Serious confusion and defensive driving may have avoided serious injuries as a pickup truck travelling on the northbound I-5 Anaheim freeway overturns near the Harbor Boulevard exit. The pickup truck was towing a trailer which swayed and caused him to lose control and flip his vehicle. The trailer also overturned and much of the unsecured load spilled out onto the freeway as well. Three lanes of the freeway were closed while worker crews scrambled to clean debris off the freeway and tow the truck. Luckily, no other accidents were caused by the debris scattered on the freeway.
If you are in a situation such as the one above, where debris from a vehicle in front of you causes you to become involved in an accident, you may have a claim against the driver towing the load. If they are driving negligently, or have negligently secured items making it a hazard causing you to get into an accident, they will be liable.
Unfortunately, many times when these types of accidents occur, it is difficult to determine where the debris has come from or who is responsible for the accident. In these cases, when injuries occur it is possible to use underinsured motorist coverage or uninsured motorist coverage to cover your claims for injury and the accident. UM/UIM coverage can provide coverage for hit and runs, and accidents such as the one above if you are unable to find the at fault party for the falling debris and/or loads spilled on the freeway. When a vehicle on the Anaheim freeway overturns you need an experienced attorney who can protect your financial interests and hold responsible parties accountable.
If you have been the victim of an automobile accident and have been injured, please contact the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell for a free consultation to discuss your claims at (949)305-1400. Even if you do not have an at fault party, we can discuss your underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage to determine if there is still coverage. Please call today!
