An 11-year old boy was riding his bicycle one morning in Hemet when he was hit by a passing vehicle, thrown on the car’s hood and then dragged for about 25 feet. Witnesses and a nearby work crew removed the boy from under the car. He sustained burns and cuts.
Officials are investigating to determine what happened – Was the driver speeding or under the influence or just plain negligent? California Highway Patrol reports that records from 2008 indicate there were close to 400 people injured in a bicycle accident in Riverside County.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800(a) drivers of automobiles and required to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists who have entered an intersection of crosswalk. If the driver is found to be at fault, he or she may be held liable for medical expenses and any other expenses involved. I would advise the family of this little boy to seek the expertise of a Personal Injury attorney to investigate for them. I hope the little boy has a speedy recovery.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, automobiles, Bicyclist accident, California Vehicle Code Section 21800(a), Driver negligence, Hemet, Personal Injury
On the night of July 11, 49-year old man was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 10 near Highland Springs Avenue when traffic came to an abrupt stop. The man’s motorcycle skidded and swerved as he tried to stop, but he lost control and crashed – throwing him onto the pavement. He was not wearing a helmet that covered his face.
Banning police are investigating this accident to determine what caused the man to lose control of his motorcycle. A number of factors are being investigated, which include a mechanical malfunction, something in the road and drugs or alcohol.
Statistics from 2008 indicate that 32 people died and about 600 people were injured from motorcycle accidents in Riverside County. My condolences go out to the family of the man for their tragic loss. I would advise them to contact an experienced Personal Injury attorney so he or she can investigate the accident and advise them of their legal rights and how to proceed.
written by Author
\\ tags: alcohol & drugs, attorney, Banning police, helmet, Interstate 10, lost control, Motorcycle accident, Personal Injury
The California Highway Patrol reported recently that a 28-year old Banning man died when he crashed into another car and then a tree early one morning. A man died at the scene.
Police are investigating what happened to make the man to lose control of his vehicle. It is unclear if the other driver was injured. My condolences go out to the family of the man that died.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, Banning, California Highway Patrol, car accident, lose control, Personal Injury
Thousand Palms was the scene of a chemical spill recently which left two individuals with injuries, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A residential pool cleaning vehicle crashed early the other morning, spilling about 35 gallons of chemicals on the road.
The California Highway Patrol closed all lanes of Varner Road for several hours so a hazmat team could clean up the spill. The accident is under investigation. I would suggest that the two injured people seek the advice of an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to make sure they are compensated for their injuries and expenses that occurred because of this accident.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, Chemical spill, Personal Injury, Pool cleaning vehicle, Riverside County Fire Department, vehicle accident
The Press Enterprise recently reported that a Hemet police officer, age 30, was involved in a hit-and-run accident where he suffered severe injuries. Officers believe the accident was caused by a female drunk driver in a Honda Accord. Witnesses said that the other driver ran a red light, causing the police officer and himself to crash into a third vehicle already at the light.
After the collision, the female fled on foot, leaving the officer trapped inside the police car. He was later taken to a nearby hospital where he was in serious condition. The 32-year old woman, was later arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injuries. She violated several California laws by driving under the influence, driving through a red light and then leaving the scene of an accident.
I hope the officer recovers soon. I urge him to consult with an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to make sure his rights are protected.
written by Author
\\ tags: alcohol & drugs, attorney, Criminal Law, Felony DUI, Hemet police officer, Hit-and-run, Personal Injury
According to The Press Enterprise, a 29-year old woman, was killed in Hemet when a minivan, driven by 43-year old man, crashed into her head-on. Internal injuries caused her to die at the scene. The driver of the minivan had three small children, ages, 4, 3 and 1 in his vehicle– they were not injured.
California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident to see what caused the man to crash into the woman. They are checking to see if he was distracted by his children or if alcohol or drugs played a part in the accident. If the man is found to be at fault, he could face criminal charges for the woman’s wrongful death.
My sympathies go out to the family of the woman on their tragic loss. I would suggest the woman’s family contact an experienced Criminal Law Attorney who will investigate the accident for them and make sure the negligent party is held responsible for their loss.
written by Author
\\ tags: alcohol & drugs, attorney, California Highway Patrol, car accident, Criminal Law, Hemet, Personal Injury
Motorists on Interstate 10 near Desert Center found themselves stuck in traffic on Saturday morning. A vehicle traveling east suddenly crossed into the westbound lanes and crashed into a car head-on.
Four people sustained injuries – 3 were airlifted to local hospitals while the fourth was taken by ambulance.
The accident is under investigation to determine what caused the eastbound driver to lose control of the vehicle. No arrests have been made at this time.
I urge the four victims to contact an experienced Personal Injury Attorney so they can be compensated for their injuries and expenses.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, California, car accident, Interstate 10, Personal Injury, traffic violations
For those of you who remember the tragic accident that took place last year in Anaheim when a Banning man, rear-ended a bicyclist, fled the scene and the bicyclist died a few days later – the following is an update.
The man pleaded not guilty this week to amended charges of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, felony hit-and-run, and for fleeing the scene. The police found the man’s El Camino truck soon after the accident with a shattered front windshield hidden in bushes not too far from Disneyland. The man, then on parole, turned himself into his parole officer a few days later. When first arrested, he was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. The District Attorney’s office upgraded the charge to felony because of the disregard he showed by fleeing the scene. The man has four previous convictions which include possession of methamphetamines. He is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail and faces 13 years in prison if he is convicted.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, bicyclist, Criminal Law, Felony hit-and-run, Felony vehicular manslaughter, motorist, Personal Injury, prison
Recently I heard from someone who was bitten by a dog. She wanted to know if she needed an attorney. I told her yes. An attorney can make the situation less stressful and more efficient; they know what to say and what not to say. A good attorney can handle the case with the dog owner’s insurance company and get the claim resolved without going to court – most of the time.
An experienced attorney can evaluate your claim and determine compensation for you, which includes any lost time from work, especially if you are injured and out for a substantial amount of time. Retaining an attorney early in the process is the key to a better settlement for you – it ensures that the claim will be handled quickly and in an efficient manner.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, claim, compensation, dog bite, insurance company, Personal Injury, victim
According to the Perris Police Department, a former Perris mayor, was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle driven by 23-year old man the other day. The former mayor was taken to Menifee Valley Medical Center where he died a short time later. He was 80 years old. The motorcyclist died at the scene.
My condolences go out to the families of the former mayor and the motorcyclist.
written by Author
\\ tags: attorney, former mayor, motorcyclist, Perris Police Dept., Personal Injury, traffic accident
|
|