[04-13-2023] San Francisco County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 101 Led to Possible Injuries

A multi-vehicle collision led to possible injuries on Highway 101, San Francisco, on Thursday afternoon, April 13, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 3:52 p.m. along northbound Highway 101 near Cesar Chavez Street.

Three vehicles were reportedly involved: a Toyota Corolla, Porsche SUV, and a Sedan. One of the cars was said to have overturned on itself.

Information on the number of people involved and the extent of the possible injuries sustained was not immediately available as the investigation continued.

Lanes 3, 4, and 5 were temporarily closed and later re-opened by 5:00 p.m.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

You can’t predict when a car accident will occur, but you can take steps to prepare yourself. A checklist can help you stay composed in the event of a car accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these tips:

• Stay Calm and do not admit fault. To ensure nobody is hurt, remain where you are. Before tending to others, you should make sure you’re not hurt.
• Get to a Safe Location and wait for the authorities. Any vehicles that cannot move should be pulled to the side of the road. Please turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights as a safety measure.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the accident was minor and caused no injuries or property damage. The police can gather information, interview witnesses, and write a report on the incident.
• Exchange Information with all parties involved. You should note everything that happened, including how you hurt, the road conditions, and the car that hit you.
• Do Not Admit Fault under any circumstances, even to the police. Tell the police officer nothing but the truth about what happened.
• Seek Medical Attention. Get in touch with your primary care physician or a specialist right away. Injuries may be treated less severely if given prompt medical attention.
• Report to Your Insurance Company. California’s statute of limitations for reporting an accident to your insurer varies by company.
• Speak to Insurance Adjusters. You can communicate with the claims adjuster, but you should only reveal the required information. Before consulting with a lawyer, you should refrain from giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company.
• Create a File. Create a case file that includes the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and any proposed courses of treatment.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a renowned California car accident lawyer.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents in the United States are the primary cause of accidental deaths and injuries. Automobile accidents cause two million fatalities and ten million injuries annually in all parts of the world.

According to the National Safety Council, there were 8.3 percent more Americans killed in car accidents in 2020. There were 39,107 fatal car accidents in 2019. The total had increased to 42,338 by 2020.

In 2020, 3,847 fatal car accidents occurred in the state of California. More than half of all fatalities—2,260—involved just one vehicle (59%), while almost half—1,587—involved two or more (41%) vehicles.