A school bus carrying several students got hit by a 27-year old driver who was said to be driving while under the influence.
The driver, who was driving behind the bus, failed to stop when the bus slowed down to make a right-hand turn. The driver rear-ended the bus causing injury to at least three children. Most had minor injuries, but one was taken to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries.
When personal injuries are caused by the conduct of a driver impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, the driver not only acted recklessly, but was also negligent. California Vehicle Code Section 23152 states, in part, “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident where the other driver was operating a vehicle while legally impaired, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will help you seek restitution.
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Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of auto accident in the United States.
Every day, thousands of people get behind the wheel even though they know they have had too much to drink. In doing so, they put the lives of other drivers, passengers and pedestrians at risk. Drunk-driving accidents take the lives of, and injure too many innocent people every year in San Bernardino County.
Statistics show that more than 30 percent of all Americans can expect to be involved in a drunk-driving accident in their lifetime. These figures are unacceptable. Those lucky enough not to be killed by these negligent drivers may be left with life-changing injuries such as paralysis or brain damage.
Those who choose to drive drunk may serve time in jail, lose their licenses and pay huge fines. However, this still does not make up for the pain and trauma suffered by the victims.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has experience in drunk-driving cases and will help you obtain the compensation you need to move forward.
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A 20-year old man was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a suspected drunk driver early the other morning in Chino.
It was reported that the 22-year old driver crashed into an embankment, killing one of his three passengers. The other passengers, a 19-year old woman and a 16-year old girl were taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries.
California law states that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. California Penal Code Section 191.5(a) states, “Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence.”
The driver was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.
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Those of you out in the ocean this past weekend enjoying the beautiful weather might have seen the coast guard’s boat patrolling.
California and Federal marine law enforcement officers were out looking for boaters who may have had too much to drink. They were prepared to give possible drunken boaters a breathalyzer test and some boater education materials. In California, boating under the influence of alcohol is a crime which carries severe penalties that include jail and fines.
If a boater was caught with a blood alcohol level of more than the legal limit of 0.08%, they will face severe penalties. The end of June begins the boating season. Alcohol is more hazardous on the water than on land – the motion, engine noise and vibration accelerate a drinker’s impairment.
Last year, more than 300 arrests were made to boaters under the influence and over 4,000 citations were handed out. If you are facing a charge of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you are facing serious consequences. I suggest you contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in defending these types of cases.
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A 38-year old Upland man was hit by a vehicle in Ontario the other evening while on his motorcycle. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died several hours later.
Police arrested a 32-year old man on suspicion of felony driving under the influence of alcohol, which caused this fatal accident. He was also charged with child endangerment since there were two small children, ages 3 and 5, in the back seat of his vehicle.
The accident happened as the vehicle was turning left – he collided into the motorcycle.
If a family member is injured or killed while on a motorcycle, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will put motorcycle laws to work for you – one who will seek compensation for your loss, pain and suffering and expenses.
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According to San Bernardino County Sheriff officials, a 20-year old Adelanto woman died in Victorville yesterday.
Reports say that she was traveling at high speeds when her vehicle began sliding sideways; it also overturned several times. She was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected out of the vehicle.
Deputies investigating the fatal accident believe alcohol and talking on a cell phone were major factors that caused her death. The Sheriff’s department is asking anyone who witnessed this accident to contact them.
How very sad. This young woman was breaking the law by drinking and driving, talking on the phone and not wearing a seat belt.
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Now that the warm weather is on its way, more and more people will be taking their boats out for a relaxing day on the lake – perhaps Big Bear Lake. Others, because of the economy and high gas prices, will remain at home.
California has the third highest number of registered boats in the United States. This is not surprising since California has approximately ten thousand miles of shoreline. Statistics show that a substantial number of boating accidents, including injuries and fatalities happened in the Inland Empire – more than 60%.
Even though the operator of the boat is responsible for his or her actions, the most common cause of boating accidents is operator negligence. Not paying attention or unsafe speeds can lead to accidents with other boats or even individuals on jet skis or wave runners – not to mention swimmers. In addition, alcohol is a common cause of boating fatalities.
If you are injured due to the negligence of a boat operator, you may be able to file a claim against the operator for your injuries and/or damages. Contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to see if you can seek financial recovery.
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I cannot tell my clients, family and friends enough times that drinking and driving is a bad idea and could prove to be fatal as it did this past weekend for a 32-year old Hesperia man.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department believes that alcohol may have played a role in the death of a man who crashed his truck into a drainage channel in Victorville recently. He lost control of his vehicle as he drove around a curve in the road.
An individual that was passing by in the early morning hours discovered his body. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Again, I urge you not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you have had any alcohol. It is not only dangerous for other motorists, but it can lead to your own death as it did to this man. If you involved in an accident caused by someone who may have been drinking, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the accident for you.
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Boating accidents are common in the State of California where people are injured as a result of water skiing, jet skiing or fishing. Hundreds of people die in the United States each year in recreational boating accidents. More than half of the accidents occur because of capsizing and falls overboard, many of those victims drown – a big percentage because they were not wearing a life vest.
Statistics show that many boating accidents happen because of operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness or unsafe speeds. Another very common and serious cause is the consumption of alcohol while operating a boat. This is the number one cause of boating accident deaths. Some people do not realize that the effects of alcohol are magnified while on the water. It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The consequences are severe and include fines, prison, community service, and mandatory substance abuse programs.
If you have been injured in a boating accident because of another person’s negligence, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will help you get compensated for your injuries and damages.
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Recently a 23-year old San Bernardino man with an outstanding warrant for a domestic violence conviction crashed his motorcycle while being chased by police. The man was declared dead at the scene near Highland Avenue and Lincoln Street. There were no other vehicles involved. It is believed that the man was under the influence of alcohol at this time.
San Bernardino Police reported that after seeing the man run through several stop signs, they tried to pull him over. Instead of pulling over, he sped up. Witnesses indicated that he was traveling over 100 miles per hour when he lost control of his motorcycle, hit a curb and fell off his motorcycle.
Records show that he pleaded guilty in September 2009 for domestic violence. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, placed on three years of probation and ordered to complete a domestic violence batterers’ program. He failed to appear in court for a probation review at the beginning of March and a warrant was issued.
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