Six People Killed in Wrong-Way Car Accident

Monday, February 10, 2014

Six People Killed in Wrong-Way Car Accident

Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.

An early-Sunday car accident in California has left six people dead after a motorist traveling the wrong direction on the freeway struck another vehicle. According to witnesses and state patrol logs, the driver—who has been arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and felony manslaughter—may have been traveling in the wrong lane at speeds exceeding 100 mph.

Though the official investigation is ongoing, early signs point to negligence and driving under the influence as likely causes of this tragic accident—and if that’s the case, the driver responsible for the crash could face more than just criminal charges. A car accident attorney representing those injured and the families of the deceased may take the driver responsible for the crash to court, so that her victims can get compensation for their losses.

Chicago Car Accidents in Archer Heights

Not all car accidents are as dramatic as this high-speed collision in California, but that doesn’t make the consequences any less significant for their victims. Early Saturday morning, for example, a Chicago car accident in Archer Heights injured four people from three different vehicles. Last Wednesday, another car accident in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood injured eight people—four of whom were in serious-to-critical condition.

Because both of these were three-car accidents, determining fault may be a complicated process, but that doesn’t mean that the people injured in these crashes don’t deserve justice. A Chicago car accident attorney works on cases like these on a regular basis, so that when someone is injured or even killed in a car accident they did not cause, they or their families can hold the right people accountable.

Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney

When you’re injured in a car accident, your insurance company may pressure you to sign paperwork that limits your legal rights. This is why it’s critical that you find a Chicago car accident attorney you can trust immediately after the collision—they can protect you and your rights, and help you determine what comes next as you recover from your accident.

In cases like these two recent Chicago car accidents or the one on the California freeway, holding the right people accountable makes the roads safer for everyone. Though six people were killed in the California collision, the person who was driving in the wrong direction survived. By holding a responsible party accountable for an accident they cause, a car accident lawyer can help deliver justice for victims and send a clear message to any other driver who may be tempted to recklessly operate a vehicle.

If you’ve been injured in a collision that you did not cause, contact one of the Chicago car accident attorneys at Malman Law. With our free consultations and 24-hour service, you have nothing to lose.