One Person Injured In Indio Accident With Falling Sign At The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival
INDIO, CALIFORNIA (February 23, 2023) – One person was seriously injured in an accident with a falling sign at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival in Indio.
Riverside County officials are saying that the collision took place on Thursday evening. A person was killed by a falling sign while attending the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment for a traumatic leg injury.
Investigators believe that the accident was due in part to heavy wind gusts in the area. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Indio Festival Accidents
Depending on the particular facts of any case, a property owner could face liability if someone is hit by a falling sign. Pursuant to California Civil Code 1714, everyone is responsible not only for their willful acts but also for the lack of ordinary skill or care in the maintenance of their property. For example, a property owner may have failed to properly secure a sign which struck and injured someone. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any accident with a falling sign.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
Any person that is injured in an accident with a falling sign may have legal recourse through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. In order to win any civil claim plaintiffs will have to demonstrate negligence. Negligence is the failure to use the care of a reasonable, prudent person in a similar set or circumstances. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Indio Sign Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the person injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other collisions like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
