Accident on SR 65 at Off-Ramp Results in Minor Injuries
A two-vehicle crash in Roseville resulted in injuries to at least one person on April 21. The accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as occurring along northbound SR 65 and the Blue Oaks Boulevard off-ramp around 4:09 p.m. The accident involved a Toyota sedan and a Tesla, both of which ended up in the center divider.
Police Determining Fault in Two-Vehicle Crash
Medics with CalFire arrived to assess the injuries and determined they were minor. An investigation into the crash by the CHP will determine which driver was at fault and how the collision occurred.
Causes of a Two-Vehicle Crash Near an Off-Ramp
Motorists heading down a highway don’t always realize how dangerous it becomes when nearing an on-ramp or off-ramp. However, these locations are where many traffic accidents happen and for a variety of reasons such as the following:
- There are times a driver is about to miss their exit, so they cut across lanes to get there and end up causing a two-vehicle crash.
- Tailgating can be a problem in a lane where drivers are slowing down to take an exit. Keeping your distance from the vehicle in front can help avoid a rear-end collision.
- Speeding is often a cause of accidents and can lead to one at a highway entrance and exit ramp.
- Distracted driving, a major cause of all varieties of traffic collisions, is especially dangerous near highway ramps. Accidents caused by distracted driving often happen because the driver is looking at their GPS and trying to determine where to get on or off the highway.
- Drunk driving contributes to many accidents because the driver cannot judge his/her distance from other vehicles, can’t stay in their own lane, and uses poor judgment. These deficits can easily result in a two-vehicle crash.
- Fatigued driving can contribute to a crash involving two vehicles when the driver is too tired to stay alert and focused. Fatigued drivers have been compared to those who are inebriated because their reactions behind the wheel of a vehicle are similar.
Being Compensated After an Injury Accident
When someone is injured by another negligent driver or entity, they have the right to obtain compensation. It’s been shown that obtaining the help of an injury lawyer can result in compensation two to three times higher than if the injured person negotiated themself. In addition, injury lawyers are hired on a contingency basis, and you pay nothing until your case is won. Some of the areas where compensation can be recovered include:
- Medical costs: Ambulance, hospitalization, physicians’ bills and other expenses associated with your accident injury are recoverable. If your injury is ongoing, those costs are factored into your settlement or award.
- Wages: Many times, someone injured in a traffic collision is unable to work, and they lose their ability to earn a living until their injury has healed. Some people take sick time to cover a loss. The wages they would have normally earned, including bonuses, pension and insurance benefits and others are recoverable. If they have to take a lower-paying job or become permanently disabled, that is factored into their losses.
- Pain and suffering compensation: You can recover compensation for your physical pain and suffering. An injured party can also recover compensation for their emotional and psychological suffering with the help of an injury lawyer.
Roseville Car Accident Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Roseville car accident lawyer. When you’ve suffered injuries in a traffic collision that were caused by a negligent driver, you are welcome to call us to find out if you can recover compensation. Our injury attorneys can be reached at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for their free and friendly advice. An online contact form to message us is available also. We can set up a free virtual or in-person consultation in which you can ask questions, get your case reviewed and discover what options there are to recover compensation.
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