Alleged Impaired Driver Involved in Napa Car Crash
A Napa car crash left one person with injuries on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. According to the Napa Police Department (NPD), the accident involved two vehicles, one of which was parked at the time of the wreck. Additionally, the driver involved in the crash has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Updates on the injured party’s condition have not been made available.
Collision Information
The accident occurred at around 10:12 p.m. at the intersection of Yount and Main Streets not far from New Technology High School. A Ford Mustang was driving north on Main Street when it veered and collided with a parked car of unreported make and model.
Responders reaching the crash scene found that the occupant of the parked car was injured and had them driven by ambulance to the Queen of the Valley Hospital where they were given medical treatment.
Arrest after Napa Car Crash
Police at the accident site placed the Mustang driver, identified as a 24-year-old man, under arrest on charges of DUI, possessing a controlled substance, and violating probation. The man was booked into the Napa County jail. Police noted that the man had been on probation for a previous DUI incident.
Collision Injuries
Sustaining an injury during an auto accident can be very serious. Car crash survivors are liable to suffer a range of major injuries including:
- Bone fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations
- Cervical sprains
- Internal trauma
Many common accident injuries take a long time to recover from and can involve extensive medical care. For many crash survivors, the process of recovery involves more than one surgery, extended hospital stays, physical therapy, medication use, and more. All of these treatments together often add up to a huge amount of debt, which can cause crash survivors to be unsure of how they can afford the care they need to regain their health.
Furthermore, being injured in a car accident has the potential to affect your ability to work. People who are unable to do their jobs either permanently or for a significant amount of time can find it even more difficult to afford their medical bills and may not even be sure how they will be able to pay for bills.
Getting Help
Thankfully, collision survivors can often get help. Through contacting a Napa personal injury lawyer, survivors can pursue compensation from at-fault parties to their accident. With many accident cases, injured individuals can claim payments for their lost income, medical expenses, damaged vehicle, and more.
In many cases, accident survivors don’t know if they need to call a lawyer. However, you should always at least talk to a lawyer after being hurt during an accident. Even if your case isn’t right for an attorney, an experienced lawyer can help you understand your best way forward toward claiming the compensation you deserve. Importantly, most attorneys offer phone consultations free of charge.
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