Los Angeles, CA (March 10, 2023) – Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were called to provide assistance at the scene of a car crash that took place in the Hollywood area and ended in injuries. Just before 12:30 p.m. on March 10, authorities across Los Angeles County were notified that their assistance was needed at the scene of a crash on North Virgil Avenue.
Crash reports indicate that vehicles collided on North Virgil Avenue at the intersection of Willowbrook Avenue. Due to the incident, local officials decided to shut down the intersection while they provided aid at the location.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to provide care to the injured parties who suffered injuries as a result of the accident. Those who required further care were transported to local hospitals.
The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating the accident.
Car Accidents in California
Car accidents frequently occur in California. Every year, hundreds of thousands of victims have to undergo some medical care due to the injuries that they suffered. In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, victims often struggle to move forward, physically and financially.
After a motor vehicle accident, victims are able to file personal injury claims against those who are responsible. These legal actions can provide victims with financial relief to cover some of the damages that they face. To prevail, a victim must be able to demonstrate that another person’s negligent actions have caused the accident. They must then demonstrate that the negligent actions caused the crash that left them with the damages that they have. When it comes to personal injury claims, damages are the economic and non-economic impacts that victims face related to medical costs, lost wages, and more.
In California, victims are awarded compensation for the damages based on comparative negligence laws. If a claimant contributed to their accident taking place in any way, the amount of money that they are able to recover will be reduced in proportion to the amount of salt that they shared. For example, if you have been awarded $100,000 for the damages that you face for your accident, but you were found to be 20 percent at fault, the amount of money that you receive will be reduced by 20 percent. As a result, your damage award will be in the amount of $80,000.
Having the strongest evidence possible in support of your claim is critical when it comes to proving that the defendant was at fault in helping you recover the maximum amount of compensation possible.
At Wilshire Law Firm, our passion for justice drives us to fight for the best results possible. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to helping injury victims achieve their legal goals and winning over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts throughout our 15-year history. Our team is here to walk you every step of the way when pursuing compensation due to another party’s negligence, so contact us at 800-358-1884 for a free consultation today if you or someone you know has been injured in an accident.