A Los Angeles car accident resulted in major injuries for a woman on June 27, 2010. According to a CBS News report, the crash involved two cars and happened near the intersection of Sunland Boulevard and Arminta Street. Los Angeles fire officials say another person was also injured. The woman was trapped in her vehicle and had to be extricated and transported to a local hospital. Officials are still looking into what caused this accident.

I sympathize with the victims who were injured in this crash. I hope neither one of them has suffered catastrophic injuries. Please keep these victims in your thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008, CHP traffic accident reports for that year show. In the city of Los Angeles, 268 fatalities and 25,588 injuries were reported due to car accidents in 2008.

Fault and Liability

It is not immediately evident what caused this car accident. It is not clear whether this accident occurred at an intersection. If it did, it is possible that one of the drivers failed to yield right-of-way or ran a red light. Both are serious traffic violations under the law. 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." Drivers are also required to yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles under California Vehicle Code section 21800 (a).

In such cases injured victims would be well-advised to contact a reputed Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will advise them about their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their car insurance policy might apply to an incident involving an at-fault driver who is uninsured or underinsured.

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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.

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