Posts Tagged ‘single vehicle accident’

Pick-Up Truck Overturns on Freeway after hitting Wall

In Orange County today a truck slammed into a wall and overturned  in the northbound lanes of Clara Avenue this morning.  The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene at around 6:47 a.m.  where they learned f rom witnesses that  the white Ford Ranger swerved from the No. 1 lane to the slow lane and overturned.  The driver of the truck, a male, was also seen receiving  assistance from a passerby as he laid beside his truck on the ground.  The driver  was taken to the hospital for injuries but the extent of them are not known.  Two lanes of the 55 were also blocked so road crews could flip the truck over.

The man may have been seriously hurt if someone had to render aid on the scene.  This could mean that family and friends will  receive word that their beloved family member has been injured and they will want answers.  An investigation into the matter may indicate  that the truck went out of control for a number of reasons.  Among them is the very real possibility of a defective auto part.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to an automakers inability to proved safe transportation to consumers, you may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit.  When in doubt, contact our law law offices for a free consultation.  By speaking with an expert personal injury lawyer, you can learn if you are entiteld to financial compensation for your injuries.  Get in the know by calling one of our  knowledgeable product liability attorneys today and receive the fianancial reparation you will need for mounting medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering.

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Car Hits Fire Hydrant To Cause Traffic Holdup

A single vehicle accident was the cause of a traffic holdup that occurred on Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles. The vehicle containing two people crashed into a fire hydrant, somewhere around 2 am on the morning of July 24. The actual site of the crash is located near Bel Air Crest road. As a result of the impact, the hydrant broke and began to emit a stream of water, which slowed traffic on the road for nearly six hours. The accident was expected to cause a significant problem, but was later found to be less of a concern, said the Los Angeles Fire Department.

When a single vehicle accident occurs, there tends not to be a cause for litigation. However, victims of single car accidents are still subject to settlements from their insurance, and additional legal issues can easily come into play. If you have been injured or suffered damages in a single vehicle accident, you should be sure to receive the advice about your case that you need. To receive a free consultation regarding your case, contact our offices by phone or the web.

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1-Year-Old Boy Injured In Single Vehicle Accident

A single vehicle accident on highway 101 left a 1-year-old boy seriously injured. The early morning accident, which occurred at 12:01 am in Carpinteria, was the result of the driver, Jose Rosales of Long Beach, falling asleep at the wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle drifted into the shoulder of the road, alerting Rosales who attempted to steer back into the road but lost control. The vehicle then skidded off the highway, flipping over onto its roof after hitting a traffic sign.

The 1-year-old seated in a child seat was the only severely injured victim of the accident, as each of the remaining 4 occupants were fastened in seatbelts when the accident occurred. The other occupants, a 2-year-old, 35-year-old and 37-year-old parents, and Rosales, each suffered minor injuries during the accident, according to officials.  The five occupants, all family members, were escorted to a Santa Barbara hospital for treatment of their injuries. The highway closed for a short period as investigation of the rollover accident took place.

There appears to be a legal basis for the passengers injured in this accident. In many cases, passenger’s rights can come into play in the unfortunate event that an accident such as this one occurs, which injured 4 passengers. If you have also been injured as the passenger in a car accident, you may want to consider speaking with a lawyer about your passenger’s rights. For more information, or to schedule a free consultation with a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, call 310.882.6810.

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Do Victims of Single Vehicle Accidents Receive Compensation?

When most individuals hear about a single vehicle accident the automatic assumption is that the accident was caused by driver error.  While this may be true a good portion of the time, there are a percentage of accidents of this type that occur because of forces beyond the driver’s control.

Just what is a single vehicle accident?

Technically speaking, a single vehicle car accident is one where only one automobile as involved.  An example of this would be and car hitting a tree or light fixture.  As stated before, most of these auto accidents are a result of driver error.  Things like cell phone use, rubbernecking, speeding, drinking or drowsy driving can be major contributors to these particular types of collisions.

Victims who have single vehicle accidents that fall under the above categories cannot sue for damages because the they brought their injuries on themselves due to reckless or even lawless behavior.  If anything, most of these motorists’ could end up in hot water for their actions.  In cases of DUI, they may even go to jail.

Single Car Accidents Not Caused by Driver Error

There are of course, instances when a motorist who was obeying all traffic laws gets hurt in a single car accident due to the actions of someone else. Below are a few single vehicle accident scenarios where an individual would be able to sue for financial compensation.

These include but are not limited to:

1.    SUV Rollover accident – an SUV rollover accident usually occurs due to a fault in the automobile’s design.  The fact that such accidents can produce roof crush, an often times fatal event, is more of a reason to sound an alarm when this occurs.  Cars that are made to safety specifications do not topple over easily and the roofs are solid enough to withstand impact, sparing the lives of the drivers and passengers within the automobile.

2.    Road Obstructions and Unmarked Hazards –   road signs that are barley seen or non existent and  items in the middle of a roadway can create danger to fellow motorists, providing the prefect recipe for a debilitating car wreck as well.

3.    Malfunctioning auto parts – when brakes, engines, or even the lights fails to work properly this can put a driver in one heck of a bind.  A resulting crash that is linked to defective parts can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.

If any of the above scenarios were the reason behind your single vehicle car wreck, you have legal recourse.  Contact us today for a free consultation and let one of our experienced personal injury lawyers help you shift through the information to determine what kind of compensation, if any, you may be entitled to.

Don’t delay—call now and receive the money you need for related medical costs and resulting psychological damage.

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