Los Angeles, CA (November 12, 2023) A dozen people were injured on Saturday night in a 5-vehicle collision on west Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The accident took place in the Exposition Park neighborhood at approximately 9:45 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Margaret Stewart, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department, said that 7 of the 12 people injured in this collision were taken to the hospital. She went on to say that 5 of those 7 were considered to have serious injuries from the 5-vehicle crash.
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Images of the collision’s aftermath showed 3 vehicles facing one direction and two others facing the other direction. Authorities said the vehicles were “sprawled across both lanes of traffic,” following the accident.
Paramedics arrived at the scene and immediately began to help those who were injured. 5 of the injured people refused medical attention at the scene. 7 others were loaded into ambulances and taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for injuries they sustained on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Glass, debris, and even liquid littered the scene. Investigators looked for evidence and spoke to those involved in the accident, as well as to witnesses, in an attempt to fire out what exactly happened. Crews had to clear the scene and tow trucks were called to the area to remove the vehicles from the roadway.
Officials are still investigating this 5-vehicle accident to determine what caused this collision that injured 12 people on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and who was at fault.
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 On Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the 12 people who were injured in this 5-vehicle collision on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 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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