Modesto, CA – Injuries Reported in Truck Accident on Oakdale Rd
Modesto, CA (July 29, 2020) – A semi-truck accident reported on Tuesday afternoon in the Modesto area resulted in injuries. At approximately 1:40 p.m., on July 28, the California Highway Patrol responded to the site of an auto accident on Oakdale Road.
Reports provided by California Highway Patrol indicate that a collision involving a semi-truck and two cars occurred on Oakdale Road at the intersection with Claratina Avenue. Although the circumstances surrounding the crash are unknown at this time, it is confirmed that at least one person involved was injured. The injured victims were rendered aid at the site of the crash and transported to local hospitals for further treatment and evaluation. At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident.
Truck Accidents in California
Although any type of traffic-related incident has the potential to result in life-changing injuries for victims, semi-truck crashes place others are a substantially higher risk of suffering broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other traumas that require immediate and long-term treatment. Truck accidents throughout the state of California send thousands of people to area hospitals with injuries each year.
In some cases, victims have to go through extensive medical treatment for their injuries. Being rushed to an area hospital and forced to undergo emergency surgery can seem like a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In many cases, victims have to go through multiple surgeries and spend weeks in rehabilitation facilities following their accidents. Numerous victims require months or even years of therapy. Although there are a variety of treatment options available for victims, they often come at an extraordinary cost. When victims sustain injuries in avoidable collisions, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a truck accident attorney in California as soon as possible. Those harmed in preventable truck accidents may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.
The Law Offices of William E. Weiss has extensive experience helping families protect their legal rights after losing loved ones in accidents. For over three decades, California personal injury attorney William E. Weiss has represented thousands of victims who have been injured in accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Our team is committed to providing trusted, effective, and compassionate legal guidance to our clients to ensure they are in the best position possible to recover in the aftermath of a life-altering truck collision. Contact Attorney William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to explore legal options available for you.
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