[08-04-2022] Imperial County, CA – Several People Injured in Multiple Vehicle Collision on Interstate 8

Seven people had various injuries after a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 8 Thursday morning.

The collision happened at around 10: 30 a.m. near Winterhaven.

According to local authorities, there were four passengers in one car. Three people were in the other vehicle. Only the driver was in the semi-truck.

They transported the seven people with various injuries to Yuma Regional Medical Center. Some might need to be taken to outside hospitals, but it was still unclear.

The semi-truck driver declined medical assistance. The driver is assisting with the investigation.

According to the CHP, the semi-truck driver was driving on Interstate 8 in the opposite direction when he struck one of the cars from behind, causing the other vehicle to advance and crash into the third car.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

When three or more vehicles collide on the road, it is considered a multi-vehicle accident. A “chain reaction” occurs when two cars collide and can result in yet another collision with other moving vehicles on the road.

Both life-altering and fatal car accidents are possible. Because car accidents frequently occur in our lives, most drivers are unaware of how dangerous it can be to drive carelessly.

Congestion is a severe issue on American roads, where traffic is among the worst in the world. There are about 280 million registered cars in the nation, and 227.5 million Americans use cars every day.

There are at least six million car accidents nationwide each year. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States, where they claim the lives of over 38,000 people annually.

According to the data, human error accounts for most vehicle collisions. Driving recklessly includes many different behaviors, such as texting while driving, speeding, driving while intoxicated, driving in poor weather conditions, driving the wrong way, and disobeying traffic regulations.

Los Angeles Personal Injury Accident Lawyers

The victims of a multi-vehicle collision may find it challenging to deal with the stress and trauma they underwent in the crash.

The first step is to talk to a lawyer about getting your medical bills paid. Due to your accident, you might have had to pay expensive hospital bills, ambulance fees, surgery costs, medical equipment costs, disability costs, rehabilitation costs, or live-in care costs.

In California, you have two years to file a claim from the date of your accident or when you realize you were injured. The sooner you get in touch with Arash Law, the sooner the process of getting compensated can start. So speak with a lawyer right away to begin your case.

We know the main contributors to collision-related injuries, the liable parties, and how to pursue financial compensation. Contact our Imperial County personal injury accident attorneys if you have experienced burns, a broken bone, a brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or other damage. Getting back on track is just a phone call away. If you can, call (888) 488-1391 right away.