Elk Grove Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

The following two chiropractors have very high ratings and satisfied clients on Yelp:

• The Specific Chiropractic Center
• Living Well Clinic

Is there an urgent care center? Where can I get emergency care?

Yes. This center is spoken of very highly: MDSTAT Urgent Care.

Where’s a reputable body shop in Elk Grove?

By all accounts, these body shops do an excellent job. 

What are some of the more dangerous intersections in Elk Grove?

Laguna Blvd and Bruceville Road are very dangerous. There were four bicycle accidents at that intersection in just the past year. It also ranked fifth for the number of accidents between cars. Elk Grove Boulevard at Auto Center Drive is also a very dangerous intersection. Vineyard Road, SR 99, Bond Road and Kammerer Road also have more than their fair share according to data from our past cases.

My daughter was a pedestrian struck by a hit and run driver. We have not been able to identify the driver of the car that hit her, is she just out of luck?

Not necessarily. There may be witnesses of the accident that a thorough investigation would reveal. Additionally, if she was a member of your household, she is likely protected by your car insurance coverage. Most insurance policies have uninsured motorist coverage which can help pay for personal injury damages caused by hit and run accidents. Feel free to call me for friendly advice.

There’s a dispute over which car ran the red light. Where are traffic cameras located in Elk Grove?

Elk Grove Traffic Cameras on WeatherBug.

How can I find out information on recent accidents in Elk Grove?

Latest Accident reports on Navbug.

Is there a website that reports fatal Elk Grove Accidents?

Yes, this website has info on fatal accidents in Elk Grove: City-Data.com.

I was riding a bicycle when injured in Elk Grove. Where can I find information on bicycle accidents?

You can find stats on dangerous bicycle accidents at Patch Stats.

Were there many serious accidents in Elk Grove?

Yes, there were many serious accidents in Elk Grove. Below are a few videos about some severe accidents in 2018 and 2019:

• Fatal Crash Involving SUV in Elk Grove
• Teen Dies from Injuries in Elk Grove DUI Crash
• 4 Injured After Car Drives into Oncoming Traffic in Elk Grove

Who do I contact if a traffic light is not working properly?

If there are any problems with traffic signals, you can report the problem to the City of Elk Grove Traffic Signal Maintenance Department at (916) 687-3005.

A friend of mine was recently seriously injured in Elk Grove by a deliberate machete attack. Can they recover from the wrongdoer?

The answer is complicated. Usually, insurance does not cover intentional injuries. If the person wielding the machete intended to attack and injure your friend, the insurance company will deny coverage. Nonetheless, there are some times when they may be made to pay. Perhaps the person using the machete intended merely to scare your friend and accidentally struck him. In that circumstance, there might possibly be insurance coverage for the injury. Also, even though there may be no insurance, your friend will be able to bring a lawsuit against and will undoubtedly get a judgment against the person injuring him or her. If that person has assets, the injured party can recover from those assets. If the injury was the result of an Elk Grove crime, your friend could file a claim with the California Victim’s Compensation Board.

I was in an accident in Elk Grove and am confused about which insurance should pay my bills. Should the other party’s insurance pay, my own auto insurance or my health insurance through my work?

Good question. First, the wrongdoer’s insurance will not advance fees to pay your medical bills. They will only pay you a lump sum when your case is over. Typically, it’s best to use your own Auto Medpay for a few reasons. First, there is more flexibility in getting the care you need if you use Medpay. You can go to any licensed MD, chiropractor or physical therapy and the insurer should pay the bills. Also, the Medpay may not have a reimbursement provision. Typically, your health insurer will only pay if you see certain doctors on their plan and then they will almost always want their money back for the medical care they provide at the end of the case. The auto med-pay is more liberal. You can see virtually any medical provider you choose and many insurers do not require to repay them at the end of the case. To be certain of the best insurance to use for medical care, bring copies of your med-pay insurance and health insurance to be reviewed by your attorney. An experienced Elk Grove personal injury attorney will guide you correctly as to which insurance coverage you should be using.

Whenever I drive on Laguna Blvd., the lights change so quickly only a few cars can pass at a time. If there is a traffic accident because of this, can the City of Elk Grove be responsible in whole or in part?

That’s a great question. I heard from many potential clients about problems with the traffic signals on Laguna. The flow of traffic is often backed up on Laguna as well as on Elk Grove Boulevard. It appears that City Hall changed the timing on the lights around May of 2015 and ever since then there have been problems. You can call Elk Grove Operations and Maintenance to complain at 916-687-3005. To return to the question. If the City of Elk Grove failed to set the timing of these lights properly or failed to maintain the lights so that traffic flowed properly, and if that failure caused an accident then the City of Elk Grove would have partial or total liability. Some codes and regulations govern how traffic signals should be timed and maintained. An experienced Elk Grove accident attorney can retain an expert witness in a personal injury case, such as a traffic engineer, to conduct a report. A testimony from an expert witness will determine whether the traffic signals were set properly and if defective traffic light settings contributed to a motor vehicle collision. Please be aware, however, that if there’s an accident or injury caused by the City of Elk Grove’s failure to correctly time or maintain traffic lights, someone injured by this must file a claim with the proper government agency (the City of Elk Grove or Caltrans or possibly other government agencies) within 180 days of the accident date.

At AutoAccident.com, our injury lawyers are dedicated to obtaining justice and fair compensation for clients hurt in car crashes and other types of accidents. Call our Elk Grove, CA law firm at (916) 694-0002 or (800) 404-5400 to receive free, friendly legal advice from one of our attorneys today. 

Our legal team has helped residents in Sacramento County and throughout Northern California with their personal injury accident cases since 1982.

We are proud members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

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Editor’s Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 8.7.20]

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