At about 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, a three-vehicle crash occurred on the 710 Freeway in Paramount, badly injuring five people including a small child. According to KTLA news, the accident happened in the northbound lanes near Rosecrans Avenue in Paramount. The accident involved a Buick Cutlass Supreme which apparently spun out of control after colliding with a semi truck without its trailer, apparently after a lane change. The Buick then collided into a female Caltrans worker, who was out of her truck picking up trash near the freeway's right shoulder. The injured child, reportedly a 3-year-old boy, was one of four passengers in the Cutlass, and all five injured people were rushed to local hospitals.
See the KTLA news story and photographs HERE.
So far, it is unknown what caused this horrible accident or who was at fault. Assuming initial reports are correct and the accident resulted from a lane change, then eyewitness accounts will be important to determine which of the drivers made an unsafe lane change. Under California law, "a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety." (California Vehicle Code Section 21658) Additionally, the law prohibits a driver from turning "a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement." (California Vehicle Code Section 22107) A violation of either one of these code sections would amount to "negligence per se", for which a driver can be found liable if an accident results.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a negligent driver should be an important concern for all Californians. When a victim of careless driving is injured, the at-fault driver should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages they cause. An Orange County injury lawyer with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling automobile accident case, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident caused by a driver making an unsafe lane change?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
See the KTLA news story and photographs HERE.
So far, it is unknown what caused this horrible accident or who was at fault. Assuming initial reports are correct and the accident resulted from a lane change, then eyewitness accounts will be important to determine which of the drivers made an unsafe lane change. Under California law, "a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety." (California Vehicle Code Section 21658) Additionally, the law prohibits a driver from turning "a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement." (California Vehicle Code Section 22107) A violation of either one of these code sections would amount to "negligence per se", for which a driver can be found liable if an accident results.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a negligent driver should be an important concern for all Californians. When a victim of careless driving is injured, the at-fault driver should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages they cause. An Orange County injury lawyer with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling automobile accident case, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident caused by a driver making an unsafe lane change?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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