The curvy and steep rural highways through Santa Barbara are no places for drivers to take their eyes from the road. A glance down or away can keep drivers from noticing their vehicles are veering out of a lane. This veer could send them off the road or across the yellow lines into oncoming traffic.
A dangerous rollover crash or a head-on collision is a potential outcome. Drivers and passengers can be subjected to dangerous forces and wind up with life-threatening injuries that require trauma care as soon as possible.
Three People Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision Near Lake Cachuma
A devastating traffic accident in central Santa Barbara County on Monday Afternoon left three people injured. KEYT-TV reported the accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. along Highway 154 near Lake Cachuma on March 7, 2022.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the scene and found two cars had been involved in a head-on impact. They say that two people were critically injured in the collision. Another victim reportedly had moderate injuries.
One person with critical injuries had to be airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The other two patients were taken to the hospital by ambulance.
The California Highway Patrol continues to work to determine the cause of the collision.
Support for Head-On Accident Victims in Santa Barbara County Collisions
Head-on impacts more often result in severe injuries than any other type of impact. The injuries might leave victims with a long and difficult recovery for victims. The healing process will be hard on those hurt and hard on families who must worry over their loved one’s physical and financial wellbeing.
Hospital bills and emergency response fees can arrive in the first few weeks after a crash. And those bills may not even be the end of it, as months of physical therapy and even surgery may be necessary in the future. This financial hardship is only made worse by the fact that injured victims will likely be losing monthly income while out of work.
A victim and family members of a victim can file a claim for damages against the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider. This claim would ask for compensation to cover every medical cost and seek any support needed down the road.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Serving Santa Barbara County
After you or a loved one has been the victim of a tragic accident contact a Santa Barbara County car accident lawyer. Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, has an extensive background in earning victims and their families the support they need.
Mr. Gasparian offers a free consultation to any victim or family member of a victim. It’s a chance to talk over the details of your case and find out how an attorney may be able to find support for you and your loved ones at such a difficult time.
