When it comes to the filing of a wrongful death claim for a negligent auto accident, the claim is filed with the purpose of seeking monetary compensation from a party whose carelessness caused another person’s death. A wrongful death claim for an auto accident in the State of California can be brought against any driver who carelessly caused another’s demise. In legal terms, carelessness is often referred to as negligence.Calculating a monetary amount for any grievance in a wrongful death claim can be extremely difficult and can...Continue Reading...
Auto Accidents Due to Texting and DrivingAccording to the Pew Research Center, as of 2018, 77% of U.S. adults have a smartphone. This shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the many ways in which these little devices make daily life easier. For example, whether you're sharing the punchline of a joke or lengthy instructions, text messaging allows you to communicate quickly and efficiently with friends and family.But timing is everything — and when you're behind the wheel, there's no time for texting.When driving, it's...Continue Reading...
A lawsuit is generally the last thing on the mind of an individual who is caught in the chaotic aftermath of an auto accident in the Inland Empire. However, if another party is to blame for the accident, you'll want to think about legal options to get compensation for your losses.Auto accident lawsuits involve a lot of legal nuances. In this article, we will shed light on the driver's "Duty of Care" and how it affects a personal injury case.About the Driver's Duty of CareMotorists are expected to ensure that they take reasonable...Continue Reading...
In a recent article by The Press-Enterprise, a RTA bus crashed into a full-sized pickup truck causing the driver to be injured. Friday afternoon in Riverside at about 1:11 p.m. six people were aboard the Route 12 bus when it crashed into a white Ford Ranger pickup truck at 14th and Orange street, causing the truck to roll onto its side. The truck driver suffered minor injuries but had to be taken out with the Jaws of Life machine as he was trapped inside of his vehicle. None of the passengers on the Route 12 bus at the time were said to be injured...Continue Reading...
The Los Angeles Times released an article reporting a fatal accident occurring in the City of Pacoima on Friday evening at about 4:27 p.m. A three year old boy and his father were crossing the roadway near the intersection of Varna and Chase Street, when a vehicle struck them. The father suffered only minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. His young son, however, was taken to an area hospital where he later died. The faulty driver stopped and called for emergency aid but then fled the scene before authorities could arrive....Continue Reading...
A Big Bear pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while walking on a Sunday night in December according to a recent article by The Sun. A 41-year-old man of Big Bear was walking on the roadway near Thrush Drive when a passing vehicle with a man from Sugar Loaf struck him. Paramedics found the pedestrian unresponsive lying in the street suffering from critical injuries. The victim was flown to a hospital where he was last listed in critical condition. The investigation is still ongoing.We often do not expect to be struck by a vehicle while walking around...Continue Reading...
The Orange County Register published an article on October 8, 2017 discussing a two-car crash in Santa Ana that occurred earlier that Sunday morning around 2:56 a.m. Both cars reportedly crashed at the intersection of Edinger Avenue and Main Street with the wreckage winding up on the front porch of a home causing an extensive amount of structural damage. There was also a significant amount of damage done to both cars. Three people were taken to the Orange County Global Medical Center, one being in critical condition.Car crashes can be without...Continue Reading...
On Monday, September 25th, just before 11am, a multi car accident occurred on the 210 freeway before Day Creek Blvd. Due to the severity of the pileup; all lanes were shut down for more than 2 hours. As the California Highway Patrol was attempting to re-route traffic, it was reported that motorist were attempting to take the ease of traffic into their own hands by driving on shoulders and the wrong way on roads to remove themselves from the congestion.An updated article by Gail Wesson reports that The Rancho Cucamonga CHP Station is handling the...Continue Reading...
