An unidentified pedestrian sustained critical injuries after being hit by a speeding car in central Fresno, The Fresno Bee reported on June 18.

According to Fresno Police Department’s Sergeant Mike Smith, the car did not stop after colliding with the pedestrian, who had been attempting to cross the street near the intersection of McKinley and Normal avenues at around 9:45 p.m. The vehicle was thought to be a white or silver sedan.

The police said they were not able to gather descriptions of the driver involved in the incident. They continued conducting an investigation of the surrounding areas. The vicinity was closed off until the investigation concluded. The police encouraged anyone who might have information about the accident to contact them by calling Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.

Our attorneys at Ritter & Associates in San Diego can help you legally fight back against individuals or parties who caused you injury. Call our offices today at (619) 296-0123 to learn how we may advocate for you.

A 29-year-old construction worker, whom police have yet to identify to the public, was crushed by falling rebar at a rental car center construction site located within walking distance of the San Diego International Airport on May 20, NBC San Diego reported.

The new structure is located at the intersection of Pacific Highway at West Washington Street. An investigation conducted by coroners at the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office showed that the construction worker was climbing the rebar, steel rods with ridges used to reinforce concrete, with the intention of pouring concrete forms. Witnesses said that at around 8:45 a.m., the man was shouting that the rebar was falling, and soon after he fell victim to the weight of the collapsing material. Although co-workers ran to detach him from his safety harness, the man died at the scene.

The construction is for a $223 million rental car center, a project of the Austin/Sundt Joint Venture.

The attorneys at Ritter & Associates send their deepest condolences to the friends and family suffering from this great loss.

On Thursday, February 20 a Hall County jury found Jeffrey Hubbard guilty of serious injury by vessel, reckless operation of a vessel, unlawful operation of a personal watercraft, and a boat traffic violation.

The charges are related to an summer 2012 accident that resulted in the injury of one child and the death of 11-year-old Kile Glover. Glover was the stepson of singer-songwriter Usher.

Hubbard accidentally hit the two children with a jet ski as they were being pulled on an inner tube on Lake Lanier.

If you have suffered from a personal injury in San Diego, an attorney at Ritter & Associates might be able to represent your case. Call (619) 296-0123 to speak with a member of our legal team.

On Wednesday, January 22 Shelltown resident, Ana Herrera Rodriguez, 37, was struck and killed by a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) utility truck.

The SDG&E truck struck Rodriguez on the 3900 block of Cottonwood Street around 7:30 a.m. According to the San Diego Police Department, Rodriguez was trapped under the vehicle for a period of time before being transported to UC San Diego Medical Center. She was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Witnesses speculate that Rodriguez was trying to chase two young children out of the road. The two children, aged four and five, were treated for minor injuries at Rady Children’s Hospital.

SDG&E issued a statement expressing their condolences to Rodriguez’s family and reiterated their commitment to safety.

The attorney’s of Ritter & Associates express our condolences to those affected by this tragic pedestrian accident.

On Tuesday, September 24, the San Diego City Council approved an $18.5 million settlement for a personal injury claim filed on behalf of a boy who suffered internal injuries and whose left leg was amputated when a garbage truck slammed onto him in November 2011.

Now an 11-year-old, Luke Acuna was skateboarding in the North Park neighborhood when the incident happened. Acuna’s attorney argued that the truck driver was making an illegal turn on the road where Acuna was playing, which made the driver hit the boy in the first place.

The council gave an affirmative answer to the settlement without making a comment after deliberating the situation during a closed-door meeting.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident due to the recklessness of another person in San Diego, do not hesitate to get in touch with our lawyers from Ritter & Associates. Our bright and compassionate attorneys are dedicated to helping victims so they can get the justice and compensation they need. Contact us by calling 619-296-0123 today.

Thirty-nine people between the ages of 17 months and 78 years – including 12 children – were injured in a Southern California park during this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display.

Of the three victims that remained in the hospital the day after the incident, one required specialist treatment at a burn center in West Hills, while the other two were seen at a community medical center in Simi Valley, according to hospital officials.

Videos taken on cellphones showed fireworks exploding near the ground, with volleys of blasts sending people screaming and running everywhere, and smoke enveloping the crowd of 10,000. A piece of shrapnel made a crater across the street before bouncing and going over trees.

Fire investigators have yet to identify the cause of the explosion. However, Ventura County Fire Captain Mike Lindberry said they are considering witnesses’ statements that a rack of fireworks fell over.

Sadly, the careless actions of other people all too often causes unsuspecting people to be unduly injured, as evidenced by this fireworks incident. At Ritter & Associates, our attorneys work to help victims of such accident obtain the compensation and justice they need. Contact us at 619-296-0123 today to discuss your situation and find out how we can help.

The case of 10-year-old Luke Acuna—the child who was struck by a trash truck in November 2011 in North Park—versus the city of San Diego reached a tentative conclusion on Monday, May 20 with an $18.5 million settlement.

The then nine-year-old, who was skateboarding when the trash truck suddenly collided with him, suffered multiple fractures in his body and the loss of a leg due to amputation.

According to the claim filed for Acuna, the driver of the tractor truck made a “dangerous and illegal turn near an elementary school,” thus causing the collision at the intersection of Kansas Street and Meade Avenue. The lawsuit alleged that the city did not adequately train the driver.

San Diego’s representative lawyer Jim Baratta of Irvine said although the city felt that evidence wouldn’t prove the driver was at fault, it also felt that “it was in the best interest of everyone to resolve the case without the trial.”

After being hit by a truck driver, whether due to the driver’s own error or the negligence of his or her trucking company, you may be suffering from both physical and emotional repercussions. In such a situation, our lawyers at Ritter & Associates may be able to help you get compensation for the losses and pain you’ve sustained. Call 619-296-0123 to learn how we can help you.