Fiery Big-Rig Crash on Highway 20 Causes Severe Trauma
On Monday, October 5, 2020, one individual suffered major trauma during a big-rig crash on Highway 20 near Clearlake. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident involved two vehicles and started a small wildfire. Updates on the health condition of the injured individual have not yet been reported. Additionally, the cause of the collision currently remains under CHP investigation.
Crash Information
The accident happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Highway 20 at mile marker 11.6. According to police, a pickup and a tanker truck crashed head-on just outside of Robinson Rancheria on the northern side of Clearlake. CHP traffic incident reports indicated that the collision was reported to authorities by an individual who heard an explosion. Further details about the circumstances of the crash are currently unavailable.
Response
CHP dispatched response teams to the site right away. When they arrived, responders found that the collision had started a fire that was spreading to nearby vegetation. At this time, police notified firefighters, and a full wildland fire team was sent to the scene. Firefighters were reportedly able to put the fire out before it became a serious threat.
Medical responders at the site of the incident discovered that one individual had sustained severe trauma. Medics called in an air ambulance, and the injured party was transported to an emergency care center.
Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are one of the most serious injuries car accident survivors suffer. These injuries are likely to cause major tissue damage, meaning that the recovery process can be complicated and often takes a long time. Furthermore, many burn injury survivors need multiple surgeries, medications, physical therapy sessions, and more.
However, there are many effective treatment options for people who’ve suffered from burn trauma. To learn more about recovering after a major burn injury, take a minute to read this helpful webpage. Because these treatments can be expensive, it’s important for burn injury survivors to get in touch with a Clearlake truck accident lawyer to talk about their options for claiming compensation.
Big-Rig Accidents
Semi-trucks typically weigh tens of thousands of pounds, which means that they are likely to cause extreme damage in accidents. Because big-rigs present such a serious risk to drivers, the companies that own these vehicles are typically ready for the event of a major accident. Often, the trucking company will even dispatch their own legal response team to the crash site in order to conduct its own investigation.
Unfortunately, such aggressive action can be effective and trucking companies are frequently able to avoid responsibility for collision damages. To fight this, the best thing to do is to call a skilled, experienced attorney as soon as you are able. If your lawyer can start working on your case immediately, they will be more able to ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.
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