A driver of an SUV hit a 14-year old boy while he was crossing a busy city intersection on his skateboard in Temecula recently.
The fatal accident is under investigation. It is not clear if the boy was crossing in a crosswalk when he was hit. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21950, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” The right-of-way must be yielded to not only pedestrians, but also skateboarders.
If the driver is determined to be at fault, he or she can be held liable for the young boy’s wrongful death. If you or someone you love is injured while crossing the road, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will advise you or your legal rights and options.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, driver, fatal accident, intersection, Pedestrian accident, Personal Injury, skateboard, SUV, teenager, Temecula, victim
According to Canyon Lake police, a driver was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he collided head-on with another vehicle. The accident injured two people, including the suspected drunk driver. Both drivers were taken to nearby hospitals with unspecified injuries.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) states, “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”
Officers are investigating this accident to determine what caused it. If the suspected drunk driver is found at fault, he can be held liable for injuries caused to the victim. In addition, he is facing criminal charges.
If you are injured in an accident because of the negligent actions of another person, you should contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case, protect your legal rights, and determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and expenses.
written by Author
\\ tags: alcohol, attorney, California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a), Canyon Lake, Driver negligence, DUI, head-on collision, injuries, Personal Injury, Police
An 84-year old Moreno Valley man who was standing next to his SUV at an exit on the Interstate 10 late the other night was hit by a tractor-trailer.
He was taken by air to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Investigators are not sure why this elderly man’s vehicle was stopped on the side of the road or why he was standing outside of it. If they determine that the truck driver was negligent in some way, or he was distracted, he could be held civilly and financially liable for this tragic death.
If a loved one was involved in a fatal accident, contact an experienced and compassionate Riverside Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in wrongful death lawsuits and can advise you of your legal rights in pursuing a claim to recover compensation for your loss.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, elderly man, fatal accident, Interstate 10, lawsuit, Personal Injury, tractor-trailer, truck driver, vehicle accident, victim, Wrongful Death
The weekend did not start off well for seven people traveling on the southbound side of Interstate 15 in Temecula.
According to reports, a box truck, for unknown reasons, collided with several other vehicles. As a result, two people were trapped inside their vehicles and seven others were taken to a nearby hospital – two with critical injuries, two with moderate injuries and three with minor injuries.
The accident is under investigation to determine the at-fault driver. If you are the victim of an accident where you are not to blame, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who can help you protect your legal rights while holding the responsible party accountable for your injuries, expenses and pain and suffering.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, box truck, Interstate 15, multiple vehicle accident, Personal Injury, Temecula
A 20-year old man died the other night in Lake Elsinore when the driver of a pickup truck he was in lost control on a curve of the road, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Three other men in the truck were injured. The accident closed the freeway for more than four hours. Another truck crashed into the pickup after it rolled and came to a stop.
The accident is under investigation and officers do not believe that alcohol was a factor in this fatal crash.
If you are the passenger in a vehicle that is involved in an accident and you are injured, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who can investigate your case to determine if you can be compensated for your injuries, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
written by Author
\\ tags: alcohol, attorney, fatal accident, Lake Elsinore, passenger, Personal Injury, pickup truck, rollover accident, victim
A 3-year old girl was bit by a pit bull in Cathedral City. The dog belonged to her uncle.
The little girl received 150 stitches to the left side of her face. Apparently, after getting a tip about the attack dog, police learned that this was not the first time the dog attacked this little girl.
California Civil Code Section 3342 provides for “strict liability” against dog owners. The victim only needs to prove that he or she was bitten and that the defendant is the owner or the dog.
The child’s father was arrested on child endangerment charges after the family hid the dog from the police. They told police that the girl was bitten by a stray dog, giving little details about the attack. There is a felony warrant for the arrest of the dog’s owner; he is also being held on drug-related charges in lieu of $25,000 bail.
If your child is attacked by a dog, whether it is a stray or a family member’s dog, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will help you recover the compensation you deserve for injuries, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
written by Author
\\ tags: arrest, attorney, dog bite, felony warrant, little girl, Personal Injury, pit bull, uncle, victim
According to Riverside police, a 60-year old man was killed when he drove his vehicle onto the tracks as the crossing gates came down or after they had lowered – as a freight train made its way down the tracks.
The man’s actions caused delays to thousands of passengers in their morning commute for more than three hours. Police are investigating to determine why this happened. They are not sure if he wanted to beat the train or if he was attempting to commit suicide.
Train accidents are incredibly destructive occurrences and the result is truly devastating. If you are injured by a train in an accident, contact a skilled Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will analyze the facts of your case to determine who was at fault.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, crossing gates, elderly driver, freight train, Personal Injury, suicide, tracks, vehicle accident
A 45-year old Corona woman lost control of her SUV on Interstate 15 and caused it to roll over.
Reports indicate that she did not notice that traffic in front of her was slowing down until it was too late. She swerved to avoid a crash, causing her vehicle to roll over several times, ejecting her and throwing her onto the dirt shoulder. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her 7-year old son who was in a child-safety seat in the back was not seriously injured.
The fatal accident is under investigation to determine what caused her to lose control. Questions have arisen as to whether she was wearing a seatbelt or if there was a product defect in the vehicle. If a product defect caused this fatal accident, the auto manufacturer could be held liable for her wrongful death. If the accident was caused because of the negligence of another person’s actions, the family should contact a Riverside Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in product defect cases and can advise them about their legal rights and options.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, fatal accident, Interstate 15, Personal Injury, product defect, rollover accident, seatbelt, vehicle accident, woman
An 87-year old man, a World War II veteran, was in Palm Springs with his wife for a reunion. The two were crossing a main street when they were both hit by a vehicle.
Reports indicated that the couple did not use a crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The man was pronounced dead about two hours later while his 83-year old wife remained in critical condition in a nearby hospital.
If a pedestrian is killed crossing outside a crosswalk, is it his fault? California Vehicle Code Section 21950 states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection”.
California law requires the driver to prove he or she was not in the wrong. If you have lost a loved one due to the possible negligence of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who can investigate the case for you to determine your legal rights and options.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, driver, elderly couple, fatal accident, Palm Springs, Pedestrian accident, Personal Injury
An intersection in Cathedral City was the scene of heavy traffic and chaos the other afternoon when a dump truck hauling a trailer that was carrying a construction vehicle tipped over.
According to Cathedral City Police, the truck, hauling approximately 45,000 pounds, was riding at an unsafe speed and angle. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors that caused this accident.
It was lucky because no one was injured. However, if you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and expenses.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, Cathedral City, driver, dump truck, heavy cargo, Personal Injury, Speeding, truck accident
|
|