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24-year-old Tucson, Arizona resident Tyler Edmiston was killed in a fatal car accident that occurred on May 27, 2011, around 5:25 p.m. near mile marker 139 in Interstate 10 (I-10) in Blythe. According to the CHP, the vehicle overturned, leaving him fatally injured.

From the limited available information, it is unclear what made Edmiston’s vehicle overturn. An investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the accident. The family members of the deceased victim should consult with an experienced Riverside County auto accident lawyer, who will make sure that the negligent parties are held liable for Edmiston’s wrongful death, as well as get the compensation to cover funeral and burial expenses, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Tyler Edmiston.

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80-year-old Zada Louise Fields was killed San Bernardino car accident that occurred on May 23, 2011, around 2:35 p.m. along State Route 66 (US-66) deep in the Mojave Desert. According to CHP, Fields’ 2010 Chevy Aveo drifted towards the shoulder of the road and overturned when she tried to steer it back.

From the available information, it is unclear what made the victim lose control of the vehicle and roll over 50 miles west of the Colorado River city of Needles. The investigation is still being conducted. If the loss of control was due to uneven road or a mechanical failure, Fields’ family may be entitled to compensation. These types of claims are factually specific and require an immediate and detailed investigation performed by trained experts managed by a skilled personal injury lawyer. Any delay in the investigation may result in the loss of key pieces of evidence.

The family members of Fields should consult with an experienced San Bernardino County personal injury attorney, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Our personal injury law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Fields for such a tragic loss.

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A husband and wife in their 60s were injured in a San Diego car crash in a City Heights alley on May 24, 2011, at about 3 p.m. According to the reports, the couple was heading south in the sloping access road off the 4200 block of 52nd Street when the man lost control of their older-model four-door Oldsmobile. The speed and slope sent the car crashing through a security gate and into a wall with high impact.

Medics took the husband and wife to a hospital, where the woman was given treatment for a fractured leg and a serious head injury. The husband suffered minor injuries. The husband told the police that he tried to step on the brake but the car did not stop. Traffic investigators are looking into whether mechanical failure caused the accident.

From the available information, it is quite clear that the loss of control contributed to this serious car accident. An apparent brake failure appears to be the reason of the accident. Now the investigating officers need to determine whether the loss of control was indeed due to a mechanical failure, any design issue or bad condition of the road.

If it is found that the elderly motorist lost control due to a mechanical failure, then the auto maker and auto insurance company will be held liable for the injuries suffered by both the victims. The injured motorist should immediately consult with an experienced San Diego car accident lawyer to investigate how the accident occurred and to determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the accident was the cause of a mechanical failure.

An experienced San Diego auto accident lawyer will help the victims obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical costs, and other accident-related expenses.

Our personal injury law office hopes and prays that the injuries suffered by the victims heal soon and they recover to their complete health.

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19-year-old Bianca Mathew was killed in a freeway car accident that occurred on May 20, 2011, around 1:10 a.m. deep in the Mojave Desert. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, Mathew was a backseat passenger in a blue 2006 Honda Odyssey that rear-ended an International big rig on the northbound lanes at Mountain Pass.

Mathew was pronounced dead at the scene. From the available information, the exact cause of the accident is not unknown. Since this accident happened late at night, maybe the lights and road signs were unclear. The state of alertness of the driver is also questionable.

It is indeed a very tough time for the family and no words can be enough to reduce their loss. However they have to maintain their calm and consult with an experienced car accident lawyer who can advise them of their legal rights and options. An attorney may also hire his own team of detectives for an in-depth investigation to know the real cause of the accident. The road maintenance authorities, the car manufacturer, the driver, or even another vehicle may be responsible for the teenager’s wrongful death.

In such a case, the family of the deceased may be entitled for a compensation to cover the expenses incurred for funeral of the teenager, loss of love and companionship, loss of earnings, and for the pain and suffering that the family is going through.

Our personal injury law office offers our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim. Losing a loved one due to someone’s negligence is indeed a disturbing and heart-rendering loss.

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One person was killed and four others, including three children, suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident that occurred on May 21, 2011, around 8:15 a.m. in Riverside County. The car was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 (I-10) in Desert Center when the accident happened.

According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, two children were immediately airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center to receive medical treatment and the third was transported by an ambulance to a nearby hospital.

From the limited information, it is unclear what lead to this single-car accident that killed one person and left four critically injured. If it is found that the car accident was due to a mechanical failure or uneven roads, then the driver may not be solely held liable for the wrongful death and injuries.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced car accident lawyer serving Riverside County to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses.

The injured children’s family members can obtain compensation from the automaker or government entity to cover medical expenses.

Our personal injury law office offers sincere condolences to all those who loved and knew the victim. We also hope that the children make a full recovery.

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3-year-old Milena Avila was killed in a Santa Ana car accident that occurred on May 18, 2011, around 4:40 p.m. at Edinger Avenue and Kensington Park Drive. According to the responding Orange County officials, the victim was riding in her car seat when the car was broadsided by another vehicle due to unknown reasons. Three other people also suffered injuries in this car accident.

According to the coroner's office, the injured girl was immediately transported to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana for treatment, where she was pronounced dead after three hours. There is limited information and no clarity on the accident. Was one of the drivers intoxicated? Did a traffic violation occur? Was one of the drivers was negligent or distracted?

Whatever are the results of the investigation, an irreversible tragedy has happened and no consolation can be enough for loss of Avila. Though it is a tough time for Avila’s family, it would be in their best interest to seek counsel from an experienced car accident lawyer serving Orange County to obtain fair compensation to cover for funeral and burial costs, loss of love, for trauma suffered by the family and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers deepest sympathies to the family who has lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.

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Two people standing outside their cars after a freeway collision were struck and killed by a big-rig on May 16, 2011, around 3:14 a.m. on Highway 60 in Pomona just west of the San Bernardino County. According to CHP Sgt. Keith Phillips, three vehicles were involved in the crash and a Mustang anda Lexus were left disables on the shoulder.

Phillips told reporters that two drivers were standing outside their cars when a big-rig veered onto the shoulder of the pathway and struck them. The impact of the collision was so strong that one of the victims was thrown over the side of Garey Avenue.

Responding paramedics pronounced both the victims dead at the accident scene. From the available information, it is quite evident that negligent driving and irresponsible actions of the big-rig driver lead to this fatal truck accident that took two lives. It is possible that he was speeding and that he did not break in time to avoid the collision. It is also possible that he was distracted and did not notice the parked vehicles.

The victims’ family members are advised to immediately seek consultation from an experienced truck accident lawyer serving San Bernardino County to obtain compensation to cover for funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated income, loss of love and companionship and other accident related damages.

Our personal injury law office offers our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victims. Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is indeed a disturbing and heart-rendering loss.

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35-year-old Marasho Kri Mazique,was killed in a fatal head-on car accident that occurred on May 8, 2011 around 2:09 a.m. in South Los Angeles. According to LA Police Sgt. Ronnie Cato, a motorist attempted to make a left turn when he struck Mazique’s vehicle head-on at Manchester Avenue and Figueroa Street.

Mazique was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. A passenger in Mazique‘s car and the other motorist suffered serious injuries and were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

From the available information, it appears that negligent driving of the other motorist lead to this fatal car accident. It cannot be ruled out that the other motorist made an unsafe turn. However, it appears that there has been a right-of-way violation. California law requires drivers to give the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles and to vehicles who have already entered the intersection from a different road. Was the motorist distracted and did not notice Mazique’s car? Was he speeding? Only a detailed investigation will yield answers for these questions.

Mazique’s family members should immediately seek counsel from a Los Angeles experienced car accident lawyer to obtain a fair compensation to cover for funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship and other accident related expenses.

An auto accident attorney will analyze all the aspects of this accident and would ensure that the at-fault party is held liable for Mazique’s wrongful death.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Mazique for their loss.

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A 56-year-old Davis man was killed in a Yolo County auto accident when his pickup crashed into a phone pole on Thursday, May 12 around 12:05 a.m. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, the driver, identified as Steve Settje, swerved or drifted to the right for some unknown reason on County Road 29 just north of Davis.

Though the speed is unknown, officers reported that Settje was not wearing a seatbelt. The family members of this deceased victim as well as the injured victims here would be well-advised to consult with an experienced Yolo County personal injury lawyer to determine the cause of the accident, whether it was a mechanical failure of the vehicle, bad road condition or any other reason that would cause the driver to lose control. An attorney can work to obtain compensation for accident-related expenses. Death of a family member is a tragic loss but an auto accident attorney can lessen the grief by assuring that the at-fault party is brought to justice
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Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim.

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An unidentified female driver suffered critical injuries in a car accident that occurred on May 10, 2011, along Canyon Crest Drive in Riverside. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, the driver lost control and hit an electric pole near El Cerrito Drive south of UC Riverside due to unknown reasons.

Riverside Police Lt. Art Flores told reporters that the woman had to be removed from the vehicle by the fire rescue crew. The woman suffered serious burns and broken legs. She was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital for treatment. It is not clear as to what caused the accident and if there was another vehicle involved and responsible for this traffic accident.

The treatment and damage control will cause a major financial dent. The injured woman should seek counsel from an auto accident lawyer serving Riverside County to learn about her legal rights and options, as well as get the justice and the financial compensation she deserves.

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Doug Odgers, a 23-year-old paramedic from Rialto, was killed in a serious ambulance accident in San Bernardino County that occurred on May 8, 2011, around 6:10 a.m. in Ontario. According to officials, Odgers was in the front passenger seat when the ambulance went off-ramp near Fourth Street, heading westbound on the Interstate 10 (I-10), and crashed into a freeway sign pole.

Odgers was immediately transported to San Antonio Community Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, where unfortunately he was pronounced dead around 9:07 a.m. CHP officers are looking into the cause of this tragic accident. A further investigation will determine whether the driver of the ambulance was abiding to traffic laws and whether he is at fault for the tragic death of the paramedic.

Odgers family members should immediately consult with an experienced auto accident lawyer serving San Bernardino County to learn about their legal rights and options. A personal injury attorney can work to acquire a timely compensation to cover for funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who loved and knew Odgers.

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An unidentified 24-year-old Hispanic man was killed in a fatal San Bernardino County car accident that occurred on May 9, 2011, around 10:27 p.m. on Rabbit Springs Road. According to San Bernardino Coroner's officials, a white 2002 Infiniti sedan rolled over several times just east of Buena Vista Road and later caught fire due to unknown reasons.

Paramedics responding to the auto accident pronounced the driver of the car dead at the scene around 10:43 p.m. From the limited information available, it is unclear what made the car roll over several times and finally catch fire. Those found responsible for this accident may be held liable for the accident and consequent wrongful death. Although the investigation is in process, the victim’s family members should immediately consult with an auto accident attorney in San Bernardino County to learn about their legal rights and options.

The death of a young member of the family can be devastating and can leave a never healing wound. An experienced lawyer can help the victim’s family to obtain compensation to cover for funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship and other accident related damages.

Our law office offers heartfelt condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such tragic loss.

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A car crashed through fence near Perris and overturned due to unknown reasons at Orange Avenue and Harvill Avenue on April 29, 2011, around 7:25 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers, the car overturned and came to rest 35 feet away from the fence.

The occupants in the car managed to get out on their own but suffered minor injuries. An ambulance was immediately called to help respond to the injuries suffered by the victims. From the available information, it is very difficult to paint the accident story. How many people were hurt? Was there any traffic violations? Was anyone driving under influence of alcohol or drugs? Did anyone run a red light? Was the driver trying to avoid a collision with some other vehicle?

An experienced car accident lawyer can undertake the responsibility of determining the exact cause of the accident so that the victims get the justice they deserve. The victims are advised to seek counsel from an experienced car accident lawyer in San Diego County to obtain timely and fair compensation to pay for the cost of hospitalization, medical costs, loss of wages, and other accident related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the victims heal soon.

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Oscar Cecilio Rodas, 58, was killed and a 10-year-old boy suffered injuries in a serious Kern County car accident that occurred on May 1, 2011, at 6:10 a.m. on Wilson Road and South H Street in Bakersfield. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, Rodas was travelling westbound in his Toyota Camry and entered the intersection when his vehicle was broadsided by a blue Nissan Sentra being driven northbound by Curtis Peery, 34.

Rodas suffered major injuries and was immediately transported by the paramedics to Kern Medical Center for treatment, where he was pronounced dead around 6:48 a.m. A 10-year-old boy who was a passenger in the Toyota suffered minor injuries and was also transported to Kern Medical Center.

According to the information provided by Bakersfield Police Department, Peery was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.

If Peery is determined to have been at fault for causing the motor vehicle accident, then he could face not only criminal charges for driving under influence, but could also be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused. Peery will most likely be found to have violated California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) which states that “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.” Rodas’s family could seek compensation to pay for the funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident related expenses.

In addition, the injured boy can obtain compensation to compensate him for his medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy, and other related damages. It is advisable for the families of the victims to seek counsel from an experienced Kern County car accident lawyer to obtain a fair and timely compensation.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Rodas for their loss. We also hope that the injured boy recovers to his complete health soon.

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Nohemi Dusina, 52, suffered critical injuries in a solo auto accident that occurred on May 3, 2011, around 1:30 p.m. at South Rannells Boulevard and 32nd Avenue in Blythe in Riverside County. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, Dusina was immediately airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs to receive medical treatment for the injuries suffered.

The investigating police officers are trying to determine the exact cause of this auto accident. Unfortunately, it is unclear from the facts of the news story why the accident occurred. One can imagine numerous reasons behind the auto accident. Only a detailed investigation involving law enforcement and accident reconstructionists can determine the exact cause of the accident. There is a possibility that the auto accident may have been the result of a mechanical defect or design issue. It could have also been a result of an uneven road surface or dangerous road design.

Regardless of the true reason, when one is seriously injured in an auto accident, the victim should always consult with a Riverside personal injury attorney who can hire a trained private investigator to investigate how the accident occurred and determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence. The Jurewitz Law Group offers a “No Fee Guarantee” which means that potential clients not only receive a free consultation but also you will not be charged any attorneys’ fees unless our law office recovers money for the victim.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by Dusina heal soon and send our best wishes to her and her family.

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An unidentified 53-year-old Moreno Valley woman was killed in a solo vehicle auto accident that occurred on April 30, 2011, around 7:50 p.m. in the 4600 block of Olivewood Avenue in Riverside. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers responding to the car crash scene, the car in which the victim was driving crashed into a tree for unknown reasons.

The injured woman was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital for treatment where she was ultimately pronounced dead about two hours later. The investigating officers are trying to determine the exact cause of this auto accident.

The investigation is still being conducted. Unfortunately, it is unclear from the facts of the news story why the accident occurred. There is a possibility that the auto accident may have been the result of a mechanical defect or design issue. It could have also been the result of an uneven road surface. Regardless of the facts, the victim’s family should at least take advantage of a free consulation with a Riverside personal injury attorney who can hire a trained private investigator to investigate how the accident occurred and to determine if there are any facts which would suggest that the accident was the cause of someone else’s negligence. The Jurewitz Law Group offers a free consultation and “No Fee Guarantee” which provides that if no money is recovered for damages, you do not owe any attorneys’ fees to our law firm.

Our law office offers our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a heart rendering loss.

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