A fatal broadside accident in Laguna Beach on Monday has also resulted in serious injuries to three passengers riding in the vehicle. Broadside accidents at intersections in Orange County continue to increase each year. These accidents often result in serious injuries or a wrongful death as the protection offered by a vehicle is much less during a side impact than when a vehicle is struck head-on or from behind.
Police suspect DUI is involved in the fatal accident but there are several issues still under investigation. The driver who lost their life is suspected of making an illegal left turn from Country Club Drive. His vehicle was struck broadside by a pickup truck during the turn and the driver of the pickup was arrested for suspicion of misdemeanor drunk driving. The injuries to the 3 passengers in the broadsided vehicle were described as “traumatic” and “serious.” Is this a case of a wrongful death under California law? The driver who lost his live was making a prohibited left hand turn, but the driver of the pickup truck who struck his car was allegedly driving under the influence.
This is why it is so important to speak with an experienced and proven injury and trial attorney after a car accident. My name is Rivers Morrell and after more than 40 years of experience as an injury attorney serving Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Irvine and all of Orange County and LA I can tell you this case will have several substantial legal issues. Did the fatal broadside accident in Laguna Beach result in a wrongful death? Those who suffered the serious and traumatic injuries will absolutely have substantial injury claims.
After more than 40 years of experience as an injury attorney serving Orange County, LA and the Inland Empire I can tell you this case will require extensive legal skill and trial experience to ensure the best possible outcome for those who were injured as well as the family of the victim. If you have suffered serious or traumatic injuries or lost a loved one in a fatal car accident I invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact us or call to speak with me personally at (949)305-1400 for a free consultation.
