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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Every year thousands of construction workers are killed or seriously injured on the job even though many California and Federal regulations require safety measures to be implemented at the workplace. Construction sites can be a very dangerous place because of the heavy equipment and other hazards found there.
A 32-year old laborer died when he was struck in the head by a forklift bucket at a job site near Victorville.
The fatal accident happened while the crew was lining a waste water pond. Reports indicate that a forklift moving large rolls of liner struck the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries reported.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and Cal/OSHA are investigating the death.
When a family loses a member to a work-related incident, they are left with questions about hazardous job conditions and other circumstances that caused their loved one’s death. The most important one is whether the company he worked for is responsible for his death and can be sued. The answer is yes.
If a loved one has suffered death due to neglect in the workplace, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a San Bernardino attorney experienced in Personal Injury who will help you file a wrongful death lawsuit so you can be compensated for the damages and loss you incurred. While money cannot fully compensate for the loss of a loved one, compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings can help ensure a stable future for you and your family.
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A Victorville elementary school was the scene of an accident early the other morning.
Reports indicate that a truck hit and badly injured three people, including at least one child. All three victims were taken to a local hospital by a medical helicopter.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
If you or a loved one is injured while crossing the street, contact a skilled San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is committed to helping you recover not only physically, but financially and emotionally as well.
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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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A man turning left onto an onramp to the northbound Interstate 15 in Victorville the other morning was struck by a woman who did not stop for a red light. The impact caused the man’s vehicle to split in two. Both drivers were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Victorville Police are investigating the accident, but it appears that the woman who ran the red light is at fault. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21453(a), “A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown.”
If you are injured by a driver who did not stop for a red light, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate to determine if you are entitled to compensation by the negligent party for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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A 17-year old girl pushing a stroller with her 2-year old son in a crosswalk in Victorville recently were seriously injured when a vehicle struck them; they were crossing at the light.
The 62-year old man, after hitting the two, dragged the stroller a short distance before stopping. The girl suffered cuts and scrapes and the young boy sustained a fractured skull.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950 states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” It continues with, “The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”
The Victorville Police Department is investigating to determine why this happened. If the investigation determines that the driver was at fault, he can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to the mother and child.
If you are a pedestrian injured by a driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you can be compensated for your injuries and expenses.
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A 49-year old woman walking about 9:00 p.m. on a dirt shoulder in Victorville was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.
When officers found her they airlifted her to a nearby hospital where she is in critical but stable condition, suffering with severe head trauma.
California Vehicle Code Section 20001 states, “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.” Hit-and-run with injury to another person is a felony offense in California.
If you or someone you love is the victim of a hit-and-run accident that caused injury, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to discuss your legal options.
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A 55-year old Caltrans truck driver attempting to enter traffic from the right shoulder on Interstate 15 in Victorville the other afternoon was almost hit by a big-rig. The big-rig swerved to avoid hitting the smaller truck and instead sideswiped another vehicle.
The sideswiped vehicle managed to pull off the freeway and onto the right shoulder. The driver of the big-rig lost control and hit a Cal Fire van and then an unoccupied Caltrans pickup truck that was on the right shoulder. The big-rig proceeded off the freeway and ended up crashing through the front door of a furniture store.
Several people were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the chain-reaction accident to determine how it happened. If you are injured in a freeway accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the case, make sure the at-fault driver is held liable, and seek compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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Two lives were taken recently by a hit-and-run driver in Victorville.
A 34-year old mother, her 11-year old daughter, and 8-year old son, were driving along Highway 395 the other afternoon when a pickup truck turned left directly in front of them. The woman lost control of her vehicle, causing her to crash into a telephone pole.
The mother and daughter suffered fatal injuries and the son was airlifted to a nearby trauma center. The pickup truck driver fled the scene, but was later arrested by police for suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run causing death and injury.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a), “Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal. Drivers whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face vehicular manslaughter charges.” In addition, he violated California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a) for leaving the scene of an accident without stopping.
If you or a family member is injured or killed due to the negligent acts of another driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will make sure the at-fault driver is held responsible for the victim’s wrongful death and injuries.
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According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department in Victorville, a 7-year old boy was injured when he dashed into traffic and got hit by a passing vehicle.
It was reported that he was crossing the street with an older sibling. He stopped to pick up his skateboard and when he ran back into the street he got hit by an automobile. He sustained major injuries and was taken by air to a nearby hospital for treatment.
After investigating what happened, it was determined that the driver was not at fault since the young boy ran into the line of traffic – wearing dark clothing – making it hard to be seen.
If your child is injured in an accident where the driver is at fault, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts in your case to determine if you are entitled to reimbursement for your expenses.
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