Head-on Collision in Palm Desert Claims 2 Lives
A head-on collision Saturday night on Washington Street in Palm Desert killed two people from Indio.
The driver, a 40-year-old man, wasn’t wearing his seat belt and was ejected from a Chevrolet pickup when it collided with a GMC pickup hauling a trailer, the Riverside County coroner’s office reported.
The passenger in the Chevrolet, Christine Chandler, 29, of Indio, was wearing her seat belt but died of her injuries at the scene.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name was withheld pending notification of his family.
The crash occurred at about 9:45 p.m. in the center median of Washington Street, about 800 feet south of 38th Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the GMC pickup was heading north on Washington when it was struck head-on by the southbound Chevrolet pickup that drifted into oncoming traffic.
A CHP officer at the scene of the crash said alcohol may have been a factor, as empty beer cans were found scattered near the Chevrolet.
Three others in the GMC, a man and two boys, ages 12 and 7, suffered minor injuries, according to the CHP.
Cause of the Palm Desert Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on March 3 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims in the minivan would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liability litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
