5 Freeway Accident Los Angeles 4-25-17 1 Death 12 Injured
According to police at the location of the crash at least one individual has died and at least a dozen motorists have suffered severe injuries requiring hospitalization. The California Highway Patrol currently investigating the cause of the accident. The crash involved two big rig trucks and multiple vehicles many of which were engulfed in flames. Dozens of fire fighters and paramedics from Los Angeles and the nearby city of Glendale have responded to the location of the crash. As of the latest report the fire has been successfully extinguished. The full extent of the injured may not be fully assessed for days. Investigators from the CHP and the NHST (National Highway Safety Transportation Division) are attempting to find out the exact cause of the accident.
Compensation for Injured Victims of Auto Accidents: Individuals who have suffered physical injuries as a result of the negligent conduct of others are entitled to monetary compensation for all the damages they have suffered. Specific categories of damages compensable in a personal injury claim including the following.
- All medical and hospitalization costs.
- All future medical care and treatment.
- Lost income and loss of future earnings due to long term injuries or permanent disability due to the accident.
- Economic damages – including loss of property or damage to property.
- Non-economic damages – including emotional distress, trauma, PTSD resulting from the accident, pain and suffering, and anxiety.
- Punitive damages – under the common law system of jurisprudence victims of harm due to the intentional or reckless conduct of others are entitles to further financial recovery.
Further Information:
Steps to Follow After an Auto Crash Highway and Freeway AccidentsCar accident Types
– Head-on collision
– Hit and Run accident
– Intersection accident
– Low impact collision
– 3 Car accident
– Rear end collision
– Rollover accident
– Single car accidents
– T-bone accident
– Sideswipe accident
– Side impact accident
– Distracted driving
– Drunk driving
– Uber/Lyft accident
– Uninsured motorist accident
– Highway accident
– Unsafe lane change accident
– Causes of car accidents
– Taxi cab accident
– Drowsy driving
– Unlicensed driver accident
– Elderly driver accident
– Speeding accident
– Parking Gate Arm Attorney
– Parking lot control arm injuries
– Pedestrians Hit By Cars In Parking Lot
– Parking Structure Car Crash Lawsuit
– Defective Product claims
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