[06-15-2023] Humboldt County, CA – Minor Injures Reported Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Garberville

Minor injuries were reported following a two-vehicle collision in Garberville, Humboldt County, early Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 12:47 p.m. between Redwood Drive and Conger Street.

A black GMC Denali and a Mitsubishi Eclipse were found at the scene. Reports say that a female driver was involved.

The number of people involved is still undetermined. The authorities have not released further information about the collision.

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The victim’s family may seek compensation if the driver’s negligence causes a fatality or serious injuries. You should see a personal injury lawyer if you suffered injuries in an unintended car accident.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Although they cannot be predicted, car accidents can be prepared for. Keep a checklist in your glove compartment to help you keep your cool after an accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Remain calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Stay in a safe location until the authorities arrive. 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. Call the police unless the collision was minimal, no one was hurt, and no property was damaged. The police can investigate by speaking with prospective witnesses and gathering 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. Consult 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 a lawyer 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 an experienced California car accident lawyer.

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Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

The majority of accidental deaths and injuries in the US are caused by automobile accidents. About two million people die, and ten million are injured yearly by automobile accidents.

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 lost their lives 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.