Joseph Heightman Injured in Motorcycle Crash on West Via Rancho Parkway [Escondido, CA]

[UPDATE] CHP Officer Joseph Heightman Injured in Escondido Motorcycle Accident

 
Escondido, CA (April 08, 2021) – On Tuesday, CHP officer Joseph Heightman was seriously injured in a crash on Via Rancho Parkway.
 
The accident happened at 12:45 p.m. near the Westfield North County shopping center.
 
The officer was riding to the east when a Nissan Rogue SUV driver pulled directly into his path from northbound Lomas Serenas Drive.
 
As a result, the officer was thrown from his motorcycle. Paramedics immediately took him to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido for treatment of severe injuries.
 
In 2015, Heightman received the California’s Medal of Valor, the Special Service Award, which is a silver medal given to state employees for acts of heroism.
 
This is a reminder to be a defensive driver and follow the recommended speed limit.

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Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney After an Escondido Crash

 
The most helpful step you can take in response to a motorcycle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
Indeed, personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. Moreover, we are driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, you might have suffered injuries that will only be exacerbated over time. While you rest and recover, Sweet Lawyers will ensure you and your family obtain the highest settlement to cover these medical costs and more. Also, if you are forced to miss work, lost wages only increase financial pressure, so turn to us.
 
That is why it is best to reach out to Sweet Lawyers for more information. Our website chat agents are available 24/7 to discuss your family’s legal options. Also, you may call us at (800) 674 7852. Our team is here for you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. You are not alone, let us guide you through the next steps.