Freeways across Orange County carry six lanes or more of traffic and plenty of dangers for motorists. When vehicles from another freeway are added to the traffic, the hazards only increase.
Drivers who are behaving recklessly can also enter a freeway traveling the wrong direction and not realize their mistake until they are in the path of oncoming drivers. Wrongway driver errors often lead to devastating head-on collisions. Victims can suffer severe injuries and in some cases, the lives of drivers and passengers are threatened.
Two Tragically Killed in Wrongway Crash on 405 Freeway
Two accident victims lost their lives in a weekend multi-vehicle collision in Seal Beach. CBS2-TV reports the accident happened early Sunday morning on the 405 Freeway near the 605 Freeway interchange.
The California Highway Patrol believes one driver involved may have been traveling in the wrong direction on the 405. In all, six vehicles were involved in the accident in the southbound lanes.
Two people were killed in the devastating crash. One driver was also rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. Two other victims were treated on the scene for less serious injuries.
California Highway Patrol investigators continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Finding Assistance for Victims and Families After a Seal Beach Accident
For families who have lost loved ones in a tragic accident, a wrongful death claim filed against an at-fault driver’s insurance company may be necessary. Close relatives will face the costs of a funeral, ambulance and emergency response fees, and could quickly find themselves in a financial crisis.
A wrongful death claim is filed by a spouse, domestic partner, or children of the victim on behalf of the entire family. This lawsuit also seeks to earn financial support for the emotional care and income the loved one can no longer provide in the years ahead.
Surviving victims of frightening accidents must often deal with long and difficult recoveries. A claim for damages should be filed against an insurance company in order to shield the victim from hospital and doctor expenses. The claim also demands reimbursement for the time at work the victim has lost.
Contact a Seal Beach Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were the victims of a careless driver, don’t allow an insurance agent or adjuster to determine how much support you should receive. They work for their insurance companies and want to save money for their employers. Your recovery and your family’s recovery are much more important than their profits.
To make sure your family is protected from an insurance company’s bad faith practices, contact an experienced Orange County car accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free case consultation. Mr. Gasparian works closely with victims and families to earn the compensation they’ll need to rebuild their lives.
