One Person Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Crash on 5 Freeway near Van Nuys Boulevard Off-Ramp
Los Angeles, California (November 1, 2021) – One person was seriously injured Sunday morning in a three-vehicle collision in Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The major injury crash occurred at around 4:14 a.m. Sunday, October 31, on the 5 Freeway near Van Nuys Boulevard.
According to the CHP, three vehicles collided on the northbound side of the freeway. One of the vehicles possibly caught fire as a result of the collision.
Major Injury Collision in Los Angeles
One person sustained major injuries and was transported by responding paramedics to a nearby hospital. The identity and condition of the patient were not immediately disclosed.
Police temporarily closed the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Van Nuys Boulevard.
Further details about the collision were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Los Angeles
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 45,000 traffic-related accidents were reported in 2020 in Los Angeles, claiming the lives of about 737 people and leaving about 64,000 others injured. Statistics show that the main cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Auto Accident Attorney
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice. Our attorneys will pursue the justice you deserve and will work hard to obtain fair compensation for your losses, injuries, and suffering.