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The City of Indio has seen consistent population growth over the years. Since the previous census, the number of Indio residents swelled 54.8% to 76,036 at the time of the 2010 Census. Thousands of visitors flock to Indio for annual music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach, as well as enjoy the camping grounds available near by. And like any other large city, Indio is the site of hundreds of motor vehicle accidents, causing serious injury and fatality. In 2009, there were 5 fatal accidents and 176 injury accidents on Indio's roadways. Some of the locations of fatal accidents include:

• State Route 111
• Jackson Street
• Pacific Street
• Interstate 10.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious car accident as result of someone else's careless actions, you may be entitled to compensation. Please consult our Indio traffic accident attorneys to ensure your rights are fully protected.

Truck Accidents in Indio

Riverside County has one of the highest numbers of truck accidents in California. Because the Interstate 10 bisects the County, thousands of trucks crossing the State or country pass through Riverside and Indio. As the fourth longest highway in the United States, Interstate 10 is a major route for transportation. The high number of commercial trucks means a greater chance for a serious truck accident to occur. A trailer truck can outweigh a passenger vehicle by over 76,000 pounds. A collision with a large vehicle can result in catastrophic injuries for the occupants of the smaller car. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:

• Fatigued driving
• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• DUI/DWI
• Unsafe lane changes and turns
• Sudden stops.

Recovering Compensation

Not all accidents require assistance from a personal injury lawyer; smaller claims can be settled without professional intervention. However, when damages are large and injuries serious, a professional Indio accident attorney may be a necessary component to recovering your rightful compensation. At Estey Bomberger, our trusted trial lawyers will not relent until our clients have received the total compensation for all of the damages incurred by the accident, including:

• Medical fees
• Lost wages
• Physical/occupational therapy expenses
• Reduced earning capacity
• Future medical fees and expenses related to the accident.

Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers

With over 70 combined years of serving serious accident victims, our attorneys have accumulated the skills and experience necessary to face the challenges of a wide variety of different types of personal injury claims. Some of the types of claims we handle involve:

• Brain injury accident
• Spinal cord injury accident
• Defective product accident
• Motorcycle accident
• Truck accident
• Paralysis/nerve damage accident
• Wrongful death accident.

No Fees Unless We Win

We accept all of our cases on a contingency fee agreement, meaning our clients will not be charged for any legal service we provide unless or until we successfully recover compensation for them. Protect your claim to a total compensation by entrusting your case to a professional Indio personal injury lawyer. If you or a loved one has been harmed in an accident where another negligent party was at fault, please contact us today and schedule a consultation with one of our experienced Indio accident lawyers; all inquiries are free and confidential.

RANCHO MIRAGE - A 41-year-old man died when he was struck by a pickup truck on Highway 111 Saturday night, KPSP Local 2 News reported. According to news accounts, the 41-year-old man, who has not been identified, was riding his bicycle eastbound in the westbound lanes of traffic when he was struck by a pickup truck heading westbound. The accident was reported aroun 10:50 p.m. on July 23, 2011, on Highway 111 near Atrium Way. The bicyclist died of his injuries at the scene of the crash. The cause of the fatal Riverside County bicycle accident remains under investigation. It was not immediately clear whether alcohol contributed to the crash.

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A 36-year-old Palm Springs man was tragically struck and killed by a full-size pickup truck Saturday morning on Highway 111 in Palm Springs, KPSP News reported. The fatal Riverside County bicycle accident occurred just north of Overture Drive around 6:30 a.m. on September 4th. Both the pickup truck and the cyclist, identified as Milen Dimitrov, were travelling in the same direction when the collision occurred, and the cyclist was riding in the bike lane. According to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner, Dimitrov was wearing a helmet. He reportedly died at the scene of the accident about a half an hour after the collision.

Cause of the Fatal Bicycle Accident

Based on the very limited information provided in news reports, it is unclear why this accident occurred. Did the driver of the pickup lose control of the vehicle and veer into the path of the cyclist? Was the driver of the pickup truck distracted, or did something malfunction in his vehicle? Or did the cyclist swerve into the roadway? Investigators reported that drugs or alcohol were not believed to be a factor in the crash. Hopefully, the investigation by authorities will reveal exactly what happened and why.

Bicycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

If it is determined that the driver of the pickup truck caused this crash, he or she may be liable for the death of the cyclist. While the cause of the fatal accident remains under investigation, the family members of the victim may benefit from talking to an experienced and knowledgeable California bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who is also a cyclist and who specializes in bicycle accident serious injury and wrongful death claims can help the family understand and protect their legal rights following this accident. If the cyclist was not at fault for this accident, the family may be entitled to financial compensation from the driver or whoever was responsible for their loss, including damages for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings, and loss of love, care and companionship.

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A man suffered head trauma and other injuries when he was struck by a SuperShuttle airport shuttle van on Highway 111 around 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, authorities reported. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Hwy 111 near the intersection of West Gateway Drive. According to reports in the Desert Sun, the cyclist was riding northbound in the right lane and the SuperShuttle van was also travelling northbound. The driver of the shuttle van told authorities that he swerved to avoid colliding with the bicyclist but was unable to. The van collided with the cyclist on the front passenger side. The cyclist was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center. There no passengers in the airport shuttle van at the time of the crash. The driver was heading back to Ontario after dropping someone off at Palm Springs International Airport when he struck the cyclist, a man who reportedly appeared to be in his 70's.

Our best wishes go out to the man injured in this accident. We hope he makes a full a recovery from his undoubtedly very serious injuries.

The CHP is investigating the cause of the Palm Springs bicycle accident. Based upon the reports by KPSP news and the Desert Sun, it is not clear who is at fault for this accident. While this accident remains under investigation and the victim is recovering, his family may consider speaking with a Riverside County bicycle accident attorney about the man's legal rights to compensation for his injuries. If the driver of the shuttle van, or even a dangerous road condition or mechanical failure of the bike caused or contributed to this accident, an experienced attorney can help the injured cyclist obtain monetary compensation for his injuries.

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An 87-year-old Coachella woman died of her injuries several hours after an accident in Riverside County on Monday afternoon, authorities reported. The two vehicle accident, involving a sedan and a full-size 2003 GMC pickup truck, happened Monday morning around 11:20 a.m. at Avenue 48 and Indio Boulevard/Grapefruit Boulevard (California State Route 111). The victim, Francisca Reyes, 87, was a passenger in the 2007 Nissan sedan. She was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where she died of her injuries shortly before 3 p.m. The driver of the Nissan, reportedly the victim's daughter, suffered moderate injuries in the collision and was also taken to Desert Regional Medical Center

Please keep the family of Francisca Reyes in your prayers as they cope with this unexpected loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who knew and loved her.

Based upon the news reports in the Press-Enterprise, the cause of this Indio accident is not clear. Did the driver of the pickup truck run a red light or did something else, such as a traffic light malfunction or vehicle mechanical failure, cause this crash? The Indio Police Department is investigating the cause of the collision, and hopefully their investigation will yield answers to these questions. Meanwhile, the family of Francisca Reyes may benefit from consulting with a Riverside wrongful death attorney while this fatal accident remains under investigation. An attorney can protect the victim's rights and help the family obtain the compensation they are entitled from whoever is responsible for their loss.

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A man was killed following a rollover crash early Thursday, December 24, 2009 on East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City, authorities in Cathedral City reported. The fatal crash occurred at 2:14 a.m. on East Palm Canyon Drive (CA-111), near the Cathedral City Auto Center, about 150 feet west of Bankside Drive. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was partially ejected and died at the scene. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as Henry Arthur, 31, of Palm Springs.

According to reports in the Desert Sun, Arthur struck a water-filled center divider in the construction zone, causing his vehicle to flip and come to rest in the eastbound lanes of the road. Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, but an investigation is ongoing. Please keep the family of Henry Arthur in your prayers. The loss of a loved one so unexpectedly is shocking and devastating. Our thoughts and condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved this man.

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