On Monday, the Riverside County coroner identified the victim of a big rig-car collision near Thermal over the weekend as a Mecca man. 

Victor Elizarraraz, 20, was the driver of the sedan that was struck by a big rig on state Route 86 near Avenue 62 around 11:25 p.m. Saturday, the coroner said.

Elizarraraz was ejected from the car and thrown about 148 feet to the dirt shoulder.

The person sitting in the passenger seat of the sedan was also killed. That person, who was not ejected during the crash, has not yet been identified.

The tractor-trailer burst into flames, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Cause of the State Route 86 Accident

If news accounts in the KPSP News are accurate, the driver of the big-rig is likely  responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the Riverside  County crash has not been made.

Fault and Personal Injury Liability

Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated and innovative legal strategies for almost any type of fatality, wrongful death and/or serious injuries.  We not only handle wrongful death and serious injuries but also traumatic brain injuries.  Our office has undertaken difficult to next to impossible cases and prevailed, convincing the skeptical insurance companies of the merits of our client’s viable claims.  From stolen vehicles, to tractor trailer rigs which have lost their loads, to professional truck drivers under the influence who have fallen asleep behind the wheel, to backing up over a Plaintiff wife and killing her, our office has represented hundreds of clients in truly tragic circumstances.  Many times the official police report does not outline the true circumstances of what has occured.  Our office many times has discovered witnesses which law enforcement neglected to interview and have turned the case around in favor of our clients.

Too many lawyers rush to simplistic results only looking at the barebones insurance policy of the Defendant truck driver.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will consult with you about all of the potential defendants (i.e., truck driver, the contracting party for the load being delivered, the party who loaded the truck, owner of the trucking firm,etc.), whether the roadway created “dangerous conditions” for the driver involved, were there steering and/or brake failure, did the restraint system operate free of defect, did the fuel tank fire cause the majority of injuries, etc..

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.

MADERA COUNTY,Calif.(KFSN) — Two people are recovering in the hospital after a big rig accident inMaderaCounty.

The crash happened on Highway 41 near Avenue 14 early Monday morning.

The California Highway Patrol says a big rig going northbound on Highway 41 tried to make a u-turn when the driver missed his exit.

The CHP says the big rig pulled out in front of on-coming traffic and the driver of a van wasn’t able to stop in time.

The two people inside the van were taken to the hospital. Their conditions have not been released.

The accident temporarily blocked a portion on Highway 41, but all lanes were back open by midday.

Cause of the Madera County Accident

Although the CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the collision, based on the information reported, it appears that the driver of the big-rig may be responsible for this accident. The law pertaining to left turns is found in California Vehicle Code Section 21801: “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.

Fault and Personal Injury Liability

Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated and innovative legal strategies for almost any type of fatality, wrongful death and/or serious injuries.  We not only handle wrongful death and serious injuries but also traumatic brain injuries.  Our office has undertaken difficult to next to impossible cases and prevailed, convincing the skeptical insurance companies of the merits of our client’s viable claims.  From stolen vehicles, to tractor trailer rigs which have lost their loads, to professional truck drivers under the influence who have fallen asleep behind the wheel, to backing up over a Plaintiff wife and killing her, our office has represented hundreds of clients in truly tragic circumstances.  Many times the official police report does not outline the true circumstances of what has occured.  Our office many times has discovered witnesses which law enforcement neglected to interview and have turned the case around in favor of our clients.

Too many lawyers rush to simplistic results only looking at the barebones insurance policy of the Defendant truck driver.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will consult with you about all of the potential defendants (i.e., truck driver, the contracting party for the load being delivered, the party who loaded the truck, owner of the trucking firm,etc.), whether the roadway created “dangerous conditions” for the driver involved, were there steering and/or brake failure, did the restraint system operate free of defect, did the fuel tank fire cause the majority of injuries, etc..

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.

Cause of the Sonoma County Truck Accident

The cause of the August 2nd crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the limited information provided by the Press-Democrat, the driver of the Toyota Camry likely could have done nothing to prevent this horrific collision.

Fault and Wrongful Death Liability

Accidents involving fuel tanker trucks have unique and complex legal issues. If it is determined that the driver of the Toyota Camry was not at fault for this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California truck accident attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be able to review the cause of the accident, and if warranted, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled lawyer can also provide an explanation to the victim’s family on their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against the driver or any other parties at fault. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Demand accountability from the trucking company.  We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years.  We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases.  We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.  Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.

The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking accident” cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.

California trucking accident 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 “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death 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.

If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your 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.

BELLEVUE, Wash. – A collision involving a semi-truck, a logging truck and 13 other vehicles are blocking lanes of westbound Interstate 90 and left a young girl in critical condition.

Three lanes were closed between 148th Avenue SE and the exit to I-405 as of 10 a.m.

The Washington State Patrol said the semi-truck came upon regular morning congestion around 7:45 a.m. and could not stop in time. The logging truck fishtailed in an effort to avoid the collision. That led to a chain reaction involving other vehicles.

At least seven people were taken to the hospital, including a 9-year-old girl in critical condition.

Initial reports were that the logging truck lost its load, but that was not the case. However, there are reports the truck’s rear axle was damaged.

Two lanes, including the HOV lane, are getting through, but the backup as of 10 a.m. was approximately six miles. General traffic is being allowed to use the HOV lane. WSDOT has no estimate on when the scene will be cleared.

For over twenty years Gary A Kessler has represented the seriously injured as well as wrongful death heirs (i.e. those who have lost a beloved family member) in an automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s) (Big Truck) collisions.  We specialize in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rigs (i.e., tractor-trailer rigs and big rig trucks) collision cases.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 6.3 million traffic accidents reported by law enforcement last year, in which over 41,000 people were killed and over 3.2 million people sustained injuries.  The most common causes of tractor-trailer rig and trucking accidents are due to the following:

• Drunk driving
• Driving while drowsy
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Driver fatigue
• Truck overturns
• Backing up
• Brake failure
• Transporting heavy equipment with trailers
• Overloaded trucks and/or trailers
• Loads that shift weight
• Semi truck jacknife in traffic
• Poor and dangerouse road conditions
• Cell phone misuse
• Mechanical failure
• DUI

Severe injuries and fatalities occur in a truck (big rig) accident.  Blunt head trauma, spinal cord injuries and amputations are common injuries associated when trucks carrying heavy loads collide into other cars.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler represents trucking victims throughout the Western United States killed or seriously injured in wrecks caused by truck driver negligence.  Our office takes immediate action, conducting our own investigation, consulting with nationally known accident reconstructionists, interviewing eyewitnesses and obtaining the truck driving records.

Due to the fact that the trucking industry is regulated by state and federal law, these trucking firms are required to follow procedures to ensure the safety of others.  It is important that you hire experienced trucking accident lawyer Gary A Kessler who has handled personal injury cases involving truck accidents for twenty years and has the comprehensive knowledge of the trucking industry.

At the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler we obtain all evidence from a number of vital sources, including the following:

• Review truck driver’s log book to see if sleep deprivation or overtime was a factor in the accident
• Review the truck’s maintenance records to determine if mechanical failure or design defect of the truck was a factor
• Verify if reflector(s) and lighting on the truck were in compliance with state and federal laws
• Consult trucking company as well as DMV (nationwide records when applicable) pertaining to truck driver’s drug and alcohol tests
• Obtain on board computer of the truck to determine speed, braking and sleeping
• Consult numerous accident reconstructionists and trucking experts
• Obtain all law enforcement agency reports (i.e., CHP, Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, MAIT Team, etc.)
• Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated and innovative legal strategies for almost any type of fatality, wrongful death and/or serious injuries.  We not only handle wrongful death and serious injuries but also traumatic brain injuries.  Our office has undertaken difficult to next to impossible cases and prevailed, convincing the skeptical insurance companies of the merits of our client’s viable claims.  From stolen vehicles, to tractor trailer rigs which have lost their loads, to professional truck drivers under the influence who have fallen asleep behind the wheel, to backing up over a Plaintiff wife and killing her, our office has represented hundreds of clients in truly tragic circumstances.  Many times the official police report does not outline the true circumstances of what has occured.  Our office many times has discovered witnesses which law enforcement neglected to interview and have turned the case around in favor of our clients.

  Too many lawyers rush to simplistic results only looking at the barebones insurance policy of the Defendant truck driver.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will consult with you about all of the potential defendants (i.e., truck driver, the contracting party for the load being delivered, the party who loaded the truck, owner of the trucking firm,etc.), whether the roadway created “dangerous conditions” for the driver involved, were there steering and/or brake failure, did the restraint system operate free of defect, did the fuel tank fire cause the majority of injuries, etc..

For over twenty years Gary A Kessler has represented the seriously injured as well as wrongful death heirs (i.e. those who have lost a beloved family member) in an automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s) (Big Truck) collisions.  We specialize in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rigs (i.e., tractor-trailer rigs and big rig trucks) collision cases.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 6.3 million traffic accidents reported by law enforcement last year, in which over 41,000 people were killed and over 3.2 million people sustained injuries.  The most common causes of tractor-trailer rig and trucking accidents are due to the following:

• Drunk driving
• Driving while drowsy
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Driver fatigue
• Truck overturns
• Backing up
• Brake failure
• Transporting heavy equipment with trailers
• Overloaded trucks and/or trailers
• Loads that shift weight
• Semi truck jacknife in traffic
• Poor and dangerouse road conditions
• Cell phone misuse
• Mechanical failure
• DUI

Severe injuries and fatalities occur in a truck (big rig) accident.  Blunt head trauma, spinal cord injuries and amputations are common injuries associated when trucks carrying heavy loads collide into other cars.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler represents trucking victims throughout California killed or seriously injured in wrecks caused by truck driver negligence.  Our office takes immediate action, conducting our own investigation, consulting with nationally known accident reconstructionists, interviewing eyewitnesses and obtaining the truck driving records.

Due to the fact that the trucking industry is regulated by state and federal law, these trucking firms are required to follow procedures to ensure the safety of others.  It is important that you hire experienced trucking accident lawyer Gary A Kessler who has handled personal injury cases involving truck accidents for twenty years and has the comprehensive knowledge of the trucking industry.

At the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler we obtain all evidence from a number of vital sources, including the following:

• Review truck driver’s log book to see if sleep deprivation or overtime was a factor in the accident
• Review the truck’s maintenance records to determine if mechanical failure or design defect of the truck was a factor
• Verify if reflector(s) and lighting on the truck were in compliance with state and federal laws
• Consult trucking company as well as DMV (nationwide records when applicable) pertaining to truck driver’s drug and alcohol tests
• Obtain on board computer of the truck to determine speed, braking and sleeping
• Consult numerous accident reconstructionists and trucking experts
• Obtain all law enforcement agency reports (i.e., CHP, Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, MAIT Team, etc.)

Law Offices of Gary A Kessler provides sophisticated and innovative legal strategies for almost any type of fatality, wrongful death and/or serious injuries.  We not only handle wrongful death and serious injuries but also traumatic brain injuries.  Our office has undertaken difficult to next to impossible cases and prevailed, convincing the skeptical insurance companies of the merits of our client’s viable claims.  From stolen vehicles, to tractor trailer rigs which have lost their loads, to professional truck drivers under the influence who have fallen asleep behind the wheel, to backing up over a Plaintiff wife and killing her, our office has represented hundreds of clients in truly tragic circumstances.  Many times the official police report does not outline the true circumstances of what has occured.  Our office many times has discovered witnesses which law enforcement neglected to interview and have turned the case around in favor of our clients.

Too many lawyers rush to simplistic results only looking at the barebones insurance policy of the Defendant truck driver.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will consult with you about all of the potential defendants (i.e., truck driver, the contracting party for the load being delivered, the party who loaded the truck, owner of the trucking firm,etc.), whether the roadway created “dangerous conditions” for the driver involved, were there steering and/or brake failure, did the restraint system operate free of defect, did the fuel tank fire cause the majority of injuries, etc..

If you or a loved one is involved in a Tractor Trailer Rig (Big Truck) accident:

• Insist that a report is filed by the Police Department, California Highway Patrol, or Sheriff’s Department;
• Obtain essential information (i.e., name, address, insurance information, vehicle license number and driver license number of any and all persons involved in the accident);
• Photograph the accident scene (if possible) as well as all visible injuries;
• Shut up!  Talk to no one about the accident or your injuries other than your attorney or doctor, never to an insurance adjuster or insurance investigator.  Do not volunteer a statement to any insurance company;
• Sign absolutely nothing without consulting a lawyer;
• Seek medical attention immediately and keep a diary of your level of pain;
• Keep all records for all medical expenses and/or funeral bills and wage loss records;
• Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler an experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence!

Demand accountability from the trucking company.  We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years.  We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases.  We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.  Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.

The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking accident” cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.

California trucking accident 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 “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death 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.

If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your 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.