Driving in California is not a right – it is a privilege. Therefore, if you have gotten certain infractions behind the wheel, it is most probable that your driver’s license will be taken away or suspended for a long period of time.
And, if you are caught driving a vehicle with a suspended license, the consequences could be severe. Consequences for such actions include longer suspension, fines, and jail time.
If you are caught driving with a suspended license, don’t make a bad situation even worse - you need the legal representation of an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will represent your legal interests.
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Driving under the influence is a serious offense in the state of California.
A DUI charge, if you are convicted, carries mandatory penalties which include fines, probation, alcohol counseling, community service, loss of your driver’s license, an ignition interlock and a possible jail sentence.
A person can be convicted if it is proven he or she was driving while their faculties were impaired or they their blood alcohol concentration was 0.08% or higher.
If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has the experience handling DUI cases and can help you avoid or minimize the impact of the conviction and penalties.
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A 41-year old man out for a walk the other evening was struck by an SUV while crossing the road. It is not known whether he was walking in a crosswalk at the time he was struck. He was taken to a local hospital where he died.
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.” It continues with, “A driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”
Riverside Police are investigating this accident to determine what happened; however, they don’t believe alcohol and/or drugs played a part in this fatal accident. If it is determined that the driver was at fault, he or she could be held accountable for the victim’s wrongful death.
If you lost a loved one because of the negligence of another driver, you should contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case and make sure that the negligent party is held responsible for the loss of your loved one and all expenses incurred.
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A 74-year old man taking an early morning ride on his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck and killed.
The last person to be killed while riding a bike in Moreno Valley was in 2009. The accident is under investigation at this time; officials are investigating to determine if the bicyclist or the pickup truck driver was at fault. Many questions need to be answered before they can determine who was to blame.
If the investigation determines that the truck driver was at fault, he or she could be held responsible for the victim’s wrongful death. In that case, the family should consult with an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney to seek compensation for medical and other related expenses.
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A driver crossing the railroad tracks in Riverside the other night was killed when a train struck his vehicle.
After receiving numerous calls, a police helicopter crew found the vehicle embedded in the front of the train. They were able to extricate the driver before the vehicle burst into flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation is being conducted to determine why the vehicle was on the tracks. It is so important for drivers to take care when crossing railroad tracks and never attempt to drive across when a train is in sight. Witnesses told police that the crossing arms were operational at the time of this fatal accident.
Railroad accident lawsuits in California are complex; the victim or his or her family must prove that the railroad is liable under the circumstances of the case. Although trains usually have the right of way, the operator must use reasonable care and keep an eye out for vehicles and/or pedestrians along the way.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a train accident, contact a Riverside Personal Injury attorney who has experience in train accident cases – one who will work hard to get you the best possible results including compensation for any expenses incurred.
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A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officer was injured when his motorcycle collided with a truck in Palm Desert recently.
The accident occurred when he crashed into a pickup truck that was towing a trailer. The pickup truck was making a turn.
The officer suffered major, but not life-threatening injuries when he was ejected from the motorcycle; he is in stable condition. There were no other injuries reported.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident but has not arrested anyone at this time.
If you are involved in an accident because of the negligence of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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An 18-year old boy riding his bike in Norco the other night was hit by a car, causing him to sustain critical injuries; he is in a coma. He had just spoken to his mother; he was on his way home from his dad’s home – about two blocks away. Reports state that the two were travelling in opposite directions when the crash took place.
The young boy underwent brain surgery. In addition, he is sustained a broken leg and pelvis. He is listed in critical condition. The woman driving the vehicle that hit him was also taken to the hospital.
His mother says this is the second time in six months that he has been seriously injured – the first time he was walking along a horse trail when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. At that time, the doctors put him in a medically-induced coma.
If you are injured while riding your bike by another vehicle, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney to determine if you can seek financial compensation for your injuries and expenses. If the driver is proven to be at-fault, he or she may be held liable for your losses.
Norco Police are investigating to determine what caused the car to strike the bicyclist. It is unknown if the bicyclist was on the shoulder of the road or if the driver of the vehicle was making a turn or being negligent somehow.
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An 87-year old pedestrian was killed in Temecula, by what police say, is a repeat DUI offender.
According to the police, the woman was walking her dog on the sidewalk when a car, driven by a 55-year old man, veered onto the sidewalk and fatally struck them. The woman was taken to a local hospital where she died.
The driver was driving with a revoked license; he has four previous DUI convictions and was not supposed to be driving. His vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock device that detects alcohol but not prescription drugs, which is what he was using. He was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter.
Police are investigating to determine what kind of drugs were in his system at the time of the fatal accident. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a), “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.”
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the woman who died. I urge the family to contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who is successful in DUI cases to file a wrongful death lawsuit so they can be compensated for funeral and medical expenses and the loss of their beloved family member.
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A 5-year old Desert Hot Springs boy on a bicycle was trying to cross a street the other night when he got hit by a car. It’s not clear why his parents were not with him at that time, 10:30 p.m.
Police questioned and released the driver. They are certain he was not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It was noted, however, that the young boy was not wearing a helmet.
The child was flown to a nearby hospital where he is listed in serious condition. The Desert Hot Springs Police are hoping this does not turn into a homicide.
If you are involved in an accident and your actions cause someone to be seriously injured, I suggest you contact an experienced Personal Injury attorney who will protect your legal rights.
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A 77-year old woman out for a walk and crossing the road the other evening in Hemet was struck and killed by a minivan.
The police are investigating to determine what happened. According to reports, there is a crosswalk and a stop sign at the intersection, but it is not clear where the woman was crossing. If she was indeed, inside the crosswalk, the motorist was required to stop and yield the right-of way to the pedestrian.
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”. It continues with, “the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian”.
If the investigators determine that the driver of the minivan was at fault, he or she could be held liable for the woman’s wrongful death.
If a family member is killed because of the negligence of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will protect your rights and seek compensation for medical, funeral and other expenses.
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