Two people sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident after a Chevrolet Blazer SUV hit a Los Angeles County Fire Department squad car in Hacienda Heights. According to a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the two cars collided the afternoon of February 15, 2010, at the intersection of Los Robles Avenue and Turnbull Canyon Road. Two people in the SUV sustained injuries, but they are not believed to be major or life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the injured victims here. I hope they recover quickly and completely from their injuries. Please keep them in your prayers.

Car Accidents

There were 121 deaths and 4,683 injuries involving car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 traffic accident statistics. Countywide, car accidents claimed 667 lives and injured 52,229 people in 2008.

Who Was At Fault?

In any accident that occurs at an intersection, one of the most important questions to ask is whether one of the vehicles failed to yield the right-of-way to the other. Another question that normally arises is whether any negligence or wrongdoing was involved. If the driver of the fire department vehicle was at fault for the accident, then the fire department or the county could be held liable for the injuries caused. Please remember that any personal injury claim against a California governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

Contacting an Experienced Injury Lawyer

In such cases, injured victims would be well-advised to contact a reputed Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the accident, stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the victims' legal rights are protected. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.