A Northern California woman has filed a lawsuit against Caltrans and Monterey County after sustaining multiple catastrophic injuries in a car accident.

The accident occurred about a year ago at the intersection of Highway 101 and San Juan Road. Anna Reznik, 66, was driving south on the 101 when another driver pulled out in front of her from San Juan Road in an attempt to turn onto the northbound side of the freeway. 

As a result of the collision, Reznik broke most of the bones from her toes all the way to her pelvis. She also suffered a massive head injury, was bedridden for six months, and now remains in a wheelchair. She now also requires around-the-clock care, and until very recently hasn’t been able to return home. Her passenger, Olga Tarcher, perished in the accident.

In her lawsuit, Reznik claims that both the county and Caltrans were negligent in maintaining public property in a dangerous condition.  According to Reznik’s attorney, Boris Efron, that intersection is highly dangerous.

Reznik is also suing the driver of the vehicle for negligence.

Both lawsuits are seeking an unspecified amount in general and special damages.