86-year-old pedestrian Mary Francel of San Diego was killed Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:10 am, by a Fed Ex delivery truck driver. Francel had been using a walker, walking westbound on the south sidewalk on Balboa Avenue near Mount Abernathy Avenue, in front of a strip mall. According to San Diego police officer...

We know that we shouldn’t drink and drive. In fact, most of us have probably never gotten behind the wheel when we knew that we’ve had too much. It’s much easier to plan ahead, call an Uber, bring a designated driver, or make arrangements to spend the night. It’s much more likely, however, that...

We have all heard about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. Drugs, alcohol, and cell phone use play a role in many serious and fatal crashes in our area. However, drowsy driving can prove to be dangerous, as well. Like drugs or alcohol, drowsiness decreases awareness, slows reaction time, impairs judgment, and increases...

Even the most common car accidents can be stressful. As one of the leading causes of injury in the United States, everyone will probably be involved in a car accident sometime in their lifetime. Thankfully, most car accidents only result in property damage and minor injury, though more serious accidents can and do happen...

The rest of the United States might consider San Diego drivers somewhat spoiled when it comes to the weather. San Diego has one of the most consistently pleasant climates in the country. Annual high temperatures typically hover around 70 degrees, and annual lows are usually around 57 degrees. On average, San Diego only sees...

It may seem like a passenger’s role in a personal injury case would be more complex than the driver’s, but in truth, it’s the opposite. A passenger not only has all the same rights to compensation as a driver, but he or she has an easier case – since he or she doesn’t have...

Winning a settlement for your car accident claim can be such a relief that you don’t stop to ask who will pay for your damages. You might not care – as long as someone pays your settlement. Knowing who will pay out for your car accident claim in California, however, is important in deciding...

Most people experience frustration on the roadway. This is a normal response to unpleasant road conditions, but it can also serve as a precursor to road rage. When drivers act on their frustration using aggressive gestures, language, and driving practices, they have road rage. If you or someone you love is ever injured in...

Car accidents kill and injure innocent children this past weekend. Numerous adults also killed and injured. It was a deadly weekend for numerous innocent children who lost their lives due to the actions of others drivers. Sadly, car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for young children, and most times the...

A 45-year-old Elk Grove man tragically died Thursday morning in a collision on Interstate 5 involving a big rig, the Sacramento Bee reported.  The accident occurred in heavy rainfall around 6 a.m. on Interstate 5 near Seamas Avenue. A CHP officer told the Bee that the reason for the crash was still under investigation,...