Multiple People Injured In San Mateo County Car Accident In The Parking Lot of a Target on Fashion Island Boulevard
SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA (November 17 2022) – At least three people were injured in a San Mateo multi-vehicle car accident in a Target parking lot on Fashion Boulevard.
San Mateo officials are saying that the accident took place around 12:03 p.m. on Wednesday. Multiple vehicles collided and a tow truck was called to the scene.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Three people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For San Mateo Car Accidents
Parking lots lack many of the safety features that roadways have. Drivers not only have to keep an eye out for other vehicles but pedestrians as well. According to the National Safety Council, “Tens of thousands of crashes occur in parking lots and garage structures annually, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. And, around the holidays, parking lots become even more dangerous.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a parking lot accident:
- Pedal confusion
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
It can be difficult to know what to do after a collision, but it is important to remember that accident victims have rights. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have the ability to pursue damages through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A San Mateo Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the people injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our hope that steps are considered to help make this parking lot safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into a collision, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
