Wrongful Death
Woman killed in big rig crash on I-680 in San Jose
A horrific scene unfolded on a freeway off ramp Thursday morning when a tumbling big rig fell on top of a car, crushing a passenger to death and critically injuring the truck driver, the California Highway Patrol said.
The collision was reported just before 10 a.m. as the rig driver was getting onto northbound Interstate-680 from eastbound McKee Road, said Officer DJ Sarabia. The male driver lost control while taking the cloverleaf on ramp, causing his trailer to fall onto a passing gray Toyota Camry occupied by two women.
The passenger, described as being in her 40s, was killed at the scene. The Camry driver, a woman in her 20s who may be the victim’s daughter, was taken to Valley Medical Center with minor injuries.
The rig driver, a man in his 30s, was taken to Regional Medical Center in San Jose — located less than a mile from the crash site — with critical injuries, Sarabia said. The trailer was filled with broccoli, but the load did not spill out.
Within moments of the crash, onlookers gathered along the south side of the overpass and peered through chain-link fencing as authorities righted the trailer and moved the wrecked Camry onto a tow truck. The victim remained inside the vehicle and will be taken to the coroner’s office for extraction, away from public view, Sarabia said.
Authorities shut down the offramp from northbound I-680 to westbound McKee Road, as well as the onramp from eastbound McKee Road to northbound I-680. Sarabia said motorists should expect delays and blockages until at least 2 p.m.
Cause of the San Jose Big-Rig Crash
A preliminary investigation suggests that speed was a likely cause for the overturn. According to Officer D.J Sarabia of the California Highway Patrol “We think he was going too fast to make that curve”.
Fault and Wrongful Death Liability
Accidents involving big-rigs have unique and complex legal issues. If it is determined that the driver of the big-rig was at fault for this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California truck accident attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be able to review the cause of the accident, and if warranted, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled lawyer can also provide an explanation to the victim’s family on their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against the driver or any other parties at fault. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Demand accountability from the trucking company. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years. We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial. Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.
The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking accident” cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.
California trucking accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Motorcyclists killed in Madera County crash identified
The rider and passenger of a motorcycle killed Saturday in a collision with a car were identified today by the Madera County coroner.
The CHP said Gary Andrew Smalz, 60, and passenger Laura Smalz, 48, both of Mariposa, were northbound on Road 600 north of Road 31 on a 1989 Harley Davidson. Gary Ragsdale, 41, of Madera was sound-bound on the same road. About 6 p.m., Ragsdale made a left turn toward a private driveway. Smalz was unable to react and collided with Ragsdale’s Dodge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP arrested Ragsdale on charges of driving under the influence.
The motorcyclists were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where they died.
Ragsdale was booked into the Madera County Jail.
Motorcycle accidents and wrongful death liability
If you have been involved in a California motorcycle accident you may be entitled to compensation by the negligent party’s insurance company and/or your own if the negligent driver was uninsured or under-insured. Never proceed with a negligence claim without first obtaining legal advice from an experienced California lawyer who knows how to deal with the insurance companies and will make sure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries and damages.
California motorcycle accident lawyer Gary A. Kessler will promptly investigate the crash, determine fault, and seek to recover all legal damages.
Regardless of who was at fault in the accident, victims should immediately seek the counsel of an experienced motorcycle attorney to protect your legal rights. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost or destroyed and witnesses may become hard to find.
The laws regarding motorcycle accidents are complex and include many facets of the law.It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California motorcycle accident attorney Gary A. Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a motorcycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and motorcycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
Sacramento Woman Dies In Scuba Diving Accident
On Sunday morning, a Sacramento County woman died while diving with a scuba instructor at Ocean Cove near Jenner.
The diver, Teresa Collentine, 43, of Elk Grove, and her husband, James, were updating their diving skills with instructor Joe Mohamed when she began having trouble at about 10:15 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office said.
The three were swimming through kelp beds to open water when Collentine began thrashing in the water without her regulator in her mouth, officials said.
Her husband and the instructor got a secondary regulator in her mouth and started for the shore. As they headed back, Mohamed determined she wasn’t breathing.
On land, they attempted lifesaving measures, but Collentine was pronounced dead at about 11 a.m. Officials said the cause of death is unknown.
California Scuba Diving Accidents
Scuba diving is a potentially hazardous sport that carries with it certain inherent risks. Hundreds of U.S. citizens are injured in scuba diving accidents worldwide and over 70 divers die annually as a result of their injuries. In order to dive in the U.S., people must complete and pass a diving certification course. Risks are discussed and safety issues are addressed during the course. Commercial and recreational SCUBA diving accidents usually occur because of poor judgment, improperly maintained equipment, inadequate training, or inadequate supervision.
Fortunately, most commercial and recreational diving accidents are preventable. The most dangerous risk a scuba diver faces is decompression sickness, also known as “the bends”. This occurs when a diver returns to the surface too quickly. While diving, pressure underwater causes nitrogen from the air the diver is breathing to dissolve in the body. Nitrogen bubbles, which form in the blood stream, can cause a variety of problems. Minor injuries may include joint pain as well as skin problems. In more serious cases, paralysis, blindness, brain injuries, and even death may result.
Divers are routinely required to sign liability waivers and releases from the certifying agent, dive resort, boat owner and operator, and anyone related to the dive. Most courts have upheld these releases reasoning that since diving is a voluntary sport, involving risk, that the diver freely waives the right to sue the parties named in the release. However, not all courts uphold these releases as there may be negligence that makes the release inapplicable in certain cases.
When you undergo training for your scuba diving certification, you trust your instructors to provide you with safe, functional equipment and accurate training. Failure to do so may cause you to enter hazardous or even deadly situations. Unfortunately, tragic scuba diving accidents do occur, and due to the environment the victims are in when engaged in this activity, even minor mistakes could cost them their lives.
Causes of Scuba Diving Accidents
When future scuba divers go through the training courses necessary to be granted certification, they should be taught the risks associated with scuba diving and the measures necessary to avoid them. Malfunctioning equipment, failure to adhere to safety measures, and inexperience are all contributing factors to dangerous scuba accidents. In addition, it is quite dangerous to dive alone. Divers should also have been taught what marine organisms to avoid, such as jellyfish and stingrays. Lastly, they should know to survey the dive site for temperature and depth before submerging themselves.
These are all precautions that students should be taught by instructors in their training courses. If your instructor failed to provide you with the appropriate information to safeguard you against scuba risks and accidents, then you may be able to confront that individual in a legal setting, should you suffer a scuba injury.
These are just a partial list of the more common types of scuba diving accidents and injuries:
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Man killed in Fremont crash involving big rig
FREMONT — A man died when a big rig and a cement truck collided Friday morning in the city’s Warm Springs district, police said.
The fatal crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. in the 47100 block of Kato Road, near where West Warren Avenue meets Interstate 880, police said. The cement truck was heading north when it collided with the southbound big rig, which was carrying a boom crane.
The cement truck driver, identified only as a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene with major head injuries. The 51-year-old driver of the 18-wheel truck suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital, police said.
Drugs and alcohol don’t appear to be factors in the collision, police said.
Authorities closed Kato Road between Benicia and Auburn streets for several hours while they investigated what caused the accident.
Fault and Wrongful Death Liability
Accidents involving big-rigs have unique and complex legal issues. If it is determined that the driver of the big-rig was at fault for this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California truck accident attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be able to review the cause of the accident, and if warranted, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled lawyer can also provide an explanation to the victim’s family on their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against the driver or any other parties at fault. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Demand accountability from the trucking company. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years. We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial. Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.
The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking accident” cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.
California trucking accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Council candidate’s father killed in cycling accident
Alfredo Pedroza, the 56-year-old father of Napa City Council candidate Alfredo Pedroza, was killed on Silverado Trail on Thursday evening while riding his bicycle home from a 50-mile workout.
The senior Pedroza was riding southbound on the shoulder of Silverado Trail just south of Pine Ridge Winery at 6:30 p.m. when a Ford hatchback, also heading south, veered off the roadway at 55 mph and struck him, California High Patrol Sgt. Gilberto Jose said.
Pedroza was killed instantly, the CHP said. The vehicle then crashed into an embankment and eventually came to rest against a hill, Jose said.
His son, Alfredo, is a Napa banker who is running for City Council in the November election.
The car was driven by Cammie Mutz, 20, of Calistoga, Jose said. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected, Jose said.
Mutz was not injured in the crash, but was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center as a precaution, Jose said. Mutz was “very upset” about the accident.
Jose said there were no obvious road hazards at the time, noting traffic was light, it was still daylight and the shoulder in that area is at least three feet wide.
The CHP will investigate whether Mutz fell asleep or was using a cell phone at the time of the crash, the CHP said.
On Friday afternoon, the victim’s son paid tribute to his father, saying he came to the United States as a teenager with no money and no English skills, then “built this family from the ground up.”
“He worked over 30 years in the vineyards,” the son said. “He never missed a day at work. Those are the values I learned from my dad.”
On Thursday, his father had worked a full day as a manager for a vineyard management company, then had gone on a 50-mile bike ride to Calistoga and back, Alfredo Pedroza said. His father was training for a 100-mile race, he said.
The son said his father had married, bought a home and raised two children in Napa. His father never finished school, but aspired that his children succeed in his adopted country, said Pedroza, who was the first in his family to go to college.
“His focus was on making sure my sister and I had the opportunity to accomplish our goals,” he said.
Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles. When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
RIVERSIDE: Safety of crosswalk where woman struck criticized
A Riverside community leader said he has asked the city for years to improve the markings and signage at a crosswalk where a police patrol car fatally struck a woman Sunday.
Isabel Pablo, 57, was taken off life support 12 hours after the 7:49 a.m. collision that happened when she crossed Madison Street at Emerald Street in the Casa Blanca neighborhood.
The officer was seen afterward shaking, his head in his hands.
Police said Pablo was outside the crosswalk.
“We know this from eyewitnesses’ and officers’ accounts,” Assistant Chief Chris Vicino said Monday by telephone.
The crosswalk is made up of connected flat pieces of rock. There are no stripes on either side. Bright-yellow signs on both sides of Madison featuring the pictogram of a pedestrian, as well as signs with arrows pointing to the crosswalk, warn drivers.
Bob Garcia, a member of the Casa Blanca Community Action Group, said in an interview at the scene Monday morning that the city has told him since the mid-1990s that there was no money for additional markings, flashers imbedded in the pavement or to post a stop sign.
Garcia said the city has told him that a traffic study showed no need for improvements.
The crosswalk is in front of St. Anthony’s Church, which Pablo frequently attended.
Garcia added that the opening of the nearby Casa Blanca Library in 2003 increased foot and vehicle traffic in the area, making the crossing more dangerous.
“It has always been an issue because of speed and traffic,” Garcia said.
Angel Gaytan Jr., who lives on Emerald, said he hears and sees vehicles driving too fast through the intersection on Sundays during family gatherings.
City spokeswoman Cindie Perry said no one from the Public Works Department was available Monday to comment.
In a later interview, Garcia said he had a “great” meeting Monday afternoon with Riverside Police Lt. Dan Hoxmeier, City Councilman Paul Davis, Community Police Review Commission Director Frank Hauptmann and CPRC member Robin Jackson. Garcia said afterward that he appreciated being able to address his group’s concerns.
“We must let the community know what happened and how it happened,” Garcia said.
INVESTIGATION UPDATE
The officer was on routine patrol Sunday when the incident happened, Vicino said.
“We are reviewing in detail everything we can with his vehicle,” Vicino said, noting that the car’s onboard computer records, incoming and outgoing messages, audio and video recorders are all being looked at to determine whether anything might have distracted the officer.
The findings of the Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team will not be available for at least several days, he said.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 15 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
Traffic Fatality in North Long Beach
Yesterday morning at approximately 9:14am, officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, where a traffic collision occurred that resulted in the death of an adult female.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer truck was traveling westbound on Pacific Coast Highway, when a Chevy Blazer traveling eastbound attempted to turn northbound onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. The truck struck the Blazer, and the driver and front seat passenger, who were not wearing seat belts at the time of the collision, were both ejected onto the roadway. The truck then struck the ejected passenger, who was determined to be deceased at the scene. The driver and a second passenger, who was in the rear seat, sustained what appeared to be minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
The decedent has been identified as Sonia Esperanza Rodriguez, a 54-year-old Long Beach resident. The 48-year-old driver of the Blazer and 21-year-old passenger are both male residents of Long Beach.
The driver of the truck, a 29-year-old resident of Valencia, was questioned and released at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and charges may be pending against the drivers of both vehicles involved.
Cause of the Long Beach Accident
The cause of the May 15 crash remains under investigation by the Long Beach Police Department. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible accident.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 10 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
Three dead in wrong-way crash on I-15 in Eastvale
A wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash that killed three people on Interstate 15 in Eastvale on Sunday, May 13, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The CHP received a report of an SUV traveling north in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Sixth Street in Norco at 1:41 a.m.
A minute later, the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee smashed into a 2012 Honda Fit in the fast lane about a half-mile south of 68th Street, the Highway Patrol reported.
The driver and a passenger in the Fit were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Cherokee was taken to Corona Regional Hospital where he died about 50 minutes later, a Riverside County coroner’s news release stated.
The coroner identified the Jeep’s driver as Nicholas Perez, 23, of Corona. The victims in the Fit , a man and a woman, had not been identified by the coroner as of early Sunday evening.
Cause of the I-15 Accident
The cause of the May 13 crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible accident.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 13 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liability litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
Woman dies after being hit by police cruiser in Riverside
A woman who was hit by a Riverside police cruiser while crossing the street has died, authorities said.
The woman was hit at the intersection of Madison and Emerald streets just before 8 a.m. on Sunday. Police said the woman started to cross as the officer was driving through the intersection in his marked police car, and she was walking outside the crosswalk.
She died Sunday night at the hospital. Police have not released her name.
An investigation is under way. The officer was not injured.
Cause of the Riverside Pedestrian Accident
This incident remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear if the off-duty officer could have done anything to avoid the accident. Investigating officers are surely looking at the vehicle speed, possible driver distraction, and other factors in determining why this accident happened.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 13 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
1 killed when tow truck hits parked car
One person was killed after a tow truck crashed into the back of a parked Impala Thursday morning, authorities said.
The crash occurred just before 2 a.m., while the Chevrolet Impala was parked along Springdale Street, said Sgt. J. Haught of the Huntington Beach Police Department’s traffic division.
A 77-year-old man and his 13-year-old grandson were sitting inside the car just south of McCarthy Street when a 2011 Dodge Ram two truck crashed into the back of the parked car, according to a statement released by the department.
The driver of the tow truck was not injured in the crash, police said. The man and his grandson were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated.
The 77-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Coroner officials said his identity could not be released until family members have been notified.
The 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries.
No arrests or citations have been issued in connection with the crash.
Cause of the Huntington Beach Accident
The cause of the May 10 crash remains under investigation by the Huntington Beach Police Department. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible accident.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 10 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
