Travel on Fresno County highways can expose motorists to reckless and careless drivers. A small lapse in attention by a driver or the decision to go faster than is safe can put many other motorists at risk at once.
One collision can lead to several more impacts as other drivers are given no chance to steer clear of an accident. Victims often suffer traumatic injuries and require immediate life-saving care.
Fresno County Accident Claims One Life and Injures Five Other Victims
A tragic multi-car crash involving a big rig claimed one life in Fresno County on Monday afternoon. According to KFSN-TV, the accident occurred on Highway 41 at the Elkhorn Avenue intersection, south of Fresno, on July 24, 2023.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene sometime after 12:45 p.m. They determined that a Ford pickup work truck had rear-ended a stopped Toyota car. The Toyota then struck a Chevy and sent it into a semi-truck.
The Ford truck ended up on top of the Toyota and a 47-year-old woman inside lost her life. Five other people were injured in the frightening chain-reaction crash.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Support for Victims and Families After a Fresno County Truck Accident
For families who have lost a loved one in an accident, a wrongful death claim can provide a financial safety net. Close relatives will need economic protection for the future as they face the costs of a funeral and emergency response fees. An at-fault driver’s insurance company can also be called upon in a wrongful death lawsuit to provide help in replacing the weekly income the deceased can no longer provide the family.
Surviving victims are empowered to file injury claims to get help with all current hospital bills and those that will arrive in the coming months. They may also seek help in replacing the paychecks they lose while missing work.
When an accident involves an at-fault truck driver who is on the road for work, trucking companies and other employers could also be liable for the consequences of a devastating accident. Victims may often seek financial support from a truck driver and the truck driver’s employer.
Contact a Lawyer Serving Fresno County Victims and Families
If you or a loved one were the victims of a careless truck driver, don’t allow insurance representatives to determine how much support you should receive. They work for their insurance companies and only desire to save money for their shareholders. Your recovery and your family’s recovery are much more important than their profits.
To make sure your family is protected from an insurance company’s unfair practices, contact an experienced Fresno truck accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free case consultation. If you feel Mr. Gasparian can help you earn more in support for victims and family members left behind, you won’t need any upfront money. He doesn’t get paid unless he wins your case for you. Then the fee comes out of the settlement the family is awarded.
