One person was injured in an Irvine car accident after two cars collided at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Irvine Center Drive and Sand Canyon Avenue the morning of April 11, 2011. The accident involved a Ford Mustang and a Toyota sedan. One person was transported to an area hospital with injuries. Police are investigating the cause of this car accident.
I sincerely hope the victim in this case did not suffer major or life-threatening injuries. I wish the injured victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this individual in your thoughts and prayers.
Car Accident Statistics
According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were five fatalities and 840 injuries involving Irvine car accidents. During the same year, 152 people died and 13,414 were injured in Orange County car accidents.
What Caused This Accident?
It is unclear from this report as to how or why this car accident occurred. Did one of the drivers fail to yield right-of-way? Did one of the drivers run a red light? Did drunk driving, distracted driving or speeding play a part in this car accident? According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."
Also, California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."
Fault and Liability
In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held responsible for injuries, damages and losses caused. Injured victims can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist seeking medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy and other related damages. Victims would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will analyze every aspect of the incident and make sure that all negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.
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