[01-17-2022] Fresno County, CA – Injuries Reported After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Shaw Avenue

Injuries were reported after a major multi-vehicle crash in Fowler on a foggy Friday morning, January 14, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 9:06 a.m. in the area of Shaw Ave. at N Floyd Ave. near the town of Biola.

An 18-wheeler was driving under the speed limit in the heavy fog when an oncoming Cadillac misjudged the weather condition and crashed into the truck.

The Cadillac driver was reportedly attempting to pass another vehicle before the crash and was unable to see the big rig.

Minor injuries were reported following the collision. The number of injured parties and their identities have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The number of traffic fatalities and injuries in the United States has gradually climbed throughout the years. There are more accidents when more people are on the road.

Car accidents kill an average of 38,000 Americans each year. In the United States, there are 12.4 deaths per 100,000 persons each year due to traffic accidents. The United States is responsible for more than half of all traffic-related deaths in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and Japan as a high-income countries.

There was a multi-vehicle collision in this case. Different things can go wrong while driving. Thus they are extremely common. Among these are collisions involving several vehicles. In most collisions, there are three or more vehicles involved. A “chain reaction” occurs when two vehicles crash into the other, leading to another collision.

This crash is even more dangerous as it involves a big rig. A total of 5,005 persons perished in large-truck crashes in 2019. The number of deaths has grown 36 percent from 2010 (3,686 deaths) (3,686 deaths). The majority of deaths in large-truck crashes are occupants of other vehicles (71 percent ), followed by truck occupants (18 percent ), and non-occupants, primarily pedestrians and bicycles (11 percent ). (11 percent ).

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 13,000 fatalities occurred in multi-vehicle crashes involving passenger cars—accounting for more than 40 percent of motor vehicle accidents annually.

Fresno County Accident Lawyers for Victims of Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Even minor injuries sustained in a car collision might result in medical expenses and other damages totaling several thousand dollars. Multiple parties can make things even more difficult.

It is always prudent to consult with an experienced California automobile accident lawyer before pursuing a personal injury claim after being hurt in a multi-car crash. Getting your medical expenses covered usually begins with a consultation with an attorney. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may have incurred substantial expenses due to your injuries, including hospital bills, ambulance fees, surgeries, medical equipment, a permanent handicap, rehabilitation, or the necessity for in-home care.

An injury claim must be filed within two years after the date of your injury or discovery in California. But the sooner you contact Arash Law, the sooner you can begin the process of obtaining compensation. So get out to an attorney promptly to get your case rolling.

You have the right to be fully and fairly compensated for all the losses you suffer as the result of a car accident. Even losses that are hard to value (such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disfigurements) must be fairly compensated. Let the experienced Fresno County accident lawyers at Arash Law aggressively defend your legal rights. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation consultation about your wrongful death case.