Antelope CA Personal Injury Attorney - Car Accident Lawyer
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Abundant parks, excellent schools, and proximity to the state capitol make Antelope a great place to raise a family. Unfortunately, the advantages of living in a smaller community do not always include traffic safety.
Commuters face danger every time they drive to Roseville or Sacramento. High speed collisions on I-80, Elverta Road, and Antelope Road cause catastrophic injuries.
A T-bone collision in an intersection can cause serious harm, particularly when vehicles are not protected by side-impact airbags. Serious accidents have occurred at several Antelope intersections, including:
While the Office of Traffic Safety has not separately evaluated Antelope, it has ranked nearby Roseville as having the 15th worst rate of injury accidents on California roads, as compared to 59 cities of comparable size.
Speed-Related Accidents in Antelope
Notably, the OTS ranks Roseville as having the worst rate of speed-related accidents among comparable cities. Unfortunately, drivers don't seem to be slowing down as they enter Antelope.
Of the 58 counties in California, the OTS ranks Sacramento County as having the second worst rate of speed-related accidents, after adjusting for population and miles driven. Speeding takes a toll on other drivers and vehicle passengers, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists.
Speeding, including driving too fast through school zones, accounts for most collisions with bicycle riders. Only five of 58 California counties have a worse OTS ranking for collisions with bicycle riders under the age of 15.
Alcohol-Related Accidents in Antelope
Impaired driving is a significant cause of traffic accident injuries in Sacramento County communities. The OTS ranks Sacramento County as having the fifth worst rate of alcohol-related injury accidents among all California counties.
Motorcycle Accidents in Antelope
A sedan recently crashed into a motorcyclist who was riding on PFE Road in Antelope. The motorcyclist was hospitalized with injuries to his chest and abdomen.
Motorcycle riders do not enjoy the protection of seat belts and airbags. Like pedestrians and bicyclists, they often sustain crush injuries that affect internal organs, as well as brain damage, broken bones, burns, and joint injuries.
Sacramento County is one of the most dangerous places for California motorcyclists to ride. The OTS ranks Sacramento County as having the 19th worst rate of motorcycle accidents among all California counties.
Antelope Injury Lawsuits
Any driver, passenger, motorcyclist, bicyclist, or pedestrian injured in a traffic accident in Antelope will benefit from legal advice. Michael D. Rehm Car Accident Lawyer can give accident victims the help they need.
Lawsuits arising out of Antelope traffic accident injuries are filed in Sacramento County Superior Court. Court proceedings are usually held at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse, located at 720 9th Street in Sacramento.
In a recent year, almost 2,000 motor vehicle accident lawsuits were filed in Sacramento County and almost 2,000 were resolved. While most of the resolved cases were settled, 119 motor vehicle accident cases went to trial in that same year.
Attorney Rehm was born and raised in Sacramento, he is available for free, confidential consultations at (916) 233-7346.
Antelope Auto Accident Attorney - Wrongful Death Lawyer
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