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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A horrible two-car crash in Indio left four people hospitalized Sunday night, Desert Sun reports. The accident occurred on Avenue 50 near Monroe Street and involved a Toyota Corolla and a Jeep Liberty. However, it was immediately known what caused the crash or who may be at fault.

Following the 11:15 p.m. accident, two of the four people involved in the crash had to be extricated from their vehicles. A man in the Toyota was taken to Eisenhower Medical Center with major injuries. A woman who was also in the vehicle sustained serious injures and was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center. The occupants in the Jeep - a man and a woman - suffered moderate injuries and were transported to Eisenhower Medical Center for further treatment.

Liability for Indio Car Accidents

Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced auto accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one on February 12th, the victims would benefit from speaking to an Indio personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A tragic pedestrian accident left a 44-year-old woman dead Thursday night in Indio, The Press-Enterprise reports. The fatal incident took place on the westbound lanes of Indio Boulevard, just east of Biskra Street. The woman identified as Brigitte Jasso of Indio was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by a motorcycle and then a black Ford Taurus. Following the accident, Jasso was reported to have died at the scene, and the motorcyclist was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center for further treatment. The driver in the car along with her passenger was not hurt after the crash.

Cause of the January 26th Pedestrian Accident

The fatal accident on Indio Boulevard remains under investigation by the Indio Police Department. However, it is not clear what caused this incident to occur, if evidence from the accident shows that distracted driving, speed, or driver negligence prompted the crash, the motorcyclist and/or the driver of the vehicle can be held liable for the victim's death.

Indio Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In complex pedestrian accidents such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a experienced and knowledgeable Indio personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. Immediate consultation from an attorney who has handled similar accidents like this one, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights in a civil claim and ensure they are fully compensated for their devastating loss, including funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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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.

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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