Multi-Vehicle Collision Causes Morning Delays on US101 in Santa Clara

A multi-vehicle collision early Monday morning on northbound US101 at Great America Parkway in Santa Clara resulted in significant traffic disruptions. The incident, reported at approximately 5:08 AM, involved a head-on collision between a white pickup truck and two other vehicles, including a gray Honda Civic. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene.

The collision led to all lanes being temporarily closed, causing major delays for commuters. By 5:46 AM, lane 4 was reopened, and all lanes were cleared by 6:23 AM. One individual in the Honda Civic sustained injuries, including bleeding from the hand and lip, and was attended to by medical personnel.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area, as traffic may still be recovering from the earlier congestion. Authorities remind drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to speed limits to ensure safety on the roads. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.

Potential Legal Considerations

When someone is hurt because another person wasn’t careful, it’s called negligence. In a situation where a person gets hurt, the law looks at whether someone else was careless and if that carelessness caused the harm. For example, if a driver doesn’t pay attention and causes an accident, they might be considered negligent. The injured person, or victim, can then have the right to ask for help or money to cover things like medical bills or other costs related to the accident.

Victims of negligence can often make claims through insurance. If the person who caused the harm has insurance, the victim can file a claim to get compensation. This means the insurance company might pay for things like medical expenses or damage to property. It’s important for victims to report the incident to the insurance company as soon as possible and provide all the necessary information to support their claim.

Sometimes, the insurance company might not agree to pay the full amount the victim thinks they deserve. In these cases, the victim might need to talk to a lawyer to help them get a fair settlement. Lawyers can help explain the victim’s rights and work to make sure they get the compensation they need. It’s important for victims to know that they have rights and options to seek help after being hurt because of someone else’s negligence.