Most people who live in California know that we have some of the most dangerous roads in the country. In fact, California is consistently one of the states with the highest fatalities in auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents. However, do you know that Highway 17 is one of the most dangerous of all roads in California?
Why does Highway 17 have more accidents than it used to?
A report came out earlier this year that showed there were more accidents on Highway 17 in 2015 than there were in the decade before. Does that sound alarming? Well, consider that it didn’t just have more accidents than the decade before – there were more accidents in 2015 than in the last ten years combined. That’s a huge jump and it’s got many people wondering why the stats are so high.
There are a lot of sharp turns and blind curves on Highway 17. It’s also a very high traffic highway. When you combine these two factors, and then add in the fact that people are speeding, it’s easy to see that the conditions were ripe for accidents. When you then add the fact that more and more people are driving while distracted – thanks to the increase in technology – it may become less surprising that more than 660 accidents occurred in 2015 on Highway 17.
Have you been injured in a car accident?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, whether on Highway 17 or elsewhere, then you need to speak with a personal injury attorney. You have rights but there may be actions you need to take to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. When you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, you’ll have access to attorneys who are dedicated to ensuring that your rights are protected. We have decades of experience, hundreds of clients who can back up our claims, and a serious commitment to helping you get what you deserve.
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Many people see that there are more accidents now than ever before and they wonder what the deal is. The answer seems pretty clear: Cell phones. People are talking on the phone, texting, checking their email, using phone-based GPS, and are otherwise distracted by technology that’s available at their fingertips. To avoid causing an accident yourself, invest in hands-free phone systems and never even look at your phone while you’re driving.
If you’ve been in an accident that was caused by someone else, whether they were distracted, under the influence of alcohol, or simply not paying attention to what was going on around them, then today is the day to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas for your free case evaluation.
