Travelers through rural Santa Barbara County can be enjoying the scenery instead of watching the road and suddenly put traffic in both directions in danger. A slight veer out of a lane can take other drivers by surprise and lead to dangerous head-on and sideswipe collisions.
Driver’s can also get reckless on two-lane roads and risk losing control of their vehicles and hitting innocent drivers. The consequences can be devastating when drivers and passengers are hurt and placed in jeopardy of losing their lives.
One Woman Killed and Another Injured in Crash in Santa Barbara County
A woman lost her life and a second victim was hospitalized after a Santa Barbara County accident on Wednesday afternoon. ABC3-TV reports the crash occurred just west of Solvang along Highway 246 on October 5, 2022.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was called to the scene around 1 p.m. Investigators say the collision involved two vehicles. A black car involved in the impact ran off the road and into a tree.
A bystander performed CPR on a 73-year-old female driver involved. The patient was rushed to a local hospital but, tragically, later died. Another 73-year-old female victim was taken to a different hospital with what were determined to be moderate injuries. A man also in the crash suffered slight injuries.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine how it happened.
Finding Assistance for Victims and Families After a Major Santa Barbara County Accident
In the aftermath of a tragedy, family members of a car accident victim may have to act to protect themselves from the financial damages a car crash can cause.
Funeral costs and ambulance fees can all come due just as a family is having to deal with the loss of the financial support the deceased provided through his or her job. The family must also learn to cope with life without the emotional support the loved one provided.
A family can find some closure in a tragic collision by filing a wrongful death claim to protect the future of those left behind. The at-fault driver’s insurance company can be called upon to provide money for costs the family has endured and any future emotional and financial hardships expected in the years to come.
For surviving victims, a claim for damages can be filed against drivers responsible for accidents. Hospital care and future rehabilitation costs are covered by the driver’s insurance policy. Medical equipment can also be paid for. The insurance company should also be called upon to provide compensation for the victim’s missed time at work and lost wages.
Contact a Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a family member has been the victim of a careless driver you should contact a Solvang and Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyer. Martin Gasparian of Maison Law works with victims and their families to make sure they aren’t taken advantage of by insurance agents.
Victims should be allowed to focus on healing and families should be given time to cope with their loss without the worry of bills, especially over an accident that was someone else’s fault. Contact Maison Law for a free and confidential consultation. Mr. Gasparian believes that every family should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice, and the personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
