A 47-year old Apple Valley man on his motorcycle was killed in Victorville early the other morning when a 32-year old driver made a left-hand turn in front of him. The 47-year old man was unable to stop in time and was thrown from his bike.
California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety.”
He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead minutes later. Statistics show that approximately 10,000 people are injured every year in motorcycle accidents. Let me remind you - May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. Please pay attention to your surroundings and other vehicles while on the road.
The Victorville Major Accident Investigation team is investigating this accident to see what caused the fatal crash.
If you are injured or someone you love dies in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to determine your options and see if you are entitled to compensation for your loss, injuries, pain and suffering, and expenses.
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A couple out for a fun-filled ride on his motorcycle the other day did not have the day they planned.
A Hemet man and his 48-year old female passenger were out for a ride when, for unknown reasons, he lost control. The passenger was thrown to her death.
It was reported that the motorcyclist was wearing an approved helmet, but his passenger was not. Officers believe the novelty helmet that she was wearing could have contributed to her death. In addition, the man only had an instructional permit and was prohibited from carrying passengers.
If a family member is killed as a result of another person’s negligent actions, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit and be compensated for your loss and any expenses occurred because of it.
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Did you hear about the construction worker who suffered major injuries while on the job? It was reported that scaffolding collapsed on the job site and left him trapped under twisted steel and thick wooden planks. According to reports, the scaffolding was supporting large wood planks that formed a protective tunnel for the store’s entrance. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The accident is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They stated that approximately two million construction workers work on scaffolds. It is unclear what caused the accident. It was reported that scaffolding collapses are preventable.
If you are injured in a construction work site accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will ensure that your rights are protected and that you will receive fair and full compensation for your injuries, expenses and pain and suffering.
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A 35-year old man was struck and killed by a Metrolink train at the crossing in Rialto the other night.
It is unclear what happened and Rialto Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this man’s death. Was this man in an automobile? Was he walking across the tracks?
If someone you know was struck and killed by a train or near a railroad crossing, it is in your best interests to contact an aggressive San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney – one who will be able to find out the cause of the accident and hold the railroad responsible for the personal injury or wrongful death damages you have been caused to suffer.
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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 23-year old motorcyclist was killed the other day when he collided with a vehicle making a left-hand turn in Fontana.
California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety.”
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine what caused this fatal accident.
With the assistance of an experienced and compassionate San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney, the family of this young victim may be able to hold the negligent party responsible for the wrongful death and take action against the reckless party that caused their loss.
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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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Another pedestrian has been killed while on a roadway. This time it was a 31-year old woman who was hit by a sheriff’s patrol car in the community of Joshua Tree.
According to reports, the woman was running across Twenty-nine Palms Highway when she was hit. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she died shortly after. The accident is under investigation to determine why the deputy was unable to avoid the collision or if the woman was crossing the roadway illegally.
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.” However, it also states, “The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway.”
I hope the family of the victim contacts an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will ensure that their legal rights are protected. If the investigation finds that the deputy was at fault, the family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the deputy as well as his or her employer. According to California law, this claim must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident.
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Did you know that hospital infections are the fourth largest cause of death in the United States? Did you know that approximately 5% of all hospital patients get an infection while in the hospital? Finally, did you know that many infections acquired in a hospital could have been prevented or treated with the appropriate antibiotics?
An infection can cause a simple medical condition to become more serious, such as severe pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis and other illnesses.
When a patient acquires an infection that goes undiagnosed or untreated, sepsis and septic shock can result in serious injury or death. An infection that is diagnosed and treated quickly can prevent significant harm to the patient.
If you were a patient in a hospital and believe that medical negligence led to your hospital-acquired infection, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has experience in medical malpractice cases to determine if the hospital was at fault for not diagnosing and treating your infection in a timely manner.
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Amputation can be a result of any number of reasons. Some examples include a motor vehicle accident, a defective product, medical malpractice or a dog attack.
A traumatic amputation is a catastrophic injury that generally occurs when a vehicle is broadsided or a head-on collision takes place – pinning an arm or leg within a crushed vehicle. The consequences can be devastating because they can permanently alter the quality of your life. In a short period of time, you, as the victim, can find yourself buried in debt due to medical care, prosthetics, nursing care, and physical therapy that follow.
If you have suffered a traumatic amputation of one of your limbs, it is essential that you speak to a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has demonstrated experience in winning lawsuits of this kind. If someone is at fault for your amputation, you have a right to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of quality of life, etc. from all liable parties.
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