Temecula, California, Personal Injury Blog

Drivers in California are, for the most part, dedicated to protecting both their safety as well as the safety of others. As such, they choose to follow all traffic safety laws and abstain from drinking and driving. Unfortunately, evenn the most safety-conscious drivers cannot always respond in time to the negligent actions of others. In fact, a man in California is expected to face criminal charges following a recent fatal car accident.

Reports indicate that the accident happened at 5:30 a.m. on a day in October. Police say that the 43-year-old driver of a sedan allowed his vehicle to enter oncoming traffic where it struck a van head-on. Two people in the van died at the scene. A third occupant of the van was seriously injured.

Most everyone has had a moment in their lives when their toe has caught on an uneven surface or they have slipped in a puddle of water on the floor, causing them to stumble. While this is likely a relatively minor incident in most cases, a fall in such a scenario can often cause relatively serious injuries. For many people in California who were injured in a slip-and-fall accident, or other fall-related injuries, the question becomes, who is liable?

In some cases, the owner of the property might be financially responsible. There are often several issues that will be examined to determine liability. Questions regarding whether the owner, or an employee of the owner, knew about -- or should have known about a potential hazard, such as pooling water -- must be addressed. Whether the owner or employee knew about the hazard and failed to take action or caused the action are factors that are also examined. 

Car accidents can happen for a variety of different reasons, such as lack of visibility or even a single moment of distraction. Because of this potential, drivers in California and across the country must take measures to ensure that they are vigilant at all times. Unfortunately, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol reduces a driver's ability to do so. In fact, a driver may now face a wrongful death claim after he allegedly caused a fatal accident while under the influence of alcohol. 

The accident happened during the evening hours of a day in mid-October. According to police, a 21-year-old male was driving drunk when he was unable to navigate a sharp left turn. As a result, his vehicle exited the road and struck a tree.

People -- regardless of any mistakes they may have made in their past -- should be able to feel safe in their settings, even if that setting is a state prison. Unfortunately, when law enforcement officials fail to take appropriate action to ensure inmate safety, lives could be lost. In fact, California recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit regarding a man who was discovered dead in his cell.

The alleged incident happened in Oct. 2017 and involved a 34-year-old inmate. He was reportedly questioned by correctional officers about a former cellmate's alleged involvement with dealing drugs. The questioning reportedly occurred in the presence of the man's cellmate at the time.