[05-17-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Five People Injured Following Multi-Vehicle Crash in Mid-Wilshire

Five people were injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles, late Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash happened around 5:15 p.m. at the 4500 block of Wilshire Boulevard and Muirfield Road.

Three vehicles were involved, and one of the vehicles overturned on its side.

Five people sustained injuries, but only one was taken to a nearby hospital.

The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.

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In the event of death or severe injury, the victim’s family may seek legal action against the careless driver. You should talk to a personal injury lawyer if you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Although we cannot prevent car accidents, we can be ready for them. Keeping a checklist in your glove box can help you remain composed after an accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Stay calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can investigate the situation by questioning potential witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster, but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a notable California accident lawyer.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of accidental deaths and injuries in the United States. Automobile accidents result in two million fatalities and ten million injuries each year.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. A total of 46,980 deaths caused by motor-vehicle accidents were recorded in 2021.

In 2019, 39,107 people died in car accidents in the United States. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

A total of 3,847 people died in California traffic accidents in 2020. One-car accidents accounted for 2,260 deaths, or 59% of the total toll. Collisions involving multiple vehicles accounted for 1,587 (or 41%) of all fatalities.

Two vehicles were involved in most collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.