2 People Injured in San Jose Crash on Highway 85 at Santa Teresa Boulevard
San Jose, California (October 27, 2021) – Two people were injured Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle collision in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The multi-car crash was reported at about 7:53 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, on the Santa Teresa Boulevard on-ramp to the northbound Highway 85.
CHP said that the collision involved a white sedan, a silver Prius, and a black Chevy Silverado 2500.
Multi-Vehicle Collision in San Jose Sends 2 to Hospital
Two patients were transported to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center with minor injuries. The names and conditions of the victims were not immediately disclosed.
The crash prompted the authorities to close the northbound Highway 85 at Santa Teresa for an unknown period.
Further details about the collision were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in San Jose
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 2500 traffic collisions were reported in San Jose in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people and causing injuries to 3492 others. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Auto Accident Attorney
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice. Our attorneys will pursue the justice you deserve and will work hard to obtain fair compensation for your losses, injuries, and suffering.