Personal Injury Lawyer Steven M. Sweat Urges Motorists to Exercise Caution in Light of Serious Accident in Huntington Beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., October 25, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Steven M. Sweat, an auto accident attorney in Huntington Beach, California, is urging caution after a serious accident sent two individuals to the hospital earlier this month.
According to a report published in the Orange County Register, police and fire department personnel responded to an accident that occurred at the corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. on September 2nd. At the scene, officials discovered an overturned vehicle on top of another vehicle. Several people were rescued by emergency workers and taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
Serious auto accidents such as the one described above can often cause serious injuries. Fortunately for victims, exercising caution and being aware of your surroundings while driving can help reduce the risk of an accident, according to Mr. Sweat. Mr. Sweat specifically advises drivers to:
· Avoid driving when excessively tired or stressed
· Avoid driver distractions by putting cell phones and other devices out of reach
· Follow all traffic laws
· Never, under any circumstances, drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
· Make sure that you are always wearing your seatbelt and that children are secured in appropriate safety seats
In the unfortunate event that you are involved in an accident, Mr. Sweat urges that individuals who are hurt contact an attorney as soon as possible, as early representation by an attorney can often maximize the amount of financial recovery that individuals injured in accidents can obtain.
Steven M. Sweat is a California personal injury attorney that maintains offices in Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Palmdale, Glendale, Ontario, West Covina, and Chula Vista. He regularly handles personal injury cases arising from a variety of preventable accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, workplace incidents, and bicycle crashes. Individuals seeking legal representation can schedule a free consultation with Mr. Sweat by calling 866-252-0735.