A 34-year old Hesperia man riding his bicycle after dark the other night was killed when he was struck by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
California law requires bicyclists when they ride after dark to make sure they are wearing light-colored clothing, have good brakes, a front lamp with a visible white light that can be seen at 300 feet, a rear red reflector that is visible at 500 feet, and white or yellow pedal reflectors.
Officers are investigating to determine why he was riding after dark and what happened to cause his death.
The victim’s family would be served well by hiring an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to investigate the case for them. They may be entitled to substantial compensation for this person’s death.
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A 24-year old woman trying to cross the street in Ontario the other evening was injured by a hit-and-run driver.
Reports indicate that the woman was not crossing in a crosswalk when the accident occurred. Pedestrians are always urged to use a crosswalk, especially when crossing a busy street; they are jeopardizing their safety when they do not.
California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states, “Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard.”
She was taken to a nearby hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident while crossing outside a crosswalk, you may still be able to receive compensation for your injuries from the careless driver. Contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can discuss your legal options with you.
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A motorcyclist on the road faces increased risk levels when driving. Motorcyclists are relatively unprotected in the case of an accident versus a driver in an automobile. Many vehicle drivers do not always yield the right of way to a motorcycle.
According to Victorville Sheriff’s officials, a 65-year old motorcyclist was killed after he was hit by a pickup truck the other evening. The fatal accident occurred when the pickup truck pulled out in front of the motorcycle to make a left-hand turn. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
While there are many accidents caused by a motorcycle rider, there are many that are caused by other drivers. Motorcyclists often sustain severe injuries, including death – such as this motorcyclist.
The San Bernardino Major Accident Investigation Team is looking into why this fatal accident happened.
It would be wise for the family of this 65-year old man to contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney in order to determine if they can file a wrongful death lawsuit and be compensated for their loss, including expenses, pain and suffering and emotional damages.
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A car chase that began in Pomona with speeds as high as 90 mph the other night ended in Fontana when a police dog bit a suspected 25-year old drunken driver.
When the suspect finally stopped his vehicle and officers approached him, he refused to show his hands, made aggressive movements and shouted obscenities at the officers. It was at that time that the officers released the police dog that ended up biting the suspect and pulling him out of the car. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The suspect was then arrested and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence, felony evading and resisting arrest.
Even though these circumstances were different from those surrounding your average dog bite incident, if you are bitten and injured by a dog, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you can collect compensation for your injuries, expenses and pain and suffering.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported that a woman crossing the street the other night in Victorville was struck by a vehicle.
The woman, assumed to be a transient, was said to be crossing in a “no crossing zone” when she was hit. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died. The driver remained at the scene.
California Vehicle Code 21954 states, “Pedestrians outside the crosswalk shall yield to all traffic so close as to be a hazard. The vehicle has the right of way, but still must drive with care for the pedestrians in the roadway.”
The fatal accident is under investigation. If you were a pedestrian who was injured in a car accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can help you acquire compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
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With all the new model cars arriving on the scene and all the new safety devices they are equipped with, such as air bags, cervical spine injuries remain a common injury when a severe automobile collision occurs.
Reports indicate that when a rear-end collision happens, women and front-seat occupants are at a higher risk of sustaining this type of injury.
A cervical spine injury is a result of
· a violent collision that compresses the spine against the shoulders, causing the vertebrae to fracture
· when the head jerks forwards or backwards – such as whiplash
When an individual is injured in a serious accident, recovering proper monetary compensation is critical due to the extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation that is involved. If you or someone you love is injured in a catastrophic accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will assist you through the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve.
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Two vehicles collided head-on when a 29-year old man hit an oily patch of road, causing him to loses control and crash into the second vehicle driven by a 47-year old man.
According to Caltrans crews, about five miles of Highway 18 was closed for approximately five hours while they cleaned up spills along the road. They believe the oil-like substance leaked from a vehicle.
The 29-year old was taken by air to a nearby hospital and treated for his injuries; the other was treated and released.
If you are the victim of an automobile accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts for you and determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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An SUV carrying five people, including a small child, crashed on the freeway recently.
Reports indicate that the 56-year old driver lost control and crashed into a tree alongside the freeway. The impact killed the driver while the 3 adult passengers suffered injuries. A small child in a safety child seat was not injured.
The accident is under investigation to determine what caused the driver to lose control and be killed. They are checking to see if there was a mechanical malfunction or auto defect that led to this fatal crash. They are checking with witnesses to see if another vehicle was involved or if there was something in the road that the driver tried to avoid hitting.
If you are involved in an accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will discuss your legal rights and options – and will investigate the vehicle for any evidence of a product defect.
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A 65-year old Hesperia woman on a motorcycle was struck and killed by a vehicle when the driver ran a stop sign in Big Bear City. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
The fatal accident happened at an intersection when the driver of the vehicle drove through a stop sign without yielding the right-of-way to the woman. California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) states, “The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop as required by Section 22450. The driver shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles which have approached from another highway, or which are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to those vehicles until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety.”
The accident is under investigation to determine if the driver was distracted, speeding or just simply negligent. If the driver is found to be at fault, he can be held civilly liable for the woman’s wrongful death. It would be wise for the family of the victim to consult with an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to seek compensation for all expenses and the loss of their family member.
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A 23-year old Barstow man, attempting to cross Interstate 15 on foot the other night, ran directly in front of a vehicle and was killed when the vehicle struck him. The driver was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
The man was thrown through the air and landed on the right shoulder of the freeway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine why the man was crossing the freeway late that night. Depending on the outcome of their investigation, the family of the victim should contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to determine if they can be compensated for their loss.
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