Traffic Crash on Tinta Fina Drive Causes Motorcycle Rider Fatality
A motorcycle rider fatality occurred in a traffic crash in Rancho Cordova on November 22. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened along Tinta Fina Drive near Baroque Drive during the afternoon hours. Following the crash, Baroque Drive was shut down to north Zinfandel while an investigation was conducted into the cause of the crash and to assign fault. Information was not disclosed on the vehicle that was involved in the fatality accident.
Motorcycle Accident Causes
A Rancho Cordova motorcycle rider crash is more likely to harm or kill riders than a car accident. There are a number of factors that may contribute to negligence, including:
- The most common cause of a major accident is distracted driving. Often, motorcycle riders who are hit and thrown from their bikes suffer serious injuries or die.
- The impaired judgment and reflexes of drunk drivers often compromise their safety and that of others. Even though they see the motorcyclist, they may be unable to avoid hitting them.
- The driver of a passenger vehicle is negligent when he or she causes a dooring accident. During a motorcycle rider accident, the car door is opened without checking for traffic.
- Unsafe left turns are the primary cause of motorcycle accidents. Most often, drivers claim they didn’t see riders. Motorists often see motorcycles but tend to think they can beat them across the street. There is, however, a difficulty in judging the distance and speed of an oncoming vehicle.
- Several factors, including the road’s condition, contribute to Rancho Cordova motorcycle rider fatality accidents. Riders are also vulnerable to gravel, oil, and gravel upheavals, along with potholes and fissures in the road. Injuries may be caused by the government entity that maintains the roads. If you are filing an accident claim, you have six months to do so, so you may want to hire an accident lawyer.
Wrongful Death Damages That Can Be Recovered
Our firm has successfully settled many motorcycle accident cases over the years. Families can file a wrongful death claim and seek compensation when a negligent motorist or others kill a loved one, including:
- Compensation for wages, bonuses, and insurance that the decedent would have earned until retirement age
- The funeral expenses and burial costs
- Compensating the surviving spouse for the loss of love, affection, and consortium the departed contributed
- Recovering compensation for lost parental guidance for children
- To cover the cost of replacing the work that the deceased performed around the house
Ed Smith, an accident lawyer, discusses wrongful death claims in the video below:
Wrongful Death Attorney in Rancho Cordova
I am Ed Smith. I’m a wrongful death attorney in Rancho Cordova. If your loved one died due to the negligence of another, call our office for free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400. Our online contact form or phone number (800) 404-5400 can also be used to contact us. You will receive free, no-obligation advice from one of our accident attorneys during your free consultation to learn more about whether to file your claim, which options are available to you for recovering damages and if you qualify for compensation.
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