Sacramento Slip and Fall Accident Personal Injury Claims
Slip and fall accidents are often the result of negligent maintenance of a property, such as a retail store or a place of business. If the owner or occupant of the property knew or should have known, that a hazardous condition on a property existed and did not attempt to fix the problem or warn visitors about it, the owner may be liable for injuries that occur as a result. It is important to note that not all injuries that occur on a property are the responsibility of the owner or tenant. If you were not paying attention and walked into a store display, you may be responsible for your own neglect. However, if you slipped in a broken bottle of olive oil that was not cleaned up in a timely manner, the owner of the store may be responsible.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
Following any slip and fall or trip and fall accident, or any other injury in a business, retail or government establishment, file a report with the property owner or manager. Just as you would with a car accident, collect witness names and contact information. If you are able to, take pictures of the site where the accident occurred, and note the exact location. If your injuries are serious, seek medical attention and go to a doctor, trauma center or hospital. Finally, contact an experienced and knowledgeable Sacramento slip and fall accident attorney to discuss your potential case and what you need to do to protect your legal rights. It is always advisable to contact a lawyer as soon as possible following an accident, while important evidence can be preserved.
MARIN COUNTY - A 20-year-old Petaluma woman tragically died early Tuesday morning in a car accident on Highway 101, the Press Democrat reported. At about 1 a.m., Kimberly Augusto, 20, was driving her 2000 Nissan Altima on Highway 101 about .6 miles from San Antonio Road when her vehicle reportedly drifted out of her lane. She tried to correct her car but it struck the metal guardrail on the east side of the northbound lanes. Her vehicle came to rest in the center of the highway and was subsequently struck by a 2008 Ford F-350 van driven northbound on Highway 101 by Raymond Freeman, 46, of Venice Florida. Freeman tried to brake, but was unable to avoid colliding with Augusto's vehicle. The Ford struck the Altima's driver's side, pushing it into the center divider and the metal guardrail. The CHP determined the force of the collision killed Augusto. Freeman was not hurt. Three passengers in his van reported minor injuries. Alcohol was not suspected to be a factor. 
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MERCED - A 30-year-old motorcyclist tragically died Friday morning following a collision with a school bus on Grogan Avenue, the Merced Sun Star reported. The accident occurred at about 7:55 a.m. on May 16th near MacCready Drive. According to reports, the victim, Samuel Martinez, was travelling westbound on Grogan Avenue, when bus driver Sophia Madrid, 42, pulled out of the parking lot and into the path of Martinez's motorcycle. Martinez struck the driver's side of the bus and died at the scene of the crash. No children were on board the bus at the time of the accident and no one else was injured. 
SACRAMENTO - A 51-year-old Vacaville woman died Saturday in a car vs. motorcycle accident at the intersection of North 16th Street and Richards Avenue, the Contra Costa Times reported. The victim, Wanda Fay Vanriper, was a passenger on a motorcycle riding northbound on N. 16th Street at about 5:37 p.m. on Saturday, May 14th. At the same time, a Chevy Cobalt travelling westbound on Richards Boulevard crossed the intersection, possibly after running a red light. The driver of the motorcycle, who was not identified, reported attempted to stop, and T-boned the vehicle. Vanriper was pinned under the vehicle. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she died a few hours later. The driver of the motorcycle was hospitalized with "critical" injuries. The driver of the other vehicle had complaints of pain, but was not hospitalized. 
