Car accidents are cases involving people who have suffered an injury in a traffic accident for which another driver may be at fault. A traffic collision may affect other vehicles, their occupants, and pedestrians, animals and may result in injury, property damage and/or death. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision including; vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, and driver impairment. People who are injured in automobile accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Branscomb is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County in the U.S. state California. It is located 8 miles (13 km) west-southwest of Laytonville, at an elevation of 1565 feet (477 m). It is located on a river terrace to the east of the South Fork Eel River.