Three People Injured in Head-on Crash on Highway 41
COARSEGOLD - Three people, including a four-year-old girl were injured in a head-on collision on Highway 41 south of Coursegold, the Fresno Bee reported. The accident was reported just north of Road 200 at about 12:16 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. According to news reports, A 53-year-old Oakhurst man lost control of his Ford truck when a front tire blew out. His vehicle collided head-on with a car driven by a 28-year-old Coarsegold woman. She suffered major leg injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. A 4-year-old girl suffered major injuries to her arm. A baby in the vehicle was not injured. The two young girls were taken to Children's Hospital Central California. The driver of the Ford truck suffered minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital.
Cause of the Madera County Head-On Collision
Based on the news reports, it appears that the woman likely could have done nothing to avoid this head-on crash on Highway 41. If the accident was caused by a tire blowout, the driver of the pickup truck may be responsible for this crash. Tire blowouts can be attributed to a number of causes, including manufacturing defects, road debris, maintenance neglect, and tire underinflation. Following a major injury crash caused by a suspected blowout, an inspection of the damage tire may reveal why the blowout occurred.
Car Accident Personal Injury Liability
If this accident was caused by negligence of the driver, the tire manufacturer, or another third party, the injured woman and children may be able to recover compensation for their injuries in a personal injury claim. While this Madera County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the injured victims would be well-advised to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable Fresno personal injury lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of head-on collisions caused by tire blowouts can advise the victims and their families of their best course of action to protect their legal rights and recover maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages in a personal injury claim.
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