One person was critically injured in a Riverside car accident that resulted in injuries to five other people as well. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury accident occurred at Allesandro Boulevard and Lesselle Street in Moreno Valley, the morning of January 22, 2012. Officials are looking into what may have led to the two-car crash. The extent of the victims' injuries is not known. It is also not yet clear if either driver will be cited for the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the many injured victims of this Riverside car accident. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Riverside Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), seven fatalities and 522 injuries occurred as a result of Moreno Valley car accidents. In Riverside County as a whole, 120 people were killed and 7,343 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Injury Accident?

Based on this news report, the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Was one of the drivers negligent at the time of the crash? Examples of negligence include driving drunk, exceeding the speed limit, and failing to obey a traffic control device. It is common for these types of intersection accidents to involve a car running through a stop sign or traffic signal, or for a driver to cause the crash by driving distracted. A moment of distraction, such as looking at a phone or radio, can result in devastating accidents.

Liability Issues

In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for injuries and damages caused. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

A knowledgeable car accident attorney will be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway or intersection caused or contributed to a collision. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Riverside car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the pedestrian accident occurred on Arlington Avenue near Tyler Street, early morning on January 13, 2012. The pedestrian may have apparently attempted to run across Arlington Avenue toward the VFW Hall, when he was struck by a possibly light-colored truck or SUV. The pedestrian, who is in his 40s, was hospitalized with broken bones. Anyone with information about the driver or the suspect vehicle is asked to call police at 951-826-8723.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 86 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Riverside. In Riverside County as a whole, 203 people died and 7,974 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Laws

Based on this news report, it is not clear if the pedestrian darted into the street or if he was running across the street inside a crosswalk. Motorists are required by the law to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks. However, regardless of who was at fault, the driver in this case should have stopped and remained at the scene.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Holding Drivers Accountable

Not only is it illegal to leave the scene of an injury accident, but it is also an inhumane and irresponsible act. This driver left an injured pedestrian lying on the street, exposed to further danger. Appalling! I trust authorities will soon apprehend this driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this incident, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Injured hit-and-run victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also inform victims about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the driver is not found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

A bicyclist was injured in a Riverside County car accident which police say, involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the DUI collision occurred along the 300 block of East Seventh Street in San Jacinto, the afternoon of January 10, 2012. Officials say Timothy Christopher Jones, 31, was under the influence of alcohol when he struck the bicyclist. The victim of this bicycle accident suffered a broken leg. Jones was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this Riverside bicycle accident. I wish this person the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Riverside DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four people were killed and 16 were injured in alcohol-related crashes in the city of San Jacinto. During that same year, there were 87 fatalities and 986 injuries reported as a result of Riverside County DUI collisions.

Drunk Driving Laws

Based on this news report, the 31-year-old driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." The same section also states that it is illegal for drivers to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher.

Liability Issues

If it is determined that Jones was under the influence, in addition to facing criminal charges, he can be held financially responsible for the victim's injuries and damages. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Bicycle accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who has a successful track record of financially pursuing drunk drivers. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

Fourteen people were injured in a Riverside car accident when a Saturn Aura slammed into a Hyundai Elantra and a casino shuttle vehicle. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the accident occurred inside a parking structure of the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, the night of December 31, 2011. Vivian Edwards, 65 of Corona told officials that her accelerator stuck causing her to lose control of her Saturn. Her car rear-ended the Elantra at approximately 50 miles per hour, before striking a pillar in the parking garage and overturning a Pechanga golf cart-like shuttle.

Two occupants in the Pechanga golf cart suffered major injuries and six others sustained moderate injuries. Edwards and her husband as well as four occupants in the Hyundai sustained moderate injuries. Officials are investigating the cause of this injury crash.

My heart goes out to the many injured victims of this car accident. I wish them all the very best for a complete and quick recovery.

Riverside Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), seven fatalities and 367 injuries occurred due to Temecula car accidents. In Riverside County as a whole, 203 people were killed and 7,974 were injured in car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Accident?

Based on this news report, Edwards claims that her vehicle had a stuck accelerator and that she could not slow it down. Did this accident occur because of a mechanical malfunction or auto defect , or was driver negligence a factor in the crash? Was Edwards fatigued, driving distracted, exceeding the speed limit or otherwise negligent? I trust officials are investigating these and other issues in order to pinpoint the cause of this collision.

Liability Issues

Victims of serious injury car accidents would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. If Edwards is determined to have been at fault, she can be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. If an auto defect led to the accident, then, the automaker can be held liable. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

Two people were injured in a Riverside car accident after their motorcycle collided with a minivan. According to a news article in The Murrieta Patch, the injury crash occurred the evening of December 28, 2011 on Jackson Avenue between California Oaks Road and Avenida Florita in Murrieta. Officials say an adult male motorcyclist and his female passenger, a minor, were struck by a red Dodge minivan. Both victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one in the minivan was injured. Police report alcohol did not seem to have been a factor. Officials also said that both people on the motorcycle were wearing helmets and protective gear. Officials are still looking into who was at fault for the accident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two injured victims here. I'm relieved to hear that they did not suffer life-threatening injuries. I wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Riverside County Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person was killed and 17 were injured as a result of motorcycle accidents in Murrieta. In Riverside County as a whole, 31 fatalities and 500 injuries were reported due to motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this injury collision occurred. There are several questions here. Did the crash occur due to an unsafe lane change? Did the minivan attempt to make a turn in front of the motorcycle? Who was at fault in this crash? Did the motorcyclist make some type of unsafe movement? Did distracted driving, inattention or some other form of negligence play a part?

Liability Issues

If the driver of the minivan is determined to have been at fault, she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. A knowledgeable Riverside personal injury lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be properly filed within 180 days of the incident.

One person was killed and another was critically injured in a Riverside car accident during the early morning hours of December 18, 2011. According to a KPSP news report, the car crash occurred on Harrison Street and Avenue 50 in Coachella. Officials are trying to determine what led to this single-vehicle accident. Both occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and had to be freed by emergency crews. One of the victims died at the scene and the other was taken by helicopter with critical injuries to an area trauma center.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the fatally injured victim of this tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with the critically injured victim. I wish the person the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Riverside Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), five people were killed and 59 were injured in Coachella car accidents. During that same year, there were 203 fatalities and 7,974 injuries reported as a result of Riverside County car accidents.

What Caused This Single-Vehicle Crash?

Based on this news report, the cause of this accident is currently under investigation. There are still several unanswered questions that remain here. Did an auto defect or mechanical malfunction cause or contribute to this fatal incident? Was the driver exceeding the speed limit before losing control? The crash occurred shortly after midnight. Was the driver fatigued or distracted? Was another vehicle involved? Did a dangerous roadway condition contribute to the accident? I trust investigators are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If the driver is determined to have been at fault in this case, he or she can be held liable for the passenger's injuries or wrongful death. If a vehicle defect caused this crash, then, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product can be held liable. In such cases, it would be in the best interests of the victim's family members to preserve the vehicle intact so an expert can thoroughly examine it for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence. An experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer will better advise victims and their families about their legal rights and options.

Five people suffered major injuries in a Riverside car accident after two vehicles collided at a street intersection. According to a news report in the North County Times, the injury crash occurred at the intersection of West Devonshire Avenue and Myers Street, the afternoon of November 5, 2011. Five people were transported to area hospitals with major injuries. No further details are available. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were five fatalities and 335 injuries involving Hemet car accidents. In Riverside County as a whole, 203 people died and 7,974 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the accident occurred at a street intersection. It is unclear if one of the vehicles failed to yield the right of way or ran a traffic control device such as a red light or a stop sign. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Causes and Compensation Issues

There are also other unanswered questions here. Was one of the drivers under the influence? Did one of the vehicles make an unsafe turn at the intersection? Did distracted driving, inattention or fatigue play a part in this crash? Was one of the drivers operating negligently? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway which may have caused or contributed to the incident? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

In such cases, the at-fault motorist can be held liable for injuries, damages and losses caused to victims. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and benefits, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

A girl suffered a possible broken arm in a Riverside car accident after she was hit by a vehicle, outside a middle school. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Krameria Avenue and Alta Cresta, near Frank Augustus Miller Middle School, the morning of October 18, 2011. Officials are still investigating the cause of this collision.

My heart goes out to this girl who was injured. I truly hope her injuries were not serious. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 86 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Riverside. Countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 370 people, during the same year.

Crosswalk Laws

Based on this news report, the girl was crossing the intersection to get to school. Motorists are required under the law to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks.

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." The same section also states that 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."

Fault and Liability

It is unclear in this case as to why the driver failed to stop and yield right-of-way to the pedestrian. Was the driver distracted? Was he or she inattentive or speeding at the time? If the driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the girl's injuries. Injured victims and their families in such cases can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages.

A skilled Riverside personal injury lawyer will be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a public entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

A motorcyclist sustained injuries in a Riverside car accident after he was struck by an SUV, which officials say, ran a red light. According to a news report in The Desert Sun, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue, the afternoon of October 11, 2011. Officials say the southbound motorcycle was turning left onto Fred Waring Drive when it was hit by the westbound SUV. The motorcycle then crashed into a Toyota Camry that was in the adjacent lane. Investigators determined that the SUV's driver ran a red light at the intersections. No one else was injured. An investigation is ongoing.

I sincerely hope the motorcyclist did not sustain major injuries. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities but seven injuries involving motorcycle accidents in Palm Desert. In Riverside County as a whole, 31 people died and 500 were injured in motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

Possible Red Light Violation

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the SUV ran a red light and struck the motorcyclist. California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "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."

Fault and Liability

I trust officials are looking into whether the driver of the SUV was under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or otherwise negligent. If the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she could be held liable for the motorcyclist's injuries or damages.

Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.

A 19-year-old woman suffered major injuries in a Riverside car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the hit-and-run car accident occurred the night of October 3, 2011, near University Village Towers, close to the intersection of Linden Street and Iowa Avenue. Officials say a silver four-door sedan was traveling east on Linden when it hit the pedestrian. Officials suspect the victim was outside a marked crosswalk at the time. The vehicle fled the scene. Anyone who saw this crash is asked to contact Detective Joe Avila at 951-826-8720.

My heart goes out to this young woman who has been injured in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four fatalities and 86 injuries occurred involving pedestrian accidents in Riverside. Countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 370 people, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Crash

Based on this news report, officials say the pedestrian was likely not in a marked crosswalk. However, it was the driver's responsibility to stop and remain at the scene until authorities arrive. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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." Motorists are required to stop regardless of who was at fault.

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable

In this particular case, the driver apparently struck the woman and left her lying on the roadway without care or medical attention. Appalling! If you saw this crash or have information about the driver, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Victims of hit-and-run car accidents would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also inform victims about how their own auto insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run crash, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Riverside Car Accident Attorneys

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