An accident in Los Angeles is making a lot of people ask questions. In this particular crash, a car plowed through a brick wall and significantly damaged the church. Who is at fault? If it’s the driver, then will their car insurance cover the damages? This is a tricky situation and we recommend anyone injured in this type of accident reach out to a personal injury attorney. In the meantime, read on to get a better idea of where this case may lead.
The accident happened on December 11
The good news about this car accident is that it happened in the early morning on December 11th. As a result, the building was empty and no one was hurt. That said, it doesn’t meant that the results weren’t significant. The police are still investigating the accident but at this point they believe that the car may have been used in another type of criminal act. Why? Because the driver of that car fled the scene after the accident and hasn’t yet been found. There were no witnesses so speculation is about all anyone has at this point.
Accidents involving cars and buildings have legal complexities
It’s not particularly common for a car to hit a building, but it does happen. Due to the unusualness of this situation, it can be a legally complex issue. The driver of a vehicle that hits a building will need their own attorney to defend against the potential of both criminal and civil charges. The owner of the building needs to work with a personal injury attorney who can help recover damages, be they physical or emotional.
Accidents caused by distraction are on the rise
There isn’t enough information on this case to know for sure why the accident happened. As the police believe, it may have been a situation in which the driver was involved in another crime, lost control of the vehicle, and fled the scene. It may also have been a situation in which the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and didn’t want the police to know, or it could be as simple as the driver becoming distracted, getting into an accidental crash, and fleeing out of pure panic.
Anyone injured in an accident has legal rights
While this accident doesn’t involve an injury, the truth is that it easily could have. If it had, then the driver of that vehicle would likely have been found negligent and at-fault for the accident – which could have led to a verdict for the injured.
However, it’s also true that this case involves a hit and run driver. Does that mean that if someone were injured, they’d have no recourse? Not necessarily. Depending on how they’re insured, and the insurance coverage of the church itself, there may still be steps that could have been taken. If you’ve been injured in an accident it’s always worth it to get a free legal consultation. You can do so by calling Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
