With more and more road work taking place on major freeways and roadways, injury accidents often happen in construction zones.
Drivers passing through construction zones can easily be distracted by the machinery and barricades along the way, leading to fender benders and injuries.
Drivers also have an expectation of safety despite the activity all around them. However, this is not always the case. Every year hundreds of people encounter hazards in construction zones that lead to accidents, injuries and sometimes death.
If you are involved in an accident within a construction zone, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will fight to get you the maximum amount of financial compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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If you own a 2001 or 2002 Mazda Tribute SUV, please read on.
Mazda has issued a recall for approximately 52,000 SUVs because of a master cylinder that can result in leaking brake fluid, posing the risk of a fire hazard if the fluid comes into contact with the anti-lock brake system wiring.
The recall involves Mazda Tributes made between April 2000 and July 2002.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact Mazda directly for more information.
However, if you own one of these vehicles and have been injured, contact a Riverside Personal Injury attorney who is successful in product liability cases and will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, damages and expenses.
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Police have all the advantages when it comes to having you submit to a blood test after being stopped for a suspected DUI. A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol in your system to determine if you were legally drunk when a police officer pulled you off the road?
Blood alcohol tests are usually more accurate than a breath test. Although they are more reliable, they can prove faulty at times, especially is excess time elapsed between taking the blood sample and the execution of the lab test.
If you have been arrested for DUI after a blood test or if you want to know more about how a DUI charge can affect your life and what you can do about it, contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has the experience defending those who have been accused of driving under the influence and will aggressively fight for your rights.
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An accident involving three cars on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms the other evening killed a 9-month old girl.
The accident happened when a vehicle driven by a 21-year old girl was attempting to enter the flow of traffic from a lane closest to the center divider; she was hit by the vehicle behind her who was traveling at about 70 mph. The girl had another woman and three small children in the vehicle. The impact sent her vehicle across several lanes; she collided with a truck, causing it to hit the guardrail.
All of the occupants in the vehicle driven by the 21-year old girl were taken to a nearby hospital and treated for major injuries. The 9-month old girl died at the hospital. The CHP investigators determined that the child’s safety seat was not properly secured, resulting in her death. The other drivers were not injured.
CHP officials are investigating to determine why the vehicle was entering the freeway from the center divider. If you are injured in an accident and it is because of another person’s actions, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who can help you get the compensation you need to pay for medical bills, make up for lost wages, and alleviate the long-lasting impacts of your injuries.
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Fans in Riverside County gathered around televisions yesterday to watch the Superbowl. Close by were friends, food and alcohol. Some watched at home or a friend’s home, while others watched at the local bar.
Superbowl Sunday is supposed to be an exciting day for football fans, but unfortunately there are a high number of arrests made for drunk driving that day. It is okay to have a drink with your friends, but if you must, let someone who is not drinking drive you home.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states, “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.”
If you have been arrested on a DUI charge in Riverside County, you are probably concerned about the criminal consequences your case might have on your life. Contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has handled and been successful in DUI cases – an attorney who will work hard for you every step of the way to deliver the best results in your case.
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A 30-year old man, suspected of driving under the influence in Menifee the other morning, crashed head-on into a woman’s vehicle, killing the 55-year old woman.
Reports indicate that the man, driving with his wife, drifted into oncoming traffic and then collided with the other vehicle. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The wife suffered moderate injuries. Once he recovers, he will be charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
I also wish the man and his wife a speedy and complete recovery. If you have been arrested for injuring or killing another person while driving under the influence, you need an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney to handle your case with confidence, competence and great care. Criminal convictions can derail your life and these charges must be taken seriously and acted upon promptly.
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The police are asking all drivers in the Coachella Valley to stay at home or find alternate routes until severe, hurricane-strength winds subside. The winds are causing significant damage across the valley.
Residents are without power - the local airport saw 66 mph wind gusts. Reports indicate that large dust clouds and blowing sand are causing low visibility on the roads. Uprooted trees and downed power lines forced many road closures.
The windstorm is believed to have been responsible for a two-vehicle accident involving an automobile and a bus on Interstate 10 near Palm Springs. One individual had to be cut out of a severely damaged vehicle, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Two adults and two children were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of moderate to major injuries.
If you are involved in an accident that occurred due to severe road conditions or the negligence of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
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According to a report from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, a Rancho Mirage driver who drove through a red light crashed into a vehicle crossing the intersection and then hit a second vehicle, causing that vehicle to collide with another vehicle.
Because of this negligent driver’s actions, three people suffered minor injuries and two suffered major injuries. The injured occupants were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The more severely injured people were hospitalized.
Each year thousands of people are seriously injured in automobile accidents in Riverside County. It is imperative that drivers follow the rules of the road - to avoid driving recklessly and to drive with caution. When drivers fail to drive responsibly, especially by driving through a red light, the end result is never positive.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, no matter what the circumstances of your case or what amount of injury you suffered, an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney can conduct a complete investigation to determine the value of your claim. You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
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A 47-year old man was killed in Lake Elsinore when his vehicle was broadsided by a pickup truck at an intersection recently.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
The California Highway Patrol officers are investigating to determine why this fatal accident occurred. They are looking into the possibility that the driver was distracted or just plain negligent. If it is determined that the truck driver was at fault, he or she can be held liable for the victim’s wrongful death.
They would be wise to contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney to see if they can file a wrongful death lawsuit to be compensated for their loss and expenses.
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When facing a driving under the influence charge in Riverside County, many individuals have difficulty understanding what they have been charged with. The law is complex and the penalties involved in this charge are severe.
Most people who face these types of charges are not criminals, but ordinary individuals who have never faced the criminal justice system before and probably never will again.
Under California law, all drivers are deemed to have given consent to chemical testing of his or her blood to determine the alcoholic content (BAC) if arrested for a California DUI. This is known as California’s Implied Consent Law.
If you have been charged with a DUI in Riverside County, contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who has a reputation for success in DUI defense.
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