Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Corona
A 58-year-old Corona man was killed Sunday, Oct. 28, when he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Sixth Street, the Riverside County coroner announced.
David Cortez was crossing about 50 feet east of Merrill Street about 7:15 p.m. when he was hit by a sedan. Cortez died a few minutes later, the coroner said.
The Corona Police Department was investigating, the coroner said. No other details were immediately available.
Cause of the Corona Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Fatal morning wreck on PCH in Malibu closes highway for hours
A preliminary investigation into a head-on crash that on Saturday killed one person, injured three others and forced the closure of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu suggests that a blown tire may have started the deadly chain of events, officials said.
The 19-year-old driver of a red Ford Explorer told investigators he lost control of the sport-utility vehicle after his right rear tire blew out, according to Det. Richard Curry with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The SUV crossed over into oncoming traffic where it crashed head on into a black Toyota 4Runner, which then spun out and collided with a Lexus.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Anthony Arnold said the dead person was a juvenile who had been a passenger in the Ford Explorer. Investigators said the victim and driver had been partying in the area the night before. It was not immediately known whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, but investigators said they are looking into the possibility.
The crash was at 8:10 a.m. Saturday in an S-curve just east of the Los Angeles County fire battalion headquarters at Carbon Canyon Road. The vehicles came to rest at the western-most intersection of PCH and Rambla Pacifica, which intersects PCH twice .
PCH was reopened around 4 p.m. Saturday, several hours after the crash, according to California Highway Patrol officials. The area was cordoned off for the death investigation and to clear wreckage from the road.
There are no other roads along that section of the Malibu coast, which caused massive traffic snarls.
Resident Karen Horner said she was driving back to her home along PCH when she hit the traffic.
Authorities, Horner said, told her to park her car and walk home.
A SigAlert for the area was declared, but has since been lifted.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident October 27 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims 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.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Motorcyclist who died after colliding with SUV ID’d
A motorcyclist who died after colliding with an SUV in a residential neighborhood Wednesday night has been identified as 28-year-old Steven Bach of Buena Park, authorities said.
The collision was reported at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday at Western Avenue and Fillmore Drive. Although in a residential neighborhood, Western Avenue is a major thoroughfare with four traffic lanes.
Bach, who was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange, died about 40 minutes after the wreck of “multiple blunt-force traumatic injuries,” said Orange County Supervising Deputy Coroner Larry Esslinger.
Buena Park police did not immediately release additional information about the crash.
Cause of the Buena Park Crash
While this devastating Orange County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim that was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable California personal injury lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
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.
The Hurt report Findings
A major work done on this subject in the USA is the Hurt Report, published in 1981 with data collected in Los Angeles and the surrounding rural areas. There have been longstanding calls for a new safety study in the US, and Congress has provided the seed money for such a project, but as yet the remainder of the funding has not all been pledged.
The Hurt Report concluded with a list of 55 findings, as well as several major recommendations for law enforcement and legislation. Among these, 75% of motorcycle accidents involved collision with another vehicle, usually a car. In the MAIDS report, the figure is 60%.
Other notable findings in the Hurt report (quoted below) were:
- 75% of accidents were found to involve a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle, while the remaining 25% of accidents were single motorcycle accidents.
- “In the single vehicle accidents, motorcycle rider error was present as the accident precipitating factor in about two-thirds of the cases, with the typical error being a slide-out and fall due to overbraking or running wide on a curve due to excess speed or under-cornering.”
- “Almost half of the fatal accidents show alcohol involvement” and “injury severity increases with speed, alcohol involvement and motorcycle size.”
- In the multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents.
- The report’s additional findings show that the wearing of appropriate gear, specifically, helmets and durable garment, mitigates crash injuries substantially.
- “Vehicle failure accounted for less than 3% of these motorcycle accidents, and most of those were single vehicle accidents where control was lost due to a puncture flat” and “Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents.”
- “The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents… Conspicuity of the motorcycle is a critical factor in the multiple vehicle accidents, and accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps-on In daylight and the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange or bright red jackets.”
San Jose pedestrian hit and killed in traffic accident
An elderly San Jose woman was killed Friday evening when an SUV slammed into her as she was crossing a downtown street.
The accident happened about 5:08 p.m. at the intersection of Taylor Street and North 6th Street in Japantown.
Police said the 79-year-old pedestrian appeared to have been walking north across Taylor Street in or near the crosswalk when she was hit by a gray Toyota 4-Runner traveling west on Taylor.
The woman, who was not identified, was laying in the street when officers arrived and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 32-year-old man driving the vehicle, who also wasn’t identified, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to a police Sgt. Jason Dwyer.
“It’s an area where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic,” Dwyer said. “I don’t know exactly what caused it. When we got out there, we didn’t see anything negligent in terms of speed.” He added that officers found no indication of drugs or alcohol being a factor in the accident.
Dwyer said the driver was allowed to leave without being ticketed and the incident remains under investigation.
Cause of the San Jose Crash
While this devastating Santa Clara County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Santa Clara County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Arcadia teen struck by car while riding bike dies
A 16-year-old Arcadia boy who was struck by a car while riding his bicycle over the weekend has died from his injuries, authorities said Wednesday.
Roger A. Lewis, who had been on life support following Saturday’s collision at Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road, died Tuesday at a hospital, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Assistant Chief of Operations Ed Winter said.
The crash took place just before 10 p.m., Arcadia police officials said in a written statement.
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring struck the teenage cyclist, who was thrown from his bicycle, police said. Lewis, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered major head injuries.
He was pronounced dead at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday, Winter said. An autopsy was pending.
Lewis had been riding a Bianchi “fixed-gear” bicycle, police said.
The type of bicycle was originally developed for velodrome racing but has grown in popularity among recreational riders in recent years.
Lewis was a former student at Arcadia High School, where he studied for a little more than a year before transferring more than a year ago, Arcadia High School Principal Brent Forsee said.
“We’re very aware that even though he wasn’t a current student, he did have friends on campus,” the principal said. “He was a member of the community.”
Forsee said he wasn’t sure whether Lewis had been attending another school or was being home schooled.
Grief counselors and psychologists had been made available to AHS students, “just to counsel them, to be there,” Forsee said Wednesday.
He expressed sorrow for Lewis’ family and said as a result of the incident, school staff would be taking time to talk with students about helmets and bicycle safety.
The crash remained under investigation, however no crime was initially suspected, police said. Though toxicology results for both Lewis and the 26-year-old Arcadia man who was driving the involved car were pending, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor, authorities said.
“The department sends its condolences to the family and friends of the bicyclist, as well as to the driver and witnesses to the collision,” Le Veque said.
Bicycle Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
The Arcadia Police Department will surely look at speed and other factors to determine why this accident occurred, and whether the driver of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring could have done anything to avoid the collision. While this accident remains under investigation, the parents of the young boy fatally injured in this collision would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of car vs. bicycle accidents can review the report and determine who is responsible for this collision. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to be responsible, he may be liable for the young victim’s medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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.
The Western United States pedestrian and bicycle 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 pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents 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. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Big Bear Lake Man Struck and Killed in Mentone
A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday evening when he tried to walk across State Route 38 in Mentone, according to the coroner.
The victim, a 61-year-old man, was identified by the coroner as a resident of the Big Bear area.
The fatal crash occurred about 6:40 p.m. Oct. 23 at Mentone Boulevard and Crafton Avenue in Mentone, coroner’s personnel said in a statement.
The man was walking south across Mentone Boulevard, also known as State Route 38, when he was struck by a 2000 Acura that was headed east on the 38, according to the coroner.
Paramedics responded and pronounced him dead at the scene.
The man’s name was withheld pending family notification. The California Highway Patrol was investigating.
Cause of the San Bernardino County Crash
While this devastating San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Bernardino County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Pedestrian struck by car east of Fresno
A pedestrian suffered major injuries after he was hit by a car Monday night east of Fresno, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The CHP said a Sanger man was driving in a Pontiac north on Academy Avenue, north of Belmont Avenue, just before 10 p.m. when he hit the unidentified man.
The pedestrian was walking north in the northbound lane and was wearing dark clothing, the CHP said. The Pontiac was traveling at 55 mph.
Cause of the Fresno County Crash
While this devastating Fresno County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Fresno County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
San Bernardino Mountains: Runaway rig hits car, crash kills 2
A truck driver jumped or fell to his death along a mountain highway, leaving a runaway rig to jackknife across an entire road until it crushed an oncoming car, killing that driver and injuring the passenger, investigators say.
A mechanical inspection will be conducted on the three-axle flatbed truck to determine whether its brakes failed prior to the wreck, which closed Highway 330 between Highland and the mountaintop town of Running Springs from about 2:30 p.m. until well beyond sunset Monday, Oct. 22.
“We have no witnesses who saw the collision, so it’s undetermined whether he was ejected … or otherwise,” California Highway Patrol Officer Gary Fernandez said.
Killed were the drivers of the truck and a white 2005 Acura RL.
The car’s passenger — a 58-year-old woman — was taken to a hospital for treatment of chest and left leg pain and scrapes to her right hand, Fernandez said.
Both occupants of the car are from the Big Bear area, but none of the three victims’ names have been released.
“He’s a real nice guy. He was the life of the crew,” concrete company official Art Rodriguez said of the truck driver, whom he said was married and the father of four children. “Very easy going. He always offered (his assistance) if anybody needed help.”
The driver was part of a five-man crew that had been returning from a Big Bear-area jobsite to the Monrovia headquarters of Cell-crete Specialty Concrete Contractors, said Rodriguez, the firm’s safety director.
The crew’s other four workers were following in a pickup well behind the flatbed truck, which was pulling a trailer loaded with a Bobcat earthmover and a forklift. The pickup wasn’t involved in the accident.
The wreck began on a straight stretch of Highway 330 when the truck left the road and climbed a hillside, then veered back onto the highway, said Fernandez, the CHP officer.
Soon after that, the truck driver flew out of the cab and died where he fell. But the truck rolled on for about another 150 feet.
“We now have a driverless truck continuing (downhill and veering) into the up-bound lane,” Fernandez said. “It’s jackknifing and is across both lanes. The Acura had nowhere to go and drove under the flatbed truck.”
Fire crews had to cut the couple free of the car’s wreckage.
Cause of the San Bernardino County Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the Semi driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating accident on October 22 remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
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 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.
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 necessary 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.
3 killed in Hwy. 101 crash in San Jose
Three people were killed early Saturday when the Jeep they were sitting in on the side of Highway 101 in San Jose was hit from behind and sent rolling down an embankment, authorities said.
The driver of the 1996 Jeep, a 58-year-old man from Carmel, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol. Two passengers – a 63-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, both of Los Angeles – died at the hospital.
A third passenger, a 55-year-old woman from Carmel, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The other driver, a 28-year-old San Jose woman, also was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
The Jeep was parked on the right shoulder of the southbound highway, north of Blossom Hill Road, at about 12:45 a.m. when the incident occurred. The second car, a 1994 Honda, was in the far right lane going about 65 miles an hour when the driver smacked into the back of the Jeep, the highway patrol said. The Jeep rolled down an embankment and eventually landed right-side up.
Cause of the Santa Clara County Crash
While this devastating Santa Clara County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Santa Clara County personal injury lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Liability for Wrongful Death Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced California automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope 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 case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury 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. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal 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.
Victims of Temecula Fatal Identified as Seniors
Two people who died at the scene of a fatal crash in Temecula were identified as senior citizens from Yorba Linda.
Amar Jain, 74, and Cheryl Jain, 66, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s office.
Amar Jain was the driver and was trapped in the sedan; he was pronounced dead at 3:18 p.m.
Cheryl Jain was the passenger in the car; she was pronounced dead at 3:22 p.m.
Authorities have determined that a Temecula man ran a red light and killed an elderly couple Saturday.
Deputies determined that a Hyundai sedan broadsided a Honda CRV as the Honda made a left- turn onto eastbound Rancho California Road from Jefferson Avenue, Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Magnan said.
Amar Jain, 74, and Cheryl Jain, 66, both of Yorba Linda, died at the scene, the sergeant said.
The driver of the Hyundai, Christopher Bostic, was heading west on Rancho California Road when he entered the intersection “against a red light,” Magnan said in a statement.
Bostic was taken to an area hospital for unspecified major injuries.
It’s too early to say whether alcohol played a role in the crash, Magnan said, as that part of the investigation was ongoing.
Traffic was snarled for more than five hours following the 3:03 p.m. Saturday collision.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident October 20 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims 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.
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