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In Northridge, a truck that hit a power pole has knocked out the electrical service to more than 5,000 in the area. On Monday morning, roundabout 6:45 am, the truck was reported to have hit the power pole situated at the 8700 block of Canby.
When the truck accident took place, lines fell to the floor on the road, causing the electrical problems throughout the area. Also affected by the accident were several traffic signals in the vicinity of the downed power pole.
After fire officials were notified, the Los Angeles Water and Power officials were notified also, and were able to take repairs to the incident within hours. Fortunately, no injuries took place as a result of the accident.
If you have been injured in a car accident, and are in need of either help or representation, we welcome you into our offices for a free consultation – please call us or submit your case online for more information.
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A head-on car accident in Mount Washington has ended with two fatalities, that of a five-year-old girl and a 41-year-old woman. On Friday night at around 10 pm, a pickup truck crashed into a minivan where the girl, woman, and 4 others were driving. The deadly car accident took place near Avenue 41 off Figueroa Street. The truck was proceeding on Figueroa, opposite the minivan, when it unexpectedly crossed the middle of the road into the path of the van. The two vehicles crashed head on, according to reports. Authorities arrived at the scene to find the 41-year-old woman already dead, and the five-year-old girl was escorted to the hospital, where she died later. Five others were injured in the Los Angeles crash, including the pickup truck’s driver, who was reportedly being checked out for the possibility that he or she was under the influence.
After being injured in an accident of any severity, you are advised to at least receive the advice of a professional. By consulting with a lawyer, you can be sure to remain informed of the legalities present in your case. To receive a free consultation from our car accident lawyers, call us at 310.882.6810.
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A baby girl only 2 months of age has died of injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver in an accident on Friday. The girl, who’s older brother was also involved in the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene in Long Beach. According to reports, a man was pulling the two children across the street in a wagon on Friday night, at around 8:15 pm. While in the street, an SUV driving on the road crashed into the wagon that contained the two kids and continued driving, dragging along the wagon and kids with him for hundreds of yards. The girl’s injuries ended fatal and the boy, aged 2 or 3, was also injured and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The driver was located and arrested, and authorities have also mentioned that he may have been drunk driving during the accident.
If you have taken on injuries from a car accident, make sure that you have any and all of your legal concerns taken care of. Unless you speak with a lawyer, you may not fully understand the legality of your case, which is important whether or not you pursue litigation. To receive information from one of our Los Angeles car accident lawyers, call our law offices at 310.882.6810.
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A Long Beach car accident yesterday left an elderly couple with injuries. The car was traveling northbound on Bellflower Blvd, just south of Wardlow Road, when it swerved across the road, driving into a tree. Upon impact, the car flipped, landing on its roof, as the tree fell into the highway. The man and woman of their 70s were then left trapped within the car. Firefighters arrived at the scene promptly, forcing open the doors of the car to free the couple, who were injured. According to reports, the male suffered moderate injuries while the woman reported mild distress from the car accident. Police in the area said they were still unsure of what caused the accident.
If you have been injured in a car accident, taking the time to speak with the lawyer is a wise decision. Regardless of which side you were on, a lawyer can provide you with the professional advice you need. To speak with one of our car accident lawyers, call our offices at 310.882.6810.s
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A 22-year-old woman involved in an accident on Interstate 15 yesterday was also arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities said. When the accident occurred yesterday, the young woman is reported have made an unsafe lane change, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. Due to her condition, the woman is thought to have made the lane change without noticing the position of the approaching vehicle. She hit the SUV, causing a rollover to occur. In the process, another vehicle was also hit. CHP reported that two occupants from the SUV, both from Escondido, were taken to Saint Mary Medical Center with substantial injuries. The young woman was then taken in on charges of felony DUI.
In the event that you have been injured in an accident such as this one, it is important that you do not disregard the legal side of your case. Especially due to the aspect of drunk driving, your case is very significant from a legal standpoint. A car accident lawyer can bring valuable advice to the table in a case such as this one, as well as actually handling case if the need arises. To receive your free consultation, contact our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at 310.882.6810 or submit the details of your case online for prompt advice.
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Friday night was unusually unpleasant in Santa Clarita Valley, where two separate car accidents took the lives of two people. The first accident, which took place on Bouquet Canyon Road, killed Douglass Albert Rawson, a man of Saugus. Robert Doyle, another driver, was traveling southbound in his vehicle near Shadow Valley lane but fell asleep, obviously rendering him unable to drive. His vehicle veered off course into the opposing lane, with vehicles coming at him from the north. As a result, his vehicle crashed with Rawson’s.
The second accident took the life of a Francisco Diaz, who was ejected from his vehicle on Lake Hughes Road. The man’s car by two hikers, according to California Highway Patrol, and his body was found later by rescue units. At the time of the car accident, Diaz had not been wearing a seatbelt, which contributed to him being ejected. According to reports, Diaz was on the job making deliveries when he lost control, driving off the edge of the road into a ravine 95 feet below.
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A twisting road with only two lanes could have come into play in a crash that took place in the San Bernardino County mountains on Sunday. A woman identified as Crystal Noreen Salinas, 23, was killed in the accident. Local authorities stated that Salinas was in a Dodge Charger driven by someone else, on Swarthout Canyon Road on Saturday afternoon. The driver, who is also 23, was attempting to pass another vehicle on the road but crashed into another car, a Suburban, in a head-on collision. The driver was also injured, though not fatally, as well as family in the Suburban, who suffered minor injuries.
If you have been the victim in an accident, particularly one ending in a fatality, you may want to take the time to contact a lawyer for help. In a crash like this one, road design defects just may be a legal concern, and are therefore important to consider. To receive a free consultation, speak with one of our Los Angeles car accident lawyers by calling 310.882.6810.
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A man struck while riding his motorcycle became pinned under a vehicle yesterday, sustaining substantial injuries, reported authorities. The motorcycle crash took place at around 1 pm at a location near Baldwin and Woodruff Ave. A Honda Accord and an Acura Sedan collided with the motorcyclist, knocking him from the vehicle into the road, where he ended up under a parked car. Underneath the car, he became trapped until he was removed later.
Authorities said they were forced to lift the car from atop the man to save him. When he was removed, he already seemed to have head injuries, leg injuries, and arm injuries. The man’s motorcycle, his helmet, and a small pool of his blood remained at the scene as he was taken to Spriggs Hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive his injuries.
Both of the other drivers remained at the scene, but it could not be determined why or how the motorcycle crashed into the two cars. However, investigation of the accident is expected to continue. Authorities had blocked off a section of Baldwin Avenue to allow for investigation.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, we strongly advise that you take the time to speak with a lawyer. By speaking with a professional, you can recieve advice on how to best gandle your case. To get a free consultation with one of our motorcycle accident lawyers, call us at 310.882.6810.
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An accident that occurred near the Los Angeles Carson city boundary killed one person, also leaving another injured. At around 6:41 am, two cars collided at the intersection of Victoria and Figueora streets, authorities said. The injured person was fortunate to only sustain a minor injury. For now, the specifics of the accident are unrevealing, but the case is still undergoing investigation by police.
If you have been injured in an accident, whether or not it was your fault, you may want to speak with your lawyer before taking any action. In any accident, a lawyer can provide you with advice and information based on informed experience, which many victims of accidents may not have. To receive a free consultation, don’t hesitate to call our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at 310.882.6810.
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A man and woman are injured after they were ejected during a severe freeway crash on Friday, but both are now expected to survive. The Friday night accident involved three vehicles: a bus, a car, and a train. The accident was clearly severe for all parties involved, and had the potential of being even worse, according to officials from Los Angeles Fire Department.
The accident begun Friday night when one vehicle lost control on Freeway 10, ramming into the divider that splits the opposing lanes. Upon impact, the two occupants of the car, a male and female in their 20s, were thrown from the vehicle onto the the tracks below the freeway, in the path of an oncoming train. At this point, despite attempts to stop, a bus struck the disabled car that remained on the freeway. The accident grew in severity with time, as the Metrolink train then grazed the leg of the man who had been ejected.
Fortunately, only one passenger was injured between the train and bus, but the man and woman were taken to a trauma center in critical condition. The accident may have also led to additional accidents when drivers became distracted, authorities said.
When accidents of this type occur, the foremost concern is obviously dealing with the medical aspect of your case. However, the legal aspect of your case should not be disregarded. If you have been injured in an accident, be sure to talk with a car accident lawyer to ensure that you understand your case. Get the Help You Need -call 888.222.8286 or submit your case using our online form.
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