Leading Causes of Car Accidents
Car Accidents - Truck Accidents - Serious Injury - Wrongful Death
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the Hoffmann Law Firm represents injured car accident victims throughout the St. Louis and St. Louis County area, as well as western Illinois, including East St. Louis, Bellville and St. Clair.
We want to provide you with some information about the causes of auto accidents for two reasons: First and foremost, to make you aware of the some of the dangers on the road so you will be a defensive driver and avoid an accident. We have plenty of business, and would prefer you avoid a car accident in the first place and never need legal representation to help you get compensation for one.
Second, we want to reinforce that we have and can handle any type of auto accident, including head-on collisions, side impact accidents and rear-end collisions. We handle all types of serious injury claims from car accidents ranging from whiplash to brain damage to death.
Call 314.480.3378 to speak with a personal injury attorney who focuses on auto accidents and truck accidents.
Some of the Leading Causes of Car Accidents You Need To Know About
Drunk Driving Accidents: One of the leading causes of serious accidents is drunk driving. Not only should you not drink and drive, but you need to be aware that someone on the same road may be driving drunk, and therefore drive defensively. Stay away from someone weaving in the road and report suspicious conduct. You may help save lives.
Driver Fatigue: Many people are tired, but they keep driving anyway. Maybe they nod off for a second, and the scare keeps them wide awake…momentarily. If you are tired, pull over in a safe place and take a power nap or stay at a hotel. The damage to you, your car and possibly another person isn't worth the attempt to push yourself. Don't fall asleep at the wheel. Many head-on collisions occur due to drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
Careless and Reckless Driving: Speeding, driving fast in unsafe conditions (either unsafe weather or unsafe road conditions), and running red lights or stop signs (i.e., failure to stop) can cause a serious accident. Be especially mindful of construction zones, as these areas are frequent sites of car accidents.
Multitasking: Maybe you can multitask at work, but multitasking is not very intelligent on the road. If you are driving defensively, you have enough multitasking to do keeping a watchful eye on the cars in front of you, behind you and along side of you. Do not shave, read, put on makeup or use your cell phone while driving. Do not do anything that will distract you from paying attention to the road.
At the Hoffmann Law Firm, we hope you can avoid a future accident. However, if you were unfortunate enough to be involved in an auto accident, rest assured that help is available. Please schedule a free consultation with motor vehicle accident attorney Chris Hoffmann by calling us at 314.480.3378 or filling out our personal injury intake form.
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