Two people were injured in an Orange County car accident involving five cars on the 55 Freeway, just north of Meats Avenue in Orange, California, the morning of August 18, 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, a Ford Explorer SUV with Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District decals, rolled over, a black Volkswagen Jetta was spun out and a silver Honda Ridgeline was also involved. California Highway Patrol officials said two people from the Explorer, a woman and a minor, were transported to a hospital. The woman apparently had an arm injury.

I'm relieved no one was catastrophically injured in this major Orange car accident. A multiple car collision like this definitely could've been a lot worse. I wish the two injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Orange County Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 10 deaths and 814 injuries occurred in Orange, California, involving car accidents. In Orange County as a whole, 178 deaths and 14,185 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2007.

This news report provides very little information about how this car accident happened or who was at fault. Any time there are this many vehicles involved in an accident, it can turn into an extremely complex investigation because it involves a number of victims and witnesses. Getting compensated for property loss or injury expenses and especially dealing with so many different insurance companies can be quite a nightmare!

Orange County Car Accident Attorney Can Help

Victims who sustain injuries in such complex accidents would be well-advised to retain the services of an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will remain on their side, fight for their rights and make sure they receive fair compensation for their injuries, damages and loss. In cases where there is negligence or wrongdoing involved, you as a victim, may be entitled to compensation that covers medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of long-term care and other related expenses.

If you get in a car accident, please remember that the first step you should take is to get appropriate medical attention. You will also benefit from scheduling a consultation with a reputed personal injury law firm. The best injury lawyers will not charge any fees for an initial consultation and case evaluation. Please do not talk to any insurance adjusters, attorneys for other parties or sign any agreements before you talk to your lawyer.