[04-16-2023] Mendocino County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Ukiah

Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Ukiah on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

According to the available reports, the crash happened around 12:00 p.m. near Nelson Ranch Road south of Ukiah.

A blue sedan struck a tree and rolled over on its top while heading southbound on Highway 101.

The vehicle had two occupants, one male who sustained severe injuries and one female whose injuries are still unknown.

Both of them were transported to a nearby hospital while investigations continued.

Trustworthy Ukiah Car Accident Lawyers

Don’t wait for a free consultation if you or a loved one was hurt in a car accident. Please contact us if you’d like to speak with one of our attorneys or have questions about submitting a claim.

During this free consultation, one of our attorneys will review your case, explain the next steps, and discuss any other considerations that may affect the settlement offer.

You can trust our Ukiah car accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., who have the recognition and vast experience to advocate for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $500 million as of yet.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or complete the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

What to Do After a Car Accident

While you can’t control when a car crash occurs, you can prepare for it. A checklist can help you remain calm and collected after a car accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Stay calm and avoid admitting fault. Ensure everyone’s safety by remaining on the scene. Before tending to others, make sure you’re not hurt.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. To avoid blocking traffic, disabled vehicles should be moved to the side of the road. Please turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights for safety.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the accident was minor and caused no injuries or property damage. The police can take statements, gather evidence, and compile a report about the incident.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer your honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician. Getting medical attention right away can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. California insurance providers have their deadline for filing an accident report.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to the claims adjuster, but you shouldn’t give more details than necessary. Do not accept a settlement offer or give a recorded statement to an insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a trustworthy California car accident lawyer.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, preventable traffic accidents kill thousands of people each year, including hundreds of children. Around the world, two million people per year pass away, and ten million more suffer injuries in auto accidents.

According to the National Safety Council, the number of people killed in traffic accidents in the United States increased by 8.3 percent in 2020. Over the past three years, there has been a consistent decline. Car crashes caused 39,107 fatalities nationwide in 2019. By 2020, the number rose to 42,338.

In California, there were 3,847 traffic fatalities in 2020. Nearly half of all fatalities (1,587 people, or 41%) were caused by multi-vehicle accidents. A single vehicle was responsible for the majority of traffic fatalities (2,259 people, or 59%).

Two or more cars were involved in 77% of collisions, 71% of accidents that resulted in injuries, and 72% of all crashes. Angle collisions caused about 8,000 fatalities or injuries in 2020.