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Tragic Accidents on US-101 in Redwood City CA

Highway 101 commonly ranks as one of the most dangerous highways in all of California and often makes national lists as one of the most hazardous places to drive in the nation.

One national study ranked US-101 as the 18th most dangerous highway in all of America. Over a five-year period, the 1,500mile-long route was the scene of 408 deadly accidents. The tragic numbers showed that the highway saw a shocking 27 deaths per 100 miles over that period.

Drivers can become careless and let their vehicles become a hazard by allowing them to veer just a little too much out of their own lanes. Drivers can also become reckless and travel too fast for conditions or drive too aggressively and put people in every other vehicle around them at risk of a devastating accident.

San Jose Man Killed in Redwood City Collision

An early morning Redwood City collision involving multiple cars claimed one life and left one person injured on Tuesday. The Mercury News reports the accident happened around 4 a.m. along Highway 101 at the eastern edge of the city on May 25, 2021.

The California Highway Patrol says the accident began with a Chrysler minivan and a Dodge Pickup colliding in the northbound lanes of the 101 just north of the Marsh Road exit. The impact left the Dodge facing oncoming traffic and it was then struck a second time by a Chevy Astro Van head-on.

The driver of the Dodge truck, a 51-year-old San Jose man, was rushed to the hospital where he later died. The driver of the Chevy Van was injured and received treatment for a broken hand. The occupants in the Chrysler minivan were not hurt.

Investigators have not released their findings on what led to the initial crash. If you have any information about the accident you’re asked to call the California Highway Patrol.

Finding Assistance for Victims and Their Families

Families can receive the tragic news that a loved one has been lost in an accident and be allowed little time to comfort themselves and even begin to try to heal emotionally. The enormous expenses involved in the aftermath of an accident can leave families struggling to stay afloat financially.

The cost of a funeral and burial can be overwhelming. The expense of ambulance services and emergency room fees can all come due in just weeks after an accident. Immediate family members will also be facing these hardships without the guidance and financial support their loved ones had always provided.

Families that have been burdened with these responsibilities are permitted to file a wrongful death lawsuit against an at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can ask for support from the insurance company for help with the current bills the family faces. The hardships that will arise in the future as a lost loved one is no longer able to provide financial assistance through his or her employment can also factor into that support.

For a surviving victim of a collision, the costs of recovery can be enormous. A broken bone can require surgery, physical therapy, and perhaps more medical care in the years to come. A serious injury can also knock a victim out of work for a week or more and cost them several paychecks. All of these hardships should be covered in full by the insurance provider for the at-fault driver.

Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Serving Redwood City and San Jose

If you or a loved one have been the victims of a serious accident please consult with a local attorney before talking with any insurance agent. Insurance companies will be seeking to withhold support from victims and their families to protect their profits. They won’t be looking after the interests of victimized families or their wellbeing.

After an accident involving a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, contact an experienced car accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free and confidential consultation. Mr. Gasparian works to protect victims and their families to make sure they get the support they need after a tragedy.

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