Safe motorists depend most on the attention of other drivers at an intersection. A careless driver can miss a stop sign or think that a two-way stop is actually a four-way stop and proceed on. Another driver exercising all due caution may still not be able to react in time to that mistake and avoid a dangerous collision.
Every year, intersections are the scene for thousands of accidents in California. The California Highway Patrol responds to these crashes every day. In a single year, they saw 58,446 injuries resulting from accidents at intersections. Intersection collisions were also responsible for a tragic 700 deaths.
Six People Injured in Western Fresno County Collision
A car and a utility truck collided in Fresno County Wednesday Morning, injuring six people. FOX26-TV reported the accident happened at the intersection of Belmont and Grantland Avenues around 8 a.m. on October 21, 2020.
The California Highway Patrol believes the utility truck driver drove through a stop sign and was then hit by a car traveling eastbound on Belmont.
The driver of the car and four passengers were taken to Community Regional Medical Center. At least one victim in the car is said to be in critical condition. The driver of the truck had only minor injuries.
Support for Victims In Fresno County Accidents
In these devastating collisions, victims can suffer severe injuries and seemingly be left on their own after an accident that was in no way their fault.
The victims and their family members may soon face overwhelming hospital bills and be in a financial hole due to missed time at work. In these cases, filing a claim for damages against at-fault drivers and their insurance companies can provide compensation to pay for proper medical care and any other expenses necessary to help victims heal and make a full recovery.
This civil lawsuit can force the insurance company to also cover missed paychecks from work and provide for any future rehabilitation needed for victims. Physical and emotional pain can also factor into any compensation awarded to those injured.
In California, victims are allowed to file a claim for damages up to two years after the date the accident occurred. The sooner a file is claimed the better because as time passes evidence and witnesses can become harder to locate to build your case.
Contact a Fresno Auto Accident Attorney
If you or a family member were injured in an accident caused by a careless motorist, don’t leave your recovery to chance. The driver to blame and his or her insurance company should be responsible for every expense a family endures after a tragic accident.
After an accident involving a serious injury, contact an experienced Fresno car accident lawyer such as 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.
