Woman killed in single-car crash on May 23 in Sacramento.

A car left the road and struck a tree in the Natomas area Friday morning, killing the driver, the Sacramento Police Department said. The driver died at the scene on San Juan Road just west of Orchard Lane with Sacramento Fire Department personnel on site. The accident occurred about 2:30 a.m. Further details were not immediately available.   How can a lawyer help with an auto accident claim? First, having a lawyer on your side levels the playing field.  The person who caused the accident is required to immediately turn the case over to his or her insurance company.  The insurance company uses adjusters and lawyers who are specifically trained to deny or reduce your claim.  This may include denying compensation to family members who are entitled to receive benefits for loss of companionship. Learn more here about what a lawyer does in auto accident cases.