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APPLE VALLEY - A 22-year-old Victorville man tragically died Sunday night after he was struck by several vehicles on Highway 18 in Apple Valley, the Victorville Daily Press reported. The fatal pedestrian accident was reported in the westbound lanes of Highway 18 near Bass Hill Road at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2012. According to news accounts, Devance Jerome Coleman was struck by several passing vehicles and died at the scene of the crash. A second man was reportedly injured and taken to a local hospital. It was unclear if the injured man had been walking with Coleman or if he was an occupant of one of the vehicles that struck Coleman.

Cause of the Apple Valley Pedestrian Accident

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the cause of the fatal pedestrian accident. Based on the very limited information provided in the Victorville Daily Press, the cause of the accident is unclear.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a fatal pedestrian accident such as this Highway 18 crash, the family members of the victim of this accident would be well-advised to consult with a knowledgeable and experienced Apple valley personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced wrongful death attorney can review the accident investigation report and advise the victim's family of their legal rights and best course of action should they decide to pursue a wrongful death claim against any of the drivers involved in this fatal collision.

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UPLAND - The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported an elderly Upland gentleman tragically died Monday while crossing Euclid Avenue (State Route 83). The fatal pedestrian accident was reported at about 12:15 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012. According to news accounts, the victim, Owen Skousen, 83, was struck by a green 2005 Chrysler 300 at 17th Street and Euclid Avenue. Skousen was rushed to a nearby hospital where he tragically died of his injuries. The driver of the Chrysler, who was not identified, was not hurt in the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a fatal accident such as this car vs. pedestrian accident in Upland, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Upland personal injury attorney. A lawyer who is skilled in handling fatal pedestrian accident wrongful death claims can advise the victim's family of their best course of action to protect their legal rights, and whether they may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver of the vehicle, if it is determined that he or she was responsible.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - At about 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, a mother and son were severely attacked by a dog in Moreno Valley. According to The Press-Enterprise, the woman was walking with her son, 6, while pushing a stroller with a younger child along Indian Avenue.

Riverside County sheriff's Cpl. Courtney Donowho stated the 120-pound Bullmastiff jumped a chain-linked fence from a nearby yard and began attacking the boy. The mother attempted to fight off the dog, which then turned on her. Moments later, the owner of the dog came out of his home and was able to pull the dog back into his backyard before authorities arrived.

Following this tragic incident, the child in the stroller was not injured in the attack. However, both the mother and 6-year-old son suffered dog bite injuries. The dog owner also surrendered ownership of the 18-month-old male Bullmastiff to Moreno Valley animal control officers. Manager Steve Fries of the Moreno Valley Animal Services indicated the dog, who will be quarantined in the next 10 days at a shelter, would not be considered for adoption and will probably be euthanized.

Injury Liability for Moreno Valley Dog Attacks

Dog attacks can result to serious injuries and/or death depending on the severity of the attack. Injuries in a dog attack can include and are not limited to facial disfigurement, abrasions, puncture wounds, lacerations, infections, and other life-altering injuries.

After a serious incident such as this one, the victims or family members of the victims would benefit from speaking to a knowledgeable Moreno Valley personal injury lawyer. An attorney who in past cases ensured the protection of victims' legal rights in animal attacks, can do the same for the victims in this January 24th dog attack. If the incident was due to dog owner negligence, the attorney can hold the owner financially liable for the victims' injuries and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation that resulted in this horrific event.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A two-vehicle collision in the city of Moreno Valley left six people injured this morning. The limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise indicated the crash occurred at the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Lasselle Street at about 10:58 a.m. Sunday. No other details were given regarding this horrible accident.

Moreno Valley Car Accident Injury Liability

After a multi-vehicle collision such as this on January 22nd, victims or their families would well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced Moreno Valley car accident attorney. A skilled lawyer who has handled numerous personal injury claims can advise the victims' of their legal rights, ensure they are fully compensated for their injuries, and if necessary, hire an independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the collision to determine the who is responsible and financially liable for the damages.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A 97-year-old pedestrian is suffering from life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a motorist in Garden Grove, Orange County Register reported. The pedestrian identified as Augustine Choi was crossing at a crosswalk at Brookhurst Street and Stanford Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not released, immediately stopped after the collision to aid Choi. Following the accident, Choi was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange for treatment of his injuries.

Based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not immediately apparent what happened and who is responsible for this January 21st accident. However, if police officials come to a conclusion that the accident was due to driver negligence, it would be well-advised to for the victim or the family of the victim to contact a Garden Grove personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents can advise the victim of his legal rights, and hold the driver liable for his injuries, including medical care expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A 51-year-old Perris man died from his injuries following a three-car wreck in Beaumont, The Press-Enterprise reported. The tragic collision happened at about 5:10 a.m. Saturday on eastbound Highway 60 and Western Knolls Road when two vehicles struck Asencion Placencia's truck. After the collision, Placencia was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center and then died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday. The occupants in the other vehicles sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital for further treatment.

Beaumont Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While this devastating January 14th accident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Beaumont accident lawyer. A highly skilled attorney can help the family understand and protect their legal rights in a civil suit, help determine with a team of investigators the responsible party and/or parties in this incident, and ensure they recover the maximum compensation for their loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include and are not limited to, funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A Palm Springs two-car crash left eight people injured including two children Saturday morning, The Press-Enterprise reports. The collision occurred at about 11:05 a.m. on Highway 62 at Dillon Road. After the crash, two children sustain critical injuries, two other victims suffered moderate injuries, and the other four victims sustained minor injuries. All eight of them were taken to a hospital for further treatment. No other information was given on how this horrible accident occurred.

Cause of the Palm Springs Car Accident

Based on the limited information provided by news reports, it is not clear what happened and who is responsible for this accident. However, if police officials investigating this January 15th car collision determines that one of the drivers was either speeding, driving negligently and unsafe, or distracted by the using their cellphone, eating, or even changing the radio station, he or she can be held accountable for the accident and the injuries of the victims.

Injury Liability for Palm Springs Auto Accident

After a being involved in a serious accident such as this one, the injured victims or their families would be well-advised to seek a knowledgeable and experienced Palm Springs personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous cases involving auto accidents can advise the victims of their legal rights, hire a private investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is responsible, and ensure each victim is fully compensated for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other damages in this horrible car accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 60-year-old man suffered serious injures after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in the city of San Bernardino, The Press-Enterprise reports. The collision occurred before 5:30 a.m. Monday, when the bicyclist was hit by car while he was attempting to cross Waterman Avenue at 3rd Street.

After the collision, the bicyclist, whose name was not available, was taken to Loma Linda Hospital via ambulance for further treatment. The driver involved in this terrible accident - 28-year-old Benito Bustos-Gonzalez of Fontana - was reported to be driving without a license. Police did not specify whether he was arrested or cited.

UPDATE: According to The Press-Enterprise, the bicyclist involved in this horrific collision was identified as Bernard F. Culverson of San Bernardino. And at about 3:41 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th, Culverson was reported to have died due to his injuries.

Injury Liability for San Bernardino Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can occur anywhere on the road, but often happen at intersections. Bicyclists who are struck by vehicles can sustain severe injuries, which include head and brain injuries, fractures, lacerations, and/or other life-changing injuries.

Therefore, in an incident such as this one, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled a vast number of bicycle accidents including cases that involved a driver operating a vehicle without a license, can advise the victim of his legal rights, and decide the best course action to recover compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this January 9th bicycle collision.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A 62-year-old woman was seriously struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night while she was attempting to cross a Moreno Valley street, The Press-Enterprise reported. The 6:15 p.m. accident took place at the intersection of Heacock Street and Kernwood Drive when the woman, whose name was not stated, was hit by a vehicle traveling north on Heacock. The woman suffered severe head injuries and broken bones after the collision.

The vehicle involved in this horrible accident is described to be a dark-colored mid-1990s Honda two-door car with a black hood. Anyone with information regarding the driver or this accident should call the Riverside County Sheriff's Department at (951)776-1099.

Cause of the January 4th Hit-and-Run Accident

Based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is uncertain what caused the driver to hit the female pedestrian and flee the scene. However, there is absolutely no reason to leave the scene of an accident, especially when it inflicts harm to a person other than himself or herself. Hopefully, police officials can locate the driver involved in this devastating accident.

Personal Injury Liability for Moreno Valley Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians, specifically the elderly, can suffer major damage and at times be fatal once they are struck by a vehicle. Pedestrians can sustain catastrophic head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other life-altering injuries.

After a serious pedestrian accident such as this one, the victim or the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Moreno Valley personal injury lawyer regarding her legal rights. As hit-and-run incidents can have complex legal issues, an experienced attorney can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected in a civil claim, help police in efforts to locate the hit-and-run driver, and decide the best option to obtain the compensation she is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost earnings, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- A Compton traffic collision left one person dead and several others injured Tuesday night, the South Gate Patch reported. The fatal accident occurred after 10 p.m. in the area of Alondra Boulevard and Harris Avenue, when a man, whose name was not released, was driving a Ford Excursion and crashed into a car that were carrying two women and four children.

Firefighters at the scene had to extricate one woman who was a rear seat passenger out of the vehicle. She was then taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwwod, where she later died due to her injuries. The other occupants in the vehicle - the other woman and four children - along with the male driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries and were transported to various hospitals.

It was reported that authorities are testing the male driver to determine whether he was driving under the influence. The names and ages of the six occupants in the car were not immediately available.

Compton Wrongful Death Liability

The information provided by South Gate Patch, did not clearly state what could have caused this tragic January 3rd accident. However, if the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concludes that the driver was either intoxicated while operating his vehicle or acted negligently, he could be held accountable for the injuries and death of the individuals involved in the accident.

Therefore, following a serious accident such as this one, it would well-advised for the family of the deceased victim to contact an experienced Compton car accident lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled wrongful death claims can help the family protect their legal rights and obtain the compensation they entitled to for funeral and burial costs, lost wages, loss of love, care, support, and companionship, or other related damages in this horrible car accident.

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COACHELLA - A 50-year-old man died Monday evening shortly after he was struck by a light colored four door sedan on Harrison Street, north of Avenue 50, the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner reported in a press release. The accident was reported at approximately 5:42 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012. The victim, who was not identified, was transported to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital where he died shortly after arrival.

The Coachella Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating the suspect and the vehicle involved this crime. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call Coachella Police Dispatch at (760) 836-3215, or traffic investigators at (760) 863-8990. For the sake of the victim's family, we hope that the driver involved in this incident is located or comes forward to authorities.

Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." There is never any reason to flee the scene of an accident, regardless of the circumstances.

Following a hit-and-run accident such as this one, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Coachella personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous wrongful death claims arising from fatal pedestrian accidents can help the victim's family understand and protect their rights, and possibly aid in efforts to locate the driver.

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LOS ANGELES -- According KTLA News, less than a dozen people were injured following a devastating crash in south Los Angeles. The accident happened around 7:40 p.m. Saturday when a driver in an El Camino traveling at "a high rate of speed" ran several stop lights, lost control, hit two vehicles at the intersection of W. 103rd and S. Main streets, and then jumped onto the sidewalk slamming into pedestrians. After this horrific crash, eleven people were injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.

Cause of the Car Crash in Los Angeles

Based on the limited information provided by KTLA News, it appears the driver of the El Camino may be at fault for the accident due driving at an excessive speed. However, police officials will further investigate the incident to determine if alcohol/drugs, negligence or vehicle malfunctions played a part in this collision.

Car and Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Following a serious accident such as this one, the victims or the family of the victims would be well-advised to speak to either a Los Angeles car accident lawyer or a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer. Experienced attorneys at our law firm can help the victims protect their legal rights to recover the compensation that they are entitled to. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 19-year-old skateboarder was seriously struck by hit-and-run driver on Saturday in Lake Elsinore, The Press-Enterprise reports. The horrible incident happened at about 6:48 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive at Avenue 6. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's, the skateboarder was struck from behind by a light-colored, lowered Honda vehicle with front-end damage. The skateboarder, whose name was not released, suffered major head injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment.

UPDATE: Based on updated news reports given by The Press-Enterprise, the skateboarder involved in this tragic hit-and-run, died from his injuries New Years Day. He was later identified by the Riverside County coroner's office as Gerardo Garcia.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled Lake Elsinore personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents, can protect the victim's legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver.

In the event the driver cannot be located, an attorney at Estey Bomberger can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this December 31st hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A 54-year-old man was tragically struck by a two vehicles in Garden Grove while he was attempting to cross the street. Garden Grove resident Gregory Martin was crossing West Street near Garden Grove Boulevard just before 7 p.m. when he was struck by a gray Dodge Magnum, and then struck and dragged about 750 feet by a white Ford Explorer.

The driver of the Dodge did not stop at the scene of the accident. According to OC Weekly, the driver of the Ford thought he hit debris on the road and figured it would be dislodged if he kept driving. However, he stopped when it did not fall off and saw the man beneath his vehicle. Martin was then taken to a local hospital with severe injuries following this horrendous accident.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

As it remains unclear as to what happened and who is responsible for the collision, there is no excuse for fleeing the scene of the accident. According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable California personal injury attorney immediately regarding their legal rights. A lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected, help police in efforts locate the driver who fled the accident, and decide the best course of action to obtain compensation for his injuries, including, medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific December 28th hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A rollover car crash in Victorville left six people injured, Victorville Daily Press reported. The accident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday when the driver of an SUV lost control, rolled over several times, and then struck a Toyota on Village Drive near Air Expressway. Witnesses at the scene stated the female driver of the SUV was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed before she lost control of her vehicle.
Following the accident, the two occupants in the Toyota sustained minor injuries and was taken to St. Mary Medical Center. The driver of the SUV was not wearing a seat belt, which then caused her to be ejected from the vehicle and sustain head injuries. Authorities at the scene indicated four of the woman's passengers were seriously injured. Two people were airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and two were taken to a local hospital for further treatment.

Cause of the Victorville Car Crash

The accident on December 27th remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by the Victorville Daily Press, it is unclear what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. But, if witness reports are accurate, and speed was a factor in the accident, the driver may be held responsible for the crash.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a car accident such as this one, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a Victorville personal injury lawyer. If it is confirmed by police officials that driver negligence or unsafe driving prompted the accident, knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at Estey Bomberger can help the victims protect their legal rights to recover compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible car accident.

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