Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence is one of the most painful experiences a person can face. California law gives surviving family members the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim, but that right comes with a strict deadline. Missing that deadline can mean losing the opportunity to hold a […]
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang on Tuesday at the junction of State Route 138 and State Route 18 in Crestline. California Highway Patrol (CHP) logs indicated the motorcycle and the rider were lying on the roadway. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. No injuries have been reported […]
On Tuesday, a motorcyclist was killed on Phelan Road prompting major traffic closures and delays. According to the Hesperia Police Department, a motorcycle collided with a GMC Sierra pickup truck around noon on the eastbound lane, just before Highway 395. Despite lifesaving efforts, the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene. The truck’s driver […]
On Tuesday night, a pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Highway 138 in Victorville. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred near Sheep Creek Road around 8 p.m. when a white Ford Fusion sedan hit the pedestrian while crossing the road. The driver stayed at the scene and […]
Two of three people killed in a fiery, two-car fatal crash along Highway 18 in Phelan last month have been identified as Victorville siblings. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the two were killed in a head-on collision after an eastbound Cadillac CTS crossed opposing traffic and slammed directly into their Tesla Model Y near […]
On January 14, a speeding driver triggered a fiery and fatal car crash in San Bernardino that killed two and left one injured. San Bernardino police were responding to reports of a driver acting erratically and slumped over the steering wheel of a Volvo sedan at an ARCO gas station on Highland Avenue. Before reaching […]
On Thursday, one person died following a multi-vehicle fatal 10 Freeway crash involving a tractor-trailer in Ontario. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Kenworth semi traveling in the westbound No. 3 Lane and pulling a flatbed trailer carrying a large excavator, crashed into the 15 Freeway connector overpass shortly after 3 a.m. The […]
A driver was killed Tuesday after fatal a rear-end collision on Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the driver was traveling northbound near Kenwood Avenue in a 2019 Dodge Ram Big Horn, when he slammed into the back of a stopped box truck. Witnesses said the driver […]
Facing a wrongful death claim can be overwhelming during an already difficult time. Families must make decisions while managing both emotional strain and legal considerations. The law recognizes different types of damages in these cases, reflecting the various ways a loss can affect those left behind. What Are Economic Damages? “Economic” damages cover financial losses […]
