Rural intersections in Stanislaus County leave careful motorists having to trust that other approaching drivers are paying attention and will stop for a stop sign. When the right-of-way is ignored, at-fault drivers can carry incredible speeds into collisions and cause severe injuries.
Victims can suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and organ damage and be left in need of care at a trauma center. In the worst cases, victims can be in jeopardy of losing their lives due to a careless driver’s mistake.
Devastating Stanislaus County Accident Claims Three Lives
A tragic accident in Stanislaus County claimed three lives and sent two people to the hospital Monday afternoon. KTXL-TV reports the two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Elm Avenue, a few miles east of Patterson, on March 6, 2023.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene sometime after 2:20 p.m. They determined that a Dodge Ram Pickup traveling eastbound on Orange Avenue passed through a stop sign into the path of a Dodge SUV heading south on Elm Avenue. The SUV struck the left side of the truck. The resulting impact overturned both vehicles.
The two men and one woman in the SUV were killed in the collision. A man and a woman in the pickup truck, both 20 years old, were rushed to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Their conditions haven’t been released.
The CHP continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Securing Assistance for Stanislaus Car Accident Victims and Their Families
For families of loved ones tragically taken in an accident, a wrongful death claim filed against an at-fault driver’s insurance company may quickly become necessary. Close relatives will face the costs of a burial, leftover emergency response fees, and could quickly find themselves in financial distress.
A wrongful death claim is filed by a spouse, children of the victim, or sometimes the parents of the victim on behalf of the entire family. It’s filed against the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider. This civil claim seeks to earn financial support for bills that build up after an accident. It also demands support for the years to come as the family copes with the loss of the emotional care and income the loved one can no longer provide.
Surviving victims of frightening accidents must often deal with long and difficult recoveries. A claim for damages can be filed against an insurance company in order to shield the victim from hospital and doctor expenses. The claim also demands reimbursement for the time at work the victim has lost.
Contact a Stanislaus Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were the victims of a careless driver, don’t allow an insurance adjuster to determine how much support you should receive. Adjusters work for their insurance companies and hope 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 tactics, contact an experienced Turlock car accident attorney such as Martin Gasparian for a free case consultation. Mr. Gasparian works closely with victims and families to earn the compensation they’ll need to get back on their feet again physically and financially. If you think we can help your family earn more in support for the future, you won’t need any money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you.
