Four Injured After Car Accident in Downtown Modesto
Four people, including a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer, were injured after a recent car accident in downtown Modesto, CA. The motor vehicle collision occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of H Street and Sixth Street. A 2018 Hyundai sedan and a 2015 Honda SUV were both headed northbound on 6th Street, approaching the intersection. At the same time, a CHP officer in a patrol vehicle was driving westbound on H Street, also approaching the intersection. All three cars entered the intersection. The fronts of both the Hyundai and the Honda collided with the driver’s side of the CHP vehicle. An investigation by the CHP has not yet determined whether the Hyundai and Honda or the CHP officer had the green light. However, a witness to the accident informed a local news outlet that the CHP officer ran a red light. The drivers of the Hyundai and the Honda, as well as a passenger in the Hyundai, all suffered minor injuries. The passenger received treatment at the scene while the motorists were transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment. The CHP officer was transported to Doctors Medical Center for treatment of major injuries. An update regarding their conditions has not yet been released by authorities.
Who Pays for Injuries in a Downtown Modesto Car Accident?
People injured in car accidents may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries. To recover monetary damages, injured people must file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. However, it is essential for injured parties to understand that a lawsuit must be filed within a specific deadline if all attempts at a fair settlement offer with the other driver’s insurance company fail. The amount of time a claim for damages must be filed is known as the statute of limitations. In California, a car accident claim follows a two-year statute of limitations. However, this statutory deadline may differ in the case of a motor vehicle accident involving a government entity. When a crash is caused by a driver employed by a government agency like CHP or the Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD), a notice of claim must be filed with that government entity within six months or 180 days from the date of the crash. If the case is not filed within this time limit, the case may be dismissed by the court. To ensure all filing criteria and deadlines are met for your personal injury case, it is best to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Modesto. For details on what to look for in an injury attorney, watch the video below.
Do You Need a Lawyer for an Auto Accident?
After being injured in a traffic accident, you may be dealing with pain, missing work to recover, and trying to pay for medical expenses, all at the same time. If you find yourself in this situation, you may benefit from the advice and legal assistance only a Modesto personal injury lawyer can provide. An experienced injury lawyer who knows the law can help you get a fair settlement for your car accident. At AutoAccident.com, we want to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your personal injury damages and will work diligently to make that happen.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Modesto
I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto personal injury lawyer. Getting into a car accident can be stressful, especially if you have to navigate the confusing and challenging personal injury claims process. You may be without a vehicle for a while, and you may have to deal with the other driver’s insurance company to pay for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. That is why it is essential to seek legal advice from an experienced injury attorney. A lawyer who is experienced in car accident cases like yours can help guide you through the claims process and determine the best options you have for financial compensation. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after a car accident in the Modesto area, please call me at (209) 227-1931 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 to receive my free, friendly advice.
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