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DUI Driver Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fatal Car Accident in Ventura; Rights of Ventura Car Accident Victims Under California Laws Explained
There is no doubt that the impact of a drunk driver’s actions can be long-lasting, painful, and incredibly unjust. Indeed, when a drunk driver decides to get behind the wheel, they are not only playing Russian Roulette with their own life, but with the lives of every other driver on the road. A recent… Read More »
Victims Identified in Series of Recent Ventura Car Accidents and Other Motor Vehicle Accidents
A series of fatal motor vehicle accidents in the Ventura area has been the talk of the town. The Ventura County Star recently identified the victims of a number of separate motor vehicle accidents in the Ventura area, from the most recent to the latest. The first accident involved a cycling fatality on Pacific… Read More »
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Raises Awareness about Distracted Driving Accidents
There is no doubt that distracted driving is a major risk factor to the health and safety of residents and drivers throughout Ventura. Indeed, although we are all taught that we should not do things like use a cell phone, eat, put on makeup, or switch between radio stations while driving, the truth of… Read More »
How Deadly is Distracted Driving? Find Out Now During April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is distracted driving month and news outlets across Ventura and throughout California encourage drivers during the month of April to take steps to keep each other safe on the road. ABC7 Eyewitness News Los Angeles covered a story last year about the importance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and spared no details about… Read More »
Escalators: Convenience or Risk in Ventura?
Escalators are a modern convenience in Ventura, aiding efficient movement in shopping centers, airports, hotels, office towers, and transit stations. However, they pose safety risks, causing serious accidents and injuries annually. It is, accordingly, important for Ventura residents to understand the nature and causes of escalator injuries, and what they can do to get… Read More »
Saturday Afternoon Car Accident in Ventura Tragically Ends in Death of Woman, Others Critically Injured
A Saturday afternoon crash in Ventura ended in one fatality, and another person being critically injured. According to local news reports, the accident occurred on Saturday, February 15, and involved two vehicles. Investigators believe that a silver Lexus SUV was traveling eastbound on Loma Vista Road when it approached the intersection of Loma Vista… Read More »
Multiple-Vehicle Accident in Ventura Involving 3 Separate Pick-Up Trucks Ends in Critical Injury, DUI Charge
A multiple-vehicle accident involving three separate pick-up trucks ended with one person going to the hospital with critical injuries, several others being injured, and a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. According to local news reports, on New Year’s Day of this year, three trucks, including a 2008 Ford F-350, a 2002 Ford Ranger,… Read More »
Ventura County Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident Day Before New Pedestrian Safety Laws Took Effect in California
The death of a Ventura County man on New Year’s Eve is especially tragic in light of the fact that California’s new laws, including laws set to improve pedestrian safety, went into effect the very next day. According to local news reports, 77-year-old Carlos Villanueva was walking in the intersection of Santa Barbara Street… Read More »
Pure Comparative Negligence and Modified Comparative Negligence: What is the Difference and How Does this Tort Principle Impact My Ventura Car Accident Case
When a person is injured in a car accident in California, they may question whether they were also partially at fault for causing an accident. Indeed, the truth of the matter is that car accidents may occur because of many factors, and it may be that you and the other driver contributed to the… Read More »
California Residents Paint Curb Red in Response to New Pedestrian Safety Daylighting Law
California residents in at least one city have an interesting response to California’s new Daylighting Law, and at the very least, their actions are helping to spread the word about the law and how it aims to better protect California pedestrians. According to news reports, some residents in the Richmond District of San Francisco… Read More »