Every car accident is unfortunate but some can be harder to come to terms with than others. An accident leads to an untimely death can be difficult to accept. When that accident was also entirely preventable, it can be impossible. Read the following eight preventable causes of car accidents. If you have suffered as a result of one of them, please contact
Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at
909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
- Drunk Driving
In the average year, close to 10,000 people will die due to drunk driving accidents. Even after many programs to warm drivers, there are more than eleven million people in the United States who say they drive while intoxicated at least once per year – yet only one million are arrested for DUI.
- Distracted Driving
20 years ago this was not a problem that would have made this list yet now it is one of the biggest causes of accidents. Do not talk on your cell phone or look at it while driving. Do not text, eat, apply makeup, or anything else that causes you to be distracted from the road in front of you.
- Aggressive Driving
Man people do not realize that not only is aggressive driving dangerous, but it is also actually a citable offense that can result in significant fines.
- Speeding
Not only does speeding increase the likelihood of getting into an accident by increasing the amount of time it takes a vehicle to stop, but it increases the likelihood that an accident will be serious or deadly by increasing the impact. A driver who is exceeding the speed limit is also going to be less able to control their vehicle than someone driving at a safe speed.
- Not Obeying Traffic Signals
While red lights are the most common traffic signals not obeyed, they are not the only ones. There are always excuses for why a person runs a red light but the truth is that getting to their destination just a few seconds earlier is not worth the risk they are putting themselves and other drivers through.
- Bad Weather
You may not be able to prevent bad weather but you can often decide not to drive in it. If possible, skip your trip until it is safer to drive – it could save your life.
- Damage to Roads
This is the fault of whatever body is responsible for upkeeping roads. If there are not enough signs, serious potholes, poor designs, or other issues, roads can be quite dangerous.
- Tailgating
There is no reason to ride close to another driver. The key is that the faster you are going and the worse the weather is, the more room you should give them. If you are driving mere inches from their bumper then you are not giving yourself any room to stop if they should need to stop suddenly.
If you have been involved in an accident and require the help of a personal injury attorney we recommend contacting
Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at
909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
