[07-15-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Three People Hurt After a Two-Vehicle Crash in Tarzana

Three people were hurt, including a Los Angeles Police Department officer, after a two-vehicle collision in the Tarzana neighborhood on Thursday morning, July 15.

[07-15-2021] Los Angeles County, CA - Three People Hurt After a Two-Vehicle Crash in TarzanaThe major collision transpired at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the 18500 block of West Burbank Boulevard. An LAPD vehicle reportedly collided with a civilian car for unclear reasons.

The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been established. An LAPD officer and two other civilians sustained moderate injuries from the mishap.

They were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident. The accident is currently under investigation. Authorities will determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

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Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents across the country happen every sixty seconds. It’s no surprise as millions of vehicles drive through U.S. roadways every day. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of personal injury in the United States. Every year, nearly 2 million people are injured in car accidents. According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018 caused 36,560 deaths.

Car accidents are one of the leading factors of injury deaths in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,304 recorded fatal car accidents in California in 2017. These accidents are caused by various reasons, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver over-fatigue.

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collisions in Los Angeles County

A permanent injury can result in financial losses of millions of dollars. Permanent injuries necessitate ongoing medical attention. Victims frequently visit specialists for years, getting second opinions and consultations and following up with a primary care provider. They will almost certainly require medications and assistive devices (such as a wheelchair or walker).

If your injuries have affected your work life and rendered you unable to work, then you can seek compensation for the lost wages and other damages through a personal injury claim. The driver who caused the accident is liable to the other involved parties for paying their damages. Sometimes both drivers can be at fault. Even if this happens, one driver might be able to recover damages from the other driver.

Our skilled California accident lawyers from Arash Law have years of experience handling all types of accident claims. Let us take your paperwork and protect your legal rights so that you can focus on your recovery. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a personal injury attorney in California.

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