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Community Service Officer with the Palm Springs Police Department Died in Collision on Thanksgiving Day – Police Department Liability for Officer Deaths


Community Service Officer with the Palm Springs Police Department Died in Collision on Thanksgiving Day Police Department Liability for Officer Deaths

Breaking News: a community service officer with the Palm Springs Police Department died in a traffic collision that occurred on Thanksgiving morning, according to the department. The incident occurred in Cathedral City at approximately 11:50am on Thursday. Officer Nick Griego was involved in the crash with another PSPD employee, although the status of the other employee involved in the crash is not known.

There were no further details about the crash. The incident is being investigated by the Cathedral City Police Department.

If a member of your family died in a collision like the one mentioned above, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. In fact, you could potentially have the right to file a lawsuit against the police department. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team at your earliest convenience.

Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our team is fully committed to providing claimants with the guidance that they need to get justice. If you are interested in pursuing a wrongful death claim, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm today. Our police officer crash wrongful death lawyers are more than ready to take care of your claim and help you get justice.

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Possible Causes of Police-Involved Collisions

Some of the possible causes of these incidents may include the following:

  • Mechanical issues with police cars
  • Defective police cars
  • Defective roads or dangerous road conditions
  • Poor weather conditions
  • Driver recklessness (speeding, tailgating, ignoring traffic signals, etc.)
  • And more
Injuries Associated with Auto Collisions

Without a doubt, auto accidents can lead to a number of injuries. Based on the factors surrounding the incident, including the speed at which the crash occurred, the types of vehicles involved, etc., victims could suffer extensive injuries. These could include some of the following:

  • Head injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Neck injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Hip injuries
  • Pelvic injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Crushing injuries
  • Burn injuries
  • Road rash
  • Severed limbs
  • Degloving injuries
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and strains
  • Lacerations
  • And more
Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes, if you or a loved one suffered injuries in an auto accident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be entitled to receive compensation. In general, the right to sue is based on the concept of negligence. In cases where the incident occurred on the job or in the scope of employment, victims and their families may have the right to file a claim under workers compensation law.

Can I File for Workers Comp? – Yes, if a fatal incident occurred on the job, surviving family members could have grounds to file a claim under workers compensation law. For more information about filing a workers’ comp claim after a member of your family died while working with a police department, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible.

No matter the specific claim that you are pursuing, you can trust that our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

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What Should I Do?

When pursuing any type of claim, it is important that you consider the following suggestions:

  • Gather photographs of the scene of the incident, including the vehicles involved in the crash, the damage to vehicles, visible injuries, etc.
  • Gather all relevant medical records
  • Gather all records associated with lost income
  • Seek representation with an experienced lawyer
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible. Our team is not afraid to pursue a claim against the police department after the death of a member of your family while they were working. Our team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group has decades of experience and are fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim.

To ensure that we remain accessible to all, our firm offers free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. In summary, our team will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your lawsuit. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today!

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our firm works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that our clients will not be responsible for paying anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be required to pay anything.

If you are ready to explore your right to sue the Palm Springs Police Department, contact us today!


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