[05-16-2023] Imperial County, CA – One Person Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision in El Centro

[05-16-2023] One Person Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision in El CentroOne person was injured following a two-vehicle collision in El Centro on Tuesday afternoon, May 16, 2023.

According to the El Centro Fire Department, the collision happened around 2:50 p.m. between Highway 111 and Evan Hewes Highway.

An El Centro fire engine was responding to a call when it collided with a semi-truck.

The semi-truck driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center, while the three firefighters inside the fire engine were left unharmed.

The authorities have released no further information regarding the collision.

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Reliable Car Accident Attorneys in El Centro

In the event of a fatality or severe injury caused by the driver’s negligence, the victim’s family may file a lawsuit seeking financial compensation. Consult a personal injury lawyer if you sustained injuries in a car crash that wasn’t your fault.

An experienced legal team member will review your case during this free consultation, review the following steps, and review any variables that might affect the final settlement sum.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents cannot be predicted, but preparing for them can help. You can stay composed after an accident by keeping a checklist in your glove box. 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 remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
  • Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
  • Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can investigate the situation by questioning potential witnesses and collecting evidence.
  • 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 an honest account of events.
  • Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
  • Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
  • Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster, but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult an attorney before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
  • 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 reliable California car accident attorney.
Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States. Two million lives are lost, and ten million people are injured in automobile accidents annually.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. A total of 46,980 deaths caused by motor-vehicle accidents were recorded in 2021.

In 2019, 39,107 people died in car accidents in the United States. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

A total of 3,847 people died in California traffic accidents in 2020. One-car accidents accounted for 2,260 deaths, or 59% of the total toll. Collisions involving multiple vehicles accounted for 1,587 (or 41%) of all fatalities.

Two vehicles were involved in most collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.

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