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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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A motorcyclist was injured Thursday morning in a crash on the northbound 405 Freeway, near the Seal Beach Boulevard Exit, the Orange County Register reported. The July 29th accident was reported at 6:42 a.m. According to news reports, officers were told that a vehicle may have struck the motorcycle, forcing him to collide with another vehicle and knocking him off the bike. Further details about exactly what happened were not available.

Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Liability

Statistically per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash and 9 times more likely to be injured. Motorcylists face serious risks sharing the road with other vehicles. Especially on freeways and highways, negligent drivers may not see a motorcyclist before it is too late to avoid a collision. In any situation involving where a motorcyclist is seriously injured in a collision with another vehicle, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced California motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible following an accident. A skilled Orange County personal injury lawyer can help the victim understand his legal rights to compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

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