San Diego, CA (March 10, 2023) – A motorcyclist was left injured following a car crash that took place in the San Diego area on Wednesday morning, March 8.
Just before 7:45 a.m., troopers with the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene of a crash that took place on the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Preliminary reports show that a silver sedan crossed over three lanes to exit the roadway while traveling on Interstate 5 northbound near California state Route 54. As the vehicle moved from lane to lane, it struck a motorcyclist, which was also traveling north on the roadway.
The motorcyclist suffered injuries as a result of the accident. Emergency medical services responded to the scene to care for the victim. The motorcyclist was then transported to a local hospital for further medical care.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
Reports provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that approximately nine percent of all automobile accidents take place as a result of drivers who are merging or changing lanes in a reckless manner. Even though drivers are required to check for other vehicles that may be traveling nearby, many drivers fail to do so. Motorcyclists, in particular, are likely to suffer serious injuries as a result of drivers who switch recklessly between lanes.
The unfortunate truth is that many of these accidents are preventable. Innocent people continue to suffer serious injuries every single day as a result of careless and reckless drivers in our state. When motorcyclists are involved in accidents, the chances of severe and life-threatening injuries are drastically increased. This is due to the fact that they have no protection on their body nor any steel cage to protect them, as other motorists do.
When motorcyclists are harmed as a result of automobile collisions, they often have legal options available to help them seek compensation and protect their legal rights. It only makes sense that accident victims are able to gain fair compensation to cover their medical costs, alleviate their lost wages, repair their vehicles, and cover various other losses and damages they face. Having adequate and trusted legal guidance can make a significant difference when it comes to a victim’s ability to protect their legal rights and get justice after being victimized by a negligent driver.
At Wilshire Law Firm, we are committed to offering our clients the best legal representation possible. We have over 15 years of experience dealing with personal injury cases and have helped countless clients receive their rightful compensation for injuries caused by another’s negligence. With our dedicated team of lawyers, you can be sure that your case is in good hands. If you or someone you know has been injured due to an accident, feel free to reach out to our California personal injury law firm at 800-358-1884 today for a free consultation, and let us help make sure that justice is served.