[04-10-2022] Merced County, CA – Two Drivers Injured Following a Major Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 140

Two people were hospitalized following a major two-vehicle collision near Planada on Sunday morning, April 10, 2022.

The collision happened at approximately 11:55 a.m. on Highway 140 and North Cunningham Road near Planada.

A northbound 2016 Volkswagen sedan was traveling on North Cunningham Road; as it approached the Highway 140 intersection, the Volkswagen driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign.

The 2016 Volkswagen then continued into the intersection and crashed into a westbound 2018 Audi sedan traveling on Highway 140.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Audi overturned. Both drivers were seriously injured in the crash; they were airlifted to an area hospital in Modesto.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Recently, there has been a significant increase in car accidents in the United States. There are nearly 1.25 million deaths in major car accidents each year. Every day, an average of 3,287 people are killed in car crashes. A further 20 to 50 million people have been injured or disabled.

According to a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), California had the highest number of fatal accidents in the country in 2019. It is estimated that 3,606 people lost their lives in traffic-related fatalities in our state. Texas ranked second with 3,294 fatal accidents. With 2,950 fatalities on the road in 2019, Florida ranked third.

It doesn’t matter if you’re on a crowded freeway, a tight city street, or a lengthy stretch of the agricultural roadway when your collision occurs; it doesn’t matter.

Your physical recovery will be the most important consideration. After that is taken care of, getting your financial situation back on track will be essential to reclaiming your life. On the other hand, insurers won’t be rushing to make amends for the policyholder’s error of judgment.

Preventing collisions is as simple as maintaining your vehicle, becoming an adept driver, and paying attention to the road.

Merced County Car Accident Lawyers

Damages in a car crash are based on the injuries and losses experienced by the injured victim. Plaintiffs (vehicle accident victims) seek full compensation for their losses when filing a personal injury lawsuit.

In a personal injury claim, these damages include both economic and non-economic compensatory damages. Medical expenses and auto repairs are two examples of economic damages that can be quantified. In addition to economic damages, non-economic damages include factors like pain and suffering, which can be difficult to measure.

After an accident, even if you think your damages aren’t that serious, it’s wise to seek the advice of an experienced lawyer. Our Merced County car accident attorneys at Arash Law understand that this is a difficult time for you, and we are here to assist you with the law.

To schedule a free consultation, call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us. As soon as possible after a truck accident, it’s best to have an experienced attorney on your side.