San Francisco Catastrophic Injury Blog

Car accident involving wrong way driver kills 2, injures 2

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Monday, February 3, 2020.

There may be few scenarios as scary and hazardous as encountering a wrong way driver. Such negligent behavior inherently increases the chances a collision may occur and accidents of this nature run the unfortunate risk of leaving those involved with life-altering injuries or worse. Two people died and two others suffered serious injuries following a recent chain-reaction car accident that took place in California.

According to reports, the incident began just before daybreak on a recent Saturday when authorities received information about a driver who was traveling in the wrong direction. That call was reportedly followed by reports of a subsequent collision. While many of the details pertaining to how the collision occurred remain unclear, reports indicate that the crash involved up to seven vehicles in total.

Motor vehicle accidents: Hit-and-run crash injures child

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Choosing to leave the scene of an accident is not only unlawful, but such a decision could also leave any injured parties without medical attention for extended periods. Those who do not get the necessary treatment following motor vehicle accidents may run a greater risk of suffering long-term or even permanent injuries in the process. A 12-year-old child is in the hospital with critical injuries following a recent hit-and-run accident in California.

The accident is said to have occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on a recent Sunday. According to authorities, initial investigations indicate the crash occurred when the driver of a failed to yield the right of way upon approaching a local intersection. The car reportedly proceeded to collide with a second vehicle shortly after entering the intersection, causing the child to be ejected from within his vehicle in the process.

1 killed in hit-and-run car accident in California

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Those who operate a motor vehicle at a high rate of speed are inherently less capable of handling a multitude of driving scenarios. Those who encounter a speeding driver may also be left with insufficient time to respond to the situation and they could be the ones left suffering when a collision occurs. One person has died during a recent hit-and-run car accident involving a speeding driver in California.

According to reports, authorities responded to the scene of the crash on a recent Friday morning. Initial investigations indicate the collision occurred when the driver of a northbound car suddenly rear-ended a nearby truck before proceeding to spin out of control. The car crossed into oncoming lanes and struck a third vehicle and the impact of the crash forced the third vehicle to overturn off the side of the road.

A frontal lobe injury may change who you are

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

A traumatic injury to any part of the brain can have catastrophic consequences. However, an injury to each area of the brain will have different effects on you. For example, a blow to one part of the brain may damage your memory, while injury to another area may impair your vision. If you suffer an injury to the front of your head, you risk damaging your frontal lobe.

An injury to this part of the brain may alter your behavior in such a way that those close to you may not recognize you as the same person you were before the accident. Your frontal lobe may suffer an injury during a car accident, if you trip and strike your head as you fall forward, if you fall from a height and land on your head, or if something falls from a height and hits you on the head.

Car accident kills 1, injures 2 in California

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Monday, December 23, 2019.

A sudden and unexpected move on the part of a driver runs the risk of causing others nearby to be caught off guard and unprepared to react to the situation. While in many cases, such a scenario may only force other drivers to slam on the brakes or make an unexpected lane change, there is always a chance things could take a turn for the worse. One person has died and two others suffered injuries in a recent car accident that took place in California.

According to law enforcement agents, the collision took place at around 10:30 a.m. on a recent Saturday. Initial investigations suggest that it occurred when the driver of a car suddenly crashed into the rear of a nearby truck. The initial impact reportedly forced the truck to spin out of control and overturn, while the car proceeded to continue on and collide with a third vehicle.

Impairment suspected in car accident that kills 2 in California

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

The presence of impairment can have a substantial impact on a person's ability to safely operate a vehicle. Those who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs run the risk of creating an unfortunate scenario that could place the safety of everyone close by in harm's way. A recent car accident involving a suspected drunk driver has reportedly claimed the lives of two individuals in California.

Authorities say they received reports of the crash on a recent Sunday morning. Initial investigations indicate that the accident took place after the driver of an eastbound car suddenly drifted across the median and into oncoming lanes. The car proceeded to collide head-on with a westbound vehicle soon thereafter.

Car accident claims 3 lives, leaves 1 in critical condition

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Individuals who ride as a passenger in a vehicle often have little to no control over the actions of the driver. Should the negligent actions of the driver cause a collision to occur, the passengers could end up being the ones who suffer the consequences. Three individuals have died and another suffered serious injuries in a recent car accident involving a single vehicle in California.

According to reports, authorities responded to the scene of a single-vehicle crash at around 1:45 a.m. on a recent Friday. Initial investigations suggest the accident occurred when for reasons unknown, the driver of a car suddenly lost control and veered off course. The car proceeded to collide with a nearby tree shortly after leaving the road.

Motor vehicle accidents: Impairment suspected in recent crash

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

It is no secret that operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be a dangerous decision. Unfortunately, similar forms of negligence remain a major concern and impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of severe motor vehicle accidents. A recent collision involving a suspected drunk driver in California has reportedly left three individuals with severe injuries.

Authorities say they responded to reports of the crash at around 2 p.m. on a recent Friday. According to reports, the collision occurred when the driver of a westbound van suddenly pulled over on the shoulder of the road before turning around and proceeding to travel in the wrong direction. The van reportedly collided head-on with an oncoming truck soon thereafter.

Motor vehicle accidents: 2 injured, 1 killed in recent crash

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP posted in motor vehicle accidents on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

It can take little more than a couple of seconds for a vehicle to veer off course and drift into oncoming lanes. This brief span of time may leave oncoming drivers with little chance of reacting to the situation. Motor vehicle accidents that take place under similar scenarios can have catastrophic consequences. A two-vehicle accident that took place in California has reportedly claimed the life of one person and left two others with severe injuries.

Authorities say they responded to the scene of the crash on a recent Monday afternoon. Initial investigations indicate that the accident occurred when, for unknown reasons, the driver of a northbound vehicle suddenly lost control and drifted into southbound lanes. The vehicle crashed into the side of a second vehicle shortly thereafter and then proceeded to travel in oncoming lanes before colliding with a van.

Brain injury and memory loss

On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

When California doctors informed you that your loved one had suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting from someone else's negligence, you may have wondered what your future would look like. Brain injuries are among the most challenging for doctors since the brain is such a complex organ. Depending on the area of the brain affected by the injury, your loved one may be facing cognitive issues that are irreversible, including memory deficits.

Having a loved one with memory issues often means drastic changes in the way a household runs. You can no longer take for granted that your loved one knows how to do essential tasks from day to day or even that your loved one will remember who you are. Understanding how a brain injury can affect memory is the first step to learning how to cope and compensate for your loved one's deficits.