Five people sustained injuries in an Anaheim car accident after two vehicles collided head-on the night of March 22, 2010. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred on Santa Ana Canyon Road between Festival and Mohler drives, when a westbound 2001 Toyota Sequoia drifted in to opposing lanes and struck a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The driver of the Highlander suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area trauma center. The driver of the Sequoia sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Three children also suffered minor injuries but, it is not yet known whether they were also hospitalized.
I sincerely hope that the seriously injured driver of the Highlander did not sustain any catastrophic injuries in this crash. I pray for this victim's speedy and complete recovery. I also wish all the other injured victims the very best for a quick and full recovery. They will be in my prayers.
Car Accident Statistics
According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 21 fatalities and 2,018 injuries involving car accidents in Anaheim, California. In Orange County as a whole, 152 fatalities and 13,414 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents during the same year.
Car Accident Causes
Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Sequoia may have been at fault. However, it is not clear what caused him or her to drive into oncoming traffic lanes. Was the driver impaired? Was he or she distracted? Was the driver speeding or otherwise negligent? If the driver of the Sequoia is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she could be held liable for injuries caused to the others in this collision.
Who is Liable?
In some cases, the injury accident may be attributed to auto product defects or dangerous roadway conditions. If a vehicle defect caused an accident, the auto maker or manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable. If a dangerous roadway condition caused this accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable as well. Any claim against a governmental agency in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced Anaheim personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims in such cases about their legal rights and options.
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