[09-21-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Single-Vehicle Collision Resulted in Injuries on Highway 192

According to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, at least one person was injured in a single-vehicle collision in Toro Canyon Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision transpired just after 3:00 p.m. along Highway 192 at Toro Canyon Road.

The authorities claim that a vehicle was traveling along Highway 192 when it collided with a tree and ended up 10 feet off the side of the road after the accident.

At least one person has been reported to have sustained non-life threatening injuries, as stated by the fire department.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the collision.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of people who lose their lives in collisions involving a single vehicle in California each year is shockingly high.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 62 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state of California are the result of accidents involving a single vehicle. In California, many things could divert your attention while you’re behind the wheel.

Accidents involving a single vehicle can have a variety of root causes. Accidents and runaways are more likely to occur when driving at high speeds and making sharp turns on slippery roads. The road may be blocked by a large branch or something that fell off the back of a truck.

Even if the single-car accident were caused by something other than your negligence or another driver’s negligence, the coverage plan of your insurance policy would probably limit your ability to recover damages.

Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyers

Even though most people who are hurt in car accidents cannot go back to work or school, reckless driving is still considered a crime, regardless of whether or not the accident results in the death of another person. Those who have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle collision caused by the recklessness of another driver have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the other driver’s insurance company.

When testifying in a deposition or a trial, witnesses are required to do so in front of a large audience, causing them to suffer the anguish of reliving the losses and sufferings they have endured in the past. People’s mental health can be negatively affected when legal issues remain unresolved.

To ensure that a driver is held responsible for an auto accident, immediate action must be taken. Accountability is necessary for situations where carelessness leads to high fatalities. Even though it can be taxing and emotionally draining, filing a lawsuit for wrongful death can significantly benefit the families of those who have lost loved ones. The implications of this decision for drivers in the Golden State will be significant.

Arash Law has secured over $500 million in compensation for the victims of automobile accidents on behalf of our clients in Santa Barbara County. The vast majority of our customers come from California. This includes people from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Riverside, San Jose, and Sacramento. Simply give us a call at (888) 488-1391, and one of our seasoned attorneys will provide you with a free evaluation of your case.