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Del Paso Heights Residents Pursue Safer Vehicle Speeds

Posted on behalf of Arnold Law Firm in
speeding-car-speedometerVehicles speeding through the residential streets of Del Paso Heights have prompted action from concerned residents who want the city to install speed bumps to help combat the problem. Reckless driving, including excessive rates of speed, can endanger the lives of both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles speeding through Del Paso Heights have become so common that residents fear it is only a matter of time before one of the neighborhood children is struck by a car. For this reason, many residents do not allow their children to play in their own front yards. However, thanks to her determination, resident Sharon Grandberry was able to motivate the speed bump approval process for her street. Grandberry first approached Sacramento city officials last spring, but soon discovered they had stopped investigating her claims after only one day. She did not hear back from them until after she contacted a local news station. Shortly after the news station became involved, city officials send both Grandberry and the station information on how to formally submit a request for speed bump installation. In accordance with Sacramento’s Speed Bump Program, a petition must first be signed by ten or more residents. Then, for a set amount of time, a traffic investigator will monitor the speeds of all vehicles driving up and down the street. In doing so, the investigator will be able to accurately determine if the street qualifies for speed bump installation. If the street qualifies, neighborhood residents will receive a ballot on which to vote for or against the installation of speed bumps on their street. Additional criteria for Sacramento’s Speed Bump Program includes:
  • The existing speed limit has to be 30 miles per hour or less
  • The street must be two-lane and residential, or near a school or park
  • No traffic lights can exist on the street
  • Additional approval must be obtained from the fire department and Sacramento Regional Transit
  • The street must be at least 750 feet in length and have no four way intersections
Currently, Sacramento’s Speed Bump Program operates on a budget that permits the installation of 10 to 16 speed bumps per year. Residents living in neighborhoods where speeding is an issue have petitioned the city to increase the program’s budget to allow for more speed bump installation on high-risk streets throughout the city. If you have lost a loved one or have been seriously injured due to a speeding driver, the Arnold Law Firm has experienced Sacramento car accident lawyers that are familiar with California laws, and can help to determine if you are eligible to receive financial compensation. Contact a personal injury attorney at our firm today for a free consultation. 

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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.