10news.com reported that a 31-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries on Friday, April 8th, due to a rear-end crash on East Vista Way in Vista which also injured her 4- and 5-year-old daughters. At approximately 4:30 p.m., the woman was unable to stop her vehicle in time, and rear-ended a pick-up truck on southbound East Vista Way at Barsby Street.
Moments earlier, two other vehicles ahead of the crash scene had stopped due to a non-injury collision.
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Vista Sheriffs deputies conducted an investigation and emergency personnel transported the woman to Tri-City Medical Center. She was later transferred by air ambulance to Sharp Memorial Hospital for a possible fractured leg and knee injury.
The 4- and 5-year-old girls were also initially taken to Tri-City Medical Center. The 4-year-old was then flown to Children's Hospital with a head fracture, according to one of the sheriff's deputies. The 5-year-old remained at Tri-City Medical Center for observation and treatment of her injury.
It is unclear whether or not the pick-up truck driver was injured.
Investigation Of The April 8th Auto vs. Pick-Up Truck Crash
Vista Sheriff officers are conducting an investigation into the cause of this crash. If the woman driver is found to be negligent for causing this accident, then she will be held liable for the damages she caused to both of her daughters, as well as to the pick-up truck driver.
A passenger in a vehicle involved in an accident who has sustained an injury may be entitled to receive compensation for his/her injuries.
A passenger may have a claim against both the driver of the vehicle in which he/she was riding, as well as the drivers of any other vehicles (or any other negligent party) involved in the collision. A passenger is generally not considered to be at fault or partially at fault for causing an accident unless he/she did something to cause an accident such as distract the driver. An experienced auto accident attorney can help determine who is responsible.
Damages In Motor Vehicle Claims
When someone suffers a personal injury, he/she will likely require medical attention and may need rehabilitation, all of which costs substantial sums of money. The types of damage that an injured person can recover are:
