Madison Avenue Intersection Accident
An intersection accident in Sacramento caused injuries on January 17. The collision was reported at Madison Avenue and Hackberry Lane around 4:31 in the afternoon, according to the police report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Tow trucks were called to expedite the removal of the vehicles.
Intersection Accident Causes Road Closure for About an Hour
The intersection remained blocked for about an hour to check on injuries and clear the scene. Paramedics with the Sacramento Fire Department assessed the injuries of those involved in the intersection accident. It was not reported whether anyone was taken to a hospital for additional evaluation. The accident is being investigated by the CHP to determine how it occurred.
Dangers of Driving in an Intersection
Due to their complicated layout and traffic congestion, intersections are the site of many accidents and injuries. Not only are motor vehicle drivers involved in an intersection accident, so are bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcycle riders. Approximately 40 percent of all major accidents happen in intersections, as do 20 percent of all fatalities.
Reasons for an Intersection Accident
There are many reasons for a dangerous intersection accident. Some of the most common are:
- Poorly designed intersections: It is incumbent on the contractor and the city to ensure that the intersection is designed to avoid confusion for drivers and others.
- Non-functioning traffic lights: Many accidents are caused by a malfunctioning or mistimed traffic light.
- Hidden stop signs: Foliage or other obstacles that hide stop signs can lead to an intersection accident. In these cases, the government entity charged with maintaining the intersection may be liable for accident injuries.
- Poor lighting: This is a major reason for pedestrian accidents at intersections.
- Ill-maintained crosswalks: Aside from poor lighting at an intersection, the crosswalk traffic meters should be checked on a routine basis. If they are not, the city agency in charge can be cited in a lawsuit.
- Distracted drivers: This type of driver not only causes major traffic accidents on the highways, but they are also involved in many intersection crashes.
- Speeders: Speeding through a crosswalk can cause accidents and severe pedestrian injuries since the impact at a higher speed is greater.
- Reckless drivers: This type of driving, which includes red-light runners, leads to many intersection deaths.
- Drunk drivers: Inebriated drivers are a menace on the road, including in intersections.
How an Injury Attorney Can Help
Those who are injured by a negligent driver can face hospitalization with resulting high medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At our firm, we believe that no one should suffer financially on top of being physically injured. Our injury attorneys have successfully resolved numerous cases for clients who were hurt in an intersection accident. We offer a free initial consultation that allows us to review your case, answer your questions and tell you your options going forward.
Investigating an Intersection Accident
Gathering evidence to support a client’s claim is a vital element in successfully resolving a case. At our firm, we send our investigative team to the site of the accident, where they interview witnesses, review police reports for inaccuracies and obtain video footage of the collision. They also use accident reconstruction techniques to determine liability by mapping out how the vehicles were positioned before, during, and after the collision. Once all this information is gathered, the data is turned over to our legal team, who use it when building a robust case for our client.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento
My name is Ed Smith, and I am a personal injury lawyer in Sacramento. When the negligent actions of another person or entity caused your accident injuries, you may want to place a claim for compensation. Give me a call at (916) 921-6400 locally or (800) 404-5400 long-distance for my free, friendly advice. You can reach me online also.
My law office has helped get fair compensation for Sacramentans since 1982 for all types of traumatic injuries, car accidents, and wrongful deaths. Phone today for free advice about your case.
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