Los Angeles, CA – Injuries Follow Accident on I-5 Freeway near Paxton St
Los Angeles, CA (August 26, 2022) – An auto crash reported in Pacoima caused severe delays in the area while leaving at least one person injured. Just after 12:30 p.m., on August 25, troopers with the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a major motor vehicle collision that was reported on the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Reports from CHP indicate that a total of six lanes were blocked following a three-vehicle collision on the northbound side of Interstate 5 Freeway in the area near Paxton Street. At least one of the vehicles reportedly overturned following the crash.
Firefighters and CHP responded to the scene and blocked off multiple lanes for more than an hour as they assisted at the scene. Officers assisted firefighters in removing vehicles and debris from the roadway.
Emergency medical services responded to the crash site to render aid to victims who suffered injuries. Those who were in need of further assistance were then transported by ambulance to area hospitals.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
We hope the victims who suffered injuries due to this traffic incident are able to recover quickly.
Car Accidents in California
Motor vehicle accidents are a fact of life here in Southern California. Although we did not get into our vehicles and plan to become involved in an accident, they do happen. If you’ve been hurt as a result of a motor vehicle accident, it is important that you are able to identify the cause in order to pursue legal action.
If you are harmed as a result of a vehicle accident caused by a driver who engaged in some form of negligence, a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles can help you pursue a personal injury case against them. This legal claim can help you get money that you need to cover a variety of damages that you face moving forward. Some damages you may be able to seek compensation for include:
- all of your lost wages
- any repair expenses for your vehicle
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- and more
A skilled legal team can help guide you throughout the legal processing fight to get you the maximum compensation possible for your claim. For over three decades, our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of John C. Ye have successfully resolved personal injury claims for countless people in Los Angeles and across Southern California. Our lawyers are committed to helping each client we represent seek full and timely compensation to help alleviate the costs they face.
If you’ve been harmed as a result of an auto collision, contact our California law firm today at 866-771-9467 to get started on your case.
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