Surrounded by an ocean of farmland, Woodland, California, is what most people imagine when you mention small-town America. A walk down Main Street allows window shop in dozens of locally-owned shops and restaurants. The employees inside don’t live very far away, as there are friendly neighborhoods seemingly around every corner and more than 20 public parks scattered in between.

However, accidents can still happen even in a small farm town. If you or a family member has suffered injuries in an accident caused by negligence, call our experienced Woodland personal injury lawyers at (530) 392-9400 or (800) 404-5400 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

Despite its ever-growing population, Woodland still maintains a small-town atmosphere, currently more than 55,000 people. It’s common to see people walking or riding their bicycles from place to place. Passing through the middle of the city are two major highways, State Route 113 and Interstate 5. 

These through-ways bring a large amount of automobile traffic to the area, and when combined with Woodland’s small, dense community, a real danger is presented to its pedestrians.

In 2018, Woodland had three automobile-related fatalities involving six vehicles and six people. Of those six accidents, two were related to drunk drivers and two involved pedestrians.

The numbers for 2017 weren’t much better. That year, three automobile-related fatalities in Woodland involved four vehicles and five people. Of those three accidents, one had pedestrians involved.

Being so close to the State Capitol, just 15 miles away, this enormous amount of thorough traffic is practically unavoidable. But could more be done to protect the people living here daily?

When you have suffered a severe injury in a car accident due to another party’s negligence, you might consider contacting a Woodland auto accident attorney to pursue your claim. Injuries can permanently affect people’s lives. Recovering from an injury can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Many must frequently pay for hospital stays, medicine, surgeries, and therapy costs. Also, being injured can make it difficult to continue working, which means a loss of income. 

Having an experienced Woodland car accident lawyer on your side can make a difference in getting the compensation you deserve for your damages.