Napa, CA (March 3, 2023) – A motor vehicle accident took place in the Napa area that ended in injuries on Wednesday afternoon. Just after 3:45 p.m. on March 1, the California Highway Patrol was notified that an accident took place on state Route 116.
Emergency officials arrived at the scene and located two damaged vehicles on the westbound side of the highway just west of Spolini Road.
Emergency crews blocked off multiple lanes as they worked to provide assistance.
Tow trucks were requested at the scene of the accident to remove the damaged vehicles.
The victims who had sustained injuries were given medical attention by the emergency medical personnel while at the scene. Immediately after that, at least one person was taken to a hospital in the area.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Car Accidents in California
A car accident can have an overwhelming impact on your life. If you have suffered injuries due to another person’s negligence, you can file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages. This includes:
- Medical expenses: You have the ability to pursue financial compensation for both your current and future medical costs, like therapy and rehabilitation. You can also recover compensation for long-term care expenses, such as therapy.
- Vehicle damage: You can seek financial compensation that can be used to pay for repairs to your automobile so that you can go back out on the road as quickly as possible following your crash. If your vehicle was destroyed, you could get money to replace it.
- Lost wages: Your personal injury claim can include a claim for lost income if you are unable to work as a result of injuries sustained in the accident and were forced to take time off of work to heal. In addition, if you are injured in an accident and become permanently incapacitated as a result of the event, you have the right to seek compensation for any lost wages.
- Pain and suffering: You may be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering that you have undergone if your injuries have had a significant detrimental effect on your health and well-being. These damages are calculated according to the nature of the injuries you sustained, the degree of severity of those injuries, and the length of treatment you needed.
Reaching out to a California car accident lawyer as soon as possible can help to ensure you have the best chance of getting justice following your crash.
At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand how difficult it can be for injured victims and their families to seek justice. We are committed to helping our clients get the compensation they deserve and have a proven success rate of collecting more than $1 billion in damages. Our experienced attorneys are willing to fight hard on behalf of each person that comes to us for help and will work diligently to bring you a successful outcome. If you or someone you know has been injured due to negligence, do not wait to reach out to our personal injury lawyers today at 800-358-1884 so that we can begin working with your best interests in mind.