Los Angeles, CA – Traffic Collision with Injuries Reported on W 118th St
Los Angeles, CA (August 26, 2022) – Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene of a vehicle collision that occurred on Wednesday evening that ended in injuries. Just after 5 p.m., on August 24, the Los Angeles police department was dispatched to a crash on West 118th Street.
Reports provided by LAPD indicate that a black sedan was involved in a collision with an unknown number of vehicles in the area of 155 West 118th Street. The impact of the crash sent the vehicle partially off the roadway, where it came to rest on the sidewalk.
Medical personnel provided care to the victims who suffered injuries in the crash. At least one of the injured victims was then transported by ambulance to an area for further treatment and evaluation.
The Los Angeles police department is investigating the crash at this time.
We send our thoughts to those who have suffered injuries as a result of this vehicle collision in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in California
Motor vehicle accidents in the state of California take place for a variety of reasons. Quite often, these accidents are a result of negligence. Leading causes are vehicle collisions that we see across California include:
- drivers who are distracted by their cell phones or food
- drivers who are distracted by others in their vehicles
- drivers who are traveling too fast for road conditions
- drivers who run red lights or pass stop signs at intersections
- drivers who switch lanes in a reckless manner
- drivers who fail to yield to others
When motorists engage in acts of negligence while operating their vehicles, they leave others sharing the road at risk. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people are hospitalized annually falling crashes that take place right here in Southern California. Following your motor vehicle accident, you will most likely have to go through medical treatment to help you overcome painful physical injuries. The mental and emotional impacts of dealing with physical injuries can be exhausting. Many victims often face financial consequences as well.
To alleviate some of the mental stress and struggles you face related to the financial burdens of your recovery, it is important that you reach out to a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles right away. A successful personal injury case can help you get the money that you need and deserve to help alleviate many of the costs resulting from your crash, including:
- the impact of medical expenses resulting from your injuries
- the cost to repair or replace your vehicle
- any lost wages that you have suffered as a result of taking time off work to recover
- pain and suffering that you feel and experience
Our lawyers at The Law Offices of John C. Ye can help you protect your legal rights following your accident. Schedule a consultation at our California law firm by calling 866-771-9467 at your earliest convenience.
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