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.
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Attention to those of you who own a Toyota RAV4 or Highlander. Toyota has recalled more than 300,000 vehicles from 2007 to 2008 to fix an airbag issue. The problem involves sensors that fail to work properly. All vehicles were sold in the United States. Toyota dealers will replace the sensors for free.
This recall is added to the other Toyota recalls, including faulty floor mats, sticky gas pedals and brake problems. The total recalls are more than 14 million globally. For additional information on this recall, visit www.toyota.com.
Toyota is facing lawsuits over these defects from owners that include fatalities. If you are driving a Toyota RAV4 or Toyota Highlander and are involved in an accident, contact a Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the incident and make sure you are compensated for your injuries, if you sustain any, and your expenses.
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For those of you not familiar with slip and fall accidents, let me explain. A slip and fall accident usually pertains to a situation where a person slips and falls because of a dangerous condition. This may occur on someone else’s property – the person is injured as a result. A case like this is known as premises liability.
Examples of slip and fall accidents include slipping on spilled food in a grocery store or tripping on a box that fell from a store shelf. Another example is slipping on snow or ice on the sidewalk in front of a store. What happens if you slip on a loose throw rug at a party? Another example is slipping on a wet floor in a public restroom – there were no posted signs to warn you.
Slip and fall accidents are common and can happen anywhere. If this happens to you, contact an experienced Personal Injury Attorney who can discuss your options with you.
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Have you ever been walking along and trip on absolutely nothing? You look around but there is nothing on the ground. I do not know anyone who has not done that at one time or another. However, if you fall because of the negligence of another person, that can be the basis for a slip and fall claim.
A slip and fall injury claim is not easy to prove; it is complicated and complex. For example, if you fall in a grocery store, you must show that the owner of the store knew about the condition and did nothing to fix it.
An experienced Slip and Fall injury attorney, one that knows all about slip and fall accidents, gets the job done – knows how to negotiate settlements with the insurance company.
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There are close to five million dog bite victims in the United States every year. Statistics show that about one thousand individuals are treated for dog bites every day. Some of these bites prove to be fatal and most victims are children who are bitten in the face. There are thousands of facial injuries reported every year because of dog bites. The dog usually targets the lips, nose and cheeks.
Pit bulls and Rottweilers seem to be the most dangerous dogs out there today. It has been shown that any dog trained to attack will probably bite someone. When a dog becomes dangerous, it is usually the fault of the owner. Even though a dog has the reputation of being dangerous, the dog can be a loving pet – treat a dog well and it will love you – no matter what the breed is.
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A relative, a domestic partner or person who depended on the victim for support can file a California wrongful death lawsuit.
A wrongful death is a result of an individual’s negligence or carelessness. The death occurs from an accident (i.e. automobile or motorcycle), a fall in a store or sidewalk, medical malpractice or an industrial-type accident.
A qualified Personal Injury attorney can explain your options to you.
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A client of mine recently asked me to explain what a settlement calculator is. A personal injury settlement calculator determines the amount an individual can claim from damages or loss caused by another person. It helps the individual reach a reasonable and fair settlement. It will allow you to see the lump sum you can receive.
The calculator includes present and future medical expenses, rehabilitation involved, lost wages, pain, suffering, disability, impairment and loss of consortium. All of these factors are used to determine a fair settlement.
A Personal Injury attorney can advise what the California law is and if the settlement calculator arrived at a good settlement for recovery of legal damages.
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Did you know that a severe motor vehicle accident could result in a spinal cord injury? In addition, a spinal cord injury could result in paralysis and change your life forever. Today, in the United States, hundreds of thousands of people are living with some type of spinal cord injury. There are over 11,000 new cases every year.
The spinal cord receives and sends messages from the brain. There are five parts to the spine - each controls another body function. Depending on the area of the spine and level of injury to it, a person can sometimes move and feel sensation. Some cannot move or feel anything at all. The cost of treating a spinal cost injury is very high. Surgery is involved along with a ventilator for breathing problems. Rehabilitation helps a person to live with their disability. In the end, some functions may return but not all the time.
Palm Springs is a city where people come to vacation, retire and have fun. Young people come to Palm Springs on school breaks. Palm Springs has vehicles all over the place. Suffering a spinal cord injury due to the negligence of another person is a cause for a personal injury lawsuit. An experienced personal injury attorney knows all the options a victim has.
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Recently I overheard a conversation about a woman that slipped in a grocery store. She hurt her lower back but did not know what to do about it and if she could do anything about it. I introduced myself and told her I am a personal injury attorney.
I asked her if she had inspected the area where she fell – if anything was on the floor in her way, and did anyone see her fall. She said the floor had some liquid on it and she slipped on that. She said there were several witnesses and yes, she did get their names and phone numbers. I asked her if she had spoken to the manager of the store and she said she did report it and he wrote down all the details. He was not aware of the spill.
I advised her that she could probably receive compensation for her injuries, which include medical bills, any lost income and pain and suffering. I told her to see her doctor immediately even though the pain had subsided somewhat. An experienced personal injury attorney can advise if a lawsuit is applicable against the grocery store owner.
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