A car accident in Anaheim resulted in injuries for two drivers the morning of February 15, 2012. The Orange County Register reports that the injury car accident occurred at Lincoln and Manchester avenues when a silver Infiniti J30 and a Ford F-150 pickup truck collided. Both drivers sustained injuries, but are expected to survive. Officials are still investigating the incident to determine who was at fault.
I’m relieved to note that neither one of the drivers sustained major injuries in this crash. I wish both the injured victims the very best for a swift and full recovery. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Car Accidents
There were 141 fatalities and 13,373 injuries involving car accidents in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Anaheim, 23 people died and 1,970 were injured due to car accidents in 2009.
Right-of-Way Issues
It appears from this news report that one of the motorists in this case may have failed to yield the right-of-way at this T-intersection, which is regulation by a stop sign on Manchester. This means that traffic on Manchester must stop at the stop sign and yield the right-of-way to traffic on Lincoln Avenue, which is a major thoroughfare. California Vehicle Code Section 21802 (a) requires drivers to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and proceed with caution.
Fault and Liability
In such cases, the at-fault motorists could be held liable for victims’ injuries. It would be in victims’ best interests to contact a skilled Anaheim personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether this was a dangerous intersection. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a public entity must be filed within six months of the incident.
