Most Common Causes of Car Crashes
Car accidents are a daily occurrence across the United States. There were approximately 5.5 million car accidents in the United States last year – 10 accidents every minute – causing two million injuries and 31,000 fatalities. Getting in a car accident can lead to an extremely difficult time in your life, especially if you have suffered a serious injury because of the accident. Medical bills can be extremely expensive as well as repair bills to get your vehicle back on the road.
You should not have to suffer any longer financially because of a negligent driver. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident and believe someone else is at fault, contact the Waco car accident lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 877-948-4842 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options. We will help you fight for the financial compensation that you are due.
Common Causes of Accidents
There is no limit to the number of possible causes of car accidents. In some cases, collisions are truly accidents and neither driver is responsible; however, the majority of accidents to involve negligent or reckless driving. The most common causes of accidents include:
- Driving while distracted – can include a variety of activities including talking or texting on a cell phone, eating, putting on makeup, or any other activity that preoccupies the driver’s attention
- Speeding – half of all fatalities from car accidents happen on roads with speed limits of 55 miles per hour or higher, and the severity of collisions involving elevated speeds increases
- Disobeying traffic laws – includes running stop signs and traffic lights
- Driving while intoxicated – responsible for approximately one-third of automobile accident fatalities
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You may be able to recover financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages if you have been hurt in a crash caused by a negligent or reckless motorist. Contact the Waco car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. at 877-948-4842 today.
