[08-26-2021] Contra Costa County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brentwood

One person was injured after a major multi-vehicle collision in Brentwood on Thursday afternoon, August 26.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash took place on Apricot Way in Brentwood at around 3:54 p.m. Three vehicles were involved in the crash.

How the collision occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established. One person was moderately injured in the mishap.

They were taken to a trauma center for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. The Brentwood Police Department is further investigating the cause of the collision.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents frequently have permanent and, in some cases, fatal consequences. To avoid this, all drivers are advised to drive responsibly. Unfortunately, car accidents are not uncommon in the United States. There were approximately 33,654 fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2018. Thirty-six thousand five hundred sixty people were killed in car accidents that year.

Multi-vehicle accidents are just one type of car accident. This type of accident occurs when three or more cars collide. They are frequently caused by a “chain-reaction” crash, in which one vehicle collides with another, potentially causing it to collide with additional cars on the road.

According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, multi-vehicle crashes accounted for approximately 7% of all crashes and over 25% of all fatal injuries. These collisions are frequently caused by reckless drivers, excessive speeding, intoxicated drivers, and distracted drivers.

Contra Costa County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Multi-Vehicle Collisions

The death of a loved one in a fatal multi-vehicle accident can be traumatic and painful for the victim’s family. Cases like these can be difficult to pursue alone, which is why hiring an experienced attorney is critical. Your attorney will fight to establish who was at fault for the accident and what it will take to make insurance companies compensate you for your injuries and losses fairly.

Your attorney can also defend your rights if there is insufficient insurance coverage to cover all of the injuries that occurred. This is a common scenario in a multiple-car collision, as multiple victims frequently attempt to access the same insurance policy.

Our compassionate and experienced California fatal car accident attorneys at Arash Law are here to help you after the death of a loved one in a car accident. Please contact us right away if you need assistance. In the past, Arash Law has recovered more than $500 million in compensation for clients just like you. To schedule your free, no-obligation fatal car accident case review, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email today.