Three people were injured in a Sacramento car accident on Tuesday’s afternoon on westbound Highway 50 near Sunrise Boulevard.

An elderly couple was driving in the slow lane when a car traveling at a higher speed came up behind them. The 19 year-old driver of the vehicle that came upon the elderly couple realized at the last moment that he was to close to the vehicle. As a result, the 19-year-old driver lost control, swerved back and forth and hit the vehicle with the elderly couple. Both cars rolled over.

Based on the initial Police statements, three injured people were taken to the UC Davis Medical Center.

We hope that no one sustained major personal injuries in this car accident. We wish all a fast and complete recovery.

California Auto Accidents

Based on the California Highway Patrol Integrated Traffic Records System there were 241,873 injured victims in all types of collisions in 2008.

Although the Sacramento car accident is under the investigation, it appears that excessive speed played an important factor California Vehicle Code §22350 says that you must drive at a speed that is safe for the conditions, and this is a kind of default rule that is routinely cited by investigating officers when writing a police report for this type of accident. Based on the preliminary investigation, it is likely the negligent 19-year-old driver will be held liable for this injury accident.

Hiring a Reputable Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney

In such a case a knowledgeable Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney will be able to advise all injured victims their legal rights and all options. The experienced lawyer will thoroughly analyze the cause of the collision, obtain witness statements, investigate the scene to protect the injured victims and insure the responsible party is held accountable.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

Tuesday’s California car accident killed a 27-year–old woman at about 6:45 a.m., injured at least one other person and damaged four vehicles.


The unidentified woman was driving south on Highway 99 in a Pontiac, approaching Shippee Road, south of Highway 149. The woman drifted across the fog line on the west side of the highway but never went off the pavement. Her car collided with the left rear of a Ford Ranger pickup being driven by Joshua Dahl, 22, from Sacramento. The woman then continued southbound, colliding with the left rear of a vehicle driven by Jose Duneas. The woman’s car then continued and slammed into a vehicle driven by Patricia Parra, 36, from. The 27 year-old driver of Pontiac was pronounced dead at the scene. Parra was transported to the hospital in Chico and treated for her injuries.

Although the exact speed of the Pontiac is unknown when she drifted across the fog line and lost control, preliminary reports indicate a combination of speed and inattention may have caused the collision. The cause of accident is under investigation however, it was raining at the time of the collision.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased woman. It is indeed a tragic lost. We hope that Ms. Parra and anyone else injured in this collision is recovering from her injuries.

California Car Accident Statistics
Chico Car Accidents

As reported by the California Highway Patrol each year there are approximately 5,425 car collisions caused by the rain, or other weather circumstances.

All injured victims in accidents like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced Chico Personal Injury Attorney to protect their rights. All collisions involving multiple vehicles and victims are extremely complicated. Do not talk to insurance adjusters or attorneys for other parties without, first, consulting your own lawyer. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer should also tell victims about how their car insurance policy will apply to an accident.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

With so many lawyers running radio, TV and Internet ads about their services, it can be difficult to determine which attorney is best suited to represent you. Keep in mind, your most critical goal is to find a Sacramento personal injury lawyer who has a lengthy and successful track record, coupled with excellent communication skills.

Although the following list of criteria can apply to many different types of lawyers, several of the suggestions directly apply to personal injury attorneys who represent numerous auto accident clients each year.

• First, ask your various friends and business acquaintances to see if anyone you know has a specific attorney they can suggest based on firsthand experience;
• Next, make sure you choose a law firm that specializes in personal injury cases, particularly those involving auto accidents;
• Find out if the attorney you might hire helps to train other lawyers in your community about personal injury cases, perhaps by conducting seminars or speaking at professional conferences;
• Ask whether or not the firm has a strong trial reputation, as well as a proven ability to negotiate high settlement amounts with insurance companies;
• Check to be sure the law firm can afford to finance your case, even if it requires a lengthy trial;
• Check with the State Bar of California to make sure your attorney has a good reputation within the legal community;
• Make sure your lawyer introduces you (at an early stage) to each member of the legal team who will be interacting with you the most — to be sure you feel comfortable working with each individual;
• Be sure to choose a lawyer who tells you how often you’ll be updated about the status of your case and who will usually provide you with that information;
• Make sure you understand how your attorney’s fees and court costs will be handled; Find out if the firm’s percentage of the recovery (plus costs and expenses) may change, depending on whether or not it’s necessary to take your case to trial. Ask questions about how any hired experts will be paid and how the firm will determine what you will receive, if the firm wins damages for you;
• Make sure your initial consultation is free and that your lawyer will not charge you any fees “up front” – or later, if the firm fails to win your case;
• Ask how long your lawyer thinks it may take to either settle your case or take it to trial. (It’s best to assume the longer time estimate will be the accurate one);
• If your initial conversations with the attorney (and his or her staff) are not comfortable and pleasant ones, consider looking for another firm;
• Make sure your attorney gives you a “ballpark” idea of what a case like yours is sometimes worth – if it settles or goes to trial. Keep in mind that there’s no guarantee that your case will be won. Be willing to accept an estimated range of possible recovery amounts.

If you’re able to obtain satisfactory information about all of these concerns, you have probably selected an excellent personal injury attorney. Just be sure you both sign a contract that clearly outlines all of the most pertinent information.