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PACOIMA - Six people were injured, including three critically, in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Pacoima, the Los Angeles Times reported. The accident was reported on the eastbound 118 Freeway, near the 5 Freeway, at 1:36 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2011, and involved a pickup truck and a small compact car. The pickup truck overturned in the collision. The three occupants of the truck, a 26-year-old woman, a four-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old girl, all suffered major injuries, and were taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center. The three occupants of the compact car, a man, a woman, and a teenage boy, suffered injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the Pacoima crash. The initial reports indicated that the pickup truck struck a stalled compact vehicle. Further details about the cause of the crash and who was at fault were not available.

Los Angeles Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

While this April 10th crash remains under investigation, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles car accident lawyer. If negligence or recklessness caused or contributed to the victims' injuries, the injured victims may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim. An experienced personal injury attorney can follow the official investigation by law enforcement, and advise the victims of their best course of action to recover maximum for their injuries and related expenses.

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GRANADA HILLS - A crash early Thursday morning on the eastbound 118 (Ronald Reagan) Freeway left one person seriously injured, the Los Angeles Times reported. The accident happened just after 5 a.m. west of Woodley Avenue, and involved a truck and a car. All eastbound lanes of the freeway were shut down for about 45 minutes. Further details of the accident were not available; the cause of the April 7th 118 Freeway crash remains under investigation. Based on the limited information provide in news accounts, it was not clear why the accident occurred.

Car Accident Injury Liability Issues

When accidents are the result of negligent, careless or reckless driving, injured victims may be entitled to recover compensation for their injuries in a personal injury claim. Damages available may include medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Following a major injury accident such as this collision in Granada Hills, the injured victim's family would be well-advised to seek an experienced and reputable Los Angeles car accident lawyer. A skilled attorney can help the injured victim protect his or her rights and ensure that maximum compensation is ultimately obtained.

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GRANADA HILLS - Five people were injured, including a 10-year-old boy who suffered a severe leg injury, Saturday afternoon on the westbound 118 (Ronald Reagan) Freeway in Granada Hills, NBC Los Angeles reported. The accident was reported at 4:04 p.m. at Hayvenhurst Avenue. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, but it was not known why the accident occurred or who was responsible. The cause of the Granada Hills crash remains under investigation.

Fault and Personal Injury Liability

Based on the very limited details provided in news accounts, it is unclear why this accident occurred. After a serious injury accident such as this February 26th crash in Granada Hills, the injured parties would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles car accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of multi-vehicle freeway accidents will be able to advise the victims of their legal rights to recover compensation for their injuries, including medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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The Ventura California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in finding the driver of a vehicle that struck and critically injured a cyclist Monday afternoon in Saticoy. The accident occurred at the intersection of Nardo Street and Wells Road (California State Route 118) at about 2:50 p.m. on Monday, April 26th.

The cyclist, Jesus Esparza Delgado, who is about 65 years old, according to the Ventura County Star, was riding his bike south on Nardo Street when a vehicle heading north on Nardo turned left and strick him in the crosswalk at Wells Road. The impact forced Delgado into the car's window and then into the road. Delgado was not wearing a helmet and suffered very serious injuries. He was taken to Ventura County Medical Center, where he was reported to be in critical condition.

The vehicle was described by witnesses as a dark gray compact, possibly a Nissan Sentra from the late 80's or early 90's. A partial license plate of 2GW997 was provided. The car was reportedly last seen heading west on Wells Road toward Highway 126. One witness said two men who appeared to be in their 20s were in the vehicle. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the collision or the people in the car to call the Ventura CHP office at (805)477-4100.

We sincerely hope that the man hurt in this accident makes a full recovery. We also hope that the driver will come forward and turn himself in to authorities soon, or that he is located by law enforcement. Leaving the scene of any accident, regardless of who causes it, is against the law, not to mention heartless. Under the California Vehicle Code § 20001, "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

In this case, even though the driver has not been located yet, the family of Jesus Delgado would still be well-advised to talk to a California bicycle accident lawyer about their legal rights following this hit-and-run accident. In the event the driver is not located, an attorney can explain how the victim may be entitled to compensation from his own insurance policy, if he has one.

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