Accident on US 50 Causes Injury to Driver in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle injury accident was reported in West Sacramento on December 13 when a driver lost control of their car. The collision occurred around 5:29 a.m. on westbound US 50 near the South River Road off-ramp. The incident report issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that the vehicle was left undrivable and was towed from the accident scene.
One Party Transported to Hospital Following Single-Vehicle Injury Accident
Emergency Responders with the Yolo Fire Department transported at least one party to Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center for treatment and further evaluation of their injuries. The CHP is investigating to see how the crash occurred.
Causes of a Single-Vehicle Injury Accident
A single-vehicle accident occurs for many reasons, and most are caused by driver error. However, there are other ways that a single-vehicle accident can happen where the injured driver can place a claim to recover compensation for their medical costs, lost time at work, and for their pain and suffering. These include:
- Poor road maintenance can lead to a single-vehicle injury for which a government entity is liable for damages. When a roadway has malfunctioning traffic lights, poor overhead lighting at night, potholes, debris in the roadways and other problems, any of those can cause a single-vehicle injury accident. However, the statute of limitations for filing against a government entity expires much sooner than for other personal injuries. To ensure paperwork is completed correctly and filed on time, enlisting the help of an injury lawyer might be beneficial. In addition, the injury lawyer can mediate the claim to help you get the compensation you deserve.
- Hit-and-run or aggressive drivers can cause a single-vehicle accident and then flee the scene of the collision. Drivers flee for various reasons. Some do so because they have no insurance or might be driving on an expired license. Others may simply panic. An aggressive driver has anger issues that make them a menace on the roadway. In some instances, they get into a verbal altercation with another motorist or tailgate and weave in and out of traffic. At its extreme, an aggressive driver or one with road rage may force another car off the road, causing a single-vehicle accident. An injury lawyer can investigate an accident to determine if another driver caused it and locate that motorist to hold them responsible.
- Mechanical issues can lead to an accident involving just one vehicle, but when it occurs because of a defective part, the manufacturer and others in the production line may be liable for injuries. Defective parts can include bad brakes, steering that suddenly doesn’t work, a stuck accelerator and others. When someone is involved in an accident, it is recommended that they retain the vehicle afterward instead of having it destroyed if the damage is bad. In this way, the vehicle can be examined for defects. If one is found that led to the accident, an auto product liability lawsuit can be filed.
West Sacramento Injury Attorney
I’m Ed Smith, an injury attorney in West Sacramento. Not all accidents result from driver error, and if you believe you were not at fault for your collision injury, you may want to find out if you can file a compensation claim. Contact us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for our free and friendly advice. We can review your case after setting up a no-obligation consultation in-person or virtually, answer your questions and tell you about options to recover compensation. You can also contact us online.
Since 1982, my team of injury lawyers and I have assisted West Sacramentans in getting the compensation that they deserve following all types of car accidents, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle collisions, claims involving wrongful deaths, and more.
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