July 22, 2022
Sacramento Drivers Ranked Third Worst In The Nation

The headline suggests that a few drivers in the area may well be reading this article while driving on Highway 99 while drinking coffee, using an electric shaver or applying make-up while texting the office. The reality that Sacramento drivers are the third worst in the nation comes from a 2018 study where only Riverside, California and Omaha, Nebraska were ranked worse. A subsequent study done by quote wizard moved Sacramento from third worst to second worst.

For many years Sacramento was considered a small town and that’s how many people drove. The 1990’s were a time of minimal congestion outside of rush hour and the few areas where traffic merged from one area of congestion to another. The last 20 years has brought an unexpected and largely unplanned increase in population. When the increase in population is combined with a highway system incapable of handling the population increase bad things happen. In short, congestion increased while driver patience and traffic enforcement did not. It appears Sacramento drivers are still not accustomed to driving in congestion and as a result are more confused and angry.

City, County and State budget constraints have led to an actual decrease in traffic enforcement in the Sacramento region measured in a per-capita manner. Sacramento Police Department cut their traffic police to the bone in the mid 2000’s. A big factor in traffic safety is the likelihood a traffic violator will be cited for overly aggressive driving. People brag on social media that they could drive around mid-town at 80mph, ignore stoplights, stop signs and crosswalks, and as long as they avoid The State Capital area where the CHP patrol, they will not be bothered by anyone.

Driving conditions fail to provide a reason for how dangerous it is to drive here. There’s no snow, minimal amount of rain and without rain, fog is not a big factor. Sacramento sees more truck traffic than most areas and most of these trucks tend to pass through without stopping. Trucks tend to disrupt traffic flow. Caltrans erected a “Trucks OK” sign over the second to the left lane on local highways and Interstate-5 and many trucks stay in that lane as a result. This has resulted in a nonstop line of trucks in the second to the left lane. All of our 3 lane freeways have this issue, but I-5 is a big issue. The congestion here upsets drivers and upset drivers don’t always make good decisions.

We represent people who are injured because of the careless and reckless acts of others.  At the end of the day your case can only be settled one time and you need to know all of the facts beforehand. The reason that insurance companies have paid our clients in excess of $130,000,000.00 is that we get the facts and are not intimidated at the prospect of going to trial when insurance companies fail to offer full compensation. A Sacramento car accident attorney can help with serious injuries that require serious representation. We are the Law Offices of Guenard & Bozarth, LLP. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of experience specializing in only representing injured people. Call GB Legal 24/7/365 at 888-809-1075 or contact Guenard & Bozarth online. We would be honored to represent you!

 

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INSURANCE COMPANIES KNOW US BECAUSE THEY’VE PAID OUR CLIENTS OVER $130 MILLION DOLLARS.

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CAR ACCIDENT INJURY

Guenard & Bozarth llp obtained a $2,962,903 jury verdict in the Sacramento County Superior Court for plaintiff David Schoonover, who suffered head and neck injuries and fractures in a head-on accident on Roseville Road in Roseville on July 22, 2012

$300

THOUSAND

HAIR SALON INJURY

Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a case for $300,000 involving a hair weave that went terribly wrong. Our client was a young lady, and aspiring model, who experienced pressure necrosis from a tight weave and it changed her life.

$500

THOUSAND

SLIP & FALL INJURY

Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a slip and fall case for $500,000 a couple weeks before trial. The client slipped and fell on a wet piece of cardboard in a grocery store and sustained a serious shoulder injury that required surgery.

$300

THOUSAND

NEGLIGENCE INJURY

On February 13, 2013 Maricela, a Certified Nursing Assistant presented to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Room with complaint of neck and back pain. She was diagnosed with a neck strain and was given Ibuprofen and instructed to return if her symptoms did not subside.

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