A 32-year-old man was killed and another man injured in a Los Angeles car accident the morning of May 22, 2010 on the 134 Freeway. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal car crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Harvey Drive in Glendale. California Highway Patrol officials say the 32-year-old man was driving a 2001 Honda Civic, when for unknown reasons, his car drifted into the number four lane and rear-ended a 2003 GMC box van. The van went out of control and overturned on its side before sliding across the raised median and resting on the connector road. The driver of the Honda died at the scene, while the driver of the box van complained of pain to his head, left side and sustained cuts to his arm. An investigation is ongoing.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of this deceased victim for their devastating loss. I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved this man. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Car Accident Statistics
There were six fatalities and 725 injuries involving car accidents in Glendale, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, 667 deaths and 52,229 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents during the same year.
What Caused this Accident?
If the details of this news report are accurate, it appears that the driver of the Honda Civic lost control of his car and then struck the van. There are more questions here than answers. Why did the driver of the Honda lose control of his vehicle? Was it a matter of driver error such as impairment, distraction or reckless driving? Was there a vehicle defect or malfunction in the Civic, which caused the vehicle to go out of control? Was there a dangerous or defective condition on the roadway, which led to this crash? Was there another vehicle involved? For example, was the Honda cut off by another car? I trust officials are exploring these and other issues in order to determine precisely who or what caused this crash.
Claim for Compensation
If an accident is determined to have been caused by an auto product defect, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims and their families in such cases about their legal rights and options.
In your opinion, what are some of the toughest challenges faced by car accident victims and their families in the aftermath of a crash?
The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.
SLS Consulting