One Sunday In February, Three People Lose Their Lives In Three Separate Crashes
It was another night in the middle of February—a pedestrian, a cyclist, and a motorcyclist all lost their lives in separate motor-vehicle crashes. As the night gave way to Valentine’s morning, the streets of Oxnard, Ventura, and Camarillo were awash with sirens and the flashing lights of first responders. It takes less than a second.
CONTINUE READINGMan Going To Trial Over Hit-And-Run Case
We know that the last thing you ever expect when you are out on foot is that you will get stuck and injured. However, there may be a time when you need an Oxnard pedestrian accident lawyer. At the Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman, we are here to help if the careless or negligent
CONTINUE READINGPedestrian Dies On Impact
Every day people choose to walk to work. They decide to walk because it is easier or because they don’t have a car. Regardless of why people want to walk, it is important they remain safe and secure while walking. Our Oxnard Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at The Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman represents hundreds
CONTINUE READINGHit-And-Run Crash Kills One in Oxnard
We can usually trust that we will be safe when we head out each day on foot. Sometimes we want to ditch the car and walk to the store. Other times, we are simply getting some fresh air or walking the dog. Unfortunately, we know that the negligence of other drivers can cause major injuries.
CONTINUE READINGVentura County Police Seek Vehicle Involved In Hit-And-Run
The Ventura County Police Department is looking for a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run incident last month and they need the public’s help. Police say that a 1990s Honda Civic is believed to have hit and caused severe injuries to a pedestrian. The incident occurred on November 18. Officers were called to Harbor
CONTINUE READINGSuspect In Hit-And-Run Fails To Show For Court
A suspect in the hit-and-run death of a Ventura County woman last year did not show up for court and a judge has issued a warrant for her arrest. Georgia Casey, 31, was arrested last year after she allegedly struck Estela Tejada-Camacho last year. Tejada-Camacho was walking to work. The crash was not reported until
CONTINUE READINGCrossing Guard Killed Near School
A crossing guard was killed near Arroyo Elementary School last week and now officials are releasing her name. Susan Burk, a 62-year-old Simi Valley woman, was standing on the corner of Los Angeles and Socrates avenues at around 2 p.m. when she was struck by a Chevy Cruz. The accident also involved two other vehicles.
CONTINUE READINGMain Causes Of Pedestrian Deaths
With the weather in California warming up, more people are out there on the streets enjoying a good walk. This is why traveling by foot may actually be wiser for some people than driving. Every year, thousands of pedestrians are killed and about 4,000 die in a vehicle accident. About 20% of transport actually happens
CONTINUE READINGDistracted walking can lead to deadly accidents
Distracted walking is a primary concern in Ventura County. Many residents across the region put others at risk of an accident when exposed to distractions while walking and crossing the road. According to recent studies, distracted walking is the primary cause of many catastrophic accidents in Ventura County causing devastating injuries and leading to ER
CONTINUE READINGHigh-tides and Pickup Trucks
Imagine you are driving near a beach and right next to you is a four-year-old riding a wave. The next thing you know, the boy has collided with your car. Now this sounds like an unlikely scenario but it actually happened recently in Florida. The weather had been dreary and the waves were extra high.
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