Every year around 1.3 million people die in road accidents. That’s a little over 3,000 per day. In that same year, an additional 20 to 50 million are injured. If you add those together, that’s a lot of accidents. A wide variety of circumstances cause these road accidents, but here are the most common…
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is defined as a mental state in which the driver displays a disregard for the rules of the road often causing road accidents. Reckless driving can be excessive speeds, dangerous behaviors (tailgating, cutting people off and driving aggressively) and ignoring rules of the road. If someone’s reckless driving causes you injuries, get a lawyer to protect you and get the compensation you deserve. Changing lanes too quickly, speeding well over the limit, and acting aggressive on the roads can lead to horrible accidents. It is important to take your time and remain calm while driving to avoid needless accidents caused by simple carelessness.
Running Red Lights
It may seem obvious, but it bears repeating. Red always means stop. Even if it seems like no other cars are coming, you can cause a serious road accident by running a red light and you will be breaking the law. We’ve heard several excuses from busy entrepreneurs trying to run through red lights while thinking about work, from those legal contracts to investor relations, and at the same time literally trying to answer to work emails. Understand that life is more important than all these issues combined and it’s best to be safe than sorry.
Driving Conditions
Road accidents are caused by driving conditions such as rain, snow and ice, road construction or anything else that lowers visibility or creates excessive obstacles. Salt Lake City is notorious for all these things. If you can avoid being on the road in these conditions, then avoid it. If you cannot stay off the road, drive slowly and pay attention to other drivers on the road. Driving conditions can be tricky when finding out who is at fault. An experienced lawyer in any of these areas can be vital. Make sure you are doing all you can do make the roads safe for everyone. If you are involved in a car accident, make sure you get the help you deserve and call an attorney today. Obviously, you’re taking your life in your own hands if you decided to drive into a tornado.
Mechanical problems
Without tires that grip, steering that steers and brakes that bring a car to a complete halt, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be involved in an accident. Even something as seemingly trivial as a worn-out wiper blade could mean the difference between seeing and not seeing an obstacle before it’s too late. Worse still, studies show that maintenance is one of the elements of car ownership that drivers tend to put off, either to save money or because they can’t be without their car while repairs are being carried out. Car accidents are unfortunately very common and the majority of these road crashes are caused by human error.
Night Driving
Lack of visibility makes hazards more difficult to see at night. Make sure that you are extra alert on the road at night, and use your full lights when on an abandoned road without streetlights.
Before you drive, think about how wonderful life is, your loved ones (even if you’ve sorted your estate planning), your business and the other great dreams you still have to achieve in life. Be proactive by taking precaution and removing all forms of distractions that might hinder your focus along the way. Life is worth living.
