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Pickup Truck Plunges off Coronado Bridge, Injures 9 and Kills 4

November 7, 2016/in /by damg20

An active-duty Navy sailor lost control of his truck, smashed through the guardrail of the Coronado Bridge ramp, and fell 60 feet onto Chicano Park, where a motorcycle festival was taking place. According to the Coronado Times, four people were killed and another nine were injured in the incident.

Safe driving

The driver, Richard Sepolio, has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These charges are aggravated due to the fatal consequences of the crash.

Drunk driving is a serious problem in California. More than 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes between 2003 and 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you were injured or lost a family member in a collision with a drunk driver, contact a San Diego car accident attorney from Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates. Our legal team has recovered more than $150 million for our clients, and we will help you fight for the maximum compensation.

Attorneys Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith have been litigating personal-injury cases on behalf of California residents for nearly 30 years. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free initial consultation.

How to Stop a Loved One from Driving Drunk

Alcohol impairs a persona’s coordination, decision-making and response time – all of which are essential for driving safely. In California, DUI convictions come with steep fines, jail time and other consequences.

If your loved one intends to drive drunk, it is critical that you intervene. Mothers Against Drunk Driving recommends that you take these steps:

  1. Take a non-confrontational approach – people who are under the influence of alcohol may become defensive if you ask them not to drive;
  2. Offer an alternative means for the person to reach his or her destination, such as a taxi or sober driver;
  3. Talk slowly and clearly;
  4. Express that you are concerned about the person’s safety – this may prevent him or her from responding defensively;
  5. If you are hosting a party, ask the person to spend the night at your place instead of driving home;
  6. If the person still insists on driving, find a friend to help you intervene;
  7. If necessary, take the person’s car keys; and
  8. If all else fails, call 911. Getting a DUI is far better than dying or killing another person.

Far too many people make a habit out of driving under the influence, but all it takes is one night of heavy drinking to cause a tragic accident. If you were injured by a drunk or negligent driver in California, contact Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates to discuss your case. A San Diego personal-injury lawyer will help you pursue justice and compensation from the at-fault driver.

Both Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith are members of the American Association for Justice, and they hold AV Preeminent ratings by the Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating service. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free initial consultation.

 

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Experience matters. Of course, you need a lawyer who knows the law, but you also need someone who has the experience necessary to give informed counsel. Estes and Smith have extensive experience litigating serious injuries and accident claims related to motor vehicle accidents, including but not limited to commercial truck accidents, construction site equipment accidents, tour bus accidents and aviation accidents. They have won substantial settlements and verdicts for past clients.

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2021-06-08
I first retained the services of Jeffrey Estes about 20 years ago. I have referred friends and coworkers to him. They've all been very happy with the outcome due to the great service and the tremendous financial compensation. I highly recommend Jeffery Estes & Associates for your personal injury attorney. Do not settle with insurance companies without Jeffery and his team's representation.
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Ana Hribernik
2020-09-15
Jeff made all of the difference on my families case. I can't thank him and his whole team enough for their kindness, hard work and determination to get my case resolved!
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Whitney Mason
2020-09-04
Jeff was a godsend. Truly thankful for his good work on my case. The whole team there at the office is phenomenal. I couldn't have expected a better result. I can't recommend this firm enough.
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Alberto Malave
2020-08-20
I had an outstanding experience with Mr. Estes and his whole team. Very professional firm! Compassionate, honest and very reliable. He took great care to thoroughly explain the entire process from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
Stephen Kluthe
Stephen Kluthe
2019-04-22
Had an excellent experience with Jeff. He helped me through a personal injury case that I had where I was injured in a car accident. He did an excellent job preparing me for the trial and representing me. His professionalism is top notch and he's genuinely nice and easy to connect with. He was able to win the case for me and got a judgment much higher than I had even imagined which has been absolutely life changing. I would recommend him to everyone looking for services he provides.
Wayne Mealhouse
Wayne Mealhouse
2019-03-28
Holly Hauske
Holly Hauske
2018-02-07
I'm very pleased with my representation of Attorney Estes! He represented me in a profession manner, and was able to litigate my case out of court. I would totally recommend Attorney Estes should an accident be involved, especially caused by another person and they have done your bodily harm and totaled your vehicle.
Amanda Pentiuk
Amanda Pentiuk
2018-02-07
Mr. Estes is both professional and down to earth. He took the time to explain things to me and was always there when I called. I am forever in debt to him for what he did for me winning my automobile accident lawsuit. The compassion that he showed for me made me feel like I was part of his family and I cannot say enough good things about him both as a human being and an attorney.
Dee Branch
Dee Branch
2017-06-06
Attorney Estes was very helpful and knowledgeable in giving me details about my case. He handled it personally and got me what i felt i deserved. Highly recommend hiring this attorney if you want one that will take your case personally and be with you every step of the way!

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