[05-28-2022] Alameda County, CA – Two People Hurt After a Car Accident in Oakland

Two drivers were injured following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Oakland on Saturday afternoon, May 28, 2022.

The collision happened at the intersection of 14th and Kirkham Streets in Oakland at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Two unsepcified vehicles collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and the reason it happened has not been established.

Both drivers sustained unspecified injuries in the mishap. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents can occur at any time and in any location. Every sixty seconds, at least one car accident occurs somewhere in the United States. Accidents are inescapable with hundreds of thousands of drivers on the road every day.

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of bodily harm in the United States. Every year, almost 2 million individuals are injured in car accidents. According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 33,654 fatal automobile incidents resulted in 36,560 deaths in 2018.

California is notorious for having some of the busiest and most congested highways in the country. With so many cars on the road, traffic congestion, gridlock, and (most importantly) car accidents – both fatal and serious injury incidents – are unavoidable.

Car accidents are the leading cause of death in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017.

Airbags and seat belts are the most effective safety measures. Slowing down will minimize the force of the hit. According to data from 2014, 66 percent of all rollover deaths were caused by people who were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Alameda County Car Accident Lawyers

Many minor incidents do not demand the services of a car accident attorney. Consultations at Arash Law are always free, even if you do not require the services of a car accident lawyer.

Some insurance companies hire private investigators to track down injured people in the hopes of “catching” them doing something they are unable to do because of their injuries. When this happens, a stranger follows you (and your family) to your home and workplace. You have the right to be free from unjustified invasions of your privacy.

The experienced Alameda County car accident lawyers at Arash Law can object to discovery requests that are overly broad, unrelated to the accident, or seek to invade your privacy. This allows our attorneys to better protect your rights.

You may have incurred significant hospital costs, ambulance fees, surgeries, medical equipment, disability, rehabilitation, or live-in care as a result of your accident. As the bills pile up, you may be wondering when you’ll be paid for your losses.

An experienced California car accident attorney can assist you in moving your case forward with insurance companies or the judicial system, resulting in faster payment of your bills. To schedule your free consultation, call (888) 488-1391 today. Don’t put it off. The sooner you hire an experienced lawyer, the better your legal rights will be protected.