Nine Injured in Alleged Fairfield DUI
Californiaa Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that nine people suffered injuries during an alleged Fairfield DUI that took place on Saturday, December 21, 2019. According to police, the collision involved three vehicles and happened just after midnight. Responders stated that four of the nine injured people were children. Reports indicated that a 35-year-old man, a 17-year-old girl, and a 40-year-old man all suffered severe injuries and that one of them was in critical condition following the crash. Updates on the conditions of the injured parties have not been provided.
Crash Information
According to CHP, a white Toyota Corolla was driving west on the eastbound side of Highway Interstate 80 in the No. 3 lane just past the Abernathy Road junction. The Toyota eventually collided head-on with two separate vehicles. All three vehicles sustained extreme damage to their front ends.
Fairfield Fire Department responders said that they found one of the drivers at the accident scene trapped inside their vehicle and had to extricate them using special machinery. While three people were reported to have suffered severe injuries, officials did not say how many were hospitalized for treatment. According to responders, five of the injured people were from Fairfield, three were from Roseville, and one was from Suisun City.
The driver of the Toyota was placed under arrest at the accident scene. Officers arrested him on charges of driving while intoxicated resulting in injuries. An investigation into the accident is reportedly ongoing.
Accidents and Liability
The damages that crash survivors and their families suffer during car accidents can be life-changing. Not only is recovery a difficult process, but a serious injury can affect your ability to work or provide valuable services to your loved ones. Needing to pay for medical expenses while you’ve lost income and are trying to recover from a major injury can be overwhelming. However, car accident survivors can receive compensation for these damages by filing injury claims against negligent parties.
Car accidents are stressful and often emotionally difficult for survivors and their families. For this reason, many want to wait a while before beginning the process of claiming compensation. However, negligent parties are typically quick to start building a legal defense, and having a Fairfield personal injury lawyer on your side early on can be a critical factor in obtaining the payments you and your loved ones deserve.
Finding a Quality Attorney
Claiming compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other damages is very important. Because of this, it’s critical to find a lawyer that you know you can trust to help you with your case. If you’d like to know how you can find a lawyer who has the right skills, experience, and resources to handle your case, take a look at this helpful video:
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Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Fairfield personal injury lawyer. Traumatic accidents are often very difficult to recover from. To get free, friendly advice about your options for compensation after a crash, get in touch with me at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400.
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