San JuanCapistrano, CA – Serious Crash with Injuries Reported at 15S & Los Aliso Blvd
San Juan Capistrano, CA (January 20, 2022) – On Thursday, January 19, a SIG Alert was issued for a serious accident that resulted in injuries and traffic delays that occurred in San Juan Capistrano.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on the southbound 15 Freeway, near the Los Aliso Blvd exit. The accident occurred when two vehicles collided as they were traveling in the same direction on the freeway. The accident caused significant damage to the vehicles and caused significant disruption to the area. There is limited information regarding the number or types of vehicles involved in the accident.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help those hurt in the accident. There is no information at this time regarding the number of people who were injured or the extent of their injuries.
The force of the impact caused major damage to the vehicles, blocked the roadway, and caused traffic to be significantly backed up. The CHP issued a SIG Alert for people to avoid the area. Traffic was diverted while crews helped people from their cars, tended to injuries, and cleaned up the wreckage.
The authorities are still investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the crash and the events leading up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for the full recovery of all involved.
Car Accidents in California
Car accidents are an unfortunate part of life for many. Southern California is one of the most congested places to drive in the country and has some of the highest incidences of accidents. No matter how safe a driver you are, sometimes, an accident is out of your control. Every day, the roads are flooded with cars, and traffic jams happen. When there are more cars on the road, the likelihood of an accident occurring increases drastically.
These accidents often leave people with serious, debilitating injuries that can last for a lifetime. A car accident significantly disrupts your normal life, causing financial worries, medical expenses, vehicle repairs, or replacement, and many other new expenses. Especially if you’re injured in the accident, you may be worried about how you will pay for your medical care, expenses, and lost wages if you can’t work for a time or permanently. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be entitled to compensation from those at fault for causing the accident.
A trusted car accident lawyer can help you move past the overwhelming feelings you experience after an accident and can help you regain control, by filing a claim against the party at fault. There are many types of claims available to attorneys to receive compensation on your behalf for your injuries and suffering. Some of the possible claims include negligence or liability claims against those at-fault, personal injury protection or med pay claims, uninsured or underinsured motorist claims, or even product liability claims. An experienced attorney will help choose the best options for the circumstances of your case that will help you receive the most compensation.
If you were in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence you should speak to an experienced car accident lawyer right away. Contact a San Juan Capistrano car accident attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help you.
Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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