Roadways in North Hollywood where accidents occur
North Hollywood is boxed in by I-5, 170 and 134. Those are the main corridors and many accidents occur there. Other roads that may see accidents are Vanowen Street, Victory Boulevard, Oxnard Street, Lankershim Boulevard, Tujunga and Vineland Avenues and North Clybourne Avenue. Traffic in and out of Bob Hope Airport can also be hazardous.Common Types of Injuries
At Steers and Associates, we’ve seen victims of accidents come to our office with all types of injuries. In all cases, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work on their behalf. One of the things we have come to learn is that the type of injury will make a big difference in our case strategy. If the injuries take a long time to heal, for example, then we’ll wait and not let the insurance company rush into a quick settlement to avoid having to fully pay for all of the damages. Some of the common types of injuries we see every day are:- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Concussions
- Blunt Force Trauma
- Broken Arms/Legs
- Fractured Collarbone
- Displaced Ribs
- Nerve Damage
- Severe Burns
- Severe Road Rash
- Organ Damage
- Compound Fractures
What to Do if You are Injured in a Car Accident in North Hollywood
Most accident victims are in great stress following the accident, and then whey they finally get a moment to sort things out, they realize how daunting it seems to take on your injuries and rehab along with dealing with all the financial burdens that come with an auto accident. Of course, the first thing is to focus on your immediate medical needs to make sure you have the best chance of recovery. Once released from the hospital, follow up on all recommended treatment with your primary care provider or any doctor recommended by your treating hospital physician. Next, even though it’s tempting, don’t speak to anyone from the insurance company or their lawyers until you have had your rights explained to you. Ultimately, they work for the insurance company, and their job is to pay you as little as possible. After that, you should put together a list of documents needed to talk to an attorney about your accident. You need the following:- All medical records from the day of the accident and the hospital stay.
- Ambulance records.
- Any primary medical provider visit notes.
- Accident report
- Accident reconstruction investigators report (if any).
- Insurance policy
- Information on the vehicle if damaged
Bus Accidents In North Hollywood
Bus accidents can be particularly dangerous because buses are designed to carry lots of people and not all have seat belts. Additionally, since buses carry so many people, minimal weight is a critical design element. And since they are large, bulky vehicles with large blind spots, accidents can unfortunately occur. As is the case with all vehicles, negligence may, unfortunately, play a role. Bus services in North Hollywood include school buses, CA Shuttle Bus, Greyhound, the Hollywood Bowl Shuttle, Dani’s Shuttle and shuttle service from Bob Hope Airport. Types of bus accidents:- School bus crashes
- Bus/pedestrian accidents
- Car/truck collisions with a bus.
- The most immediate concern is your safety and well-being. Were you injured? Do you need medical assistance? Does anyone else?
- Call 911 for any urgent medical needs and to report the accident
- Exchange insurance information if both parties are able
