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2007 and 2008 Ranch Cucamonga Fatal Auto Accidents and Traffic Collisions Cause 21 deaths.

Rancho Cucamonga fatal automobile accidents, from multiple traffic collisions resulted in 21 deaths in 2007-2008

In 2008, Rancho Cucamonga experienced 9 fatal car accidents resulting in 11 traffic related deaths

Death as a result of traffic collisions is so sudden and traumatic that these losses have so many reprecussions. First, you have the individual him or herself, who looses the right to live on and enjoy life. Sometimes, the fatal accident results in the death of the negligent driver, but all too often, a traffic collision results in the death of a passenger, another driver, pedestrian or bystander. Sometimes, vehicular deaths are as a result of drunk drivers, innattention or simple negligence. This often will result in a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a legal term essentially meaning that a death of a person was caused by the wrongful conduct of another. When a wrongful death claim arises, family members should hire a personal injury attorney to help them obtain money from the responsible driver, and/or from his or her insurance company. Unfortunately, the only way society can correct for the wrongful death of another is to have the negligent driver pay monetary damages to the remaining family members or others as allowed by law.

In 2008, Rancho Cucamonga had 9 fatal car accidents, with 11 fatalities, 28 persons involved and with three of those deaths being pedestrians. What is strangely facinating about these accidents, all of them occurred in the morning hours between midnight to noon. Four of the deaths took place on the freeways intersecting Rancho Cucamonga, namely, the I-15 and SR-210 freeways. Only two of the accidents resulted from drunk drivers. Finally, the balance of the fatal traffic accidents in Rancho Cucamonga were on the surface streets, including, Church Street, Haven Avenue, Coriander Ct., Carol Avenue, Utica and 6th Street.

2007 Rancho Cucamonga fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents caused 12 deaths

Similar to 2008, Rancho Cucamonga saw fatal traffic collisions on both the freeways and surface streets. Once again, every accident which resulted in a death took place in the mornimg hours. The vehicle traffic on the State Route 210 freeway caused 4 of the deaths, some at the hands of drunk drivers. Interstate 15 saw two of those deaths, and the balance of the 7 deaths took place on the surface streets. Seven of the fatal accidents were caused by drunk drivers.

David H. Ricks, attorney and founder of David H. Ricks & Associates and the Inland Empire Law Group is prepared to handle wrongful death claims

After 22 years of legal experience and having handled many, many traffic accident and wrongful death claims. David H. Ricks can really be a major asset to you if you have an injury claim or wrongful death claim arising out of an accident in Southern California and especially within the Inland Empire. If you are suffering from the loss of a loved one caused by the negligent conduct of another person, or business, whether from a traffic accident or from some other cause, you would be well served to speak with a quality attorney to review your claim. David H. Ricks will be glad to provide you with a free consultation and provide you with the needed advice to help you make the right decisions. Call right away to schedule an appointment and meet with our legal team. Thereafter, if you like what we can do for you, make us your legal team.

Call 1-888-MY-IELAWYER or 909-481-0100

The Inland Empire Law Group is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California and serves clients in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Los Angeles County as well as the following cities: Rancho Cucamonga, Alta Loma, Etiwanda, Fontana, Ontario, Upland, Montclair, Rialto, Victorville, Colton, Norco, San Bernardino, Riverside, Yucipa, Redlands, Bloomington, Chino, Chino Hills, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Adelanto, Barstow, Pomona, Claremont, La Verne, and San Dimas, Glendora, Diamond Bar, Corona, Grand Terrace, Highland, Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Wrightwood, and Moreno Valley.

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8600 Utica Avenue
Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga,
California 91730

(909) 481-0100

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