Los Angeles, CA (November 13, 2023) One person was injured after a car crashed into a house in Los Angeles on Monday morning, causing a fire. The accident occurred in Leimert Park in the area of Obama Boulevard and 9th Street, according to authorities. It happened around 10:00 a.m. when the driver of a vehicle crashed into a house and it caught fire.
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Police officers arrived at the scene and found a man injured, although reports don’t indicate if it was the driver of the vehicle or some one from inside the home. Police officers requested an ambulance and fire fighters arrived to put out the fire. Paramedics arrived, but didn’t end up taking the injured person to a hospital for treatment, according to authorities.
The house sustained damage in the collision and a tow truck had to be called to remove the vehicle from the property after the collision. Officers are not sure what exactly happened to cause the driver to crash into the house. Officers are currently investigating this collision to try and determine what exactly happened in Leimert Park in Los Angeles.
Liability In Los Angeles Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the person injured in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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