Camino Del Rio crash causes fatal injury to one and a hospital visit for another in San Diego.

California – July 20, 2022

The 3400 block of Camino Del Rio North was the scene of a crash that fatally injured one driver, while paramedics transported another driver to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. One of the drivers, believed to have been in his mid-60s, died at the scene of the crash according to law enforcement personnel.  Accident victims and/or surviving loved ones in the case of fatal injury should speak to a car accident attorney for guidance on how to navigate insurance claims submissions and personal injury litigation when it is necessary.  Attorneys can work with insurance companies for timely access to funds that may cover funeral and burial expenses in cases of fatal injury in California.

Insurance and damages.

California is a “fault” state with regard to accidents and surviving family members or accident victims can bring a claim against the responsible party before filing a claim against their own no-fault insurance.  There is a two-year time period to file a suit after an accident. California motor vehicle accident injuries are at the core of many legal actions in pursuit of economic, and non-economic damages.  In addition, California allows a jury to award punitive damages in a personal injury case, but the plaintiff must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s conduct amounted to malice, oppression, or fraud.

Recoverable compensation.

• Economic damages include present and future loss of earnings, medical bills, future medical care, household expenses, and
• Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium or companionship.
• Punitive damages are considered under California law and are based on occasions where an individual’s actions were reckless, intention, egregious and harmful and caused the injury.

Importance of medical screening.

Accident victims should seek medical screening with a doctor, or hospital after an accident, regardless of obvious personal injury.  Accident victims who do not believe they were injured and have no obvious injury may have sustained significant damage, including brain injury, spinal injury, or other internal damage.  Medical personnel must run diagnostic testing to determine if the accident victim has been cleared of these possible injuries.  Traumatic brain injury, concussions, or other brain conditions should be ruled out after a car accident to prevent further harmful losses  to the victim.  A personal injury lawyer will use these reports to build a case for damages.

Hire an attorney.

Seek counsel at Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates immediately after an auto accident for guidance in the recovery of harmful losses that may include hospital and medical bills, lost wages, property damages, future care for residual injury, and pain and suffering.  Accident attorneys will assist with the completion of insurance and legal documents toward the recovery of damages.

Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates, a Professional Law Corporation

501 West Broadway, Suite 1650

San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619-233-8021

Fax: 619-233-3730

Sources:

1. https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/01-auto/index.cfm
2. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/insurance-requirements/
3. 1 killed, 1 hospitalized in Mission Valley head-on crash | FOX 5 San Diego