Intersections across Merced can be dangerous spots for local drivers. Cautious drivers can approach a crossroads and be forced to trust that other motorists will obey traffic laws. Just one driver ignoring the laws that govern intersections can cause an unavoidable accident that involves vehicles approaching from all directions.
California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) records all accidents in Merced County each year. According to their count, the county saw over 1,300 collisions over 2020. Those accidents led to 44 tragic deaths and caused more than 1,900 injuries. Of those accidents, nearly 30% were documented as taking place at Merced County intersections. The risks to all motorists at these intersections are very real and can result in devastating consequences for victims.
Multi-Vehicle Accident Tragically Claims a Life in Merced
A three-vehicle crash turned deadly Sunday night in northeast Merced. ABC30-TV reported the accident took place around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road on May 23, 2021.
The California Highway Patrol found that two cars and one other vehicle were involved in the collision. One person sustained injuries and died in the accident. Investigators did not say if anyone else suffered injuries in the crash.
The victim’s name has not been released. The CHP is investigating to determine the circumstances that led to the accident.
Securing Help for Families After a Merced Car Accident
Close relatives of accident victims like a spouse, children of the deceased, and parents of the deceased can barely have time to catch their breath after a tragedy. They can get the terrible news of a loved one lost to the carelessness of another driver and in a matter of days have bills and fees piling up.
These bills can include the costs of emergency response, the expense of a funeral, and the fees associated with estate settlement. The family may also be struggling with the sudden loss of the deceased’s paychecks from work that had always gone to support the family. Under such heartbreaking circumstances, family members can file a wrongful death claim.
A wrongful death claim is submitted to the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider and asks for help with those hardships and anything else that arises to target a family that’s already going through such a traumatic time. An attorney working on behalf of the family can help back up this claim by gathering physical evidence, documents, and testimony that proves the victim was not responsible for the accident.
For surviving victims of an accident who are injured in a crash, filing a claim for damages against the at-fault driver’s insurance company is also an option. This claim can demand insurance money to pay for every cost of recovery from a hospital stay to future physical therapy. The claim can also replace the wages lost while the victim has had to miss work.
Contact a Merced Car Accident Lawyer
After an accident involving a serious injury or the loss of a beloved family member, contact an experienced Merced car accident attorney such as Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case and works with victims and their families to make sure they received the support they need to avoid financial ruin after an accident. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer and get the honest advice and personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
