[11-02-2021] Ventura County, CA – One Person Injured After an SUV Crashed into a Dump Truck in Thousand Oaks

One unidentified person was injured after a major traffic crash involving a dump truck in Thousand Oaks on Tuesday afternoon, November 2, 2021.

The crash happened on the northbound lanes of Highway 101 at the truck scales at the top of the Conejo Grade in Thousand Oaks at around 1:20 p.m.

A sports utility vehicle crashed into a double-trailer dump truck that was turning into the scales. The SUV driver was injured in the mishap and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

The accident is currently under further investigation. Authorities will determine whether intoxication played a role in the crash.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car wrecks are among the most common causes of personal injury in the U.S. More than 5.6 million motor vehicle collisions happened in the U. S. in 2012 alone, causing more than 30,000 fatalities and 1.6 million serious injuries.

It’s common knowledge that automobile manufacturers continue to implement life-saving features in new vehicles. However, injuries resulting from vehicle accidents remain a serious risk to motorists on American roadways.

California is one of the states with the most traffic accidents each year. California had 4,382 fatal accidents in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Distracted driving, speeding, traffic violations, drunken driving, following too closely, and many other factors are to blame for the vast majority of collisions. In addition to bad weather and slick roads, other factors can cause car accidents.

Ventura County Car Crash Attorneys for Victims

Millions of dollars in financial losses can be accrued quickly in the event of a permanent injury. Permanent injuries necessitate long-term medical attention. It is not uncommon for victims to see a variety of specialists over many years, receiving multiple second opinions and consultations as well as regular visits to their primary care physician.

Medications and assistive devices are likely to be required (such as a wheelchair or walker). You are entitled to compensation for all wages you would have earned between the time of the accident and your expected retirement if, for example, you are unable to return to your job.

In the event of a car accident injury, you should seek legal counsel from one of our knowledgeable Ventura County car accident attorneys from Arash Law as soon as possible. The insurance company for the other driver is not on your side. As a result, their job is to pay you the least amount possible. To get the best possible outcome for your case, you need a lawyer on your side. Contact us online or by phone at (888) 488-1391.