![[08-27-2024] Multiple Injuries Reported After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck on Highway 41](https://ak1.to//1M1f.webp)
Multiple injuries were reported after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Madera County on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the semi-truck was approaching stopped traffic at the Avenue 12 stop light on northbound Highway 41 when it rear-ended a white Honda, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving several other vehicles.
Officials reported that the driver of the white Honda, who was alone in the vehicle, sustained a possible concussion. Other individuals involved in the crash suffered minor to moderate injuries.
No additional information is immediately available.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
