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An unidentified 20-year-old bicyclist suffered critical injuries in a Riverside bicycle accident that occurred on August 23, 2011, around 7 p.m. at Van Buren Boulevard and Canyon Ridge Drive Road near the California Citrus State Historic Park in the Arlington Heights neighborhood.

According to the Police Officials, the bicyclist was traveling south on Van Buren in the northbound bicycle lane when this crash occurred. The biker attempted to turn onto westbound Canyon Ridge, which took him across traffic lanes and into the path of a northbound GMC.

The injured bicyclist was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital to receive medical treatment for the critical injuries suffered.

The bike accident is still under investigation to determine who was at fault and who had the right-of-way. In this scenario, the injured bicyclist should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County bicycle accident lawyer who would educate him about his legal rights and options and help him obtain timely compensation to cover treatment, medical expenses, hospital costs, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the bicyclist heal soon.

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64-year-old Maria Carachure was injured in a Riverside pedestrian accident that occurred on August 21, 2011, around 8:46 p.m. at California Avenue and Heidi Road. According to Sgt. Dan Reeves, the pedestrian was struck by a 1996 Mitsubishi Montero driven by 59-year-old Celia Scott of Riverside.

According to the authorities, Scott failed to see Carachure walking across the unmarked cross walk and struck her.

Based upon a reading of Section 21950, it is quite possible that both the driver and pedestrian may be responsible for this pedestrian accident. Under the responsibilities set forth by California law, the injured victim may still be able to recover damages to cover treatment, medical expenses, hospital costs, and other accident-related expenses.

The injured pedestrian should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County pedestrian crash lawyer to learn about her legal rights and options.
Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by Carachure do not prove life-threatening and heal soon.

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A 57-year-old unidentified man suffered serious injuries in Simi Valley pedestrian accident that occurred on August 19, 2011, around 11 p.m. in Simi Valley. According to police officials, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while he was walking across the Royal Avenue near the intersection of Sycamore Drive.

The injured man was immediately transported to Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center to receive treatment for fractures to the legs, a fracture to the arm, and other bruises and cuts that he suffered.

There is limited information and an investigation will yield the exact cause of the accident. Investigating officers need to determine how fast the vehicle was traveling, if the motorist was distracted, or whether he was driving negligently. A detailed investigation will help the officers determine the exact cause of this car crash.

The injured pedestrians should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Ventura County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and assure that the at-fault party is apprehended and brought to justice. The injured victim can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver to obtain compensation to cover medical treatment, hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related expenses.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the pedestrian heal soon.

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12-year-old Zachariah Houck was killed in a serious bike crash that occurred on August 14, 2011, around 6:41 p.m. at Joshua and Mesquite Street. According to California Highway Patrol Officers, Houck was riding south on Joshua Road when he failed to stop for a stop sign and was struck by a 2000 Lincoln Navigator driven by 51-year-old George Peery.

The boy suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. From the available information, Peery attempted to avoid the boy but could not stop.

There are some unanswered questions about the circumstances of the event. How fast was the driver of the Lincoln travelling? Was there a traffic violation? Did any other factor contributed to this tragic bicycle accident? We trust that the investigating officers are looking into all these factors to determine the exact cause of this bicycle accident.

The bicyclist’s parents should seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County bicycle accident lawyer who would analyze all the crucial aspects and assure that the at-fault party is held liable.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Houck for such a tragic loss.

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Two unidentified pedestrians suffered minor injuries in a pedestrian accident that occurred on August 17, 2011, around 6 a.m. on eastbound Elder Creek Road, just west of South Watt Avenue.
According to California Highway Patrol Officers, the two men were walking away from their broken-down vehicle in Sacramento's south area when they were struck by a pickup truck. Both the pedestrians complained of pain and were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

There is limited information and an investigation will yield the exact cause of the accident. Investigating officers need to determine how fast the pickup truck was travelling, if the motorist was distracted, or if he was driving negligently. A detailed investigation will help the officers determine the exact cause of this car crash.

The injured pedestrians should immediately seek counsel from an experienced Sacramento County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and assure that the at-fault party is apprehended and brought to justice. Injured victims can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver to obtain compensation to cover medical, treatment and hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related expenses.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by both the pedestrians heal soon.

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A Temecula man was struck and killed in Homeland pedestrian car accident that occurred on August 7, 2011, around 11:36 p.m. Highway 74 (SR-74) in Homeland. According to California Highway Patrol Officers, an eastbound 2002 Dodge Caravan hit the man while he was walking near Naumann Avenue.

According to police, the pedestrian was not walking in the marked crosswalk and he stepped into the van driver’s path and this lead to this fatal crash. The 17-year-old van driver was not unable to avoid the fatal collision.

The pedestrian suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Under California law, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. However, in some cases, the driver is not 100% at-fault if the pedestrian is proven to have been negligent. The victim’s family may still be able to recover damages for the loss of their loved one in this accident.

Regardless of the reason, the victim’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County pedestrian auto accident lawyer.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a heart rendering loss.

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A 26-year-old man suffered critical injuries in an Adelanto hit-and-run pedestrian accident that occurred on August 10, 2011, around 1:30 a.m. in Adelanto. According to San Bernardino County sheriff's officials, deputies found a man lying in the center of the pathway at Rancho and Aster Roads, about 2-1/2 miles west of Highway 395.

The injured pedestrian suffered serious head injuries, possible fractures on his left leg and severe road rashes. The car accident victim was immediately airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton to receive treatment for the serious injuries suffered.

From the available information, it is evident that the reckless and irresponsible behavior of the driver led to this serious car wreck. We trust that this hit-and-run motorist will soon be apprehended and brought to justice. It is illegal under California to leave the scene of any traffic accident and that includes a car wreck. This motorist should have remained at the scene, waited for the authorities to arrive, and helped the injured victim in any way he could; but, he chose to drive away from the scene.

The injured pedestrian should consult with an experienced San Bernardino County hit-and-run auto accident attorney who would educate him about his legal rights and help him obtain a timely compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the pedestrian do not prove life threatening.

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82-year-old Marie Gonzalez of La Puente was killed in a Riverside SUV accident that occurred on August 7, 2011, around 3:30 p.m. at Highway 60 (SR-60 ) about a half mile east of Campbell Street. According to Riverside County coroner's officials, Gonzalez was a passenger in an SUV that went out of control and hit a concrete barrier.

Gonzalez suffered life-threatening injuries was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital to receive medical treatment, where she was later pronounced dead. From the available information it is unclear what led to the loss of control. In situations where a passenger is the victim of a fatal auto accident, the family members of the victim may benefit from speaking with a knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death attorney. If the accident occurred due to the driver’s negligence, he may be held liable for Gonzalez’s death.

A Riverside car accident attorney can help the families understand and protect their legal rights to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim, including damages for funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew the victim for such a tragic loss.

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21-year-old Katushka Fischmann of Santa Ana, was struck and injured in a serious DUI crash that occurred on August 7, 2011, around 1:45 a.m. at the intersection of Bristol Street and Randolph Avenue in Costa Mesa.

Santa Police reported that Bonnie Yee was driving her Mercedes-Benz north when she struck Fischmann near a crosswalk. Fischmann suffered major head trauma and was immediately transported to Western Medical Center-Santa Ana for treatment.

Police officials later arrested Yee on suspicion of felony driving under the influence. It is indeed an unfortunate thing that due to the negligent and intoxicated driver, a oung woman is left in critical condition. Yee will most likely be found to have violated California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) which states that “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.”

Unfortunately the magnitude of injuries suffered by Fischmann is very high and the treatment or recovery time may be long. Fischmann needs to consult with an experienced Orange County pedestrian accident lawyer to learn about her legal rights and options and obtain a timely compensation to cover treatment, hospital and medical costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim do not prove fatal.

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A 19-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed in a serious bicycle crash that occurred on August 5, 2011, across a Lake Elsinore street. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the biker was riding home from work when he darted across Casino Drive in the 31700 block and was struck by a work van.

Paramedics responding to the accident immediately transported the injured bicyclist to Inland Valley Medical Center for treatment where he died from his injuries while in a surgery. The driver of the full-size Chevrolet work van acted responsibly by staying at the accident scene and answering questions.

From the available information, it is quite evident that right-of-way violation led to death of the cyclist. The deceased’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County bike accident lawyer to learn about their legal rights and options and to obtain a timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated wages, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the bicyclist for such a tragic loss.

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A 51-year-old bicyclist was killed in a crash that occurred on August 3, 2011, around 9:40 p.m. along Rubidoux Boulevard south of 26th Street in Jarupa Valley. According to the Riverside County sheriff's officials, the bicyclist was riding a bicycle on Rubidoux Boulevard when he was struck by an oncoming truck.

According to Sgt. James Woodland, the biker was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The accident is under investigation. From the available information, it is not clear as to what made the truck collide head on with the bicyclist.

Even though the investigation is in process, the deceased’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County bicycle crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and help them obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

The bicycle crash lawyer would assure that the guilty truck driver is apprehended and brought to justice.

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18-year-old Norco teenager Tyler Rosen was struck and injured in a serious bicycle crash that occurred on July 30, 2011, around 10:59 p.m. on Hamner Avenue south of Citrus. According to the responding officials, Rosen was struck by a car while he was riding his bicycle on his way to skate park.

Rosen was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital to receive medical treatment for the injuries suffered. The car driver stopped at the accident and was treated as well. The victim had previously been struck on January 24 by a pick-up during a hit-and-run accident while walking on a horse trail on Norco Drive. He suffered paralysis from that auto accident.

From the available information, it appears that the reckless car driver led to this serious bicycle crash that left a teenaged critically injured. The family of the bicyclist would be well advised to seek the guidance of an experienced Riverside County personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the family's rights and best interests are protected.

The injured bicyclist and his family can file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by Rosen do not prove life threatening and heal soon.

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A 64-year-old Arthur John Jacobs of Vista was killed by a drunk driver in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 27, 2011, around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of El Camino Real and Cassia Street in North County. According to Carlsbad police Lt. Paul Mendes, a 23-year-old female driver struck the biker and sped away into an apartment complex’s parking lot.

Medical emergency officers responding to the car crash pronounced Jacobs dead at the accident scene. The female motorist was later arrested on the suspicion of manslaughter, drunk driving, and hit-and-run. The driver did the double felony of not only drinking and driving but also fleeing from the scene of accident. Both these actions are a direct violation of California law.

Jacobs’s family members should consult with an experienced San Diego DUI car crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. hit-and-run bicyclist accident attorney will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent driver is held liable for compensation. Jacobs’s family can file a wrongful death claim and obtain compensation from the at-fault party to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Jacobs for such a heart rendering loss.

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