Patterson is a sleepy small town in the Central Valley that is a great place to raise a family. The crime rate is 100 points below the national average, and people move there to get away from the city life.
The people of Patterson rely on their cars. A trade-off for living in Patterson is that commute times to work rival those who live in San Francisco and LA, and while many are happy to make that trade, it does put them at a higher risk of an auto accident.
Injury Accidents in Patterson
If you live in Patterson, your biggest threat for injury is the car you need to do just about everything. This is because the number one cause of a personal injury in Patterson is an auto accident. Drivers in the city of 22,000 have to contend with the typical risks of city driving, such as:
- Distracted drivers,
- DUIs,
- Speeding,
- Aggressive driving,
- Street Racing
- Failure to yield
Patterson is somewhat isolated, and other than I-5 that runs along the west border, most other roads are rural two-lane highways that connect the city to other small towns in the valley. This exposes drivers to some of the problems of rural driving.
According to a report from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the fatality rate (deaths per 100 million miles traveled) in rural areas is twice that of urban areas. This seems to fly in the face of common sense when thinking about the hustle and bustle of a big city versus the country, but country drivers cover more miles to get where they want to go, and rural, two-lane roads are more dangerous.
Thus Patterson drivers are at a higher risk of certain injuries:
- Blunt Force Trauma
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Broken Legs/Arms
- Fractured Collar Bones
- Crush Injuries
- Severe Burns
- Airbag Injuries
Other Accidents and Injuries
Not all injuries in Patterson come from auto accidents. Patterson residents face risks just about everywhere which is a by-product of an active lifestyle. At Maison Law, we understand the small-town lifestyle and have seen firsthand how injuries can happen unexpectantly.
We have helped victims of all sorts of accidents that happen in smaller cities like Patterson. Some of the more common accidents other than auto are:
- Slip-and-fall/Premises Injuries
- Construction Zone Accidents
- Sport/Recreation Injuries
- Industrial Accidents
- Third-Party Work Accidents
- Wrongful deaths
- Product Liability
If you are from Patterson and were injured in any way from someone else’s negligence, call our office at Maison Law right away. We offer a free consultation where you can ask questions about the process of making a personal injury claim. In the meantime, don’t talk to anyone from the insurance company or their lawyers until you meet with an attorney to be advised of your rights.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer.
After an accident involving a serious injury in the Central Valley, contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
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