Garfield Avenue Intersection Accident Called in by Onboard Vehicle System
A traffic accident occurred in Sacramento on August 2, 2021, involving a silver Toyota and a Toyota pickup at about 11:33 in the morning. The crash happened at the juncture of Garfield and Madison avenues. An onboard vehicle call system initially called Sacramento South, which transferred the alert to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). After arriving on the scene, the CHP officers called for first responders to evaluate an injured party.
Injuries in the Sacramento Traffic Accident
According to reports from the accident site, a person involved in the crash said they had been struck in the head during the collision. As of this time, no reports have been issued as to the severity of the injury or whether the patient was transferred to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The CHP said that the traffic accident was not blocking the road and remained on the scene to investigate the accident. There is no word as to whether drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision.
Head Injuries in a Traffic Accident
Head injuries are serious and can result in debilitating issues. Some of the more common types of head injuries are:
- Concussion: Commonly resulting from a blow to the head, a concussion can cause obvious deficits such as memory loss and confusion along with nausea and headache. In a car accident, they are often the result of a head-on collision but can be seen in a rear-end crash. For the most part, concussions will resolve with rest and analgesia but can, in some instances, result in persistent headaches and confusion for six months or more.
- Subdural hematoma: When a blow on the head or even an accident such as whiplash causes the brain to hit the rough, inner surface of the skull, blood vessels can be injured and cause bleeding to occur. The blood can pool between one of the membranes covering the cerebral surface and the brain. This puts pressure on the brain and can have serious consequences. Surgery is usually needed.
- Coup-contrecoup brain injury: This is the result of the brain ricocheting within the skull and hitting both the inner rough surface of this bone and hitting it again on the opposite side of the head. Usually, the blow to the brain on the side opposite the initial impact has more serious consequences.
Investigating a Traffic Accident
Our investigators are dispatched to the accident scene as soon as possible to search for evidence that points to liability using accident reconstruction. They speak to witnesses and look for causative factors such as potholes, poor road conditions, and non-functioning traffic lights. The investigators also search for digital video from surveillance cameras and nearby businesses.
Police records of the accident, which are commonly used by insurance companies and during negotiations and in court, are examined for mistakes. Once all evidence is accumulated, it is turned over to our legal team who use it to build a strong case for our client.
Car Accident Lawyer in Sacramento
I am Ed Smith, and I’m a car accident lawyer in Sacramento. When injuries occur in an accident that was the fault of the other driver, you might wish to find out about filing a compensation claim. You are welcome to call us for our free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400 or on the toll-free line at (800) 404-5400. We can also be contacted online if you prefer.
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Since 1982, our law firm has assisted many people from Northern California in obtaining fair compensation for all varieties of traffic accidents, product liability and government claims and in cases involving wrongful deaths.
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