A two-car accident that occurred on March 31, 2009 killed two pedestrians and left one other in critical condition. The collision occurred on the border between Los Angeles and West Hollywood, near the intersection of Fountain and La Brea, killing a 65 year old woman at the scene. The other two pedestrians, a man and woman in their 50’s, were hospitalized and listed in critical condition. The second woman died just hours later. The victims were allegedly in the pedestrian crosswalk when they were struck.
The surviving victim and the family of the two others may have legal claims both against the drivers of the two vehicles, as well as the City. Stephen Jamieson, partner with the Playa Del Rey, California law firm Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson, and co-host of the weekly televised talk show Legal Help Live says while it is apparent that the drivers of the vehicles must be considered when evaluating who is liable for this tragedy, it is also necessary to evaluate if one or the other City may also be liable, or perhaps CALTRANS, for a dangerous condition of public roadway. Like any claim against a governmental entity in California, such a claim must be appropriately filed in an adequate manner against the correct entity(ties) not later than 6 months from the date of the accident or the victim’s rights may be forever lost.
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