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Modesto, CA – Injuries Result from Collision on Gates Rd near San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

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Modesto, CA (June 26, 2021) – On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 23, Lamar Garth, 47, sustained serious injuries in a head-on crash on a highway in Modesto. According to reports, the incident occurred on Highway 132. 

Sources indicate that the collision took place on Gates Road near the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. A 2006 Chrysler sedan was headed north on Gates being driven by Garth when it struck a guardrail. The sedan was then sent into the path of a Ford SUV that was headed south. 

Two people present in the SUV at the time of the crash also sustained injuries. They were transported to area hospitals for treatment as needed. Their names have not been disclosed. 

Authorities in Modesto continue to investigate the details of the wreck. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. We hope for their full recovery. 

Auto Accidents in Modesto

Auto accidents in California take place too often, most likely due to the very high population there. Recently compiled statistics concerning the number of annual auto accidents in the Golden State reveal that nearly 500,000 auto accidents happen per year in CA. This means that there are thousands of people across the state suffering from injuries and losses concerning car accidents at any given time. The personal injury attorneys at Torem & Associates understand how difficult dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be. You may have questions regarding the worth of your insurance claim. Maybe you’re wondering how long it will take to receive a full and fair settlement. 

An auto accident attorney in California from Torem & Associates will provide you with simple, succinct answers concerning property damage, medical bill coverage, lost wages, and more. We will also help you fill out all the necessary legal paperwork and negotiate with the insurance companies for you. We will even take your case to court if need be. 

Whether you need financial assistance paying for medical bills and vehicle repairs, or you need an attorney to step in and fight for a fair settlement from the insurance company, we’re here to help you. After an accident, you might be confused about whether or not you have a claim for compensation. In order to collect damages, your crash must meet two criteria: 

  • The wreck caused your or a family member’s severe physical injuries. 
  • The collision was partially caused by another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence. 

Our California personal injury attorneys at Torem & Associates are waiting to answer your questions about what constitutes negligence or the definition of a “severe injury.” If we determine that your collision meets both of these criteria, we will then begin building your claim immediately. Call our law firm today at (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available for you. You do not have to face an issue of this magnitude on your own. We are here to help you through the complicated legal process, every step of the way. Call us at your earliest convenience to discuss how you can collect financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your collision. 

Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in or near Stockton.  For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers.  If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  

Disclaimer: Our firm, Torem & Associates, has worked hard to become valued members of the local business community.  We write these posts as a way to bring awareness to the dangers of driving or being a passenger in any type of automobile accident. We hope that through awareness, people will use additional caution when out on the roadways in and near Stockton and throughout California to prevent being seriously injured in a crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is meant to be informational and is not intended to be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photos used in the post are not representative of the actual accident scene. 

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