[10-21-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – 18-Year-Old Cyclist Killed in Fatal Collision with Bus in San Jose

[10-21-2022] 18-Year-Old Cyclist Killed in Fatal Collision with Bus in San JoseThe California Highway Patrol issued a SIG alert after three vehicles collided on Highway 17 early on Friday, October 21, 2022.

It occurred just before 6:30 a.m. close to the cat statues.

The commute from Highway 17 northbound to Highway 85 took 77 minutes as of 7:15 a.m.

The backup extends past Madrone.

The condition of both the drivers and the passengers remains unknown.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The growing economy in the state could be a factor in the rise in car accidents recently. According to data collected and compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 people lost their lives in traffic-related fatalities in 2010.

There are risks involved in driving in California. If the drivers involved had been more careful, these collisions could have been avoided. Over ninety-four percent (94%) of all accidents can be traced back to human error.

Injuries sustained in car accidents can range from being mildly irritating to being excruciatingly painful. Due to the prevalence of road collisions, motorists may develop a callous attitude toward the inherent risks of driving.

Collisions involving three or more vehicles are considered multi-vehicle accidents. When two cars collide head-on, there’s a chance that up to six others will be involved in the aftermath.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 13,000 people lost their lives in crashes involving three or more cars in 2010.

Santa Clara County Car Accident Lawyers

It’s easy to establish negligence when there are only two cars involved. When there are several vehicles, it can be challenging to find a solution that works for everyone.
Trying to figure out who did it becomes more difficult. Numerous lives could have been lost if two or more vehicles had collided.

You shouldn’t count on your insurance company to help you sort out a situation involving multiple vehicles in which fault is unclear. It is the insurance company’s policy to prioritize their own financial interests over those of the policyholders whenever a claim is being settled.

Our Santa Clara County car accident lawyers from Arash Law have successfully fought for their clients’ rights and recovered damages on their behalf.

Our legal team has extensive experience representing clients against the most common defendants and in the most common types of settlement agreements to better serve our clients. Please call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email if you would like to schedule a free legal case consultation with one of our attorneys.

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