A truck accident on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena injured two, and involved at least five other vehicles. According to a report in the Pasadena Star-News, the injury crash occurred on July 27, 2010 near Lake Avenue, when a semi-truck rear-ended another vehicle and set off a chain-reaction collision. A 49-year-old woman and an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer were injured in this crash. CHP officials are looking into what exactly caused the accident.

I'm relieved to hear that there were no fatal or major injuries here. I pray that the injured victims recover quickly and completely. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA), truck accident statistics, there were 304 fatal truck accidents and 3,196 injury crashes involving truck accidents, in California, in 2008. In Los Angeles County, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008.

Fault and Liability

It is not clear based on this report as to how or why the truck driver triggered this collision. It is also not clear whether the truck driver was intoxicated, distracted or otherwise negligent at the time of the collision. If it is determined that this accident was the truck driver's fault, then, the driver as well as his or her employer, could be held liable for the crash and the injuries.

It would be in the best interest of the injured victims to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who has a successful track record representing victims of truck accidents. A skilled truck accident attorney will be able to explore different avenues for compensation including the trucking company's insurance. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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