Los Angeles Freeway Accident Lawyer

In Los Angeles, it is hard to get around from one place to another without going on the freeways or highways. Because our freeways are congested and in constant use, there can be frequent accidents, causing not just severe traffic but severe damages and injuries to one as well. There can be multi-vehicular accidents, rear end collisions, head on collisions from wrong way freeway entries, SUV rollover accidents, accidents with semi-tractor-trailer trucks, and more.  Collisions from any of these incidents can be deadly and severe, especially at the high speeds motor vehicles can drive on the freeway or highway. If one were to be involved in these accidents, they can suffer from brain injury, back injury, neck injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones, bruises, internal bleeding, whiplash, constant headaches, death and so much more. If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident on the freeway or highway in Los Angeles, contact the Los Angeles Freeway Accident Lawyers at MKS Law Group who will help support you through your claim and assist you in attaining compensation for your injuries and damages.  

Freeways/Highways Accidents May Occur on in Los Angeles 

Some freeways or highways that accidents may occur on in Los Angeles are: 

SR 110 (I-110) : Harbor Freeway  

From the Arroyo Seco Parkway in Pasadena through Downtown LA, to South Los Angeles, San Pedro, and the Port of Los Angeles. Frequent accidents occur on the 110 freeway due to the nature of its design. Accidents often occur from entering or exiting the freeway at an overly high speed, with the 110’s sharp angled and short entrances and exits, and the curving winding nature of its roadway, the 110 freeway can harbor frequent accidents. The 110 freeway is the first freeway that was built in California and the entire western United States. It was originally designed when car speed capability was much lower.  

US 101 – SR 170: Hollywood Freeway  

The 101 freeway transitions from the Ventura Freeway to the Hollywood Freeway. It passes through Studio City, Hollywood, and Downtown Los Angeles. It passes through the northeastern part of the Valley. This freeway has frequent visitors and often has many accidents occur on it as well. 

I-405: San Diego Freeway 

The 405 freeway begins at the 5 freeway in the San Fernando Valley and travels through the Sepulveda pass in the Santa Monica Mountains, follows near the Pacific Coastline, through the South Bay in Torrance, and continues through Long Beach, and Orange County. With such long-distance coverage, there are often severe car accidents on this freeway.  

I–10: Santa Monica Freeway & San Bernardino Freeway  

The 10 freeway covers a vast distance, allowing one to travel from Santa Monica and the Pacific Coast Highway all the way to Arizona. The westernmost portion of the 10 freeway is called the Santa Monica freeway from the PCH to southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Then it continues as the San Bernardino Freeway as it continues east through the San Gabriel Valley and San Bernardino. The 10 freeway allows Angelenos and visitors to travel east and west throughout the city and county. Often people use this freeway to travel to school and work, where they may get into an accident on the freeway.  

US 101 – SR 134: Ventura Freeway  

The 101 freeway connects Greater Los Angeles to the Central Coast, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the North Coast. It begins at the Santa Barbara and Ventura County line before entering LA County. It runs on the edge of the Valley, before changing from the US 101 to SR 134. The 134 continues through Glendale and Eagle Rock before entering Pasadena. The 134 ends at the I-210 Foothill Freeway.  

I-5: Golden State Freeway & Santa Ana Freeway  

The 5 freeway begins at the Mexican border and continues through all of California and into Oregon. The 5 freeway passes by Santa Clarita, Burbank, Griffith Park, East LA, and becomes the Santa Ana Freeway while it passes the city of Commerce, Buena Park, Irvine, and through San Diego. Many accidents frequent this freeway due to its long distant nature. Often many semi-tractor-trailers trucks drive on the 5 freeway, which can cause hazardous injuries.  

Common Causes of Freeway Vehicle Accidents: 

Many freeway accidents are caused  because of the following: 

• Defective repair to the road 
• Defective design and construction 
• Poor highway maintenance 

• Other roadway defects 
• Speeding 
• Tailgating 
• Rubbernecking  
• Driving under unsafe weather conditions (drivers often fail to drive slower when it rains or hails or high fog conditions) 

• Negligent or careless truck driving 
• Driving while distracted or not paying attention – driving while texting or talking on the phone 
• Driving under severe emotional distress 
• Driving under the influence (DUI) from alcohol or drug use 
• Road rage 

• Wrong way freeway entry 
• Failure to check blind spots 

Far too many suffer from injuries from an auto accident on the freeways in Los Angeles. If you or your loved one has suffered due to the negligence of another, the Los Angeles Freeway Accident Lawyers at MKS Law Group can assist you in finding who should be held responsible for your injuries, and fight to help you obtain compensation so you can continue your life with as much normalcy as possible.  

What to do if You Are Involved in a Freeway Accident 

1. Take photos of the scene, of the damages to yours and their vehicle, and any other vehicle that may be involved. 
2. Collect Witness statements if possible. 
3. Take note of the weather condition, road condition, date, time, location, the names and contact information of all the people involved in the accident, write down their insurance policy, and what vehicle they were driving (the make, model and year) and license plate number. Write down information like their driver’s license number and car registration. If possible take photos of these as well.  
4. Call law enforcement like the police or the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to write an official report of the accident. 
5. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Often many injuries can go undetected and do not show immediately. It is best to check with a medical professional to determine you are okay and to determine the severity of your injuries.  

Contact MKS Law Group to Assist You or Your Loved One With Your Freeway Accident/Highway Accident 

The Los Angeles freeway and highway attorneys at MKS Law Group will use their compassion and knowledge and resources to help you or your loved one acquire fair compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and other damages. Our Los Angeles freeway and highway attorneys at MKS Law Group can assist you navigate through the complicated legal process involved with a hit and run accident and can negotiate with your insurance company if they deny you a fair compensation.  

Call our firm for a free consultation today at (310) 904-9222. Our attorneys are available 24/7 and we will fight to protect your rights.