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Alexandra Kerry, film director-producer and John Kerry’s daughter, was arrested early this morning on suspicion of a DUI in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Kerry was initially pulled over for a traffic violation and then appeared intoxicated and failed field sobriety tests. Her reported blood alcohol level was .06, which is under the legal limit in California, but she may still be charged with unsafely operating a vehicle.     

Luckily in this case, no accidents occurred, but many Los Angeles drunk driving accidents do happen when someone makes the choice to drink and drive. Victims in drunk driving accidents may suffer from head trauma, spinal injuries or other broken bones. When injuries occur as a result of the drunk driver’s negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries and damages.

On the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, a driver who was suspected of being drunk led police on a car chase. The Los Angeles Police Department had an officer on pursuit when the sport utility vehicle crashed near Lankershim Boulevard. The driver and two passengers involved in the car accident in Los Angeles were checked for minor injuries.

Often in Los Angeles drunk driving situations, car accidents will occur and can injure many others. When a driver makes the decision to drive while drunk, they are putting other lives at risk. Injuries that can result from a drunk driving accident range from minor bruising and wounds to head injuries and fatalities.

Being involved in a Los Angeles drunk driving accident is dangerous and complicated. If you have been injured or damaged by a drunk driver’s negligence please know that you can pursue compensation. Once you have reported the drunk driving accident and receive medical care for any injuries, you should talk to a drunk driving attorney. Do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles drunk driving accident attorneys at (800) 715-4489 for a free case consultation and assistance in seeking compensation.

Friday night a car was abandoned on the Metro Blue Line near the Vernon Avenue and Washington Boulevard Stations causing a train to crash into it. The Los Angeles Police Department reports that the man with the car was attempting to kill himself, changed his mind, and left the car on the tracks. The train was able to stop with minor damage to it and no injuries reported as a result of the crash. The owner of the car has since turned himself in to the police.

Luckily in this situation, no one was injured. However, it's always possible for injuries to occur in Los Angeles auto accidents involving cars and trains. When a driver is negligent like the man who left his car on the tracks, that person should be held responsible for any injuries resulting from the crash. You may be able to receive compensation for injuries and damages. Please do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles auto accident lawyers at (800) 715-4489 for assistance in pursuing the compensation you deserve if you are ever involved in a similar accident.