Sunrise Boulevard Intersection Traffic Accident Involves Five Vehicles
A traffic accident involving five vehicles occurred on June 21 in Fair Oaks that caused injury to a minor. The collision happened along northbound Sunrise Boulevard at its intersection with Wildridge Drive around 5:00 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda, and two additional vehicles were involved.
One Person Transported to Hospital Following Five-Vehicle Crash
According to the incident report, one party was transported by medics with the Sacramento Fire Department to Mercy San Juan Medical Center for treatment. At least one of the vehicles had to be towed due to the extent of damage to its rear end. A CHP investigation is being conducted to find out which driver/drivers were at fault and how the traffic accident happened.
Finding Liability in a Multiple-Vehicle Traffic Accident
A traffic accident that involves multiple vehicles is more complex than those involving one or two. This is because multiple parties may have been negligent, and each one can be held financially responsible for an accident injury. Some of the ways in which negligence is involved in a multiple-vehicle traffic accident include:
- One vehicle drifts out of its lane, causing it to strike the car next to it because the first driver was intoxicated, which leads to the traffic accident.
- Another driver is tailgating and cannot stop their vehicle in time to avoid a collision with those in front.
- A third driver tries to stop, but their brake lights aren’t working, which causes the motorist behind to crash into them, amplifying the traffic accident.
- Another driver is careful and breaking no traffic laws, but their vehicle gets struck. This driver is not liable for any accident injuries.
- One driver is texting while driving and doesn’t see the traffic accident up ahead until it’s too late to avoid a collision.
How an Injury Attorney Helps Following an Accident
After being injured in a traffic accident, the injured party may be confronted with high medical bills, be unable to go to work, and face pain and suffering, which should have a monetary value placed on it. Over the many years my law firm has operated, we’ve successfully obtained compensation for numerous people, so they would not face those losses. It’s terrible to be injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault. You shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden as well.
Investigating a Traffic Accident Involving Multiple Vehicles
Our investigators collect evidence to show how the traffic accident occurred and who was at fault for the injuries suffered in the crash. Some of the areas where evidence is sought to support a client’s claim for compensation include:
- Accident reconstruction is performed, which indicates the positioning of the vehicles and how the accident happened.
- Statements are taken from witnesses to get their accounts of the traffic accident. Some may have captured it as it occurred on their cell phones.
- The police report is examined for errors.
- The driving records of those involved are checked to look for past traffic citations and accidents.
- Surveillance cameras in the area, such as those at intersections, on roadways, and nearby businesses are checked. In many cases, the accident was captured on film as it happened.
The injury attorneys take over once the evidence has been gathered. They use it to construct a case that benefits the client’s compensation claim.
Fair Oaks Car Accident Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Fair Oaks car accident lawyer. My legal team and I have helped many Fair Oaks residents obtain compensation for their accident injuries, wrongful death cases, and traumatic injuries since 1982. We’re here to offer you free and friendly advice when you phone us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. You can reach us online too.
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