Automobile Accidents
Head-on collision injures 4 people
Four people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Palm Desert Tuesday night.
The collision was reported at 6:40 p.m. at Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
A white SUV on eastbound Gerald Ford struck a vehicle on southbound Monterey, investigators said.
The location of the third vehicle was unavailable.
The victims were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs and Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage.
Cause of the Palm Desert Accident
The accident is under investigation to determine what caused the eastbound driver to lose control of the vehicle. No arrests have been made at this time.
Automobile Collisions and Serious Injury Liability
While the accident on May 2 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced personal injury 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.
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The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s personal injury 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 liabilty 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.
Man killed in I-5 crash near Coalinga is identified
A man killed Sunday in a crash on Interstate 5 just south of Jayne Avenue near Coalinga was identified today by the Fresno County Coroner as Scott Thudium, 52 of San Pablo.
The California Highway Patrol said that Thudium was in a Mitsubishi Montero driven by Cynthia Dayro, 48, of San Pablo when Dayro tried to set the SUV’s cruise control and drifted off the roadway. Dayro lost control and the car rolled several times.
Thudium was thrown from the car and died at the scene. Dayro suffered minor injuries. Isabell Thudium, 5, suffered moderate injuries.
Cause of the Fresno County Crash
As a passenger, the deceased likely could have done nothing to prevent this fatal collision that ultimately took his life. The California Highway Patrol will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, witness reports, and other factors to determine what occurred. Collisions such as this one can have countless causes, including unsafe passing maneuvers, swerving to avoid an object in the road, falling asleep at the wheel, driving under the influence, or driver distraction.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 28th remains under investigation, the family members of the victim 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 liabilty 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 fu
Motorist killed in 60 Freeway collision
A 23-year-old man was killed early Sunday when his car was hit by a suspected drunk driver on the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. on the eastbound 60 just west of Brea Canyon Road.
George Deirkarkourian of Diamond Bar, was driving a 2001 Ford and had slowed because of traffic when he was rear-ended by a speeding 2012 BMW driven by Sheng-Ting Shih, 32, of Walnut, officials said.
The collision propelled the Ford into the rear and side of two other vehicles. Deirkarkourian suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Shih was arrested and booked at the sheriff’s Walnut station on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. A 30-year-old female passenger in the BMW was transported to San Dimas Community Hospital for precautionary reasons.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
The Diamond Bar wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.
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Woman killed in I-805 crash identified
A grandmother killed in a crash while on her way to Disneyland with her family was identified Thursday as 65-year-old Laura Hall of San Diego.
Hall was riding in the back seat of a black Toyota Rav4 that was going north on Interstate 805 about 6:35 a.m. Wednesday when the SUV was struck by a car near Sorrento Valley Road, officials said.
That driver told officers that she swerved to avoid a beige or silver Honda sedan that made an illegal lane change in front of her. That car did not stop.
The SUV flipped over several times and came to rest on a concrete divider where it ended up perched precariously above a 30-foot drop at a construction site.
The driver of the SUV, Brian D. Thomas, 43, suffered broken ribs, cuts and bruises, according to the California Highway Patrol. His wife, Rebecca A. Thomas, 42, the right-front passenger, suffered minor injuries.
The couple’s 8-year-old son was in the back seat, along with Daniesha L. Thomas, 22. They suffered lacerations and bruises. Hall also was in the back seat.
Hall was taken unresponsive to a hospital with several internal injuries where she died at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, the Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Hall, who was a widow, lived with her family in San Diego.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 25th remains under investigation, the family members of the victim 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 liabilty 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.
Man pushing stalled car hit, killed in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A young man pushing a stalled car across the street was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Anaheim on Tuesday night.
The victim was moving the car with another man and a woman around 8:15 p.m. on Cerritos Avenue near Dale Street.
The two men were pushing the vehicle when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended the car. One man was able to jump out of the way, but the other one could not get free. He later died at a hospital.
The woman, who was steering the stalled vehicle from inside, was hospitalized in critical condition.
The driver of the truck was not immediately arrested or cited. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Liability for Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Anaheim automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Big Rig crash shuts down Sonoma highway
A high-speed crash involving a big rig and two other vehicles shut down traffic in both directions on State Highway 121 in Sonoma County early Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was first reported at about 5:30 a.m. on section of the highway just east of Eighth Street in unincorporated Sonoma County south of the city of Sonoma, CHP officials said.
A big rig, pickup truck and car were involved in the accident that left all three heavily damaged. Several people suffered moderate injuries in the crash, authorities said.
Cause of the Sonoma Accident
The cause of the April 24th crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible accident.
Liability for Serious Injuries in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
Fiery Crash Snarls Traffic on PCH
Two people were hurt in a fiery head-on crash that prompted the closure of Pacific Coast Highway on Tuesday.
The crash was reported at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday on Pacific Coast Highway at Tuna Canyon Road, and at least one vehicle caught fire, according to Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Tony Imbrenda.
One person was critically injured and another suffered moderate injuries, Imbrenda said. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment.
A Los Angeles County helicopter was sent to the scene, but was tied up briefly at another crash in the 29000 block of Cuthbert Road in Malibu, he said.
Major traffic delays were expected in the area, Brad Davis of Malibu’s City Manager Office.
Liability for Serious Injuries in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Los Angeles automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Coroner identifies two killed in collision
The coroner’s office on Saturday identified the two people who died in a Friday night collision in the 5800 block of Fairfax Road.
Aubrey La Jonte Crofton, 19, died at 9:21 p.m. in Kern Medical Center’s emergency room, and Angelo Reyes, 14, died at the scene of the 8:29 p.m. crash, according to coroner’s office news releases.
The people who died were in a 1990s Honda Accord along with two other men, one of whom suffered minor injuries and the other who was in critical condition, according to a Bakersfield Police Department news release. Their names were pending confirmation.
Argast said it’s too soon to say who was driving and who was a passenger.
Terri Papadakis, 47, who was driving the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero involved in the collision, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, the BPD news release said.
Cause of the Bakersfield Crash
The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it’s not known if alcohol or drugs were involved, according to the BPD news release .Bakersfield Police Department Sgt. Graydon Argast said collisions like this can take several weeks to investigate and contact all witnesses.
Liability for Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Bakersfield automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
PALM SPRINGS: Fatal crash closes Gene Autry Trail
PALM SPRINGS – Emergency crews responded to a fatal crash late Thursday along Gene Autry Trail, just south of I-10. Police say two cars collided head-on. One driver, 54-year-old Joyce Stotz of Palm Springs died at the scene of the crash, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau. The 20-year-old male driver of the second vehicle amd a 17-year-old female passenger were taken to the hospital with severe injuries
About a half-mile stretch of Gene Autry Trail was shut down in both directions between I-10 and Via Escuela, just north of Vista Chino, for several hours.
Investigators say Stotz was traveling northbound on Gene Autry Trail when she drove through a patch of sand, lost control of her vehicle and drove into the southbound lanes of traffic, colliding with another vehicle. Stotz was ejected from her car.
Palm Springs Police Department are investigating the crash.
Liability for Serious Injuries in Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Palm Springs automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a catastrophic injury. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its catastrophic injury cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your catastrophic injury case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all catastrophic injury and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Bicyclist killed in multi-car crash
RANCHO MIRAGE — A bicyclist was killed Wednesday in a multi-vehicle collision that shut down Ramon Road and DaVall Drive in Rancho Mirage for several hours.
Palm Springs resident Donald McCluskey, 49, died at 1:40 p.m. at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County coroner’s office.
The crash also resulted in the arrest of Larry Wayne Goodman, 60, of Cathedral City, on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities, though, do not believe Goodman caused the crash.
The collision occurred around 12:15 p.m. when a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country van heading north on DaVall sped through a red light and was hit by a 1998 GMC Sierra pickup heading west on Ramon, authorities said.
The van flipped onto its side and skidded into McCluskey, who had been waiting for the light to change.
A 2010 Nissan Murano also was struck.
McCluskey was thrown into the Nissan.
He was rushed to the hospital with major injuries, where he later died, according to sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Angel Ramos.
The driver of the van, whose name was not released, was also hospitalized with moderate injuries, investigators said.
Goodman, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI, was the driver of the truck.
He and the Nissan’s driver were not injured, according to the sheriff’s department.
The intersection was closed until about 7 p.m. while sheriff’s department investigators reconstructed the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles. When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
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