5 people were injured and 7 hospitalized in a San Francisco motor vehicle crash between a bus, a car and a Muni street car. The five people were treated for undisclosed injuries. Injuries resulting from car accidents may include back injuries, brain and head injuries, or neck injuries. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the accident happened after a streetcar hit a bus that was heading west. The bus subsequently rear-ended a car. Alcohol isn't believed to be a factor.

Video of the accident is inconclusive, but shows the Muni driver looking down immediately before the crash.

The first thing to do if you've been in a California car accident is to make sure you're okay. Even at slow speeds, car accidents can cause significant injuries. If there's any question, you should seek medical attention. Some injuries do not show up for days for weeks.

It's also a good idea to exchange information including the other driver(s) names, addresses and phone numbers. In the San Francisco car/bus/Muni accident, video was available and several officials were on hand investigating. However, most Bay Area car accidents are not as well documented and rely on first hand accounts of the drivers and passersby to explain the circumstances surrounding the accident. Although an investigation may occur, it's crucial to record as much information as possible - as soon as possible - including a general description of the accident scene, how fast the cars were driving, the direction the cars were traveling and the weather conditions at the time of the accident.

As a California automobile accident attorney, I've helped numerous individuals throughout Roseville and the Bay Area understand the steps to take immediately following a car accident and to obtain the compensation they deserve.