Kiefer Boulevard Accident Results in Overturned Vehicle
An overturned vehicle accident in Sacramento on July 31 was reported with multiple injuries. The accident happened shortly after 7:00 a.m. along Kiefer Boulevard between South Watt Avenue and Julliard Drive. According to the accident report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), both parties were able to get out of the overturned vehicle.
Fire Department Responds to Reported Accident Scene With Multiple Injuries
After one unit of responders with the Sacramento Fire Department arrived at the scene, a second was called for reported multiple injuries. A tow truck was called to removed the overturned vehicle from the scene. The CHP provided no information on what caused the single-vehicle crash. They are investigating the accident to find out what happened.
Seeking Legal Advice Following a Rollover Accident
Most rollovers occur because of driver errors such as speeding or distracted driving or other factors. However, outside influences can result in a vehicle rollover that enables the injured parties to seek compensation. By filing for compensation, injuries parties can recover the cost of all of their medical expenses, unpaid wages because they couldn’t work, and for the pain and suffering the accident caused. At AutoAccident.com, we’ve helped many injured persons recover fair compensation. Your first consultation is free in which we review your case, tell you whether you can place a claim, and advise you of options going forward.
How a Rollover Accident Occurs Outside of Driver Error
Because there are other reasons a rollover accident can happen other than driver error or being in a collision with another vehicle, retaining your car or pickup is important. Experts can examine the vehicle to collect evidence, and it can help determine why the overturned vehicle accident occurred. Some ways a rollover happens because of an outside influence include:
- Poor maintenance on a roadway can cause an overturned vehicle accident. Potholes, fissures in the road, poor lighting and other problems can lead to a collision. When a government entity that didn’t maintain the roadway is responsible, they can be held liable for any accident injuries.
- Defective auto parts can cause an overturned vehicle accident because the driver loses control. Defects may include a tire blowout, failed brakes, a stuck accelerator pedal or engine problems. In addition, the vehicle may experience roof crush in a rollover, which can increase the severity of injuries. Because manufacturers are held to standards to prevent roof crush, they and others may be held liable through an auto product liability lawsuit.
- Problems with medication caused by a negligent physician or pharmacist error can lead to an overturned vehicle accident if the patient suddenly becomes ill or unable to handle the car.
- Aggressive and hit-and-run drivers can cause an accident and then flee the scene. Aggressive drivers often target another motorist by crowding their vehicle, tailgating or forcing them off the roadway. A fleeing driver simply gets involved in an accident and then leaves, and when an overturned vehicle crash results, it takes an investigation to discover another person was involved. Our investigators check traffic surveillance cameras, plot out the accident using reconstruction techniques, and gather other evidence to get to the truth.
Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. There are a number of reasons that a vehicle can overturn that have nothing to do with driver negligence. If you believe your injuries were caused by negligence, call us for our free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400. We can also be contacted at (800) 404-5400, or you can send us a message online.
My legal team and I have helped many Sacramentans as well as other Northern Californians in getting the compensation they deserve for all varieties of traffic accidents, government claims, wrongful deaths, and other cases since 1982.
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