Teen driver hurt in burning crash
A car flipping over, colliding with another or crashing against something is normal in a car accident. But a car burning after crashing may seem a bit over the edge.
Luckily, a 17-year-old boy was saved from his burning car after it crashed into a concrete wall. When firefighters arrived at Darnel Way and Riverside Boulevard, the car was already engulfed in fire. The firefighters used a fire extinguisher to stop the flames.
The teen driver was immediately brought to the hospital to treat his injuries and burn.
The cause of the accident was not revealed.
Usually, car accidents happen due to driver’s behavior, defects in car or car parts or other conditions such as weather conditions. In any case, the injured victim may file a personal injury case against the negligent party. In pursuing compensation claims, a car accident lawyer may be hired.
Weekend Golden Hill Crash, another case of sudden acceleration?
Whenever there is a single car crash that involves a Toyota car like a Camry or a Prius, you can’t help but wonder if it’s another case of sudden acceleration.
This car acceleration problem prompted the largest recall of Toyota cars and a massive modification on its gas pedals.
Just this weekend, another person is killed while driving a 2007 Toyota Prius.
According to reports, Nancy Ellen Whalen, 63, of San Diego was driving north on 26th Street in Golden Hill at about 11:15 when she lost control and drove off the road.
The car rolled over and fell into a steep gulley until it crashed on a tree.
Whalen was pronounced dead on the scene.
For sure, this incident will draw comparisons with other Toyota car accidents, especially the Santee car crash that killed a CHP officer and his family.
Even with insufficient evidence, many people would speculate that it is another case of sudden acceleration.
True or not, the family of Whalen should consult a car accident attorney to help them get the truth.
A car accident attorney can help them gather evidence and expert opinion to support their claim if the cause of the accident is sudden acceleration or any other car safety defect.
Or if not, the car accident attorney, together with investigators, can help you find out what really caused the accident.
If it turns out that Whalen was at fault, at least the family did what it can to find out the truth.
Pickup Driver Ran a Red Light That Causes Car Accident in Little Italy
A pickup driver was injured after running a red light then colliding with a van and rolling over in Little Italy yesterday morning.
According to the San Diego Police, the man was on the westbound lane of Ash Street when he ran the red light at the intersection with Kettner Boulevard at about 9:30 am.
His vehicle was struck by a van that was going south in Kettner.
The pickup driver sustained severe hand injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Hopefully his car accident insurance policy has personal injury protection coverage.
He will not be able to make a personal injury claim against the van driver since he is the liable party in the car accident.
If anything, he can expect a claim or a lawsuit against him.
There is no news if the driver sustained any injuries but his van did sustain damage from the collision.
He can file a property damage claim and collect from the insurance company of the pickup driver.
It is best that he consult with a car accident attorney to know his options.
Drunk Driver in Fiery Crash was from Christmas party
A man who attended an employee Christmas party recently caused a fiery crash which killed a driver from Australia.
Authorities say that the drunk driver in his Infinity G35 suddenly slammed the back side of a Volkswagen Passat that was slowing down near an intersection.
The impact caused the Volkswagen’s gas tank to rupture and engulf both vehicles in flames.
Witnesses were able to pull two other occupants of the Volkswagen but they were unable to get the driver.
Road accidents caused by DUI are especially dangerous because of the driver’s inability to control his actions. So, motorists should never ever mix drinking and driving as it can result to the destruction of their life – or someone else’s.
Stringent Requirements for Elderly Driver Licensing to Prevent Related Car Accidents
Aside from teen drivers, insurance companies charge the highest premiums on elderly drivers.
This is because, like teen drivers, elderly drivers are considered high risk drivers.
Just like what happened in Anaheim this weekend when both directions of Beach Boulevard have been closed because of a car accident involving an 80-year-old driver.
According to reports, the elderly driver lost control of the motor home he was driving and slammed into a light pole.
Although coherent, the elderly driver remains in critical condition after the car accident.
That is why drivers 70-years-old and above are required to renew their licenses in person. And even that is questionable. Studies show that the risk of car accidents increases once the driver hits the age of 65.
I think more stringent testing requirements should be required not just in California but all the states.
This is not a form of discrimination against elderly drivers.
It is facing the facts that with age comes reduced driving skills, reduced reaction time and reduced ability to make good road judgments.
This is not only to protect elderly drivers but other motorists as well.
