Three people were injured in an Orange County car accident after two vehicles collided at a Fullerton intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred at the Nutwood Avenue on ramp to the northbound 57 Freeway, the morning of August 13, 2010. The collision involved a Honda Accord and a Chevy S10 pickup truck. The pickup truck apparently overturned and landed on its roof. The drivers of both vehicles and one passenger were injured in the crash. The extent of their injuries is not known. An investigation is ongoing.

I truly hope no one sustained major injuries in this car crash. I wish all the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

There were four fatalities and 743 injuries involving car accidents in Fullertonin 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Orange County as a whole, 152 people died and 13,414 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is not quite clear how or why this injury collision occurred. Did one of the vehicles fail to yield right-of-way to the other? Was one of the drivers distracted, impaired, speeding or otherwise negligent at the time? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this collision?

Fault and Liability

If the driver of the Honda Accord caused this accident, then he or she could be held liable for the crash and resulting injuries. If the driver of the pickup truck caused the accident, then he or she could be held financially responsible as well. Injured victims in such cases could claim compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy and other related damages.

If this accident was caused by a dangerous or defective roadway, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Under California Government Code section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental entity must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. It would be in the best interests of injured victims in such cases to consult an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the crash and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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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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