Intersections around Bakersfield become dangerous places when just one careless driver decides to ignore traffic lights. Other motorists will have no warning when proceeding on a green light and may not see a driver who didn’t stop for a red light until it’s too late.
Vehicles can suffer devastating damage and with the gasoline they carry, a fire can spark, putting occupants in even more danger. Victims may suffer traumatic, and life-threatening injuries.
Fiery Car Crash Injures Several Victims in Bakersfield
A multi-car collision in southwest Bakersfield left several people injured on Wednesday afternoon. KGET-TV reports that it occurred on Panama Lane where it intersects with Mountain Ridge Lane and Golden Gate Drive on July 19, 2023.
Emergency responders were called to the scene sometime around 4 p.m. A witness said that a driver had run a red light to cause the collisions. At least three cars were involved. A silver car caught fire and the flames destroyed the front of the car. A light blue car and an Air Conditioning Van were also struck.
A journalist on the scene saw three people being treated by paramedics. At least one person appeared to have suffered burn injuries. The conditions of those patients haven’t been released.
Officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding what happened.
Finding Support for Victims After a Bakersfield Accident
A frightening collision can leave victims with broken bones, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and neck and back injuries. If a car catches fire after an impact, victims might face burn injuries and wounds from smoke inhalation.
If that accident was caused by a careless or reckless driver, California law empowers victims and their families to file an injury claim. This civil claim seeks full compensation for all medical bills and other hardships victims suffer. It’s filed with the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider.
Victims should demand help paying for all current hospital bills and any care expected to be needed in the future. They should also receive reimbursement for every paycheck and benefit lost while victims aren’t able to go to work. A skilled Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer ensures that car insurance companies accept full responsibility for an accident and provide everything the victim needs to recover.
Contact a Bakersfield Car Accident Attorney
If your loved one was the victim of a careless driver, don’t allow an insurance agent or adjuster to determine how much support your family should receive. They work for their insurance companies and want to save money for their shareholders. Your family’s physical and financial recovery after a serious accident is much more important than their profits.
Contact an experienced Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer such as Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, for a free case consultation. We want to hear about what happened to you and then tell you what your injury is worth, despite what an insurance adjuster may say.
If you decide Maison Law can help you hold an insurance company fully accountable, you won’t need to worry about having the money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you and your family. Then our fee comes out of the settlement you receive.
