One person was injured in a Los Angeles car accident when a RV went out-of-control and struck at least four vehicles on a Burbank Street, according to an Associated Press news report. The accident occurred the night of January 5, 2010 when the driver of the RV, who was heading west on Riverside Drive, made a wide right turn onto Buena Vista Street. The RV first struck a car that was stopped in traffic. The RV then struck a second vehicle causing it to overturn. Two more cars were also struck before the RV came to a stop. The driver of the vehicle that flipped sustained injuries, which were not life-threatening. The driver of the RV is suspected of driving under the influence.

It's indeed fortunate that no one was seriously injured in this multi-vehicle accident. I wish the injured victim here, the best for a quick and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

There were seven deaths and 580 injuries involving car accidents in Burbank in 2007, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Los Angeles County as a whole, 712 deaths and 56,475 injuries were reported a result of traffic accidents during the same year.

Was Alcohol or Drugs Involved?

If the details of this news report are accurate, it appears that the driver of the RV lost control of the vehicle. If it turns out that he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, he could be looking at criminal DUI charges. Whether he was under the influence or caused the accident due to some other form of negligence such as distraction or recklessness, he could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries as well as damages.

Driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more is illegal under California law. California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."

Victims in such cases would be well-advised to consult with a reputed Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who has a successful track record of financially pursuing drunk and negligent drivers on behalf of injured clients. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation to injured victims and their families.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.

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