A severe car accident can be a very traumatic and unforgettable experience. Victims experience different injuries due to various reasons. Depending upon the intensity of health and financial loss, a car accident can put a victim and their family in depression.
God forbid, but if this happens, immediately get medical aid and call a car accident injury lawyer to figure out the reason for the accident and help you in getting the compensation for your loss. Here are some causes of car accident injuries.
Road Rage
Road rage is the collision of one motor vehicle against another motor vehicle passenger. Driving recklessly with disregard of safety, you can cause an accident. A driver is found reckless when he/she drives in a threatening manner out of rage and thus causes the accident.
Such behavior is fined with criminal charges. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Authority), this aggressive behavior is the progression of unlawful driving actions like speeding, improper passing, failing to follow the signal, and excessive or inappropriate lane changing.
High-Speed Collision
In 2004, 30% of the fatal crashes were due to the high-speed collisions. In these collisions, a vehicle hit with such force that the body of the car cannot usually protect the passengers from fatal injuries.
The reason that the chances of an accident are high when drivers speed up is that the distance increases that is needed to stop a vehicle. The seatbelt and airbags are not so effective when vehicles collide due to high speed. More severe crashes happen due to high speed.
Using Mobile While Driving
Being aware of the risks of using mobile while driving and strict laws for it still numerous accidents involve attending calls and texting while driving. It is a fatal distraction for drivers.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving is the driver’s choice. Everyone knows the risks involved in driving when intoxicated, but still, people decide to drive. In the U.S., the leading cause of death and injuries on roads is due to drunk driving.
When a driver decides to drive when drunk, they not only break the law but put someone’s life on danger. In such a situation, the accident often happens when the driver drives too slow or too much speed up, fail to stop at traffic signals, makes inappropriate turns in front of the oncoming traffic. In many cases, alcohol suppliers are also found guilty.
Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents happen due to the road condition, and sometimes the vehicle itself becomes the reason for the accident. To prove the manufacturing or design defect on the road you need to hire an experienced car accident lawyer.