An Aggressive Advocate, When You Need It Most.

What are common causes of car accidents?

Published on Jan 11, 2021 at 5:27 pm in car accidents.

Every year, thousands of people die in car accidents, while hundreds of thousands suffer injuries. When driving, you must rely on your skills and attention alongside the other drivers on the road. If someone else drives unsafely, it puts you and others at risk.

The Huffington Post explains some of the most common causes of car accidents.

Driving errors

Many car accidents occur because of a driver’s error. Drivers who eat, text or read while driving distract themselves from the road and the drivers around them. Of all accidents, distracted driving is one of the most common causes.

When a driver hurries above the speed limit, he or she becomes a danger to the other vehicles on the road. Speeding decreases a person’s reaction time and increases the ability to lose control of the vehicle. When a car travels well above the limit, this is reckless driving. Drivers who speed and act aggressively towards other cars on the road cause accidents. Reckless driving may also include those who drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

External causes

Sometimes, external causes or external causes mixed with driving errors can cause accidents. For instance, a car may have a design defect that you cannot avoid. While it may help to bring your car into the shop for regular maintenance, sometimes the manufacturer is the cause of a defective design accident.

Lack of visibility is also a major cause of accidents. This could occur due to rain, snow and other inclement weather or simply because it is nightfall. Drivers may find it difficult to avoid hazards on the road when they cannot see them.

Request Attorney Consultation

Call us or fill out the form below to schedule a confidential case evaluation. We can help you determine if you need a lawyer, if you have a potential case, and if so, what your next step should be.

Legal & Firm News

10 Safety Tips for Your Next Family Outing

Planning a day out for your family? At Stapp Law, LLC, we want everyone to be safe when exploring Williamsport, Lycoming County, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania. That’s why we’ve compiled our top 10 safety tips for your next family outing.

Read More

Who Bears Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Most of us are so focused on completing our task at hand that we don’t take extra time to look for every potential hazard in our path. However, not doing so comes with some downsides, one of which includes the risk of slipping and falling and getting seriously hurt. You may be surprised to learn […]

Read More

How Will My Family Be Taken Care of After a Truck Accident?

A commercial vehicle accident is a serious situation. If you’ve been hit by a tractor-trailer and are facing weeks, months, or years of recovery, you may be wondering how your family will be taken care of. What most people don’t realize is that an accident doesn’t just impact the victim. When an accident victim has […]

Read More