Accident on Main Street in Orangevale Involves Out-of-Control Car
On August 20, an out-of-control car struck several parked vehicles and a house in Orangevale. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the accident occurred around 4:32 in the afternoon along Main Street between Winding Oak Drive and Buffalo Avenue. The individual who lived in the house called the police to report it, saying that a Honda Civic struck her Jeep Cherokee and Volkswagen Jetta as well as their home.
Accident Involving Out-of-Control Car Under Investigation
Injuries in the accident were not reported, and it is unknown whether drunk or drugged driving was a factor in the collision. An investigation into the incident is ongoing by police to determine how it occurred.
Crashes Into Buildings by Motor Vehicles
While most people probably think that a vehicle crashing into a building is uncommon, it happens an average of 60 times each day in the United States. Around 500 people die every year from these types of collisions, and thousands sustain injuries. Some of the reasons an out-of-control car causes this type of accident include:
- Operator error can include a driver who puts their foot on the wrong pedal or accelerates too much. Driver error is responsible for a high number of out-of-control car accidents.
- Speeding can lead to an out-of-control car that crashes into a building. Many of these accidents occur at intersections.
- Drunk driving is a major reason why the driver loses control of their vehicle, and it crashes into a building or other cars.
- Traffic collisions can easily lead to a vehicle striking others that are parked or crashing into a building.
- Medical emergencies such as a stroke, heart attack, or seizure can cause an out-of-control car to crash into a building or another vehicle. Whether the driver can be held liable for any injuries or fatalities caused by the accident depend on a number of factors, which an attorney can explain.
- Weather conditions can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle, especially if they are driving too fast, even if under the speed limit.
Damages That Can Be Collected
When someone is injured by a negligent motorist, they may be able to obtain compensation to pay for the following losses. Whether dealing with the at-fault party’s insurance company or taking the case to court, having an injury attorney by your side can be a good idea instead of doing it yourself. It’s been shown that help by an injury attorney generally returns three to three and a half times the award you win by going it alone. Damages that can be recovered include:
- All the medical costs associated with the accident can be recovered. This includes everything from the ambulance fee and hospitalization to prescriptions, surgeries, tests, rehabilitation, and at-home care if needed. Out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed also such as taxi fare to the doctor or gas mileage. If medical treatment is expected to continue into the future, those costs are included.
- Lost wages, including any bonuses or the value of other perks of the job, are recoverable. If the individual cannot return to work or it has to be at a reduced capacity, that is factored in.
- Pain and suffering, physical, emotional, and psychological can be included in the settlement figure. Some who are injured in an accident end up with serious psychological harm such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Orangevale Car Accident Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, an Orangevale car accident lawyer. When a driver who was negligent caused your injuries, you might want to find out about placing a claim to recover the cost of your medical expenses, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. We can be reached for our free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. You can also contact us online by sending us a message.
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