August 17, 2024, Santa Maria, CA: On Saturday afternoon, a semi-truck accident in Santa Maria caused injuries in four individuals.
According to information provided by KSBY, the accident took place at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Telephone Road and East Clark Avenue. A semi-truck carrying 150 barrels of crude oil was traveling in the area when it was involved in a collision with a sedan. The container on the truck was not damaged.
Paramedics arrived, where they discovered that four people were injured. One person, identified only as an adult male, had to be extricated from the vehicle. The adult male and one other party were seriously injured. The other two parties sustained minor injuries. They were all hospitalized for their injuries.
Due to the severity of the accident, police urged those in the area to use an alternate route until they cleared the scene.
No further details have been released at this time. California Highway Patrol continues its investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Determining Liability in Santa Maria Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are complex matters, especially when you are left with painful, expensive, and long-lasting injuries on top of it. Determining liability in a truck accident can be difficult as well. Luckily, with the help of a skilled attorney, you can determine who is responsible for your accident so that they can be held accountable for their negligent actions.
Some of the parties who could be responsible for your truck accident include:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Cargo loaders
- Manufacturers of truck parts
It is important that you keep California’s statute of limitations in mind as you move forward with a claim. You have two years from the time that you discover your injuries to file a claim until you are barred from recovery. Our attorneys at Maison Law are waiting to speak with you.
Contact a Santa Maria Truck Accident Lawyer
You may be feeling rightfully stressed after a truck accident, especially one that led to serious injuries. Our Santa Maria truck accident lawyers at Maison Law have diligently assisted those injured in truck crashes in the past and will help you through this difficult time. We will provide you with resources you need, as well as answer any questions you have along the way. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential and no-obligation case consultation.
