Hit and Run Accident in Florin Area of Sacramento
An August 3 hit and run accident resulted in an overturned vehicle in the Florin area of Sacramento, causing injury to the car’s occupant. The accident was reported as occurring at about 1:00 in the afternoon along Stockton Boulevard in front of Apex Plaza, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). One vehicle involved in the collision ended up rolled over onto its roof, and the Sacramento Fire Department, along with a tow truck, were summoned to the scene. A self-storage company along Stockton Boulevard in Florin notified the police that they were in possession of video footage of the hit and run accident, which will help authorities in their investigation. Because one of the drivers fled the scene of the accident, when they are apprehended, they will face charges of felony hit and run.
What an Attorney Can Do
Rollovers are one of the most dangerous accidents you can have. The fatality rate is high due to a number of factors, including crushed roofs. The first step in any accident is determining if negligence is involved. Our investigators determine liability beginning at the scene of the crash. They look for clues as to the identity of the hit and run accident driver and those that prove negligence. We also talk to witnesses and obtain video footage of the accident. Since crushed roofs are a major source of injury, the investigators look to see if the same make and model of the vehicle had previous instances where the roof could not support the weight of the vehicle. We also assist in finding the hit and run driver by following up on leads. Next, our legal team fashions a strong case that can be used to negotiate with the insurance company or present in civil court. Call us as soon as possible before evidence is lost or covered up.
Rollover Accidents
Roughly 85 percent of all single-vehicle accidents involve a rollover. This suggests that the vehicle’s interaction with the road and environmental factors have a critical influence in causing the car or SUV to overturn. Usually, tall, narrow vehicles are more prone to rollover such as SUVs. Driving too fast is another factor in rollovers because 40 percent of fatal rollover accidents involve speed. Because of this, rural roads with high speed limits and little oversight are often the site of a rollover accident. Failure by government agencies to maintain roads and provide adequate safety measures such as announcing sharp curves can be structured into a lawsuit.
Crushed Roof
Legislation since the mid-1990s has demanded that a roof be strong enough to withstand the weight of the vehicle. This avoids a crushed roof. When carmakers fail to do this, the roof can crush down onto the occupants, causing serious head and spinal injuries. Occupants can also be ejected when a seat restraint is not used. Fatality rates are high when this happens. About 250,000 people die each year in this country alone. Plans are underway to oblige car makers to structure stronger roofs so that they can handle even more weight than is currently required. If a manufacturer fails to meet this responsibility, your personal injury lawyer can use this to bring a product liability lawsuit against a car maker.
Obtaining Video Footage of a Crash
On some occasions, obtaining video footage of an accident is one way to prove a hit and run. However, on occasion, a business owner may refuse to hand over the video. Our attorneys are able to obtain a subpoena for the video. This ensures the footage will be able to be used in negotiations or in civil court.
Sacramento Auto Accident Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento auto accident lawyer. If you have been harmed by a hit and run accident driver, you know that you need the advice a personal injury lawyer provides. Call me at (916) 921-6400 or at (800) 404-5400 for free and friendly advice. You can also reach out to me online.
I’ve helped many Sacramento residents and others in the surrounding area to obtain the compensation they deserve. Some of the areas I’ve worked in are wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, and all types of car accidents.
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