San Francisco news reports that a 19-year-old man has died following a drunk driving accident. The man died just a few blocks from his Bayview district home in the arms of his brother. According to reports, he was partially ejected from a car driven by a friend who was allegedly drunk. Daniel Lara has now been charged with a number of felonies in connection with the accident. Witnesses indicate that Lara had been driving "doughnuts" when the car flipped near Griffith Street and Thomas Avenue.

If you have been involved in a drunk driving accident or any other type of motorvehicle accident it's important to seek the advice of a skilled Sacramento personal injury attorney right away. Many times, it may be possible to recover compensation for your injuries.

Here, witnesses state that Eduardo Perez was in the front passenger seat when the accident occurred and ejected him half way. His older brother was riding in the backseat with another passenger. When the accident occurred, the brother ran to pull Perez out of the car and Lara drove away. Lara later returned to the scene with his father. He has now been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Each of these charges is a felony.

This accident is a tragic reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.

In the United States the leading cause of auto accidents is driver intoxication. According to figures released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 17,013 people were killed in 2005 due to alcohol related crashes in the United States - an average of one every 30 minutes. This figure represents forty percent (40%) of the 42,643 total traffic deaths

In addition to drunk driving deaths, individuals may also suffer serious injuries including head and neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones. Victims injured by negligent drunk drivers face medical bills, loss of wages, physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. If injuries are severe or permanent, families suffer economic loss, mental anguish and the loss of companionship in caring for an injured family member. In the event of death, families are torn apart without any warning.

Unfortunately despite great awareness of the risks involved with drunk driving, many California drivers continue to get behind the wheel after having one too many. If you have been injured in a California drunk driving accident or any other type of motorvehicle crash, it is important to speak with a top Sacramento personal injury attorney right away.

For more information contact the dedicated Sacramento car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Frederick J. Sette for an immediate consultation.

San Francisco news reports that a 54-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash after the rider collided with a car while driving through San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The accident occurred as the motorcyclist was negotiating a curve in the road and hit the car next to him. The man was thrown from his motorcycle and was killed. While the accident remains under investigation, the driver of the car is not expected to be charged in connection with the crash.

According the US Department of Transportation, in 2006 more than 100,000 motorcycle accidents occurred in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over two-thirds of motorcycle fatalities involve a motorcycle and another vehicle. Often another car on the road doesn't see the motorcycle at all, or is unable to avoid a crash once they do see the motorcyclist. Further, crashes often occur as the result of car and motorcycle drivers responding to the same road conditions in different ways, making it difficult for each to anticipate the other driver's actions.

This weekend's tragic accident serves as a reminder about motorcycle safety and the need to take precautions to avoid serious accidents. Motorcycle accidents may occur for a myriad of reasons including, but not limited to, driver error, roadway negligence and defective motorcycle design. If you have been in a motorcycle accident, it's important to seek the advice of an experienced Sacramento motorcycle lawyer right away. In many instances, it may be possible to recover damages for your injuries. In the event of a wrongful death, a family may be able to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Driver error may include actions such as a reckless or drunk driving on the part of the motorist, or the motorcycle driver. It's important to remember that even if a motorcyclist is partly at fault for his or her injuries, if another party is also responsible, the injured party may still be able to recover damages.

Roadway negligence refers to defective or faulty roadway design. This may be the lack of appropriate signage, too tight of curves in the road, too steep inclines, or the failure to have sufficient shoulder room. Negligent roadway design refers to any situation where how a road is designed or maintained contributes to an accident.

Another potential sources of motorcycle accidents is the existence of a faulty or defective motorcycle part. In these instances you may be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the motorcycle dealer or manufacturer. For example, if the brakes or other motorcycle part doesn't function correctly, and this leads to a serious accident, you may be able to recover damages from the responsible party.

For more information about motorcycle accidents or to learn about motorcycle safety tips to prevent motorcycle accidents, please contact the top California motorcycle accident lawyers at the Law Office of Frederick J. Sette for an immediate consultation.