Los Gatos, CA: Wrong-Way Accident on Highway 17
At Least 6 Injured in Los Gatos Crash on Highway 17
Los Gatos, California (February 20, 2020) – At least six people were injured in a crash involving a wrong-way driver early Thursday morning in Los Gatos, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident happened at around 12:57 a.m. on Highway 17.
CHP said a jeep driver was traveling the wrong way on the highway when they caused a multi-vehicle collision. At least one of the vehicles caught fire following the crash.
At Least 6 Injured in Los Gatos Multi-Vehicle Crash
A motorcyclist involved in the crash was hospitalized with major injuries.
At least five other parties were taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.
The CHP is investigating the crash.
When a car accident occurs, the responsible party will be required by law to compensate the victims for medical expenses, lost earnings, and future loss of earnings or medical care. In serious accidents, the responsible driver may be held accountable for paying non-economic damages, including emotional trauma, pain, and suffering.
Mark Shayani, the Managing Attorney at Pacific Attorney Group, says determining where liability lies is not direct and straightforward due to varying factors being involved and the fact that most people will want to avoid responsibility even when they were at fault. Additionally, the insurance companies that cover the car that will be found at fault will want to reduce the amounts to be offered as compensation to the lowest levels possible.
“It is of the utmost importance that you do not give any statements or admit fault if approached by the other driver’s insurance company. Anything you say could be used against you at a later date when the liability of the collision is determined.” Shayani said.
Mr. Shayani advises victims of car accidents or their family members to seek legal help from a seasoned attorney who can conduct an independent investigation and fight for their rights.
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