[08-04-2022] El Paso County, CA- 2 Injured after Car smashes into Springs Dentist Office

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, two employees were injured after a car crashed into a Colorado Springs dentist’s office Thursday afternoon. 4 August 2022.

According to authorities, officers responded to the Academy Kids Dental office on Austin Bluffs Parkway shortly before 3:30 p.m. on a car vs. building call. According to the investigation, an elderly driver mistook her gas pedal for her brake pedal and drove into the dental office.

Two employees were injured when the vehicle collided with a desk inside the office. One of the employees was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution, but the car driver was unharmed.

There have been no arrests in connection with the crash.

SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

Single-vehicle accidents are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in California, but many drivers are unaware of this.

Single-vehicle accidents account for 62 percent of all fatal car accidents in California, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers in California must be aware of the various factors involved due to the high number of single-vehicle accidents.

Several factors can cause a single-vehicle collision. A run-off-the-road collision occurs when a driver loses control of their vehicle while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slick road. On the road, debris such as a large branch or something that fell from the back of a truck can be found.

Your comprehensive coverage plan will almost certainly limit your recovery in a single-car accident caused by something that wasn’t your or another driver’s fault, such as a deer running in front of your vehicle.

EL PASO COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Because of their injuries, many car accident victims cannot return to work or school. A victim’s death does not absolve a reckless driver of responsibility. Survivors of the victim may file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent driver who caused the victim’s death (or legal heirs).

It is painful for them to relive their losses and grief. In depositions and trials, victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers. It can take months, if not years, for a case to be resolved, which can significantly impact one’s mental health.

It is critical to hold negligent drivers accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical when negligence results in an unnecessarily high death toll. Wrongful death lawsuits can be emotionally draining for bereaved families and bring closure. This will benefit everyone who drives in California.

Our El Paso County car accident attorneys have decades of combined experience and have recovered over $750 million for our California clients. Our clients come from San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks. Call (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation.