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Vehicle Slams Into Dentists Office

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acura hits dental officeIt was an interesting start to the day in Sacramento on Thursday. Early this morning, at the corner of Watt Avenue and Arden Way, three individuals were speeding in an Acura when they collided with a utility pole. The accident occurred at approximately 4 a.m. when the California Highway Patrol was first alerted to the accident.

The Acura was driving north on Watt Avenue and when the car crashed, it brought power lines attached to the power pole down onto the street. The car then continued to careen wildly and narrowly avoided hitting a tree.

The car finally clipped the corner of a wall before smashing through a glass window into the lobby of a dental office and coming to a complete stop.

Shortly thereafter, a big rig also traveling north on Watt Avenue caught the power lines in its wheels and began to drag them down the street. The power lines were still attached to the other pole on the other side of the street and as the lines were dragged, they brought the other pole crashing down.

The big rig continued driving as everything around the street continued to explode in a chain reaction of power lines and poles collapsing.

Witnesses reported that three men then exited the vehicle and ran away from the scene of the accident. It is suspected that the Acura was stolen, however police do not have any reports of a stolen Acura in the area.

Although no one was physically injured, the Acura caused substantial private and public property damage. Police are still looking for the suspects involved in the accident and are asking that anyone with information come forward as soon as possible.

Reckless drivers who insist on speeding are among the most dangerous drivers on the roads. Speeding is known to decrease the amount of time drivers have to react.

If you or someone you love have been injured in an accident where the other driver was speeding, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Contact our firm for a free consultation. Our car accident attorneys in Sacramento will review all of the details of your injuries and determine the best course of action. 

Need help with a claim? Call (916) 777-7777 or use the Free Case Evaluation form to reach our Sacramento personal injury lawyers 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.