Personal Injury

Freeway Accident Lawyer in Palmdale

The short answer

If you were hurt in a freeway crash on State Route 14, State Route 138, or Interstate 5, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) usually investigates and writes the report. Get medical care right away, write down the CHP report number, and do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. Freeway crashes happen at high speed, so injuries are often serious. You have two years to file a lawsuit.

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Why freeway crashes are different

Freeway crashes happen at speeds of 65 miles per hour or more. At that speed, even a short lapse causes serious harm. Common results include broken bones, head injuries, spinal injuries, and multi-car pileups.

Many Antelope Valley residents commute long distances on State Route 14 toward Santa Clarita and Los Angeles. Long commutes mean tired drivers, heavy traffic at the Newhall Pass, and sudden slowdowns where fast traffic meets stopped traffic.

Freeways and highways we see in our cases

State Route 14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) through Palmdale, Lancaster, Acton, Agua Dulce, and north to Rosamond.
State Route 138, including Pearblossom Highway east of Palmdale and Avenue D west of Lancaster.
Interstate 5 and the I-5 and SR-14 interchange at the Newhall Pass.

Strong desert winds and blowing dust can cut visibility on these roads. Bad weather does not excuse unsafe driving. Drivers must slow down for conditions.

Common causes of freeway accidents

Unsafe lane changes and drivers who do not check blind spots
Following too closely in stop-and-go traffic
Speeding and racing
Drowsy drivers on long commutes
Distracted driving, especially phone use
Drunk or drugged driving
Commercial trucks with tired drivers or poor maintenance

Evidence that matters in a freeway case

Freeway crashes often have no stopped witnesses. Evidence can disappear fast. That includes dashcam video, vehicle computer data, and trucking logs. We work to preserve it early, collect the CHP report, and talk to witnesses while they still remember.

If you were hurt, call Campano Law Group. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.

How it works

Three steps. Your only job is step one.

Tell us what happened
Call, text, or use the short form. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
We take it from there
We gather the evidence, deal with the insurers, and help you get medical care while you recover.
We work to resolve your case
Most cases settle. If the insurance company will not be fair, Angelo is ready to take your case to court.

Your only job is step one.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who investigates a crash on the Antelope Valley Freeway?

The California Highway Patrol handles crashes on state highways and freeways, including SR-14 and SR-138. You can request the report from the CHP area office that took it. We can get it for you.

What if a truck caused my freeway crash?

Truck crashes often involve more than one company and more insurance. The trucking company must follow federal safety rules on driver hours and maintenance. See our page on truck accidents.

I was rear-ended in freeway traffic. Is the other driver automatically at fault?

Usually the driver in back is found at fault, because drivers must keep a safe distance. But there are exceptions, such as a sudden, unsafe lane change in front of the other car. We look at the whole picture.

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