A big rig truck driver was rushed to the hospital around 12:30 a.m. this morning (February 10, 2010) after crashing on the Los Angeles 110 freeway. According to California Highway Patrol the truck driver was heading northbound on the 110 freeway between Gardena and Rosewood, when the truck crashed trapping the driver inside. The big rig was hauling a huge shipping container which became detached when the truck overturned. The accident looked very severe and firefighters had to use tools to free the driver from his vehicle. When the truck driver was finally free, he was immediately transported to a Los Angeles hospital. It took some time for California Highway Patrol to clear the truck accident, but all lanes were re-opened by 3:54 a.m. this morning. 

Los Angeles trucking accidents are one of the most deadly types of auto accidents. Here, a man suffered injuries in this accident and may have a long road to recovery. Recovery takes time, money, and places an extreme emotional strain on the injured individual and their loved ones.

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If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a trucking accident, please have them contact our  Los Angeles truck accident attorney today at 800-715-4489.

• 1998
  • 681 accidents
• 1999
  • 680 accidents
• 2000
  • 717 accidents
• 2001
  • 757 accidents
• 2002
  • 942 accidents
• 2003
  • 981 accidents
• 2004
  • 1,049 accidents
• 2005
  • 1,033 accidents
• 2006
  • 1018 accidents
• 2007
  • 1,017 accidents

California has had a total of 17,750 fatal car accidents between 1998 and 2007, most of these accidents were involving males.  Specifically, the statistics for these date ranges were:

• Males
  • 7,452 accidents
• Females
  • 1,423 accidents
• Young (ages 16-20)
  • 1,520 accidents
• Young Adult (ages 21-40)
  • 5,340 accidents
• Adult (ages 41-64)
  • 1,739 accidents
• Older (ages 65 and up)
  • 276 accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident, please contact our Los Angeles fatal car accident attorney today for a free consultation.  You may also provide the facts of your auto accident in our free case evaluation form.  Please call us today at 800-715-4489 if you have any immediate questions or if you would like to speak with someone at our injury law firm.

An SUV rear-ended a big-rig Sunday morning on the 210 Freeway causing a serious auto accident in Los Angeles. The California Highway Patrol reports that the truck was pulled off and parked on the side of the road when the SUV hit it and then became engulfed in flames. While two of the SUV passengers were able to survive the crash, three of them were trapped in the car and killed. The driver of the big-rig was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

This Los Angeles car accident is one of the more tragic ones where many lives are lost in an accident that could have been prevented. Other than fatalities in car accidents, injuries may include chest pains, head trauma, broken bones and much more. Drivers are often negligent, whether speeding or not paying attention to other drivers, and they should be held responsible for injuries and damages caused to others.

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.

On the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, an alleged drunk driver was headed the wrong way and ended up in a head-on collision with a Toyota Corolla, eventually involving two other cars in the accident as well. The driver of the Toyota was immediately taken to the hospital and placed on life support, which she was recently taken off of it. The other two passengers in the Toyota were injured, but have survived. The driver who caused the crash and death was arrested for suspicion of manslaughter and driving under the influence.

Tragic accidents like this are unfortunately common especially when alcohol is involved. In cases involving Los Angeles drunk driving accidents, you can receive compensation for injuries and damages. The drunk driver causing the accident should be held responsible for any injuries caused to you or other passengers. For further information and assistance with a drunk driving case, contact our Los Angeles drunk driving accident attorneys at (800) 715-4489 and we will work to get you the compensation you deserve.