Motor Vehicle Accidents

According to police, a man was seriously injured in a car-pedestrian crash on February 5, 2013, in Newport Beach. The 51-year-old pedestrian, who has not been identified yet, was reportedly hit by a taxi when approaching the sidewalk at East Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard. The pedestrian was transported to Santa Ana’s Western Medical Center. […]

We’ve seen a number of Orange County pedestrian accidents in news recently that detail tragic accidents involving pedestrians, so we thought it was worth taking a moment to talk about pedestrian safety and the elderly. While you’ve probably heard a lot about keeping your children safe near roadways, elderly pedestrians also are vulnerable—and safety often […]

Although we often have talked about Orange County tractor-trailer wrecks, a recent news item about a pedestrian hit by a taxi is a sad reminder that commercial vehicle accidents don’t happen only on the highway. While tractor-trailer wrecks often receive the most attention, all commercial vehicle wrecks—including collisions with taxis, delivery vans, construction vehicles, etc.—can […]

There are many different types of car wrecks that can happen in Orange County, all of them dangerous with the potential for serious injuries and even loss of life. However, one type of accident, the side impact collision, stands out as both especially common and very dangerous. A California side impact collision, or side-swipe, happens […]

Around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2013, three Anaheim women were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver. Carmen Mendoza, her daughter Sheyla Mendoza, and her niece Stephanie Henriquez reportedly were walking home after attending a baby shower when they were hit. The accident occurred in the 100 block of South Western Avenue […]

Unfortunately, a wreck with a commercial vehicle in Orange County can end up being more complicated for victims than a wreck with another passenger car. Victims may suddenly find themselves dealing with multiple parties, including the driver’s insurance company, the employer’s insurance company, city or state organizations, etc., and it may be difficult to know […]

Although we frequently offer tips on what you should do if you are involved in an accident, we do not as often make it clear what you should not do. This is important especially after severe accidents, like 18-wheeler accidents, when injuries might be severe and you may be in shock. If you are involved […]

At 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2012, a semi-truck traveling on the 22-5-27 freeway connector overturned on a Nissan Xterra, leaving the driver of the Xterra trapped for about an hour. The 22-5-27 connector was closed for several hours while the victim was rescued and the accident was investigated. According to California Highway Patrol […]

A large volume of commercial trucks coming and going in this area also means a higher number of Orange County truck accidents—like the recent semi accident that left an SUV driver trapped for an hour in the wreckage. Sadly, this kind of report is not unusual, as the size and weight of these huge trucks […]

A car-pedestrian accident on Sunday, January 20, 2013 left one unidentified pedestrian critically injured. The accident occurred around 5:45 p.m. at Ball Road and Dale Street in Anaheim. The name of the injured pedestrian has not been released. After the accident, the pedestrian was transferred from the scene to an area hospital for treatment of […]