LA QUINTA, California – Leyann Mercer, 28, of La Quinta was killed and three others were injured in a two-car crash Sunday night on Avenue 50 at Park Avenue, according to a press release issued by CAL FIRE/Riverside County firefighters.

Mercer was driving a Kia Spectra when she allegedly lost control of the vehicle and veered into opposing traffic where she was struck by another driver in a Nissan Altima. She died at the scene of the head-on car crash.

Paramedics responding to the scene of the crash transported a woman and two minor children in the Nissan to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries. The person who died in the crash was the driver of one of the vehicles and was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

The fatal crash is being investigated by police to determine whether either driver was at fault in the crash.

“Traffic accidents can cause serious long-term injuries that require ongoing medical care, lost time off work and possible permanent injuries,” said Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of a Riverside personal injury law firm. “Victims of car crashes need to protect their rights immediately after a crash to ensure they are compensated for their losses and damages.”

Riverside County Car Accident Statistics

In 2010, there were 190 deaths and 7,632 injuries reported due to traffic accidents in Riverside County, according to a California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report.

In California, fatal traffic accidents were down 12% to 2,715 deaths in 2010 compared to 3,090 killed in 2009, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additionally, national statistics show that traffic fatalities have declined in recent years across the United States, down roughly 3% to 32,885 deaths in 2010 compared to 33,883 killed in 2009.

If you have been involved in a car accident and have been injured we know that this is a painful and confusing situation. We offer our services to help you and your family get on the road to recovery both physically and financially. For roughly 30 years, the legal experts at Seegmiller Law Firm have represented thousands of clients who were injured in serious traffic accidents or have lost a loved one.

Our legal team has also handled hundreds of wrongful death claims for families of victims killed in traffic accidents. Our staff is compassionate and understands the pain its clients are going through and we want to help them. We know it is an especially difficult time for those clients who are families of those who have been killed in a car crash. Our law firm is not only compassionate, but we have a proven track record supported by settlements ranging from several thousand dollars to millions.

There is no cost to clients until our experienced team of lawyers and legal professionals have won your case. Finding the best car accident attorney can mean you will get the settlement you need to get your life back on track. Compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and pain and suffering can’t take away the trauma of the accident, but it can help you rebuild your life.

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