Los Angeles Car Accident Injures Three
Three people sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident involving several vehicles the afternoon of February 4, 2010. According to a news report in the Pasadena Star News, the car crash occurred on the 5 Freeway in Norwalk near Imperial Highway when a truck traveling south on the freeway crossed over to opposing lanes of traffic and hit other vehicles. It is not clear how many vehicles were involved. But California Highway Patrol officials say two people suffered moderate injuries and another person was transported to the hospital with injuries.
I sympathize with the victims who were injured in this crash. I hope none of the victims was seriously injured and that they recover quickly and completely from their injuries.
Los Angeles Car Accident Statistics
Five deaths and 559 injuries occurred involving Norwalk car accidents, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, 712 fatalities and 56,475 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2007.
Car Accident Causes
It's not clear what exactly caused the driver of the pickup truck to go over the center median and into opposing lanes of traffic. It is also, not clear whether the driver suffered a medical condition and lost control of the truck or whether this was the result of an auto product defect or mechanical failure.
The victims of this car accident would be well-advised to contact a reputed Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will make sure that their legal rights are protected. Where several parties are involved, it is always in the victim's best interests not to talk to adjusters, give statements or sign agreements without first talking to a knowledgeable injury lawyer.
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