Bakersfield, CA – On Monday, February 12, 2024, a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway I-5 near the Lergo Highway offramp claimed one life and hospitalized two more, according to KGET.
Investigations revealed that, around 3:30 AM, a 25-year-old San Francisco man driving south on I-5 collided with a Volvo big rig parked on the right shoulder. The impact killed the driver and injured his passengers, aged 24 and 26. They received transport to Kern Medical for treatment. Authorities believe alcohol to have played a factor.
Personal Injury Claims
The liability insurance that drivers carry is not just meant to cover accidental harm caused to those outside of the vehicle. A driver is responsible for the safety of those in their vehicle as well. While making a Personal Injury claim against someone who knew the victim may prove emotionally challenging, the financial burdens caused by such an accident can be hefty.
A good personal injury attorney can help victims seek proper compensation by navigating these tricky issues, as well as negotiating on the victim’s behalf with insurance companies, who routinely work to minimize the payout of any claim they cannot deny.
