The California Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle pileup accident on southbound Highway 101 at the Gaviota curve Friday morning in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara County Fire reported six people were taken to the hospital following the collision, which involved nine cars, and four people suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred shortly after 7 a.m., about a quarter mile past the rest stop. Traffic on the southbound lanes of 101 was backed up for at least a mile, the Lompoc Record reported.
Pileup accidents may have numerous liable parties, which usually result in complex insurance claims. Poor visibility due to rain or fog and unsafe driving for weather conditions often contribute to multiple car accidents. In Gaviota, coastal fog is common in the mornings, and usually clears up by midday. Debris on the highway or a stalled vehicle may also cause an accident.
When you are injured in a car accident or truck accident involving multiple vehicles, you need an experienced and capable California personal injury lawyer to help you gather highway patrol investigation reports and navigate the claims process and negotiations with your insurance carrier. If you have been involved in a pileup accident, contact a California auto accident attorney at Estey & Bomberger to discuss your rights and obligations, and whether you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. We will investigate your multiple vehicle accident and determine your rights. Your compensation may include damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, rehabilitation and doctor visits, pain and suffering, or damages for the wrongful death of a family member.
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