The Press Enterprise recently reported that a Hemet police officer, age 30, was involved in a hit-and-run accident where he suffered severe injuries. Officers believe the accident was caused by a female drunk driver in a Honda Accord. Witnesses said that the other driver ran a red light, causing the police officer and himself to crash into a third vehicle already at the light.
After the collision, the female fled on foot, leaving the officer trapped inside the police car. He was later taken to a nearby hospital where he was in serious condition. The 32-year old woman, was later arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injuries. She violated several California laws by driving under the influence, driving through a red light and then leaving the scene of an accident.
I hope the officer recovers soon. I urge him to consult with an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to make sure his rights are protected.
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According to The Press Enterprise, a 29-year old woman, was killed in Hemet when a minivan, driven by 43-year old man, crashed into her head-on. Internal injuries caused her to die at the scene. The driver of the minivan had three small children, ages, 4, 3 and 1 in his vehicle– they were not injured.
California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident to see what caused the man to crash into the woman. They are checking to see if he was distracted by his children or if alcohol or drugs played a part in the accident. If the man is found to be at fault, he could face criminal charges for the woman’s wrongful death.
My sympathies go out to the family of the woman on their tragic loss. I would suggest the woman’s family contact an experienced Criminal Law Attorney who will investigate the accident for them and make sure the negligent party is held responsible for their loss.
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Motorists on Interstate 10 near Desert Center found themselves stuck in traffic on Saturday morning. A vehicle traveling east suddenly crossed into the westbound lanes and crashed into a car head-on.
Four people sustained injuries – 3 were airlifted to local hospitals while the fourth was taken by ambulance.
The accident is under investigation to determine what caused the eastbound driver to lose control of the vehicle. No arrests have been made at this time.
I urge the four victims to contact an experienced Personal Injury Attorney so they can be compensated for their injuries and expenses.
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For those of you who remember the tragic accident that took place last year in Anaheim when a Banning man, rear-ended a bicyclist, fled the scene and the bicyclist died a few days later – the following is an update.
The man pleaded not guilty this week to amended charges of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, felony hit-and-run, and for fleeing the scene. The police found the man’s El Camino truck soon after the accident with a shattered front windshield hidden in bushes not too far from Disneyland. The man, then on parole, turned himself into his parole officer a few days later. When first arrested, he was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. The District Attorney’s office upgraded the charge to felony because of the disregard he showed by fleeing the scene. The man has four previous convictions which include possession of methamphetamines. He is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail and faces 13 years in prison if he is convicted.
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Recently I heard from someone who was bitten by a dog. She wanted to know if she needed an attorney. I told her yes. An attorney can make the situation less stressful and more efficient; they know what to say and what not to say. A good attorney can handle the case with the dog owner’s insurance company and get the claim resolved without going to court – most of the time.
An experienced attorney can evaluate your claim and determine compensation for you, which includes any lost time from work, especially if you are injured and out for a substantial amount of time. Retaining an attorney early in the process is the key to a better settlement for you – it ensures that the claim will be handled quickly and in an efficient manner.
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Statistics show that teenage drivers have the highest rate of traffic convictions. Half of these drivers are arrested for some type of traffic violation in their first year of driving – the most common is speeding. Violations of laws increase the possibility of an accident happening, and worse - death. Teenagers have twice as many accidents as adult drivers. Reports indicate that this is due to lack of driving experience and the need to be the best.
If you receive a traffic ticket, there will be consequences. If you fail to pay your fine or appear at a court hearing, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege until you do so. If it is determined that you are at fault in an accident, you will receive a warning letter for the first time. A second “at fault” accident within a year - you will not be able to drive for 30 days unless a licensed adult is with you. If you are “at fault” a third time within a year - your license will be suspended for six months and you will be placed on probation for one year. A conviction for driving under the influence will cost you your license for one year.
More severe consequences are given depending on your record. You are not allowed to drive in California if your license has been suspended or revoked. If you are convicted of a traffic violation or “at fault” in an accident, it is wise if you contact a skilled Criminal Law Attorney who is experienced in traffic violations.
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I have been wondering many times how one determines who their beneficiary should be. My response is, “you can name anyone you want – your spouse, children, partner, the church, a charity”. If you name more than one person, each person would be a “co-beneficiary”. The process of determining a beneficiary is known as “designating the beneficiary” on insurance forms.
Your first concern should be the reason for having life insurance. Your reasons may consist of creating financial liquidity, protecting assets from estate taxes or simply providing for your survivors’ needs.
Whatever your reason may be, if you have any questions, it is wise to contact an experienced Estate Planning Attorney who is familiar with all the California laws and is best suited to help you make this most-important decision.
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According to the Perris Police Department, a former Perris mayor, was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle driven by 23-year old man the other day. The former mayor was taken to Menifee Valley Medical Center where he died a short time later. He was 80 years old. The motorcyclist died at the scene.
My condolences go out to the families of the former mayor and the motorcyclist.
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Funeral planning involves emotional stress and financial decisions. By planning your own funeral, you will make it much easier for your loved ones by removing this burden. Most people do not like to think about their death and/or funeral, but it is a very important part of planning your estate and making sure things are done the way you want them.
Remember to make your wishes known and relieve your family members of the decision-making at their time of grief. Another way to make it easier for your family is to prepay the funeral expenses, including the casket – alleviate the stress of funeral planning.
No one likes to think of the time he or she will no longer be here with loved ones, but in order to help them after you are gone, take the time to sit down and plan your own funeral. If you need help, contact an experienced Estate Planning attorney who will go over all the steps you need to know.
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Did you hear about the young boy who was suspended from school when he was caught holding a $3 toy pellet gun? The young boy was waiting for the school bus when an ice cream truck pulled up. Instead of buying ice cream, he bought a toy gun with pellets and placed it in his backpack.
At the end of the day, he told a friend about the gun, still in his backpack. Word spread throughout the kids and he found himself in trouble. School officials called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department after taking the toy gun away. The boy’s name was not released since he is a minor.
This gun was a toy, not an air-soft pellet gun. Federal law does not consider an air-soft gun to be a firearm, but the law states that a buyer must be at least 18 years old to purchase one. Any gun on a school campus violates the California Education Code Section 48900(m) and constitutes immediate suspension or expulsion. The young boy has a hearing in November and may face felony charges.
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