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Most Dangerous Intersections in Sacramento

Posted on behalf of Arnold Law Firm in
intersection crashesIntersections can be deadly places. While car collisions can be caused by negligent drivers anywhere, dangerous intersections are common locations for accidents. Crossing collisions are the most typical type of intersection accident. These collisions happen when a vehicle navigates through or makes a turn across an intersection. Poor intersection design can contribute to collisions. If drivers cannot see adequately because of obstructed views, they cannot determine whether it is safe to cross an intersection or not. While it is up to the local or state government to determine the safety of an intersection, residents and drivers can bring forward suggestions for improvements. Separate turn lanes for vehicles turning left, larger traffic lights and on street-parking restrictions are some ways intersections may be made safer and improve visibility for drivers. The following are the most dangerous intersections in Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Police Department:
  • Folsom Boulevard and Howe Avenue
  • Franklin Boulevard and Mack Road
  • North 12th Street and B Street
  • Mack Road and Valley High Drive
  • Elder Creek Road and Stockton Boulevard
  • Cosumnes River Boulevard and Bruceville Road
  • Franklin Boulevard and Fruitridge Road
  • Meadowview Road and 24th Street
  • Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road
A known trouble spot may be a factor in a car accident lawsuit. Similar crashes over time at the same location may provide necessary evidence for making a legal claim. When driving through a dangerous intersection, be sure to remain alert, wear your seatbelt and adhere to the rules of the road to stay safe. Avoid making turns across intersections with limited visibility to decrease the risk of being involved in an accident. If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact the Sacramento car crash lawyers at the Arnold Law Firm right away.

Call (916) 777-7777 to schedule your free legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer in our Sacramento office today.

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.