Being charged with a hit and run offense is a serious crime that comes with severe ramifications if convicted. Depending on the number of people injured, the severity of the injuries, and your criminal history, you can be facing jail or prison time, huge fines, probation, restitution to the victim, and points added to your driving record.
Hit-and-run accidents are not only when you hit another vehicle or a pedestrian and then flee the scene. They also include hitting a parked vehicle and the failure to leave a note for the owner.
According to Vehicle Code 20002VC, you may be charged with a misdemeanor hit and run if you leave the scene, damage another person’s property, or not identifying yourself to the other person. You may be charged with a felony hit and run if you injured another person.
If you are charged with a hit and run, it is important to hire an experienced and aggressive Riverside Criminal Defense attorney who will fight to protect your rights.
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An 18-year old Moreno Valley man was killed the other night when the driver of the car he was riding in ran off the road.
The car was traveling on Interstate 215 near Riverside when the driver apparently lost control, ran off the road, struck a tree and overturned, landing on its roof. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he died minutes later.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine the cause of the fatal accident.
If a family member has been killed in an accident because of the negligent actions of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who is committed to providing his clients with exceptional counsel and dedicated representation – who will aggressively work to help you recover maximum compensation for your loss.
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Did you hear about the Riverside driver whose car got stuck on the railroad tracks? The crossing was marked as “closed for construction.” It was lucky, though, because the driver got out of his vehicle before the train hit it.
Other motorists stopped to help him try and push the car off the tracks, but to no avail. Can you imagine how he felt as he watched the train smash into his car, causing it to turn into a twisted pile of metal? Again, he was lucky because he was not injured although he cannot say that about his car. To make matters worse, he was still making payments on the car.
Reports indicate that no one on the train was injured. However, if you are involved in an accident involving a train and you are injured, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney to discuss your legal options.
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A 35-year old man riding through a parking lot in La Quinta was injured when he collided with a pickup truck the other afternoon.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department stated that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. He was taken to a nearby hospital with internal injuries. Officers reported that the pickup truck driver did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was not arrested.
The accident is under investigation.
If a family member is injured while riding on his or her bicycle, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who can investigate the facts for you to determine if you can collect compensation for injuries, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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