Lindsay Lohan Injured in Big Rig Accident

Lindsay Lohan, the actress of Mean Girls fame, was sent to the hospital today for injuries after colliding with an 18-wheeler truck. Lohan was driving her sleek Porsche sports car in Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway when the accident occurred. Though witnesses say that the cars collided severely, Lohan only suffered some minor bumps and bruises. The Porsche is damaged significantly, and may even be totaled. The front hood was popped upwards and the front windshield was shattered when the cars collided. Lohan was conscious after the accident. Her assistant was also in the car with her when the accident occurred, and she is also doing fine. An ambulance was called to the scene immediately.

Through this wasn't a serious problem, there are times when a big rig accident has caused severe injuries or death. Large trucks have a lot of powerful force and can bulldoze a smaller car in moments. When a truck driver is distracted by his phone, meal, or another diversion, it can put lives in danger. If you have been injured in a truck accident, or someone you love did not survive a collision with a big rig, then you need to talk to a personal injury attorney. You deserve compensation for the other driver's negligence. To get your restitution, you will need to be able to prove that the accident was the other driver's fault. It might also help if you are able to provide doctor's medical records that show the injuries that you or a loved one sustained. If you choose to prosecute, you may be able to seek litigation against the driving individual and the truck company that employed him or her.

Talk to a personal injury attorneyto hear more about your options in a personal injury case.