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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A Palm Springs two-vehicle accident sent two people to a hospital this morning, The Desert Sun reports. At about 5:30 a.m. Monday, two cars collided at East Palm Canyon Drive and Araby Drive. The two cars involved in this terrible crash was a 2007 Honda Accord coupe and a 1998 Honda Accord sedan. It was reported that one of the cars overturned in the collision, but news reports did not indicate which vehicle. Following the accident, two people were extricated from their vehicles and were taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

The March 12th accident in Palms Springs remains under investigation by the authorities. Although police officials do not believe alcohol or drugs contributed or caused the collision, it is unclear if speed, negligence, unsafe driving, or vehicle malfunctions played a factor in this car accident.

If the victims sustained serious injuries after the accident, they or their families would be well-advised to contact a Palm Springs personal injury lawyer. An attorney experienced in auto accidents can evaluate police reports regarding this collision, and determine who may be financially liable. If the victims decide to pursue a civil claim, an attorney can ensure their rights are protected to recover compensation for their injuries, medical care expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- The Desert Sun reports that two people were taken to a hospital - one with serious injuries - after a Thursday morning collision in Palm Springs. According to Lieutenant Walter Combs of the Palm Springs police, a blue Honda and a white BMW collided near Mesquite Avenue and Sunrise Way at about 11 a.m. No other details were released regarding this terrible collision.

Cause of the Two-Car Accident in Palm Springs

The cause of the March 8th accident in Palm Springs remains under investigation by the Palm Springs Police Department. However, limited information provided by The Desert Sun does not immediately determine what happened or who is at fault. Hopefully, authorities investigating this collision can ultimately determine why this crash occurred and who is responsible.

Palm Springs Accident Personal Injury Liability

In situations like this one, the victims or their family members would be well-advised to consult with an experienced Palm Springs personal injury attorney regarding their legal rights. Attorneys at Estey and Bomberger can help protect the victim's legal rights if they decide to pursue a personal injury claim, and advise them the best option in obtaining a full and fair compensation for their injuries, medical care expenses, lost earnings due to time away from work, and pain and suffering.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A bicyclist was injured after colliding with a car in Palm Springs Saturday afternoon, Desert Sun reported. The collision happened before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road. The bicyclist, whose name and age was not released, suffered head injuries and was transport to a hospital for further treatment. No other information was reported regarding what caused this accident and who may be at fault.

Liability for Palm Springs Bicycle Accidents

The March 3rd accident on Sunrise and Baristo Road remains under investigation by the Palm Springs police. The limited information provided by the Desert Sun does not clearly indicate who may be responsible for this horrible collision. Therefore, after a serious injury accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable Palm Springs personal injury lawyer. If authorities conclude negligence, unsafe or distracted driving contributed or caused this accident, an attorney at Estey and Bomberger can help the victim protect his legal rights to recover compensation for his injuries, medical care expenses, and lost earnings due to time away from work.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - At 11:51 a.m., The Press-Enterprise reported a motorist hit an elderly couple as they were crossing a street in Palm Springs. The horrible incident happened at 7:28 p.m. Friday when the two pedestrians were struck by a Ford Taurus while they were attempting to cross the road in the 2000 block of North Palm Canyon Drive.

The pedestrians - an 87-year-old man identified as Robert Mathiasen, and an 83-year-old woman, whose name was not released - were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center. It was reported Mathiasen tragically died that night at 9:18 p.m. due to his injuries. The woman suffered severe injuries and currently remains hospitalized. The driver of Ford did stop at the scene of the accident and is cooperating with authorities.

UPDATE: The Desert Sun reported that the female pedestrian involved in this incident succumbed to her injuries at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 27th. The 83-year-old woman has been identified as the Lorraine Mathiasen, the wife of World War II veteran Robert Mathiasen who was also tragically killed in this pedestrian accident.

Cause of the Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident

The accident on February 24th remains under investigation by the Palm Springs Police Department. However, based on news reports, it is unclear whether this incident was due to the act of negligence on the driver's part, speed, or distracted driving. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is officially responsible.

Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident Liability

While this devastating accident is being investigated, the victim or the family of the victims would be well-advised to contact a Palm Springs accident attorney. A compassionate lawyer who has handled fatal pedestrian incidents such as this one, can ensure the legal rights of the victim and the family of deceased are protected in a civil suit. In the event the driver is not insured, an attorney can help the victim and the family recover the maximum compensation through the victims insurances, if they have one.

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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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- An 81-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night while she was attempting to cross a street in the city of Palm Springs. The accident was reported at 7:49 p.m. when the pedestrian was struck by a Kia Soul traveling southbound on South Sunrise Way, just between Camino Parocela and Sunney Dunes Road, The Press-Enterprise reported.

The pedestrian, identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Corner's office as Florence Wyatt of Palm Springs, was taken to a hospital following the accident, where she later died due to her injuries. The driver, whose name was not available, was not arrested and is cooperating with the investigation.

Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While it is not immediately apparent what caused this collision to happen, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to contact a Palm Springs personal injury lawyer to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. An attorney experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents in Riverside County, can ensure the family's rights are protected, and advise them the best option to recover compensation for the tragic loss of their loved one, including funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A woman was severely hit by a car on Interstate 10 in Palm Springs, The Desert Sun reports. The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was running across the I-10 near Indian Canyon Drive at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, when a black Volkswagen Jetta struck her and then fled the scene. Following this devastating collision, the woman was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Meanwhile, CHP officers are currently searching for the driver of the Volkswagen that has a partial license of 7H6X.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on I-10

The accident on October 12th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Desert Sun, it is not clear why the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta struck the pedestrian and then fled the scene of the accident. Under 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."

Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the investigation of the accident is ongoing, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. An experienced Riverside personal injury attorney can help the victim protect their legal rights and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this hit-and-run pedestrian accident. However, in the in the event where the driver cannot be located, the victim may also look into her own insurance policy for financial compensation.

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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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An 11th grade high school student was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center Friday morning after an accident in shop class, a school district official told CBS News. The March 26, 2010 accident occurred at about 10:40 a.m. at Palm Springs High School. The 11th grader suffered a cut about 3-4 inches long above his eye. It was not known if the boy was wearing goggles at the time the accident occurred.

We hope the young man injured in this accident makes a full and fast recovery, and that his injuries are not life threatening. Please keep him in your prayers.

Schools have a legal responsibility to ensure that classrooms do not have hazardous conditions or defective equipment. If the school failed to exercise its duty of care to protect its students, and this resulted in the young man's injury, the school district may be held liable. The family of the young man injured in this Palm Springs shop class accident would be well-advised to consult with a California personal injury attorney about their legal rights. An attorney can review the situation and help the family understand their legal options following this incident.

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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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A 37-year-old Palm Springs man was killed in a traffic accident Friday afternoon, Palm Springs police reported. The victim, identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Office as Ryan Wade Woosley, was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Dina Shore when his motorcycle collided with a white Buick making a southbound turn. The Buick then collided with a BMW travelling north on Crossley Road. Woosley was ejected from his motorcycle and died at the scene of the crash.

The driver and a passenger in the Buick were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and a passenger in the BMW had only minor injuries and were not taken to the hospital. The cause of the fatal January 15 motorcycle accident remains under investigation. The Desert Sun reported the motorcyclist had a green light and the driver of the Buick failed to yield. Palm Springs police Sgt. Abraham Tokler told the newspaper that Woosley had a green light, was wearing a helmet and was not speeding.

Our condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved Ryan Woosley. Please keep his family in your prayers.

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