Hawthorne, CA (February 19, 2023) – A serious car accident was reported in the Hawthorne area late on Saturday night, February 18.
The collision was reported at the intersection of W. 120th Street and Inglewood Avenue at around 7:50 p.m. The injured parties were treated at the scene by responding paramedics, and the crash site was temporarily closed. Those requiring additional treatment were transported to a local hospital.
The area was later reopened after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. No further updates have been made public at this time.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities.
Car Crashes in California
We all drive practically daily, and even though we are all very comfortable behind the wheel, it can actually be extremely dangerous. A significant portion of the fatal collisions reported each year across the country take place right here in California. In 2019, there were 36,096 fatal car accidents in the United States, and 10% of those accidents happened in our state. The average annual cost of automobile accidents to the United States economy is $242 billion, meaning that many innocent victims are paying out of pocket due to the reckless actions of other drivers.
Any car accident has the potential to be unsafe and result in significant injuries. The weeks following your crash can turn out to be just as unpleasant as the event itself in some cases. Our California automobile accident lawyers have handled cases similar to yours in the past, and it is our years of experience that enables us to execute at a high standard. Despite the fact that the accident may have concluded in a matter of seconds, it could take some time before you are in a full state of recovery.
In the state of California, you are entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering if another driver’s negligence caused you to sustain injuries. One of the many losses you probably sustained as a result of your accident is the exorbitant medical bills that follow, which can significantly affect your way of life. The at-fault party should be made to pay for your initial medical care and counseling, which might cost you tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds of thousands.
Always put your health first if you or a loved one is wounded in a car accident. You want to ensure that you can safeguard your legal rights, so you must take action right away and start your personal injury claim. Since The Wilshire Law Firm’s legal team is aware of how crucial the claims process is to our clients, we always pursue recovery first in order to maximize our clients’ final settlement. Our personal injury lawyers will battle to obtain the money you need if a pedestrian accident caused serious or even fatal injuries. Call 800-358-1884 right away to speak with a Hawthorne car accident attorney about your situation.