MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAUSED BY DRUNK DRIVER KILLS ONE PERSON
According to the California Highway Patrol, a four-car crash in North Sacramento resulted in the death of one person. The multi-vehicle accident happened around 11:45 p.m. on August 3, 2020. Two vehicles were traveling west on Elkhorn Boulevard, approaching the intersection of East Levee Road. A Toyota sedan was behind an Audi sedan. The driver of the Toyota sedan suddenly moved over into the eastbound lanes crashing head-on into a Dodge van. After crashing head-on into the Dodge van, the Toyota sideswiped the Audi sedan and a...
MULTI-VEHICLE CAR CRASH IN ELK GROVE RESULTS IN ONE FATALITY
According to The Sacramento Bee, a multi-vehicle car crash in Elk Grove claimed the life of one man and injured several others. The collision happened on Friday afternoon about 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of Laguna Boulevard and Laguna Oaks Drive. Eyewitnesses reported a speeding SUV rear-ended a Toyota Prius stopped in rush hour traffic. The Prius driver was killed in the collision. The collision began a chain reaction that involved five other vehicles. Two other people were injured in the multi-vehicle car crash. Proving Fault...
WHY DO I NEED A SACRAMENTO TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?
Are you a victim of a commercial truck accident? If so, you can benefit from the advice, support, and guidance of a Sacramento truck accident attorney. Semi-truck accidents are very different from other types of car accidents. The parties involved, trucking regulations, aggressive insurance companies, large trucking companies, and complex evidence are just a few of the reasons that you need an experienced truck accident attorney to help you with an injury claim.
HIT-AND-RUN DRIVERS – SACRAMENTO FAMILY SHOCKED AS CAR CRASHES INTO HOME
In the early hours of July 30, 2020, a Sacramento family was sleeping in their home near Norwood Avenue and Las Palmas Avenue. A car crashed into their home, nearly striking their 11-year-old son who was sleeping in his bed. The crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. According to Lucy Yang, the vehicle came to a stop within inches of her son’s head. Her two other children were sleeping in the bedroom with her son. Ms. Yang stated that a truck pulled up after the...
DRUNK DRIVER CRASHES INTO FIVE VEHICLES IN WEST SACRAMENTO
A West Sacramento family has five wrecked cars thanks to one drunk driver. The drunk driving accident happened just before 9:00 at night on July 23, 2020. Donald Sanders said that the accident scene was chaotic. A girl was hysterical, and a guy was on the ground unconscious. Mr. Sanders had just returned home when the accident occurred. According to police, a 19-year-old driver hit all five of the family’s vehicles parked in front of their West Acre Road home. The driver was allegedly drunk at the...
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING MY MEDICAL BILLS FOR AN ACCIDENT?
When another party causes an injury by accident, negligence, or intentional wrongdoing, that person can be held liable for the victim’s damages. Damages include medical bills for treatment and care. It also includes the cost of personal care and in-home health care. However, holding the party responsible for your accident liable for your medical expenses can be challenging. Reimbursement for medical bills may be included in injury claims related to: Motor vehicle accidents Dog bite injuries and animal attacks DUI accidents Pedestrian accidents Bicycle accidents...
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SACRAMENTO HEAD-ON CRASHES?
Head-on crashes are dangerous traffic accidents because the risk of catastrophic injury and life-threatening injuries is high. If another driver is responsible for causing a head-on crash, that driver can be liable for damages and losses caused by the collision. However, proving that the other driver was responsible for causing the crash may not be easy. The insurance company for the driver may dispute liability for the accident. Our Sacramento car accident lawyers have extensive experience handling these types of car accident claims. If you...
CAN I RECOVER FULL COMPENSATION IF I WAS SPEEDING?
When you are injured in a car accident caused by another person, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, the insurance company for the other driver may claim that you cannot recover full compensation for the injury claim because you were speeding at the time of the accident. If the other driver caused the crash, why does your speed have anything to do with your car accident claim? Damages in a Car Accident Claim You may be entitled to compensation for a...
Car Crashes: The Top Five Causes of Car Accidents in Sacramento, CA.
Many factors can contribute to the cause of a car accident. People injured in car crashes that were not their fault might be entitled to compensation for their injuries and financial losses. However, proving that you were not at fault for a car wreck can be challenging. Our Sacramento car accident lawyers investigate car crashes to determine how the accident occurred and identify the party or parties responsible for the cause of the crash. Top Five Factors in Sacramento Car Crashes Car wrecks are common...
PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES – PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT
Another accident added to the number of pedestrian fatalities in Sacramento this week. CBS13 is reporting that a pedestrian was struck and killed on July 13 in the Fruitridge neighborhood of Sacramento. The pedestrian accident occurred just after five in the morning near Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. Details of the accident are unclear. The name of the person who was killed has not been released. Law enforcement officers blocked off the intersection as they investigated the deadly pedestrian accidents. 2019 Was the Deadliest...