Minor Injuries Reported in Highway Collision Near Stockton Boulevard Off-Ramp
A multiple-vehicle crash in Sacramento involving four SUVs occurred along westbound U.S. 50 on August 4 that resulted in reported injuries. The collision happened around 8:00 p.m. just east of the Stockton Boulevard off-ramp. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash involved four SUVs, including a Toyota Rav4, which left only the middle lane of the highway open.
Lanes Quickly Reopened on U.S. 50 Following Multiple-Vehicle Accident
The Sacramento Fire Department arrived to assess injuries in the collision, and tow trucks removed at least some of the vehicles. Three of the lanes were reopened around 8:17 p.m. to allow traffic to pass. No information was provided on whether any of those involved in the collision were transported to a hospital for further evaluation, although the injuries suffered in the multiple-vehicle crash were reported as minor. The CHP is investigating the accident to find out how and why it occurred and to place fault.
A Multiple-Vehicle Crash Can Be Complicated
When an accident occurs that involves multiple vehicles and results in injuries, the job of an injury lawyer is to sort out how it happened and which drivers were negligent. In this way, their injured client can obtain the compensation they deserve. In a multiple-vehicle crash, negligence can occur in the following ways, in addition to others:
- The taillights on one vehicle may be inoperative, which doesn’t signal the motorist following behind that the car is slowing down.
- A driver is speeding, loses control of their vehicle, and crashes into others, causing a chain reaction.
- A drunk driver has trouble staying in their own lane and ends up encroaching on another vehicle, causing a multiple-vehicle crash.
- Another driver is texting or talking on their cell phone and causes an accident. The process of texting, even though it only takes a few seconds, is enough to result in a multiple-vehicle crash.
- A driver may experience a blowout due to a defective tire, brake failure, or other problems, which lead to an accident. In these cases, the manufacturer may be held liable for the defect by filing an auto product liability claim.
- Problems with the roadway such as potholes, poor signage or lighting, and others can result in a multiple-vehicle crash. The government entity charged with maintenance may be held liable in these cases. However, because the statute of limitations for filing a claim is much shorter, consulting an injury attorney is a good idea. If the claim is filed too late, the case will not be heard in court.
How an Injury Lawyer Investigates a Multiple-Vehicle Crash
We send out our investigators as soon as the multiple-vehicle crash occurs to gather the evidence needed to support a client’s claim for compensation. Areas in which an investigation is conducted include:
- Accident reconstruction is performed because it shows how the vehicles were positioned before the accident happened, how it occurred, and where they ended up. This type of evidence is widely accepted by insurance companies and in court.
- The accident report by the police is reviewed to ensure it is error-free.
- Any witnesses to the accident are questioned. A witness sometimes captured the accident on a cell phone.
- Surveillance cameras in the area are examined to see if any of them captured the multiple-vehicle crash on tape.
Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer. Call us at (916) 921-6400 if your accident injuries were caused by a negligent driver to find out if you can claim compensation. You can also reach us at (800) 404-5400 for my free and friendly advice or by messaging us online.
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