Two people were injured in a Ventura car accident, after two pickup trucks crashed on the Highway 101 the afternoon of August 29, 2010. The Ventura County Star reports that the injury collision occurred in the southbound lanes of the freeway. One of the trucks was turning out of La Conchita to head south on the 101, when the collision occurred. One of the trucks rolled over and two people sustained moderate injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two people injured in this car accident. I wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 21 fatalities and 632 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Also, in Ventura County as a whole, 63 people died and 3,785 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

It is unclear from this initial report who was at fault for this injury collision. It is possible that one of the drivers failed to yield right-of-way to the other while making that turn. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800: "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Liability Issues

I trust officials are also looking into whether either one of these drivers was impaired, distracted, driving recklessly or otherwise negligent at the time. In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy and other related damages.

A skilled Ventura personal injury lawyer can also help determine whether a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to the collision. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Under California Government Code section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

What precautions do you take at street intersections or highway entrances to avoid collisions?

None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Law Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours.

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