A car accident in Hemet left a 40-year-old woman dead and three other injured the afternoon of August 22, 2010. The Southwest Riverside News Network reports that the fatal crash occurred on Warren Road near Mustang Way. Three people were hospitalized with injuries in the crash, which involved three vehicles. Officials are trying to determine what caused this crash.

I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved this deceased victim for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will be in my prayers. I also wish the injured victims a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

In Riverside County, 220 people died and 8,561 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Hemet, seven deaths and 416 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2008.

Causes and Compensation Issues

The cause of this tragic car accident is not evident from this news report. There are still several questions here. Were alcohol or drugs factors in this collision? Was one of the drivers distracted or driving recklessly? Was speed a factor? Did one of the drivers fail to yield right-of-way while making a turn?

In such cases victims and families of deceased victims can seek compensation from the at-fault party for medical or funeral expenses, lost income and other damages. In cases where multiple vehicles are involved, it is very important that victims or their families not talk to insurance adjusters or attorneys for other parties. It is also important that you do not enter into settlement agreements hastily. Remember, once you sign a settlement, any expenses you incur afterward comes out of your pocket.

It would be in the best interests of victims and their families to seek the counsel of a reputed Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will advise them about their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to tell them how their own car insurance policy might apply in an incident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.

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The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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