[05-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sherman Oaks Results in Multiple Injuries

Several people were injured in a crash involving nine vehicles near the Ventura Boulevard exit and 101 Freeway interchange early Monday, May 2, 2022.

The multi-vehicle crash occurred on a Monday morning on the northbound 405 Freeway, south of the Ventura Boulevard exit.

The accident involved at least nine vehicles.

According to firefighters, several people sustained injuries, but none were life-threatening.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are a common hazard in California because of the state’s growing economy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 people died in car accidents in 2017. In California, driving is extremely dangerous. In the vast majority of cases, collisions could have been avoided. It is estimated that human error is responsible for 94% of all accidents.

Accidents in traffic can be both painful and life-altering, depending on the severity of the injuries sustained. Because car accidents are so common, drivers tend to forget how dangerous they are.

A three- or more-vehicle collision is considered a multi-car accident. A pile-up occurs when there are six or more vehicles involved in a collision.

Over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger vehicles, accounting for more than 40% of all motor vehicle accidents, according to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents involving only two vehicles are simple to prosecute. On the other hand, a multi-car accident can make things more complicated.

It is much more difficult to determine who was at fault in a multi-vehicle accident when there are a large number of vehicles involved. If multiple vehicles had collided, many people could have been injured.

Due to the complexity of determining fault in a multi-vehicle collision, it may be unwise to put your faith in an insurance company. Insurance companies primarily put their interests above yours and may or may not even provide compensation.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will vigorously defend their clients’ rights and interests while also holding the party responsible for their injuries to account.

Arash Law attorneys are well-versed in the most common causes, defendants, and strategies for securing compensation for injuries caused by collisions. It only takes a phone call to get started on the road to recovery. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 as soon as possible.