Accident on Del Paso Road Involves Three Vehicles
A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred in North Sacramento on December 7 that resulted in reported minor injuries. The crash happened around 1:00 p.m. on Del Paso Road near its intersection with Sorrento Road. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) accident report said the collision involved a Mercedes, Toyota Camry, and another unnamed vehicle, and the crash blocked the roadway.
Several People Transported to a Hospital Following Traffic Collision
All three vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Medics with the Sacramento Fire Department transported two people to a hospital. The accident is being investigated to determine how it happened.
Recovering Compensation Following a Traffic Collision
When people go out and get in their cars to go to work or to run errands, the last thing they think about is being injured in a traffic accident. However, a traffic collision is fairly common, and most people will be involved in three or four during their lifetime. Along with an accident injury comes high medical costs, probably time off work and the pain and suffering involved. This is where a personal injury lawyer can help.
Types of Negligence That Contribute to a Traffic Collision
Almost all types of accidents occur due to negligence of one type or another. Negligent motorists are the most common cause. Accidents caused by a negligent driver include:
- Speeding is a common cause of a traffic collision. Because a driver is speeding, they need a longer distance in which to stop in an emergency and can lose control, leading to an accident.
- Distracted driving has increased to become a major cause of accidents. A driver who is talking on their cell phone, texting, or performing another activity that takes their focus off the task at hand often causes a traffic collision.
- Drunk driving still contributes to many traffic accidents. The drunk driver has reduced reflexes, poor judgment and exhibits other deficits that make them a menace to others on the roadway.
- Fatigued driving is comparable to being inebriated when it comes to the effects. A fatigued driver can nod off behind the wheel of the car, show slowed reflexes and impaired judgment and unintentionally drift over into another lane.
- Reckless driving: Reckless driving covers a large area, from tailgating and running a stop sign to speeding, failing to yield to other vehicles, and neglecting to use your turn signal.
How an Injury Lawyer Helps
An injury lawyer gathers the evidence needed to support a compensation claim, compiles the damages, and negotiates with the insurer, or takes the case to civil court if necessary. Evidence to support a claim can include the following:
- Accident reconstruction, which shows which driver was at fault
- Checking the police report for inaccuracies
- Interviewing witnesses for corroborating statements and to see if someone filmed the traffic collision as it happened
- Checking the accident site and taking photos of the damage to vehicles and other signs of negligence
- Reviewing the roadway and area where the collision occurred for signs of government neglect that could have led to the accident
- Examining area traffic cameras to see if any of them captured the traffic collision
Personal Injury Lawyers in Sacramento
I am Ed Smith, a Sacramento personal injury attorney. When another’s negligence was the cause of your injury, you are welcome to call us to find out if you can claim compensation. Contact us for our free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400 or at (800) 404-5400. An online contact form is available also.
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Our injury lawyer team has helped people in Northern California obtain fair compensation for all types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, wrongful deaths, and more since 1982.
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