San Francisco, CA – Crash on Franklin St Results in Injuries
San Francisco, CA (August 22, 2020) – A car accident reported on Friday evening in the Pacific Heights section of San Francisco resulted in injuries. Just before 11:15 p.m., on August 22, the San Francisco Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Franklin Street.
Reports show that a collision involving motor vehicles took place on Franklin Street at the intersection with Clay Street for unknown reasons. The crash caused extensive damages to the front-end of a silver sedan involved in the crash. At least one person was injured in the accident. Medical personnel rendered aid to the injured victims at the scene before transporting those in need of further assistance to area hospitals. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their fast and full recovery.
Car Accidents in California
People throughout our state use motor vehicles daily to travel to their destinations. Generally, motor vehicles like cars, trucks, and SUVs are considered to be safe, reliable, and effective. Even today we are seeing endless measures being made to cut the costs of transportation and make this method of transportation more efficient. Regardless of the number of safety features new vehicles are developed to contain, we continue to see people injured in collisions at an alarming rate.
Every year, car accidents leave more than 150,000 people with injuries in the state of California. In some cases, victims are able to go on with their lives with minimal interruption. This is not always the case. These accidents can result in minor injuries for some. However, numerous victims are left with broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and other debilitating injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering. In fact, thousands of accident victims suffer life-altering injuries that require extensive medical treatment, surgery, and therapy. Tens of thousands of Californians are hospitalized and forced to spend weeks off work to recover from their injuries. When victims are injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers, it is crucial that they reach out to a car accident attorney in California as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.
Working with a skilled and aggressive legal team in the aftermath of your accident can make a world of difference for your ability to hold wrongdoers accountable and maximize your recoveries. San Francisco Bay Area personal injury lawyer William E. Weiss has extensive experience helping accident victims get the justice they deserve after being harmed. Our attorneys provide aggressive and competent legal representation for clients to ensure they are in the best position imaginable to recover. If you were injured in a collision as a result of a negligent driver, contact California accident lawyer William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to explore legal options available for you.
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