

Nicknamed "The Apple of the Desert," the Town of Apple Valley is located 46 miles north of San Bernardino and 37 miles east of Barstow, in the southern edge of the Mojave Desert. The majority of traffic to Apple Valley comes through State Route 18, known locally as the "Happy Trails Highway." Car accidents on this thoroughfare and other roads in Apple Valley occur regularly, resulting in serious injury or preventable death to drivers and their passengers, as well as pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. When accidents are caused by negligent or reckless motorists, accident victims and their families may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
In the last several years, major injury and fatality collisions have been reported at the following locations in Apple Valley:
Although they are often referred to as accidents, vehicle collisions in the Inland Empire and throughout California are most often the result of a negligent driver actions, such as speeding, driving under the influence, driving while distracted by a mobile phone, or falling asleep at the wheel. According to the National Traffic Safety Administration, fatigued drivers account for more than 100,000 vehicle collisions a year. Following traffic laws and keeping your eyes, hands and mind on the wheel at all times can prevent many accidents and save lives.
If you were involved in an Apple Valley car accident and sustained a serious injury, it is important to protect your rights to recover compensation from the party responsible for your injuries. If your accident was caused by another driver and was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including your medical care and treatment expenses, lost earnings or wages, loss of earning capacity (if applicable), as well as compensation for pain and suffering. The amount of financial compensation you are eligible to receive may depend on a number of factors, including the severity of your injuries, who was responsible for your accident, and how much insurance coverage the at-fault party and you have.
The Apple Valley car accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger are serious about helping accident victims recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to. Our attorneys, with more than 70 years of combined experience, have recovered numerous seven and eight figure settlements for car accident victims in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, and offer a free consultation to help you protect your rights. Please call us today to discuss your potential case with one of our knowledgeable lawyers.
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