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A Toyota Sequoia hit a motorcycle on the southbound 57 Freeway near Brea in an Orange County motorcycle accident. The California Highway Patrol reports that two lanes were blocked after the accident occurred. The motorcyclist was taken to UCI Medical Center, but only suffered moderate injuries.

Orange County motorcycle accidents can easily result in major injuries due to a lack of protection. With a motorcycle being hit by a larger vehicle, possible injuries may include head trauma, broken bones, internal bleeding and much more. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to receive compensation for any and all injuries that result from the other driver’s negligence.

This morning in Brea a five car vehicle resulted from big-rig truck tire tread. On the 57 Freeway past Imperial Highway, three lanes ended up blocked by a number of vehicles after they were attempting to avoid tire tread. The California Highway Patrol reports that three of the vehicles had major damage, while the others had minor damage. No one was sent to the hospital, but one driver did suffer side pain.

Luckily in this Orange County multiple vehicle accident no one was seriously injured. However, when motorists are injured or damage is done as a result of negligence on another’s end, you may be entitled to certain compensation. If you are ever involved in an auto accident, please reach out to our Orange County multiple vehicle accident attorneys at (866) 754-8572 for a free case consultation.

Last week on the 57 Freeway near Katella Avenue, a weed trimmer had apparently fallen off of a vehicle and blocked one of the lanes. A commercial minivan, that first came up to the weed trimmer, stopped, causing a Chevy truck to come to a sudden stop behind it. After that, reports the California Highway Patrol, a Honda had to slam on its brakes causing it to smash into the Chevy. The car accident ended up blocking the middle lanes, but no major injuries were reported.

Incidents like Orange County multiple vehicle accidents can cause many drivers and passengers to be injured. When a driver's neglience is to blame, those who are injured or have damages can pursue compensation. After accidents like this, even if injuries aren't noticeable, it's important to seek medical attention for possible internal injuries. Also, you should always report multiple vehicle accidents to the police. If you are ever involved in a car accident, please contact our Orange County multiple vehicle accident attorneys at (866) 754-8572 for a free case consultation to see if you may be able to receive compensation.