[07-08-2022] Tulare County, CA – Two People Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Porterville

According to the Tulare County Fire Department, two truck drivers suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 190 Friday, July 8, 2022.

The crash transpired just after 8:00 a.m. on Highway 190 and Success Valley Drive in Porterville.

The collision involved two trucks, one hauling a horse trailer.

Both of the drivers suffered minor injuries. The horse inside did not survive the crash.

Two Tulare County Fire Department engines were called along with a Battalion Chief.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The state of California has a high rate of fatal car accidents. It was undeniable a decade ago that the population of California had skyrocketed. In recent years, the number of people driving themselves to their destinations has grown.

According to the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), 3,563 people were killed in car accidents in California last year. Thousands of people are mourning and dealing with new losses due to the fatal accidents in California.

There has also been an increase in the number of people injured in car accidents in Tulare County. Car accidents in Tulare County increased by 5% in 2016 compared to the previous year.

Many vehicles are involved in this collision. When three or more vehicles collide, the term multi-vehicle collision is used. As a result, more insurers, including those with high liability, are involved.

Tulare County Car Accident Lawyers

Some people prefer to handle personal injury claims independently rather than hire a lawyer. But it is important to be aware of the potential risks. Without legal representation, injury victims receive lower settlements than those with legal representation.

Accidents involving multiple vehicles are more difficult to resolve than accidents involving only two vehicles. Victims may find it difficult to deal with a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit because of the pain and suffering they have endured since the accident.

Our Tulare County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to win your case and recover the compensation you deserve if you’ve been injured in a car accident. Those liable in a personal injury lawsuit must cover medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to set up a free consultation about your car accident case.