Nine people suffered injuries in an Oregon car accident on the Oregon 20 near Albany, the night of December 24, 2009. According to a news report in The Oregonian, a 1991 Ford Taurus driven by 19-year-old Andrew Scott Tokstad was going west when it crossed the centerline and crashed into an eastbound 2006 Suzuki Forenza that was being driven by 18-year-old Andrea Logan.

Head-On Collision Causes Injuries

Tokstad's Ford then collided head-on with a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus. Tokstad and three passengers in his vehicle -- one adult, a 15-month-old and a 2-month-old -- sustained minor injuries. The driver of the Chrysler, 32-year-old Sudhakar Thakillapatti, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Four of his passengers -- 28-year-old Trashana Hanumantha Rao; Silvakamara Thakillapatti, 31; Sushma Thakillapatti; and Bindu Lumen -- were also taken to the hospital with injuries. Logan and her three passengers -- ages 15, 8 and 6 -- were uninjured.

I sympathize with all the victims who were seriously injured in this crash. I wish them all the very best for a speedy and complete recovery and hope their injuries were not life-threatening. They will certainly be in my prayers.

What Caused this Accident?

Based on this news report, it is not clear why Tokstad crossed the centerline and went into opposing lanes of traffic. The article does not mention whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in this crash. We also do not know whether fatigue or some type of malfunction or vehicle defect or weather conditions caused this accident. However, if the details provided here are accurate, it appears that Tokstad caused this major injury accident.

An Experienced Injury Lawyer Can Help

In such cases, accident victims who have sustained serious injuries would be well advised to contact an experienced Oregon personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation, analyze all details of the crash and make sure that the victims' rights and best interests are protected. Any investigation into a car accident that involves multiple vehicles and several victims will usually be complex and long-drawn.

Victims should remember not to talk to any insurance adjusters or representatives for the other parties or sign any documents or agreements. They should first talk to a knowledgeable car accident lawyer, who will look out for their best interests and make sure they get fairly compensated to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, treatment and other related costs. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.

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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