A person was killed in a traffic collision involving a street sweeper on early Sunday morning in the area of Playa del Rey, according to authorities. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash was reported at around 6:59am on the 8200 block of South Vista del Mar.
Fire officials said that one person inside a vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) described the crash as a two-vehicle collision involving a street sweeper, although the circumstances leading up to the crash were not clear. The incident involved a Honda SUV that collided head-on with the street sweeper. No additional details about the victim or the driver of the street sweeper were released.
Street sweepers are essential for keeping our communities clean. Just like any other vehicle, however, street sweepers can be involved in incidents. If you or a member of your family suffered harm in an incident involving a street sweeper, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also have the right to recover compensation.
If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our street sweeper car accident attorneys are more than ready to provide you with all the information that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed.
For more information about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to reach out to the Normandie Law Firm today.
Possible Injuries
A street sweeper is a heavy vehicle. When any passenger vehicle hits it head on, devastating injuries may occur. Examples of the different injuries that may occur could include the following:
- Head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, brain hemorrhages, skull fracturs, concussions, etc.
- Neck injuries and back injuries, including sprains, slipped discs, herniated discs, etc.
- Fractures, broken bones, and dislocations
- Burn injuries
- Severed limbs
- Impalement
- Crushing injuries
- Psychological harm, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, etc.
No matter the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered in a crash involving a street sweeper, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a claim.
Who Operates Street Sweepers in Playa Del Rey?
The street sweepers in Playa del Rey are operated by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department. Depending on the details surrounding the incident, the government entity could be found liable for any harm resulting from the incident.
Who is Liable for the Incident?
Since the incident remains under investigation, liability has not been determined yet. The fact is that all drivers on the road, including drivers operating county vehicles, have a duty of care towards others on the road. If the driver acted recklessly (i.e., speeding, failing to yield, driving under the influence, etc.), then the driver could be liable. If the driver was operating a county vehicle, then the county entity could be liable under vicarious liability.
What Compensation is Available?
If the incident occurred due to negligence, victims and their families could be entitled to receive compensation. Some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Wrongful death damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Here at our firm, our street sweeper accident attorneys are more than ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will do everything possible to get you the recovery that you are owed.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm
If you were harmed or a member of your family was killed in an incident involving a street sweeper, you could have the right to file a claim. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to get justice. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are not afraid to take on any negligent party or entity. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to provide you with all the information that you may need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule your free case review, contact our team today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be responsible for paying any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, our firm works on a contingency basis, meaning that you will not be responsible for any legal costs if your claim is ultimately unsuccessful. If you do not win, you do not pay.
Contact our team today to learn more about how our firm can help you and your family!
