Highway Accidents: December 2011 Archives

December 28, 2011

Major Injuries Reported in 405 Freeway Crash in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - A four-vehicle collision early Wednesday morning on the southbound 405 Freeway left one person with life-threatening injuries, the LA Times reported. The collision was reported just south of Getty Center Driver at 4:30 a.m. Six people were involved in the crash, and five of the victims were taken to a local hospital. The cause of the December 28th Los Angeles car accident was not immediately clear.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a major injury car accident, victims and their families are well-advised to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney. If the accident is determined to be caused by the negligence of another driver, the accident victims may be entitled to compensation for medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, a skilled Los Angeles car accident lawyer can advise the accident victims and their family members of their best course of action to protect their legal rights to recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to.

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December 12, 2011

Six People Hurt in Head-On Collision Near Lompoc

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - Six people suffered injuries ranging from minor to major following a head-on collision early Sunday morning in the Lompoc area, the Lompoc Record reported. The crash was reported at about 1:50 a.m. on Highway 1 at San Antonio Road. Further information about the parties involved or the cause of the collision was not available.

Cause of the Highway 1 Head-on Crash

The cause of this December 11th Lompoc car accident remains under investigation, and based on the information provided by the Lompoc Record, it is impossible to determine why this crash occurred. Most head-on collisions are attributed to driver behavior, such as swerving to avoid an object in the road, unsafe passing, or even falling asleep at the wheel. Hopefully, the investigation by the California Highway Patrol will reveal exactly what happened and who was responsible.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the investigation into the cause of this Lompoc area car accident is ongoing, the injured victims of the collision would be well-advised to consider speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable Santa Barbara personal injury lawyer. A skilled car accident attorney can review the accident report, and advise victims of their rights to be compensated for medical care, lost income, and other damages from the party or parties responsible for the collision.

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