A 48-year old Cathedral City man pleaded guilty to starting a fire that damaged eight businesses and left more than 100 people out of work; he was sentenced to six years in prison and then five years on parole.
The man was held in jail in lieu of $1.25 million bail since his arrest last December after admitting he started the fire to commit insurance fraud. The judge in Riverside County Superior Court dismissed a felony burglary charge in exchange for the guilty plea. In addition, he is required to pay $1.5 million in restitution to the owner of the damaged building.
If you have been charged with arson in Riverside County, it is important that you retain the services of a qualified Criminal Law attorney. Without the help of a skilled Riverside Criminal Law attorney, you stand little chance of obtaining a winning outcome in or out of court.
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A ventilation fan inside a storage unit containing seeds at an Indio packaging plant caused a fire which resulted in the employees having to evacuate the building.
Riverside County firefighters put the fire out quickly. The $200,000 fan was installed recently. Investigators are checking into why the fan started a fire. Plant officials are not certain how many bags of seeds were destroyed.
Luckily, no one was injured. However, if you are injured at work and it is not your fault, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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The days following Thanksgiving are filled with holiday traditions such as Christmas tree decorating. With all the colorful decorations, lovely music and beautiful scenery, comes hazards to personal safety and property.
Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe during the holiday season:
· Make sure your lights are in good working condition – lights can increase the risk of fire
· Don’t overload electrical outlets
· When you leave home, turn off the lights
Enjoy the Christmas holidays and stay safe.
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Did you hear about the horrific incident that happened on the freeway in Corona recently? Riverside County investigators said a 23-year old woman jumped from a moving pickup truck driven by her husband. He splashed gasoline on her and used his lighter to set her on fire.
The woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she is expected to recover from this awful ordeal. Her husband is being charged with attempted murder and other felonies. He is in jail with bail set at $1 million.
I hope she contacts an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will fight for her rights and make sure justice is done on her behalf. No one deserves to be treated like this woman was.
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A 6-year old Hemet boy was severely burned after falling into a broken-down fire pit at a local beach. The young boy was running down the beach while flying a kite. He fell into an unattended fire pit that had a small, smoldering fire lit.
He was taken to UCI’s Regional Burn Center in Orange when he suffered second- and third-degree burns on his right arm and right side of his chest after trying to push himself out of the pit.
His parents are questioning whether the city and state properly maintain the fire pits on local beaches. There have been several incidents of this nature in recent years, including two pending lawsuits. Apparently the beach has no signs telling the best way to extinguish a fire.
If you or a family member is injured because of a fire pit on a beach or at a park, contact an experienced Palm Desert Personal Injury attorney to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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A 37-year old big-rig driver drifted off the freeway when he lost control and crashed into one of two parked cars on the shoulder of Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore recently. The big-rig overturned and caught fire, trapping the driver inside – leaving the driver dead.
The two cars were stopped because one of them had blown a tire and the other stopped to help his friend. The 22-year old who stopped to help his friend sustained major injuries while the 22-year old with the blown tire was uninjured.
The accident is under investigation to determine if the driver suffered from fatigue or was intoxicated or just distracted. They will also investigate to determine if a mechanical failure caused this fatal accident. If the driver is found to be at fault, the trucking company may be held liable for the injured man’s medical and other expenses.
If you lost a family member in a trucking accident, contact a Riverside Personal Injury attorney who is familiar with trucking accidents to find out your rights.
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A restaurant kitchen in a desert resort was damaged by a fire that started in a wall.
Firefighters arrived at the resort in the early morning hours after receiving a report of smoke in the kitchen. The fire remained in the wall; however, it caused about $30,000 in damages.
The restaurant and central lobby area of the resort were evacuated, but guests were able to stay in their rooms. The fire was out about an hour later. No injuries were reported.
The resort was very lucky that no one was injured and that the fire took place while most people were asleep. If you are in a restaurant and a fire starts or smoke overwhelms the room and you are injured, contact an experienced Palm Springs Personal Injury attorney who will investigate for you to determine if you are entitled to compensation for any injuries or pain and suffering.
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