[08-27-2023] San Diego County, CA – At Least One Person Suffered Minor Injuries After Two-Vehicle Crash Along Old Hwy 395

At least one person suffered minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash in San Diego County on Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occured around 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Old Hwy 395 and SR76.

Authorities stated that the vehicles involved in the crash were grey and white sedans. Officials added that minor injuries were reported, but both parties did not want to be transported to the hospital.

No further details were released regarding what caused the crash, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is highly encouraged to contact the authorities immediately.

Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

The law calls for compensation for those who have lost loved ones or suffered serious injuries due to another driver’s negligence. You should consult a personal injury lawyer if you are involved in a car accident.

Our seasoned legal team will review your case, explain the next steps, and inform you of any factors affecting your settlement during your free consultation.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Your words and actions at the accident site significantly impact the outcome of your case, whether you are a plaintiff or a family member of the deceased. If you want your injury claim to succeed, you should:

• Stay calm. Remain at the scene and 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. 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.
• Document everything. Exchange information with all parties involved. 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 a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Prepare a file. Gather all the 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.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents are the primary cause of death and injury in the United States. Approximately ten million injuries and two million deaths are caused by automobile accidents each year.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% in 2020. Approximately 46,980 people were killed in vehicle accidents in 2021. In 2019, 39,107 Americans died in automobile accidents. The number was 42,338 in 2020.

In 2020, there were 3,847 traffic deaths in California. One-car accidents caused 59% of all fatalities. Approximately 1,600 fatalities were caused by multiple-vehicle collisions (41%). Approximately 8,000 people died or were injured in angle collisions in 2020.