Injuries Reported in Interstate 10 Crash Involving Big Rig
THOUSAND PALMS - One person was injured in a crash Thursday afternoon in Thousand Palms, KPSP News reported. The accident, which involved a big rig, a small car, and a pickup truck, was reported on eastbound Interstate 10 at Monterey Avenue, just after 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2011. According to news reports, the three vehicle Riverside County crash was triggered by a tire blowout in one of the vehicles. One person - who was not injured - had to be cut out of a vehicle by firefighters. Another person suffered "moderate injuries" and was taken to a local hospital.
Cause of the Crash
The CHP reported that one of the vehicles involved in the crash had a tire blowout. Tire blowouts are serious situations, and it is very fortunate that no one was killed in this crash. There are numerous causes on tire blowouts, from negligent vehicle maintenance to tire manufacturing defects. It is also possible that the tire was punctured by debris in the road.
Personal Injury Liability Issues
Although this Interstate 10 accident remains under investigation by the CHP, the injured victim, or his or her family would be well-advised to speak with a California car accident attorney about the accident and the victim's legal rights. A lawyer who has handled numerous tire blowout accident injury claims can review the accident report, as well as determine whether the tire that rapidly deflated has been recalled for a manufacturing defect, and advise the victim of their best course of action to protect their rights following this accident. If negligence of another driver, or the manufacturer of a tire caused this crash, the victim may be able to recover damages for medical care expanses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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