Crash at Interstate 205 Connector in Tracy
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a crash on southbound Interstate 5 at the westbound Interstate 205 connector in Tracy on the morning of Thursday, September 2, 2021. The incident occurred around 5:45 a.m. and involved two vehicles.
Details on the Interstate 205 Connector Crash in Tracy
Injuries were reported by CHP traffic officers responding to the report of the two-vehicle collision on southbound I-5 and westbound I-205 connector. However, information on the extent of injuries and the cause of the car accident was not immediately disclosed.
What to Know About the Claims Process After a Car Accident
A car accident may be stressful and overwhelming, to say the least. In addition to property damage, you may be dealing with injuries, mounting medical bills, and lost income from missing work to recover or attend doctor’s appointments. Emotional trauma and physical pain may also weigh on you and your loved ones. The last thing you should be thinking about is dealing with difficult insurers. However, it is crucial to understand how your personal injury claim will be handled by the insurance carrier when the time comes to filing one.
The insurance company representing the at-fault party may conduct an investigation immediately following the motor vehicle accident. It is essential to understand that this is often done by insurance adjusters to minimize the value of bodily injury claims filed against their insured. What is most unfortunate is that these tactics may also be used in first-party insurance claims brought under uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage. It is also not uncommon for some claims adjusters to reach out to injured parties to request a recorded statement. This is one of the many defense tactics insurers use to gain unfair advantages over claimants with respect to the severity of their injuries. What we should all understand is that injuries may not immediately manifest until days or even weeks following a traffic collision.
With this information in mind, it is often rare for an insurance carrier to ever agree to make a fair settlement offer for a car accident. As such, claimants should be prepared to undergo negotiations with the insurer when working toward a fair financial recovery to move forward from the crash. If the insurance company is not willing to pay fair compensation on a bodily injury claim, filing a lawsuit in civil court may be the only avenue to not only obtain a favorable outcome but also protect the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. For more information on the various factors that are involved in the claims process, watch this video.
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Personal Injury Case?
After getting injured in a motor vehicle collision caused by another party, you may qualify for economic and non-economic damages based upon the facts and circumstances of the case. An experienced injury lawyer may help you determine the types of compensation that you may be entitled to for losses incurred.
Compensation may include but is not limited to medical expenses, loss of income, reduced earning potential, lost quality of life, pain and suffering, and more. At our law firm, our team of accident attorneys will work to ensure that the financial compensation you receive will consider not only your accident-related injuries but also your current and future losses.
Personal Injury Attorney in Tracy
I’m Ed Smith, a Tracy personal injury attorney. A motor vehicle collision may often result in property damage, medical bills, lost income, and other losses. If you or a loved one has been injured because of a traffic accident caused by another driver or entity, it may be in your best interest to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer right away. To get started, reach out to our law firm today to receive free, friendly case advice from one of our attorneys at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
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At our law firm, our focus is on helping those injured in car accidents in San Joaquin County and across California with recovering fair compensation for damages caused by the fault of others. As with any traffic collision, the results may be traumatic and life-changing. That is why our goal when you choose to work with us is to ensure you are fairly compensated for your injuries and losses incurred. To see the favorable results we have obtained for clients in past cases, please visit our Verdicts and Settlements page.
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