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Safetyville USA Teen Driving Safety Day

Posted on behalf of Arnold Law Firm in
Safetyville teen driverOn April 8, Safetyville USA will host its Teen Safe Driving Day, a free event for teens who are currently driving or looking to get their license in the near future. The event was planned by the organization’s Youth Advisory Council, which is made up of high school students throughout California. It will feature a DJ, carnival games, educational opportunities and a concert featuring a local high school band. The event will also include presentations from Supervisor Don Nottoli from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Rhonda Craft, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety, and youth members. The Arnold Law Firm has been a long-time sponsor of Safetyville USA. The small-scale town even features a miniature version of our law firm where the children learn about traffic safety. Event details include:
  • April 8, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Safety Center 3909 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento

Child Safety and Health Education

Safetyville USA is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1934 with a mission of promoting lifelong safety and health within the community. The organization provides programs for children, teens, motorcyclists, seniors and more. The facility features a 1/3-scale city complete with sidewalks, stoplights and signs, police and fire stations, and more. This miniature city provides a unique opportunity for children to practice everyday safety skills, while laying the foundation for lifelong safety and health. The Arnold Law Firm is honored to be involved in such an important organization that is committed to raising awareness of the importance of making safe decisions every day.

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.