Head-on collisions can be devastating for victims in many ways. The forces involved in an impact that combines vehicles’ speeds can be immensely powerful. The shock of such an accident can also affect victims mentally for a long time afterward. Innocent drivers can see a vehicle heading for them and have little time or room to steer clear of a frightening collision.
Santa Barbara County sees devastating collisions all year long on local roads and highways. The Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) tracks accidents in California. In 2019, 99 head-on collisions were documented across Santa Barbara County. Seven people tragically lost their lives in those accidents and an almost unbelievable 172 people were hurt as a result of those collisions.
Head-On Collision in Santa Barbara County Injures Two People
Two people suffered injuries in a collision in southern Santa Barbara County Tuesday afternoon. ABC3-TV reported the accident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Highway 154 at West Camino Cielo, north of Santa Barbara on February 9, 2021.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) report detailed that a gray Subaru and a silver Hyundai collided head-on causing major front-end damage. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department said that two victims were taken to the hospital. One of the victims was suffering from major injuries.
The CHP investigation into what led to the accident is ongoing.
Support for Santa Barbara Accident Victims
Victims in head-on collisions can be suffering from severe injuries after a serious crash. Broken bones, head trauma, soft tissue and organ damage can all result from a devastating accident. Victims can also be battling emotional trauma considering the terrible incident they’ve just been through. Victims can struggle to regain peace of mind after an accident and may also, understandably, question whether they want to get behind the wheel or in a car ever again.
All of these physical and lingering psychological hardships shouldn’t be the victim’s burden to bear alone. After an accident, those hurt are allowed to file a claim for damages against the drivers found to be to blame for an accident and their insurance representatives.
This civil lawsuit can ask an insurance company for help with things like medical expenses, missed time at work, and also compensation for counseling services. These personal injury cases overwhelmingly get settled out of court because insurance companies usually know better than to try to defend an at-fault driver’s mistake. If it is necessary to take your case before a judge and jury, an attorney working on your side will have evidence prepared and witnesses lined-up to have a strong case to present against an insurance company.
Contact a Santa Barbara Car Accident Lawyer
After an accident involving a serious injury anywhere in Santa Barbara County, contact a Santa Barbara Car Accident Lawyer. Attorney Martin Gasparian wants to defend your rights and offers a free, no-obligation case evaluation. You’ll get honest advice on what your next move should be and guidance on how to avoid the common strategies insurance companies like to use on victims to rob them of the money they need.
