An Orange County car accident left a 50-year-old woman who was insider her house, injured, the afternoon of November 18, 2009. The accident occurred when a driver lost control of his car and smashed into the woman's living room, The Orange County Register reports. The driver has been identified as a 22-year-old man and it's not clear whether he was injured in the crash. La Palma police say that the driver lost control as he was trying to negotiate a curve on Warwick Circle. The extent of the woman's injuries is not known.

I hope this woman did not sustain serious or life-threatening injuries in this unfortunate car accident. Please keep this injured victim in your prayers.

Orange County Car Accidents

There were 63 injuries reported in La Palma as a result of car accidents in 2007, according to California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Orange County car accidents claimed 178 lives and caused 14,185 injuries during the same year.

There are several unanswered questions as far as this incident is concerned. Was the driver intoxicated at the time of accident? Were there any distractions involved such as use of a cell phone or texting while driving? Did the driver lose control as a result of a mechanical malfunction? Did speeding or reckless driving play a part in this car accident? Was this accident the result of a dangerous or defective roadway?

Car Accident Liability Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the young driver took the curve at a high rate of speed. If investigators determine that the driver's negligence or recklessness caused this accident, then he could be held responsible for the woman's injuries, damages and loss.

In any car accident case that involves serious injury or loss, it would be in the best interest of victims to consult an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will advise them about their legal rights and options. The best personal injury law firms always offer a free, comprehensive and completely 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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