Multiple People Injured In Valencia Car Accident Between Faucetman Plumbing Company Service Truck and AT&T Service Truck By Rye Canyon Road near Avenue Stanford
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA (August 10, 2022) – Multiple people were injured in a Valencia collision between a plumbing truck and AT&T truck by Rye Canyon Road near Avenue Stanford.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision occured on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses said that the driver of a Faucetman Plumbing truck ran a red light at a high rate of speed when it collided with an AT&T service truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. One person is reported to have sustained major injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Santa Clarita Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes. In 2013, the US crash death rate was more than twice the average of other high-income countries.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid causing accidents.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy traffic.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should abstain from drugs and alcohol.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21453, all drivers must stop at a red light at the limit line and remain stopped until they are given an indication to proceed. There is a presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that goes through a yield sign without stopping prior to a collision.
If the driver of a service vehicle was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a worker may have been on their way to complete a service call. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Any person that is injured in a Valencia car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries until several months after an accident. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Santa Clarita Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the people injured in this plumbing truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victims.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial resources that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
