Illegal Street Racing Accidents in Long Beach
The Very Real Danger of Street Racing
Every year, hundreds of young people die in accidents caused by unsanctioned street racing or drag racing. Unsanctioned street racing refers a vehicle race that takes place on public streets or highways. Street races often occur spontaneously. They often involve vehicles that have been modified to be faster and flashier than other vehicles. Street racing is illegal.
Street racers are often young men between the ages of 15 and 24. They are often under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Street racing is so common in some areas that it is referred to as an epidemic.
Street racers are not the only ones who can be injured or killed in a street race. Victims frequently include passengers, bystanders and innocent motorists.
Street Racing Penalties
In California, a first conviction for street racing is punishable with:
- Minimum county jail sentence of 24 hours and a maximum of 90 days.
- The vehicle may be impounded for at least 30 days.
- The owner must pay the vehicle's towing and storage charges while it is impounded
($1,000 or more). - If owner the owner does or pay, the vehicle may be sold at a lien sale.
Anyone who aids or abets a street race may face up to a maximum 90-day jail sentence.
Results That Speak for Themselves
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$122,500,000 Global Settlement Sexual Abuse
Represented 14 of 124 childhood sexual abuse victims against the City of Santa Monica.
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$18,000,000 Auto v. Truck
Client rear-ended by trucking company.
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$10,000,000 Auto v. Big Rig
Family struck by a big rig.
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$4,090,000 Auto v. Auto
Family struck by a County of Los Angeles employee.
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$3,500,000 Negligence, Personal Injury
Client who was injured when a piece of machinery fell off a plumbing truck onto his foot.
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$3,500,000 Warehouse Accident
Client whose foot was run over by a forklift driver.