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Escondido, CA — A bicyclist was involved in a fatal crash Saturday. The accident occurred on La Honda Drive when a vehicle struck a cyclist head-on. When authorities arrived, they pronounced the cyclist dead at the scene. The vehicle involved in the collision fled. The driver has not yet been […]

Escondido, CA — A California Highway Patrol Motorcycle officer suffered severe injuries Tuesday. The crash happened on SR 78 where it intersects with Interstate 15. The collision happened around 9:00 am and involved an SUV The officer drove east in western Escondido during a period of heavy traffic. His motorcycle […]

Escondido, CA — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after he crashed into two other vehicles on Wednesday evening. The collision happened around 4:40 pm on West Washington Avenue between Centre City Parkway and North Escondido Boulevard.  The motorcyclist drove eastbound and attempted to pass a Jetta. The Jetta began to […]

The woman who caused the fatal Hillcrest accident in March was handed a 13-year, 4-month prison sentence on Wednesday.  Alondra Marquez, 22, pleaded guilty in August to gross vehicular manslaughter. At the time of the accident, Marquez was driving while intoxicated, killing 40-year-old Giao Pham and  seriously injuring his friend, […]

Joint and several liability is a legal doctrine recognized in certain states, including California. In California, this principle means that when two or more parties contribute to a personal injury, each one can be held legally accountable for the entire amount of the damages awarded to the plaintiff, regardless of […]

Understanding the differences between comparative versus contributory negligence is important, as it’s fundamental to proving your personal injury claim. Our California personal injury attorneys will explain. California follows the legal principle of comparative negligence, which is dramatically different than contributory negligence. Only a handful of states still follow the rule […]

Two San Marcos residents were involved in a car crash in Carlsbad on Sunday at the intersection of Aviara Parkway and Cobblestone Road. According to reports, the Carlsbad police and emergency responders responded to the scene after receiving reports about a Honda Civic that had crashed into a light pole […]

A man was killed in an accident involving an elderly driver in the afternoon on Monday, September 2nd, along Del Lago Boulevard. According to California Highway Patrol and Escondido police, an 81-year-old man was driving south on Interstate 15 at the HOX off-ramp at or near freeway speed when he […]

Like other states, California gives injured victims a short amount of time to file a lawsuit for a car accident. You can find the amount of time in the state’s car accident statute of limitations. Meeting this deadline is critical, and one of the disadvantages of representing yourself in a […]

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were 3,304 fatal motor vehicle crashes in California in 2017, the most recent year for which data was available. The reason for any given accident always depends on a number of factors. But some California roads are more dangerous than […]

An 84-year-old woman was killed in a head-on auto crash in Escondido on Saturday afternoon August 3rd.   According to police, at approximately 4 p.m. Saturday, the driver of a Toyota Camry was attempting to pass another vehicle heading westbound on Valley Center Road when the two vehicles crashed into each […]

After the death of a loved one, you might be in shock. As you scramble to schedule funeral and burial services, it is perfectly normal to worry about whether you will be able to pay your bills and continue to stay in your home. After all, the death of a […]

One misconception many people have after a car accident is that they can handle a claim on their own. This may be true if the person only suffered minor property damage in the crash. However, if they suffered bodily injuries, then a lawsuit becomes much more complex. It is very easy […]

A 13-year-old boy was killed, a 7-year-old girl was injured, and two adults were hurt when a big rig collided with an SUV in the northern reaches of San Diego County on Tuesday July 23rd. The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Highway 395 at Rainbow Glen Road […]

Three people were injured and another killed in an accident involving a motorcycle in the afternoon on Sunday, July 7. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident happened just after 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Valley Center and Mirar De Valle roads. According to authorities, a 30-year-old man […]

Three people were hospitalized after an accident at an intersection around 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. The accident reportedly occurred after a car ran a red light. According to authorities, a Hyundai Tuscon SUV, driven by a 25-year-old man, ran a red light and hit the passenger side of […]

A single-vehicle crash left one man seriously injured early Saturday, June 29. Emigdio Quiroz, 20, was traveling at excessive speed along Bear Valley Parkway when he lost control of his car, a 2003 BMW convertible. Quiroz was ejected from his vehicle as it rolled, eventually coming to a rest upside […]

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in our state, with multiple sources confirming that the number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities today is higher than it’s ever been. The problem can be blamed on a number of different factors, ranging from more distracted walkers and drivers to more cars on […]

Being involved in a car accident can result in a range of injuries, some more serious than others. Indeed, while some people may walk away from a crash feeling a bit startled, and perhaps with a minor whiplash or bruise injury, others may not be able to walk away from […]

Bicycle accidents are a serious problem in California – California often has the highest number of bicycle accident-related deaths when compared to other states. When a bicycle accident occurs and the involved cyclist is injured, recovering compensation for harm is of the utmost importance. At the offices of the Levinson […]