Jerry Ruiz, 33, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident that involved a rear-end collision. According to a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal car accident occurred the morning of January 29, 2011 on the eastbound 210 Freeway near Buena Vista Street in Duarte. Ruiz drove his 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 500 into the back of a GMC utility truck. Police believe Ruiz may have been travelling 95 miles per hour before the accident. Ruiz died at the scene of the accident and the 66-year-old Sierra Madre man driving the GMC suffered injuries, which were not life-threatening. The cause of this car accident is under investigation.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Jerry Ruiz. My thoughts and prayers are also with the Sierra Madre man injured in this car accident.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 70 people were injured in Duarte car accidents. During that same year, there were 667 fatalities and 52,229 injuries reported as a result of Los Angeles County car accidents.

What Caused This Fatal Car Accident?

Police are still investigating the cause of this tragic car accident. According to the report, Ruiz was traveling at a high rate of speed. California Vehicle Code Section 22350 (Basic Speed Law) states: “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic and on surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.”

Also, according to California Vehicle Code Section 21703: “The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway.”

Liability Issues

In such cases, it is important to look into whether vehicle defects or mechanical malfunctions played a part. If Ruiz is determined to have been at fault, the other injured victim can seek compensation from his estate or liability insurance. If an auto defect led to this accident, then the Ruiz family could file an auto products liability claim against the auto maker. It would also be a good idea, in these types of accidents, to preserve the vehicle in its current, damaged condition so it can be thoroughly examined by an expert for auto product defects including design flaws, mechanical problems and other evidence. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to better advise car accident victims or their families about their legal rights and options.

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Ceasar Sierra, 19, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the vehicle in which he was a passenger went out of control and struck a tree. According to a report in the Pasadena Star-News, the fatal car accident occurred in the 1500 block of El Molino Avenue in Pasadena the night of November 14, 2010. The vehicle went out of control as the driver attempted a left turn from Elizabeth Street on to El Molino. The car came to a stop after hitting the tree. The three occupants of the vehicle were transported to a local hospital where Sierra died from his injuries. The driver sustained major injuries while the front seat passenger suffered moderate injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ceasar Sierra for their tragic and devastating loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers. I also wish the other injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were eight deaths and 978 injuries involving car accidents in Pasadena. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Possible Car Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused the driver of this vehicle to lose control while making the turn. There are several unanswered questions here. Was the driver under the influence at the time? Was speed a factor in this fatal car accident? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway? Were other vehicles involved? Was driver distraction a factor? Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction that may have caused or contributed to the car accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine what exactly occurred here.

Claim for Compensation

If the driver in this case is found to have been at fault, he could be held liable for the wrongful death of his passenger, Ceasar Sierra. Where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking damages for medical and funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims in such cases about their legal rights and options.

Lost a family member in a Los Angeles County car accident? Want to know your rights? Want to know what your case is worth? Want compensation? Want justice? Want to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen to another family?

Call your best friends in the legal industry after a fatal Pasadena car accident. Call 800-849-4905. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.

Call a BISNAR | CHASE Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer for a free professional evaluation of your rights by attorneys who have been representing families of deceased accident victims since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a compassionate and understanding law firm in a comfortable environment.

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Darrell K. Mervin, 49, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after he lost control of his SUV and crashed into a tree. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal crash occurred early morning on September 16, 2010 on La Brea Avenue near Santa Monica Boulevard. His vehicle entered the sidewalk after hitting a tree on the side of the road. Officials are looking into what caused this fatal car accident.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everybody who knew and loved Darrell K. Mervin. My thoughts and prayers are with them following this tragic car accident.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities but 241 injuries reported as a result of West Hollywood car accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 people were killed and 52,229 were injured in car accidents during the same year.

What Led To This Fatal SUV Crash?

Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused this tragic car accident. There are several unanswered questions here. Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction in the SUV, which caused this crash? Was there a design flaw in the vehicle, which caused the driver to lose control while taking evasive action? Were there other vehicles involved in this crash? Was the SUV run off the roadway by another driver? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this fatal car crash? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to establish how this accident occurred.

Claim for Compensation

If this accident was caused by an auto product defect, the auto maker could be held liable for the accident and injuries caused. In such cases, it is always a good idea to preserve the crashed vehicle, unaltered, so it can be examined thoroughly by an expert for design flaws, malfunctions, auto product defects and other evidence. Families of deceased victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and help determine whether there was any negligence or wrongdoing involved.

Auto defects are not new to auto manufacturers or consumers. As early as 1965, Ralph Nader’s book “Unsafe at Any Speed” provided examples of the auto industry failing to provide consumers with safe cars. Since then, the only comprehensive book to be published on auto defects is by products liability lawyer Brian Chase of the defective products law firm BISNAR | CHASE. Brian’s book, “Still Unsafe at Any Speed” included real-life accounts that remind us that auto defects continue to plague our society today, affecting all of us. Learn more about auto defects by requesting your copy of Brian’s book, “Still Unsafe at Any Speed — Auto Defects That Cause Wrongful Deaths and Catastrophic Injuries.”

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Jessica Lopez Rojas, 18, was killed and a 17-year-old passenger was seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident the morning of June 26, 2010. According to a news report in the Pasadena Star-News, the fatal car accident occurred on the eastbound 10 Freeway west of Del Mar Avenue in Rosemead. California Highway Patrol officials say Rojas was driving a 1999 Honda Civic at an unknown speed when the car drifted toward the right side of the road and hit a steel barrier. Rojas died at the scene, while the boy who was her passenger, was transported to an area hospital with major injuries. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused this crash. Anyone who saw this accident is asked to contact CHP officers at 323-980-4600.

I offer my deepest condolences to everybody who knew and loved Jessica Lopez Rojas for their tragic and devastating loss. I also wish the 17-year-old boy the very best for a speedy and complete recovery from his major injuries. Please keep these injured victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accidents

According to CHP’s 2008 traffic accident statistics, there were four deaths and 179 injuries involving car accidents in Rosemead in 2008. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Accident Causes

This news report does not offer much information in terms of how or why this tragic car accident occurred. There is no mention of whether drugs, alcohol or fatigue played a part in this incident. There are several unanswered questions still. Why did Rojas lose control of the Honda? Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction in the vehicle? Was there another vehicle involved? For example, was this vehicle run off the roadway by another? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this crash? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine exactly what caused this crash.

Liability Issues

If this accident was caused by a defective auto product, then the auto maker or manufacturer of the defective product can be held liable. If there was another driver involved he or she can be held responsible as well. If a dangerous or defective roadway was a factor, then the governmental entity responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Please remember that any such claim against a governmental entity in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims about their legal rights and options.

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Brian Flores, 27 was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the SUV in which he was a passenger went off the roadway and rolled down an embankment, The Santa Clarita Signal reports. The fatal rollover accident occurred the night of April 25, 2010. The Ford Expedition was traveling north on the Highway 14, near Agua Dulce Canyon Road, when the driver, 28-year-old Robert Alaniz, lost control and crashed through a guardrail. The Expedition rolled over several times down an embankment, ejecting Flores. Alaniz and another passenger, 19-year-old Anthony Holguin, were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries. California Highway Patrol officials do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in this fatal car crash.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brian Flores for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your prayers. I also hope Alaniz and Holguin did not sustain any serious injuries and wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Los Angeles Car Accidents

According to CHP’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 11 fatalities and 552 injuries in Santa Clarita as a result of car accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, car accidents claimed 667 lives and caused 52,229 injuries during the same year.

Car Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is not entirely clear how or why Alaniz lost control of the Ford Expedition. Was there a vehicle defect or a mechanical malfunction in the vehicle, which may have caused him to lose control? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which led to the accident? Was another vehicle involved in this crash? For example, was the Expedition run off the roadway by another vehicle? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what caused this fatal rollover crash.

Auto Product Liability Issues

Officials also say that Flores was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. If I were a member of Flores’ family, I would also want to know whether Flores was not buckled up or if his fatal injuries were the result of seat restraint failure. In such cases, victims’ families would be well-advised to preserve the vehicle in its current, crashed condition so it can be carefully examined by an expert for auto product defects, design defects, mechanical malfunctions and other evidence. The best Los Angeles personal injury lawyers will always offer a free consultation and a comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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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.