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Who is Responsible for Accidents in California’s February 2024 Storm?

Early February 2024, a storm system moved into California. In the Thousand Oaks, Ventura County and Los Angeles area, high winds and heavy rains will make driving extremely difficult and dangerous. Drivers have been urged to stay off the road. Road hazards could include falling trees, flooding, mudslides and negligent drivers. Who is responsible for a crash during a storm?

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Who Is Liable for Injuries and Fatalities in Montana Dust Storms?

On July 15, 2022, around 4:30PM a dust storm limited visibility in Montana. Tragically, there was a terrible pileup accident in I-90 west of Hardin. The Associated Press is reporting that several people were injured and that 6 people died, including 2 children. We are deeply saddened to hear about this devastating crash. #BREAKING: Numerous fatalities, 30+ injured following large

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Head On Crash in Oxnard CA

Travel on busy roads in and around Oxnard can prove very dangerous when drivers allow their cars to drift out of their lanes and into the paths of other vehicles. A small veer off course can lead to an overcorrection which then often leads to a complete loss of control by the driver. Vehicles can end up hitting cars in

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Motorcyclist Tragically Killed in Weekend Crash in Thousand Oaks

A man on a motorcycle lost his life in a collision with an SUV Saturday night in Thousand Oaks. The VC Star reports the accident occurred at the intersection of Lynn Road and East Kelley Road. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department says the crash was reported around 6:20 p.m. on February 26, 2022. They say a motorcycle and an SUV

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Santa Barbara Bicycle Crash Hit and Run

Cyclists are the most vulnerable travelers who use California highways and distracted and reckless drivers can make the risks they face even worse. Someone on a bike may be doing something they love when they are forced into a devastating collision. These tragic instances become criminal when a driver makes the unthinkable choice to flee the scene of a collision.

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Pedestrian Killed by Car Backing Out of Parking Lot in Ventura

Pedestrians in Ventura sometimes face a frightening journey when having to confront careless and distracted drivers. Under California law, motorists owe pedestrians a special “duty of care” no matter where and when drivers and those on foot may meet. Motorists should take any amount of time necessary to properly check their surroundings and identify the presence of a pedestrian. Once

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Fiery Big Rig Crash in Moorpark Ends Tragically

On November 15, 2021, a fiery collision occurred in Moorpark involving a Toyota sedan and a Peterbuilt Big Rig. There were thee people in Toyota. Tragically, two of the occupants sustained fatal injuries. A third occupant and the driver of the tractor trailer are both injured and in the hospital. CHP Moorpark is on scene at a major crash with

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