[04-08-2023] San Diego County, CA – Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash in Bonita Led to Possible Injuries

A fiery two-vehicle crash led to possible injuries in Bonita, San Diego County, early Saturday morning, April 08, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. between Briarwood and Picasso Drive.

One of the involved vehicles caught on fire. However, it is currently unknown how many people were involved or how severe their injuries might be.

The authorities have yet to release further details while the investigation continues.

Reliable Car Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

If you or a loved one have been hurt in a car accident, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our law office right away. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need assistance submitting a claim or want to meet with one of our attorneys.

At your first meeting with your attorney, they will discuss the circumstances surrounding your case, the following steps to take, and any potential influences on the settlement offer.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

No one can foresee an auto accident, but everyone can be prepared to face one. Keep a checklist in your glove compartment to help you remain level-headed after a car accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Stay calm and do not admit fault. Remain at the scene to ensure everyone’s safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that are unable to move to the side of the road. In order to help prevent further collisions, please activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can investigate the situation by questioning potential witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault under any circumstances, even to the police. Give the police officer your completely 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 to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Speak to insurance adjusters. You can talk to the claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult an attorney before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all 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 a reliable California car accident lawyer.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents continue to be the main reason for accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Two million fatalities and ten million injuries are brought on each year by automobiles.

The number of traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020, according to the National Safety Council.

In 2019, automobile accidents in the US resulted in 39,107 fatalities. Unfortunately, by 2020, that number had increased to 42,338.

In California, 3,847 people died in traffic accidents in 2020. A total of 2,260 fatalities, or 59% of all deaths, were caused by collisions involving just one vehicle. The additional 1,587 fatalities (41% of the total) were the result of multi-vehicle accidents.

Two vehicles were involved in the majority of collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of collisions that resulted in injuries). In 2020, 8,000 or so people were killed or injured in angled collisions.