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Rollover Accident at Marine Base leaves one dead and others injured

A tragic rollover accident at Marine base Camp Pendleton has left one dead and another six soldiers critically injured.  The accident occurred in the afternoon of Thursday, September 10 after the 7-ton truck in which the marines were riding flipped over while the group was returning from a training exercise. The crash injured 18 and left one marine dead.

The Marine Corps issued an update that the injured marines are being treated at San Diego hospitals, with four having already been released from the hospital.  Officials are investigating the details of the accident, including the model of the truck, the cause of the accident, and any possible malfunctions that may have occurred during the accident. It is still unclear to investigators whether speed was a factor, or if the vehicle hit an object in the road.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident. Investigators say the details of the accident may take months to release.


Concertgoer sues after being shot at Chris Brown nightclub appearance

Paul Briley, one of the five people who were injured during a shooting at R&B singer Chris Brown’s concert at the Fiesta nightclub in San Jose, California in January 2015, filed a lawsuit against Brown recently in a California Superior Court, claiming that the singer and his management failed to provide adequate measures to ensure the safety of concertgoers.

During the event, an unidentified gunman started shooting, causing panic in the crowd. Brown was immediately rushed to safety.

In legal documents obtained by TheWrap.com, the plaintiff, Briley, alleges that it was the event organizer’s duty to increase security at the event due to Brown’s past violent run-ins. Briley adds that state officials should have beefed up security to protect patrons “from the foreseeable risk of injury, violence, fights, riots, and/or shootings that have previously been linked to Brown’s appearances and concerts, and which were reasonably foreseeable at the bash”.

A personal injury accident, especially if caused by the irresponsibility of other people, can be traumatic to its victims. Should you have the misfortune of experiencing a personal injury accident in San Diego, do not hesitate to contact our attorneys at Ritter & Associates by calling our offices today at 619-296-0123 for legal advice.


Alameda judge issues tentative ruling against 13-year-old and family’s personal injury claim

Alameda County Superior Court judge Robert Freedman issued a tentative ruling against a personal injury claim for 13-year-old Oakland, California resident Jahi McMath last Wednesday, July 29. The girl’s family is fighting to prove that McMath is still alive while she remains on organ-support machines after a botched tonsil surgery in December 2013. The judge noted that earlier court decisions and a death certificate indicate the girl is dead – a decision that could potentially cost McMath’s family millions of dollars.

If McMath is considered alive, her family could file a personal injury lawsuit against her surgeon and potentially claim millions of dollars in damages. If she is dead, however, her family can only file for a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit – a suit capped at $250,000 in California.

Jahi was once a happy, thriving child. Her family is not experiencing the pain of losing a child, but having to fight for their legal rights. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a personal injury accident in the San Diego area, do not hesitate to get in touch with our attorneys at Ritter & Associates by calling our offices today at 619-296-0123.


Berkeley balcony collapse kills 6, injures 7

Early morning of June 16, a group of Irish and Irish-American young adults were celebrating a birthday when the balcony they were on detached and careened the party down the stucco apartment building. The balcony fell onto pavement below, killing six and injuring seven. Of the six deceased, five were visiting from Ireland.

Berkeley is a hub for Irish transfer students that come over for a college semester. There are reportedly around 700 Irish students that work and play around the bay area each summer before heading back to respective Irish colleges in the fall.

Investigators of the accident are still looking for the source of the collapse. They will be inquiring about the safety regulations of the apartment building and whether there was overcrowding on the balcony among other factors. Berkeley officials claim the balcony is meant to hold 100 pounds per square foot.

Engineering crews working on the scene inspected the break off point, noticing the broken beams and rotted wood falling away from the building. The balcony was cantilevered out from the apartment with no additional support. These factors would make it susceptible to dry rot and weathering.

Negligent and dangerous premises should be held accountable for the injuries and wrongful deaths their property causes individuals.


If I’ve been offered a settlement, should I accept it?

If you have sustained injuries due to the negligence of another party, you may receive a settlement offer. Although it may be tempting to take the settlement to avoid legal proceedings and put any trauma behind you as quickly as possible, it is inadvisable to do so without consulting with a personal injury attorney. Sometimes, settlements do not sufficiently cover the expenses of the victim. Additionally, they are often offered in cases where it is clear the victim was not at fault for the accident.

If you have been offered a settlement after an accident, a personal injury attorney of Ritter & Associates can discuss the particulars of your case with you and help you establish a plan for moving forward. Call our San Diego offices today at (619) 296-0123.


Man leads San Diego police on high-speed chase

What started as failure to yield at a traffic stop in San Diego on Monday turned into a high-speed chase across four freeways before the man was finally apprehended, according to a CBS8 report. The driver, 26-year-old Casey Rios, sped over 90 mph across State Route 52, SR-125, SR-94, and I-805. The officers in pursuit managed to catch him after putting a tire-puncturing spike strip in his path, forcing Rios to pull over just north of Balboa Avenue.

The pursuit began a little after 11 a.m. and lasted about 20 minutes before Rios was arrested. When Rios was in custody, the police searched his car, as Rios admitted to having Xanax and marijuana in his vehicle.

Reckless driving is a serious offense in San Diego and can lead to very serious auto accidents. While Rios is fortunate he did not involve any other vehicles in a car accident due to his reckless driving at high-speeds, other offenders of reckless driving have not been so lucky. If you have sustained a personal injury due to an accident caused by reckless driving, the renowned San Diego personal injury lawyers with Ritter & Associates may help you pursue legal action. Contact (619) 296-0123 for more information.


What does the term “statute of limitation” refer to?

While anyone who is injured through another person’s negligence or recklessness may be entitled to recover damages related that individual’s accident, there is a limited period of time to do so. This period of time in which an individual must file a personal injury claim is known as the statute of limitations.

So, if a personal injury claim is not made within the statute of limitations, the injury victim will no longer be capable of seeking compensation for the damages associated with his or her injury. For personal injury within California, for instance, the statue of limitations is two years from the injury, or one year from the date the injury was discovered.

To discuss the particulars of an injury you sustained with one of our San Diego personal injury lawyers at Ritter & Associates, please call us at (619) 296-0123 today.


Fire victims sue Omni La Costa Resort in San Diego

Homeowners in Carlsbad, California filed a lawsuit on October 10 against Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, located in the San Diego area hills, for a fire that occurred on May 14 and burned 27 structures and more than 600 acres of land, the Seaside Courier reported.

The lawsuit alleges that the fire was the result of the resort staff’s negligence. The suit, which is seeking an unspecified amount for damages, claimed that Omni staff started the fire while using equipment, possibly a lawnmower or maintenance cart. Their negligence to prevent the fire from both occurring and spreading directly led to the destruction of nearby property and land. Most of the evidence is based off of small scraps of metal found near the fire’s starting point.

It is often the case that an individual or company’s negligent actions cause great destruction and personal harm. If you have experienced an accident of any kind due to someone else’s negligence, the San Diego attorneys at Ritter & Associates may help you hold them accountable. Call our offices at (619) 296-0123 today to learn more.


Self-driving vehicles register with California DMV

The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently mandated that self-driving cars register for a permit, and three companies have been approved to test drive 29 vehicles on any California road, the Associated Press reported on September 17.

Bernard Soriano, the DMV official overseeing California’s self-driving vehicle regulatory process, said among those who have already applied for regulation are 25 of Google’s Lexus SUVs, two for Mercedes, and two for the Volkswagen Group of America. He noted that other companies are also in the process of applying for registration.

In 2012, the California Legislature passed laws for the regulation of this emerging technology. Companies must report all accidents, every incident in which the vehicle failed in its self-driving mode, and must hold insurance capable of paying personal injury claims up to $5 million.

Although new innovations continue to develop in the motor vehicle industry, car accidents still happen and often result in serious injury and damages. If you have experienced an accident in San Diego due to the irresponsible actions of a negligent driver or manufacturer, the attorneys at Ritter & Associates may help you seek the compensation you need. Call our offices at (619) 296-0123 today to learn more.


Daimler avoids responsibility for Jeep design

A panel for the First Appellate District ruled that German automaker Daimler is protected by a case that states personal injury lawsuits cannot be filed against foreign corporations,  Courthouse News Service reported on August 6.

According to the 2010 lawsuit filed against the company, plaintiff Kimberly Young and daughter sustained massive injuries in 2008 when the roof of their Jeep Cherokee collapsed in a rollover accident. Young claimed that the roof was defective and badly designed by the DaimlerChrysler Corp., a former indirect subsidiary of Daimler. Chrysler also avoided the lawsuit because although technically a subsidiary of Daimler, it maintained completely separate offices and operations and denied involvement with the Jeep’s design.

The United States Supreme Court established a precedent to bar personal injury lawsuits against foreign corporations in the interest of international fair play and due process earlier this year in Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations SA v. Brown.

If you have experienced an injury as the result of someone else’s negligent actions, whether a manufacturer, an irresponsible driver, or someone else, the attorneys at Ritter & Associates may help you pursue compensation to cover your damages. Call our San Diego offices today at (619) 296-0123 to learn more.


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