths in the United States. Rollover accidents can also be extremely devastating causing catastrophic injuries or death.

Liability Issues in Car Accidents

Based on this news report, it’s not quite clear who or what caused this fatal rollover accident. Was this accident caused by an auto product defect or malfunction in the Ford Ranger? Was this accident caused by a dangerous or defective roadway? Did another vehicle run him off the road? Was there any debris or some other dangerous condition on the roadway that caused Berkich to lose control of the vehicle and crash? The answers to these questions will hopefully help determine what caused this tragic accident.

An Injury Lawyer With Experience Can Help

If the accident was the result of a vehicle defect, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable. If another negligent driver caused the accident, he or she could be held liable. If an auto product defect is suspected, the vehicle should be preserved in it current condition, unaltered so it can be examined by an expert for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence. An experienced California personal injury lawyer will be able to better explain to victims and their families, their legal rights and options in such cases and also, help hold the negligent parties accountable.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.