Rural intersections across Madera County may present sudden and dangerous hazards to drivers. This is especially true around two-way stops when drivers who don’t have to stop have to trust that traffic entering the road will obey a stop sign.
When the right-of-way isn’t observed, devastating, full-speed collisions occur. Victims can suffer broken bones and head, back, and neck injuries. In the worst cases, lives can be taken.
Two-Vehicle Collision in Madera County Kills One Victim and Injures Three
A tragic accident left one driver dead and sent three other motorists to the hospital Thursday evening. KGPE-TV reports it occurred in Madera County north of Fresno at the intersection of Highway 41 and Road 208 on October 20, 2022.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene sometime after 6:30 p.m. They determined that a Mini Cooper car traveling on Road 208 went through a stop sign and pulled out in front of a Toyota Tacoma truck traveling on Highway 41. The truck broadsided the car on the driver’s side.
Officials on the scene said that the woman driving the Mini Cooper and a small dog inside were killed in the collision. A passenger in the car had to be life-flighted to a trauma center. The two men inside the Toyota Tacoma were rushed to the hospital with what were described as moderate to major injuries.
California Highway Patrol officers don’t believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Support for Madera County Accident Victims
Victims who suffer serious injuries in an accident can wonder about their options for getting financial help in recovery. That recovery may be physically and emotionally challenging and financially devastating.
These expenses shouldn’t be the worry of victims when an accident wasn’t their fault. A claim for damages can be filed against an at-fault driver’s auto insurance provider. An insurance settlement can pay for all hospital bills and reimburse time lost at the victim’s place of work.
For families who have lost a precious loved one in an accident, a wrongful death claim may be submitted to the at-fault driver’s insurer. This civil claim asks for money to pay for a funeral and to pay off emergency response fees. It should also contain enough money to keep the family financially safe in the future now that the deceased can no longer provide income to loved ones.
Contact a Madera and Fresno Car Accident Lawyer
After an accident involving a serious injury or the loss of a loved one in Madera County please talk to an experienced Central Valley Car Accident Lawyer. Secure a free case consultation to learn about the benefits available to you before taking a call from any insurance representatives.
Insurance companies will be looking for ways to weaken your case against them. They can use any recorded statement you provide them to try to shift blame from their policyholders.
To make sure you aren’t victimized a second time, contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free case review that comes with no obligation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that victims and their families should receive everything they need to rebuild their lives.
