With the speeds that motorists travel on Highway 101, it’s not uncommon to see accidents that lead to major injuries. A small mistake by one careless driver can leave a vehicle in the path of another to cause a devastating collision.
The occupants of the vehicles involved can suffer broken bones, traumatic head and neck injuries, and other injuries. In the most tragic cases, victims can lose their lives in accidents that probably could have been prevented.
Fatal Collision on Highway 101 Near Buellton
A man in a van was tragically killed in a two-vehicle collision along Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County Wednesday afternoon. KSBY-TV reported the accident occurred north of Buellton on July 12, 2023.
Emergency responders, including the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, responded to the scene near the intersection of Jonata Park Road sometime around 3:46 p.m. Investigators found that a mini-van and a pickup truck had collided.
The driver of the mini-van was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger in the truck had to be rescued after being trapped in the vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with what were determined to be moderate injuries. The driver of the truck reportedly denied medical care.
There’s still no word on what might have caused the accident. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
Support for Victims and Families After a Buellton Car Accident
Families who have lost a loved one in an accident will never get over the grief of such a heartbreaking tragedy. But families should act to protect themselves from the financial consequences of such a loss.
The close relatives left behind may file a wrongful death claim against an at-fault driver’s auto insurance company. This civil claim seeks assistance for the family with the costs of a burial service and emergency services fees. A claim also asks for assistance with the loss of income the deceased had always provided the family through employment.
For surviving victims, a claim for damages filed against an at-fault driver’s insurer can prove the best option when trying to get every hospital bill covered. An injury settlement check would also need to reimburse victims for the wages and benefits they lose while missing work. The physical pain and emotional trauma experienced after a frightening accident should also earn compensation.
Contact a Buellton Car Accident Lawyer
After you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious accident, please discuss your case with a Santa Barbara car accident lawyer serving all of Santa Barbara County. Don’t allow an insurance company to tell you what you should earn in an accident settlement.
To make sure your family is protected from the unfair practices of car insurance providers, contact an experienced local lawyer such as Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, for a free consultation. There’s no obligation for talking with Mr. Gasparian about your case, but if you decide he can help you and your family earn more in an accident claim, you won’t need any upfront money. You don’t pay an attorney fee unless Maison Law wins your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money you receive.
