Serious Injuries
Indio: Four injured in two-car collision
A two-vehicle Indio crash that left four people hospitalized remained under investigation today.
The collision was reported around 11:15 p.m. Sunday on Avenue 50 near Monroe Street, Indio Police Department spokesman Ben Guitron said.
A man and a woman in a Toyota Corolla suffered major injuries, he said.
The woman was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center, and the man was
taken to Eisenhower Medical Center.
A man and a woman in a Jeep Liberty were also taken to Eisenhower Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries, Guitron said.
Two of the victims had to be cut out of the wreckage of their vehicle, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
“Preliminary investigation indicated that the Jeep was going westbound on Avenue 50 and the Corolla was going eastbound on 50,” Guitron said.
Liability for Indio Car Accidents
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Indio 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 Indio 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.
One-car fatality linked to intoxication
A one-car accident at the junction of state Route 163 and Interstate 8 left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday. It also closed part of the interchange for about two hours.
At about 3:25 a.m., the driver of a Chevrolet HHR was traveling fast through the transition road from northbound Route 163 to the eastbound interstate, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The vehicle flipped, ejecting two of three passengers. One passenger died, another suffered minor injuries and a third sustained major injuries, according to CHP. It said the driver appeared uninjured but will be charged with felony DUI and manslaughter.
The name of the dead passenger has not been released.
Cause of the San Diego County Crash
As a passenger, the deceased likely could have done nothing to prevent this fatal roll over collision that ultimately took their life. The California Highway Patrol will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, witness reports, and other factors to determine what occurred and who was responsible. roll over 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.
According to the California Highway Patrol the crash was “due to the driver’s state of intoxication, the driver failed to maintain effective control of the vehicle, which ran off the left side of the roadway”.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
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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.
Woman critically injured in Pacific Beach accident
A 46-year-old woman was critically injured Friday evening when she was struck by a vehicle in Pacific Beach, police said.
The woman was getting out of a car that had stopped on westbound Loring Street at Cass Street about 5:10 p.m., said San Diego police Officer David Stafford. A 45-year-old man driving a Jeep with a trailer also was heading west on Loring. He drove around the car and the Jeep struck the woman as she crossed Loring.
The woman was pinned under the trailer. She suffered head injuries and was taken to a hospital, where she was in critical condition, Stafford said.
Cause of the Pacific Beach Pedestrian Accident
Based on the limited information released by news sources it is unclear exactly what happened. The police did say alcohol was not a factor in the accident. The accident remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
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.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle 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 pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian and bicycle 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 serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your 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 pedestrian and bicycle accidents 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 reponsible parties!
Woman on sidewalk critically injured in hit-and-run crash
WESTMINSTER – Two men were arrested and two others are being sought by police after a stolen SUV struck and critically injured a pedestrian Tuesday night, authorities said.
Officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash. The white Lexus SUV — that police said was stolen — crashed into a power pole about 7:30 p.m. on Bolsa Avenue just west of Beach Boulevard. The collision caused a power outage in the area.
When police arrived on the scene, they found a pedestrian lying near the SUV, critically injured. Paramedics rushed the injured pedestrian to a nearby hospital.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled wrongful death attorney such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents, can protect the victim’s legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver.
In the event the driver cannot be located, The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.
Girl seriously hurt in hit-and-run improving
SANTA ANA – A 13-year-old girl injured by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bicycle remained in critical condition Wednesday but is expected to recover, police said.
Peter Pham said his daughter, Teresa, was wearing a helmet while riding her bike to her cousin’s house to do homework when she was struck.
“She is doing better,” Pham said Wednesday morning while on his way to visit his daughter at the hospital. Teresa suffered broken bones and cuts to her face, he said.
Teresa was riding through a crosswalk at the intersection of West Warner Avenue and South Greenville Street when she was struck by an unidentified vehicle about 7 p.m. Monday, Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said.
The driver fled before police arrived.
“Someone left her lying in the roadway with no regard for her safety or her condition,” Bertagna said.
In addition to trying to identify the driver, police are also trying to find a man who rendered first aid to Teresa.
“We believe he is a potential witness to who hit her and would like to talk to him,” Bertagna said, adding that based on the damage to the bike and debris left behind, Teresa was struck by a small car – not an SUV or a truck.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the vehicle that left the scene to call Santa Ana traffic detectives at 714-245-8214.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled wrongful death attorney such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents, can protect the victim’s legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver.
In the event the driver cannot be located, The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.

4 injured in multivehicle crash on I-5 off-ramp
SAN CLEMENTE – Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a big-rig at a freeway off-ramp Monday morning, authorities said.
Two people were reported in critical condition after the crash, and authorities shut down Avenida Pico near the I-5 as firefighters tried to cut one person out of their wrecked vehicle, officials said.
Details on how the crash occurred were not immediately clear, but officials received reports that a big-rig was broadsided by a sedan at the freeway off-ramp, said Lt. Roland Chacon of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
A box truck and an SUV were also reported to be involved, authorities said.
The crash was reported near the Avenida Pico off-ramp at about 11 a.m., where at least one woman was trapped inside the wreck, said Capt. Marc Stone of the Orange County Fire Authority.
The crash happened on the off-ramp, but the impact pushed the crash into the intersection, Quesada said.
The two people in critical condition were taken to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo to be treated, Stone said. One person declined to be treated at the scene, and a fourth person suffered minor injuries.
Avenida Pico has been shut down to traffic, Chacon said, and officials requested assistance from city officials to divert traffic away from the area.
Cause of the San Clemente Crash
The crash remains under investigation and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is expected to release more information as it becomes available.
Automobile Accidents and Serious Injury Liabilty
The laws regarding catastrophic injury 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 lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
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.
Crash injures Oceanside woman
Vista — A 44-year-old Oceanside woman sustained major injuries in a car crash and was airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon.
The accident occurred about 4 p.m. on Buena Creek Road south of Monte Vista Drive, just east of Vista. The California Highway Patrol said Vista resident Teodocio Valdovinos, 53, was speeding in a 2004 Chevy Tahoe when he attempted to pass a slow-moving motor home on the wrong side of the road. Valdovinos clipped a motorcycle with his mirror then collided head-on with a 2007 Toyota Sienna driven by the 44-year-old woman. The woman’s name and the extent of her injuries were not released.
Valdovinos was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury. He was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pains and then booked into Vista jail.
Buena Creek Road was closed for about two hours while officers investigated the crash.
Cause of the Vista Accident
If news accounts are accurate, the driver of the Chevy Tahoe 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 San Diego County crash has not been made.
Automobile Accidents and Serious Injury Liabilty
The laws regarding catastrophic injury 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 lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
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.
Woman accused of DUI, hitting 3 cyclists
SEAL BEACH – A 46-year-old woman was arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of hitting three bicyclists and driving away from the scene.
The driver, Juli Ann Brown, of Anchorage, Alaska, was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run, as well as suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of narcotics.
Seal Beach police Sgt. John Scott said police received a call at 8:06 a.m. Saturday of a woman in an SUV who had struck three cyclists on Pacific Coast Highway, just west of Anderson Street.
Scott said the Seal Beach police sent a radio broadcast to the Huntington Beach police department about the vehicle. A short time later, Brown was stopped while heading east on Pacific Coast Highway near the intersection of 17th Street in Huntington Beach. She was booked and later taken to the Orange County Jail.
Any witnesses are asked to call Seal Beach police at 562-799-4115 or Officer Joe Garcia at 562-799-4100, ext. 1649.
Cause of the Seal Beach Accident
If news accounts are accurate, the driver, Juli Ann Brown is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the Seal Beach Police Department and an official determination of the cause of the Orange County crash has not been made.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
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.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle 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 pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The San Diego pedestrian and bicycle 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 serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your 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 pedestrian and bicycle accidents 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 reponsible parties!
Bicyclist injured in North Park crash
NORTH PARK — A 39-year-old man riding a bicycle on University Avenue in North Park was seriously injured about 1:20 p.m. Saturday after colliding with a Chevrolet pickup, San Diego police said.
The accident occurred when the 85-year-old driver of the pickup, who was headed west on University, made a left turn onto Alabama Street in front of the bicyclist, police said.
The bicyclist hit the pickup and flew off his bicycle into the truck’s windshield, seriously injuring his arm. He was transported to a local hospital, police said.
Cause of the North Park accident
If news accounts are accurate, the driver of the pickup is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the San Diego Police Department and an official determination of the cause of the San Diego County crash has not been made.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
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.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle 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 pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The San Diego pedestrian and bicycle 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 serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your 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 pedestrian and bicycle accidents 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 reponsible parties!
Loose trailer causes 3-vehicle wreck on 57
BREA – Three vehicles crashed Friday morning after a trailer unhooked from a truck, causing traffic gridlock on the northbound 57, authorities said.
The injury crash was reported just before 7:20 a.m. at Tonner Canyon, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log.
CHP officer P. Gomez said the truck driver was in the No. 4 lane when the trailer connection broke. The driver continued on as he was unaware that the trailer had unhooked, Gomez said.
The trailer drifted across all lanes and landed in the carpool lane, Gomez added.
Gomez said a Chevy pickup yielded behind the trailer while a white Nissan Sentra stopped in the carpool lane behind the pickup. That’s when a black Nissan Sentra veered out of the fast lane into the carpool lane and slammed into the back of a white Sentra, Gomez added.
The white Sentra was crushed between the black Sentra and the Chevy pickup.
Gomez said three victims were in the white Sentra.
Cause of the Brea Crash
The crash remains under investigation and the California Highway Patrol is expected to release more information today.
Automobile Accidents and Serious Injury Liabilty
The laws regarding catastrophic injury 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 lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
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.