San Diego Auto Accident Attorneys stress the importance of obtaining UIM Insurance Cocerage

UIM insurance is where insurance coverage that you can add to your policy for around $35 per year and it covers you when the car with the drunk driver who is speeding through the red light and smashes into your car has no insurance to cover your $200,000 medical bills.  It kicks in (UIM stands for uninsured motorist coverage) and pays for everything as if the drunk driver did have valid insurance. This is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from totally financial disaster.  Do yourselves as favor, and throw down the $35. You will be glad you did. Read full story:
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DUI Arrests and Fatal Accidents Down Significantly in San DIego over Memorial Day Holiday, unlike rest of California

San Diego County had 25 fewer DUI arrests and approximately 60 fewer alcohol related conduct arrests over the infamous Memorial Day Holiday, where San Diego usually leads the charge. Every other major county in California experienced a significant spike in DUI arrests and fatal auto accidents over the same time period. This drop was despite an elevated police presence because of current economic conditions, property values are down and so the municipality is attempting to raise money. And we all know that DUIs are BIG money.

Could this mean good things to come this summer, as Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer...only time will tell but this Attorney has his fingers crossed. Read full STORY HERE.

Self-Driving Cars May Eraddicate Auto Accidnet Injureis and Fatalities.

Welcome to the future Mr. Jetson-your self-driving car is waiting. Believe it or not, technology and auto engineering has reached a point where self-driving cars will be a reality in a matter of years, not decades.

The benefits of the self-driving cars are readily apparent; almost all auto accident injuries and deaths would be eradicated because the overwhelming majority of auto accident are caused by human error and simple negligence. Traffic would clear up as the driving lanes would become more efficient as the cars "communicated" their destinations and intent to change lanes, etc. to each other. People would be able to relax and let the car take on all the stress that driving brings with it.

Conversely, many of us love to drive. It may be very hard to get the general population to give up manually driving. It would be..well... un-American. Ironically, they said the same thing when the original automobiles were introduced into the free market. Back then, people would laugh at you if you told them they would give up there beloved horses and buggies in exchange for the big, expensive new automobiles.

Interestingly, we are about to see the roll-out of the self-driving car. Read the full STORY HERE.

The Auto Accident Turns 116 Years Old Today. Did You Remember To Send A Card?

Its hard to believe that cars have not always been around, menacing the roads and sending chaos and fear throughout our communities and city streets. But there was once a time when..gasp...the car did not exist. Where were teenage boys supposed to try to score with the ladies?  How did men with very small sexual organs make up for it if there were no flashy little sports cars to drive? What did men who were born to be used car salesmen do for a living before they had used cars to sell?

Well, thank God the Automobile came along and solved many of these important problems and more. And of course, with the automobile came the auto accident.

Happy 116 Birthday Auto Accidents, you do not look a day over 100!

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Plane Crashes into Crowded Water Off San Diego Beach on Holiday Weekend

One of those annoying little single engine Cessna planes that fly advertising banners for "Hooters" and "Bud Light" crash landed after its engine failed right into the water off a crowded beach in San Diego over Memorial Day Weekend. See PLANE CRASH for full story.

Auto Accidents allegedly Caused by "Runaway Car" Syndrom Debunked by Intensive Two-Year NHTSA Studie's Findings

Looks like after you smash your car into a bus of orphans because you were texting your boyfriend what kind of underwear you had on is no longer a defense according to the findings of the NHTSA intensive two-year study. Law Office of Andrew Stewart for full story. 

FORMER PADRE NO. 1 PICK ARRESTED ON 7 FELONY COUNTS AFTER DUI HIT AND RUN OF MOTORCYCLIST

One thing we can all say with pride about San Diego Sports, is when we pick a dud, we go BIG. Former No. 1 pick Pitcher Matt Bush, who never played one Major League Game, was arrested for his 3rd DUI yesterday (after being involved in 3 accidents in the same day) when he smashed his car into a motorcyclist, who was so badly injured he remains in a coma.

Apparently, Mr. Bush is "Penniless" and only is worth approximately $2,000 dollars after the Padres paid him millions of guaranteed dollars-so do not expect a major civil suit for damages when his victims wakes up from his coma. Bush, who has had several run-ins with the police, often filmed while crying hysterically like a little girl with a skinned knee is obviously unstable and needs serious psychological attention. No wonder a San Diego sports franchise picked him No. 1...he fits the profile.

Bush's Lawyer petitioned the court to have his client enter rehab instead of jail. However the rumor was you could hear the Judge actually laughing in the courthouse lobby as that motion was flatly denied.

This final episode of the "Big Time Sports Prospect Shits the Bed in San Diego" begs the questions: who picks theses losers to represent our city?

Even our beloved sports figures turn out to have serious problems behind closed doors as evidenced by the recent suicide of former Charger Junior Seau.

Who knows, maybe all things considered "Cryin" Ryan Leaf maybe got a bad rap. On second thought...

Attorney Andrew Stewart is a San Diego Based Personal Injury Attorney. If you or a loved one has been injured, please contact our office for a free legal consultation.

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DOCTORS COVERING UP BIRTH INJURIES CAUSED BY THEIR OWN NEGLIGENCE...SAY IT AIN'T SO

There is arguably nothing as special a birth of a baby-easily one of the most important and magical times in a person's your life. Your child's birth is certainly not a time for anxiety and fear. However, many new parents are faced with the horrible prospects of their child suffer long-term physical, emotional and financial effects of an injury caused by a negligent doctor during the delivery procedure. To make matters worse, Health Care Providers and Hospitals routinely attempt to cover up their own liability in the child's damages, in an attempt to keep their Insurance premiums low. A more shameful scenario is hard to conceive. San Diego Birth Injury Attorneys are very important to force the offending party to accept liability and be held accountable. 

Of course many births involve minor abrasions or bumps. However, extremely serious injuries to the newborn are often the result of a negligent act or omission by the Health Care Professionals preforming the delivery. A newborn's extreme physical impairment and developmental issues can leave the new parent facing a lifetime of dealing with their child’s new reality caused by needless medical negligence. 

The worst part of it is that these types of birth injuries are unfortunately substantially more common than what you may think.  Many developmental issues, learning disabilities and other serious problems are the result of simple negligence that was covered up by the doctors and nurses who performed the delivery. 

Birth injuries like brain damage due to a lack of oxygen because of the umbilical cord wrapping around the child’s head, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injures and many more sever health issues are often caused by the negligence of the doctors and a subsequent cover-up and do not become evident until later in the child's life. 

The Law Office of Andrew Stewart is experienced in prosecuting claims for birth injuries and subsequent attempts to cover up the negligence that causes a baby to undergo a lifetime of needless suffering. We understand the incredible heartache and stress you will be forced to endure and we will fight to secure the financial support your injured child needs to deal with the horrible affliction.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DURING THE LABOR AND DELIVERY PROCESS

Obviously, the medical goal of the birthing process is for a healthy child being delivered without any injury to the mother.  However, even in this modern era, 7 out of every 1000 deliveries involve a serous births injury caused by the preventable negligence of the Health Care Professionals involved in the procedure. In reality, that number is deemed very conservative given the high rate of birth injury cover-ups, which are a standard procedure at some hospitals, especially in the rural south.

Common preventable negligence during labor and delivery include:

            -Excessive force to free a newborn’s shoulder that may be temporarily trapped under the mother’s pubic bone

            -Failure to preform a Caesarian procedure when the medical conditions for a vaginal delivery are not present

            -Improper fetal heart monitoring indicating fetal distress and lack of proper medical reaction once diagnosed

            -Failure to identify and treat compression of the umbilical cord

            -Inappropriate uses and dosages of specific medications to speed contractions and initiate the delivery

            -Misuse of vacuums, forceps or other delivery instruments

            -Failure to properly identify and treat a detached placenta

            -Communication issues among the Health Care Professionals during the delivery

            COMMON BIRTH INJURIES DUE TO DELIVERY NEGLIGENCE

            There are many injuries a baby can suffer at the hands of a negligent doctor. These may include:

            -KLUMPKE’S PALSY- Klumpke's Palsy affects the baby’s arms, wrists and hand. Is commonly referred to “Claw hand syndrome.”

            -ERB’S PALSY- A form of Brachial Plexus Injury, Erb’s Palsy, causes severe damage to the babies upper extremities, causing their arms and hands to become atrophied and weak, often resulting in full blown paralysis.

            -HORNER’S SYNDROM- Another form of Brachial Plexus Injury, Horner’s Syndrome causes severe vision problems. Usually there is a loss of eyelid control, lack of proper pupil to light reaction and the eyes to have an overall sunken in appearance.

            -BROKEN BONES and NERVE DAMAGE- Excessive force during deliver can easily fracture a newborn’s weak bone structure, with broken collarbones the most typical seen.

            -HYPOXIC ISCHEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY- Brain damage caused by too little oxygen delivered to the baby’s brain during the delivery. This usually causes severe brain damage and subsequent retardation.

            -CEREBRAL PALSY- This horrible affliction is one of the worst, and most common birth injuries and is caused by a lack of oxygen to the baby during delivery. Cerebral Palsy is a collective term for a wide variety of musculature impairments and overall motor skill control. 1 out of every 1000 babies suffers from Cerebral Palsy due to doctor negligence in the United States. The child faces a long life of increased difficulty moving until they are ultimately fully paralyzed. Again, this tragedy is easily avoidable by simple monitoring of the baby’s oxygen levels.

The above-referenced list of horrible, life-altering afflictions are just a few of the injuries routinely caused by Medical Negligence during the delivery.

If your child has suffered from any type of injury during birth, do not count on the doctor being 100% honest with you regarding what caused the injury or what the long-term effects will be. Contact the Law Office of Andrew Stewart to secure the finances you will need to care for your child and to hold the negligent Health Care providers accountable for their actions.  

While every case is different, and there is no way to guarantee a similar result will be obtained, verdicts and settlements that San Diego Birth Injury Attorney Andrew Stewart have obtained in the past are an indication of the experience and success when it comes to serious, catastrophic personal injury cases.

It is time to hold these Heath Care Providers accountable. Call today. 888.959.5963

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INJURY CAUSING AUTO COLLISION IN SAN DIEGO CAUSED BY REALTY TV STAR WHO WAS DUI ATTORNEYS REPORT

Many of us remember the eccentric, scuzzy yet charismatic Real World San Francisco Star David “Puck” Rainey for his on and off screen antics (and many of us do but wont admit it). Well- it appears he is at it again. 

On March 24, 2012 Mr. Rainey was arrested for felony driving under the influence after an accident on California’s Route 79 in San Diego, California.

In addition to himself, Rainey’s son was also badly injured in the auto accident. Rainey alleged to the California Highway Patrol that investigated the accident that he was on a fishing trip with his 8 year old son when he was forced to swerve his car to avoid hitting a deer that had wandered into the road.  As a result of the violent defensive swerve, Rainey’s rolled down a steep embankment finally ending slammed upside down against a tree in a stream bed.

Rainey was transported via ambulance to a trauma center where he was examined and diagnosed with severe injuries including fractures in his feet, neck, hand, sternum and clavicle. An unidentified California Highway Patrolman stated that they are highly skeptical that a deer caused the injury accident.

Rainey was allegedly past the legal alcohol limit and had prescription medications in his system. The extent of the injury to Rainey’s young son has been kept confidential but are said to be extensive.

Unfortunately, many accidents that cause severe injuries like the ones that happened to Rainey and his son are directly caused by driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Rainey has been booked on DUI and child endangerment charges in San Diego Criminal Court. For those of us that remember, “Puck” it is almost of no surprise that this type of conduct is still occurring, as he has publicly admitted to battling substance abuse issues in the past. However, the fact that he would put his son in such a dangerous situation is quite troubling.

Andrew Stewart, Esq. is a Personal Injury Attorney whose primary area of practice consists of Injury and Accident work in San Diego and its surrounding communities. The Law Offices of Andrew Stewart is dedicated to aggressive legal representation of individuals injured caused by the negligent or intentional conduct of another. Please contact our office for a free legal consultation and discovery how our office can help you or your loved ones who have been injured or killed in auto accidents and all other forms of personal 

Two Auto Accidents Caused by Drunk Orange County Sheriff in less than one half of an hour

Sheriff’s Deputy Allan Waters crashed his Mercedes Benz at approximately 4:45 pm on March 12, 2012 in Dana Point, California. However, the Deputy was not arrested or cited for DUI, but was allowed to simply drive away from the scene despite injuring an unidentified motorist.

Less than one half of an hour later, Deputy Waters’ car collided with a Land Rover in Laguna Nigel, injuring the 78-year-old unidentified driver. Apparently, Deputy Waters’ was so impaired that his Mercedes jumped the center median lane divider and collided with the Land Rover causing the second injury in only a short amount of time.

Obviously, this story is extremely troubling as it appears that Deputy Waters’ was well over the BAC level in the first accident he was involved in, yet he was allowed to simply drive away. This favorable treatment then caused him to crash the second time, causing another innocent traveler to be injured.

The Orange County Sheriffs’ Department is conducting an investigation as to why he was allowed to simply drive away from the scene of his first injury causing DUI accident.  Deputy Waters has been placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation is being conducted. I hope he enjoys his free vacation paid for by the taxpayers of California. This begs the question, if drunken law enforcement officers (driving new Mercedes-Benz automobiles?!?) are allowed to operate above the law, how can they be trusted to enforce the law.

A large civil lawsuit is expected against the deputy and the Sheriffs department. Lets hope they learn their lesson that they are not above the rule of law.

Andrew Stewart, Esq. is a San Diego Personal Injury Attorney whose practice is dedicated to the exclusive prosecution of individuals who cause injuries to others through negligence or intentional conduct.

Please contact The Law Offices of Andrew Stewart for a free legal consultation with an experienced and aggressive trial lawyer who has obtained millions of dollars for his clients.  CALL TODAY 888.959.5963

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