On Thursday, December 17, 2020, at approximately 12:13 a.m., there were reports of a single-vehicle collision on the eastbound side of the 210 Freeway in Glendora – just west of the 57 Freeway. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle lost control and crashed into the center divider of the freeway. As the emergency responders were headed to the scene of the incident, however, they received additional reports of collisions at the same location.
Unfortunately, the driver that lost control and crashed into the center divider of the freeway set a dangerous chain reaction. The car came to a stop when it hit the divider, but it was blocking the carpool lane. The vehicles that were traveling eastbound on the carpool lane could not stop when they saw the crash (it was dark, and the vehicle did not have any emergency lights on).
All in all, seven vehicles were involved in the incident – six crashed on the eastbound side of the freeway and one struck a driver (that had been ejected from the car after the crash) on the westbound side of the freeway. The driver that was ejected and struck by another vehicle lost his or her life; another drive in one of the cars that crashed on the eastbound side of the freeway also lost his or her life. At least four other people were transported by ambulance to hospitals
According to one driver involved in the incident, the freeway was very dark; in addition, the vehicle that was crashed into the center divider did not have any emergency lights on, so it was impossible to see and avoid a collision. After crashing into the car, the vehicle spun around before coming to a stop; however, it was just the first of many vehicles that would crash.
By 12:30, all lanes but one on each side were closed. At approximately 7 a.m. The cause of the initial crash remains under investigation.
Did you or a member of your family suffer harm associated with the chain car accident described above? Did you or a member of your family suffer a similar accident? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a claim based on the details of the incident. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue, you should seek legal assistance immediately.
You can trust the car accident lawyers at Normandie Law Firm to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your claim and reach a successful claim outcome. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including car accident claims. Whether you suffered an injury or a member of your family lost his or her life, you can trust that our lawyers will provide you with the representation that you need to hold the liable party or entity accountable and recover the compensation that you are owed.
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Who is Liable?
To be able to pursue a claim after a car accident, it is important to understand the specific cause of the accident. Consider some of the following scenarios in which different parties or entities could be liable:
• The driver is liable – all drivers owe other drivers on the road a duty of care. They must exercise caution and care while they are driving. If drivers are acting carelessly, driving while distracted, driving while under the influence, or ignoring traffic laws, for instance, they are breaching their duty of care and putting others at risk of suffering harm. If the driver lost control of the vehicle because he or she was being reckless, the driver could be liable. In a chain accident, the driver who is liable for the first crash is typically liable for any other crashes that follow.
• The city or county agency is liable – some city or county agencies have the duty to keep roads and freeways safe for drivers. They must ensure that conditions on roads and freeways are safe. Drivers were unable to see the crashed car in time to avoid it; reports of drivers involved in the incident stated that it was very dark. It is possible that the stretch of the freeway in which the accident occurred was poorly lit. The failure to ensure that the freeway was sufficiently lit could represent a breach of duty, and the city or county agency could be liable.
• The auto manufacturer is liable – auto manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their vehicles are safe for their consumers to use. Vehicles must be subject to rigorous tests and inspections to ensure that they are safe for consumer use. If a defect in the car contributed to the driver losing control, for instance, the auto manufacturer could be liable. Similarly, if a defect in the car contributed in the failure for emergency signals to turn on and warn other drivers, the auto manufacturer could be liable.
So, who can you sue? The answer to that question will depend strictly on the details surrounding the incident. You might have grounds to sue the liable that caused the initial crash, the city/county agency, or the auto manufacturer. In some cases, you might even have grounds to sue multiple parties.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
Your Right to Recover Compensation
If you pursue a claim, you could be entitled to recover monetary compensation if your claim is successful. What could you receive? Based on the details surrounding your car accident claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for at least some of the following:
• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees
The type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive is strictly based on the details surrounding your claim; therefore, it is important that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to recover the compensation that to which you are entitled. You can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you are rightfully compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered in a chain car accident. Contact us today to learn more about the compensation that you could be awarded if your claim is successful.
Act Now
After being involved in a car accident, there are many things that you must do to prepare to take legal action against the liable party or entity. You should follow the steps listed below:
- Seek medical assistance for your injuries
- Photograph your injuries
- Photograph the scene of the incident
- Collect the contact information and insurance information of all parties involved in the accident
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information for later reference
- File an accident report with the appropriate authorities (request a copy of the report for your records)
- Collect all relevant medical records, records of property damage, and records of lost income
- Seek legal assistance immediately
In addition, you must figure out the specific deadline that applies to your claim. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – which determines the total length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants fail to file their claim within the appropriate length of time, they could lose their right to sue. In general, car accident claims in California are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants only have two years to pursue their claims. However, it is possible for certain exceptions to apply (based on the details surrounding the claim); if any exceptions apply, the statute of limitations could be tolled or paused for some time.
Contact Our Firm Today
At our firm, our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your rights after becoming victimized during a car accident. Our chain car accident lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. At our firm, we offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will answer all your questions and address all your concerns; they will provide you with the information that you need to pursue a claim.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees to benefit from our legal services. Additionally, our firm is based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not have to ay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be required to pay anything.
If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us today.
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