California Injury Lawyer Blog

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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GLENDORA - A crash involving a Wal-Mart big-rig truck and several other vehicles left one person with major injuries, the Pasadena Star News reported. The accident was reported in the westbound lanes of the 210 Freeway, east of Grand Avenue at about 5 a.m. At least one person was taken flown to a local hospital by helicopter with major injuries. The cause of the April 29th Los Angeles County semi-truck accident remains under investigation. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, the cause of the accident is unclear.

Truck Accident Personal Injury Liability

Trucking accidents, such as this one reported in Glendora, have unique liability issues. When a truck driver is responsible for an accident resulting in serious injury to others, the truck driver, trucking company, and numerous other parties may be financially responsible. In the interest of preserving evidence and protecting victim's legal rights to compensation for their injuries, it is advisable to speak with an experienced Los Angeles trucking accident lawyer as soon as possible following an accident. An attorney who has represented numerous victims of trucking accidents can advise victims and their families of their best course of action following an accident and help them ultimately recover the maximum compensation they're entitled to receive.

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A motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision with a vehicle Saturday evening in El Monte, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported Monday. The accident was reported at 5:17 p.m. at the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Bryant Road on December 11, 2010. The motorcyclist, who was not identified, suffered major head trauma and was taken to Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center. The cause of the El Monte motorcycle accident remains under investigation.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accidents & Personal Injury Liability

News accounts provided very little details about what happened to cause this accident. If it is determined that the driver of the vehicle caused this crash, the severely injured motorcyclist may be entitled to financial compensation in a personal injury claim for medical care and treatment, lost earnings and wages, and pain and suffering. In any accident resulting in serious injuries, such as this motorcycle accident in El Monte, it is always advisable for accident victims and their families to seek a consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney who can review the victim's rights in a potential claim.

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A woman suffered major injuries after she was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon in Whittier, the Whittier Daily News reported. The accident occurred at about 2:45 p.m. on December 7, 2010, at the intersection of Philadelphia Street and Painter Avenue. The pedestrian, identified as a 55-year-old Downey woman, was in the crosswalk when she was struck by a car making a left turn from westbound Philadelphia Street to Southbound Painter Avenue. The injured pedestrian was flown by helicopter to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, according to news reports.

Cause of the December 7th Accident

The Whittier Daily News provided very few details about this accident. However, based on the fact that the pedestrian was reportedly in a marked crosswalk, the driver of the vehicle may be responsible for the accident, if he or she failed to yield to the right of way of the pedestrian. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection..."

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

In this situation, and in any situation where a pedestrian in a crosswalk is struck by a vehicle, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with a California pedestrian injury attorney - as soon as possible. An experienced lawyer who has represented numerous seriously injured victims of car vs. pedestrian accidents can advise the victim of her legal rights to recover financial compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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Torrance Police are investigating a tragic accident that killed a bus passenger exiting a bus in Torrance on Thursday afternoon. A man in his 40's slipped and fell November 19th after exiting the bus and stepping onto the sidewalk, and fell backwards under its wheels. The bus then ran over the man, who died at the scene of the accident. The fatal accident occurred at 4:30 p.m. at Torrance and Crenshaw Boulevard.

Determining who is responsible for a bus vs. pedestrian accident can be complex, and no determination has been made as to who was at fault for this fatal accident. More than one party may ultimately be responsible, including the transit company, the bus driver, maintenance companies, and city and county governments. An attorney can help you determine which parties are responsible for your injuries by hiring an independent investigator.

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