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COMMON CAUSES OF
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
What Dangers
are Most Likely
to Cause a
Crash?
WHY WE CRASH
People are fallible.This doesn’t come
as a surprise to most of us, but it’s
worth repeating when discussing
vehicle accidents.That’s because
around 19 out of 20 vehicle crashes
are caused by human error.The
mistakes we make behind the wheel
are costly, not only for us but also for
others involved in crashes.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
COMMON - BUT PREVENTABLE
So, we all make mistakes, and those
mistakes have the potential to cause us
and those around us serious injuries.
That’s not a very rosy picture. However,
it’s vital for drivers to understand that
there’s good news attached to these
statistics.Wrecks caused by human error
are preventable. How do we prevent
them? We can start by knowing the risks
and being mindful of how susceptible we
are to them.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
NOTWO CRASHES ARETHE SAME
Before we look at the most common reasons
for crashes, let’s preface the discussion with
an important qualifier: no two crashes are
the same. Each crash has a different
combination of factors, including settings,
parties involved and other circumstances.
One crash can have multiple contributing
factors.
Now that we know how complicated things
can get, let’s look at some of the most
common causes of vehicle accidents.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
SPEEDING
More than a quarter of all crash
fatalities involved a speeding driver.
In 2016, the most recent year for
which statistics are available, over
10,000 people died in speeding-
related crashes. Speeding includes
exceeding a posted speed limit, but it
also includes traveling too fast for
conditions.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
DISTRACTION
On average, nine people are killed and
more than 1,000 are injured in distracted
driving crashes every day in the United
States. Distraction is rightly associated
with the use of a mobile device, but it
goes far beyond smartphones.We can
also be distracted by talking to
passengers, listening to loud music,
eating, drinking, looking in the mirror
and using car stereos.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
FATIGUE
Recent research suggests that
drowsy driving is far more dangerous
than experts previously believed.
Drowsiness is a factor in
approximately one out of every 10
crashes in the U.S. Missing just two
hours of sleep can double your risk of
being involved in a crash.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT
Drunk driving crashes cause
approximately 29 deaths every day in
the United States.These crashes cost
the U.S. $44 billion each year. Even
those alarming statistics fail to
highlight the incredible suffering
drunk driving crashes can cause in
the lives of victims and their loved
ones.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
RECKLESS DRIVING
Reckless driving is a broad term used
to describe many different bad
driving habits, including some
mentioned on previous pages. It also
includes running red lights, following
another vehicle too closely, changing
lanes or turning without signaling,
passing vehicles illegally and racing
other vehicles.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
VEHICLE DEFECTS
As we’ve mentioned, most crashes are
caused by driver error, but it’s worth
mentioning the crashes that stem from
defective vehicle parts. As recent years
have seen record-setting numbers of
safety-related vehicle recalls due to
faulty components like airbags, ignition
switches and tires, drivers must always
be on the lookout for recalls.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
THESE FACTORS ARE SOMETIMES
RELATED
A fatigued driver is more likely to be
distracted while driving. It’s possible for
a speeding driver to be texting. A drunk
driver might be so intoxicated that they
fail to yield when they should. In other
words, there can be more than one
contributing factor.The common thread
is that these wrecks are caused by driver
carelessness, which is more formally
known as negligence.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
UNDERSTANDING NEGLIGENCE
Negligence is the failure to take a
reasonable amount of care. Negligence
is a term used frequently in legal
settings, because it introduces liability –
or fault -- on behalf of a negligent party.
The concept in this context is that when
a careless driver causes another person
harm, they should be held accountable
for the damages they cause.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
WHY INJURY CLAIMS ARE SO IMPORTANT
If you’ve ever been involved in a car
accident, then you know it can be
painful, traumatic and costly.When
another driver was responsible for your
injury, you deserve payment to cover the
many costs you face. If an insurance
company’s offer isn’t enough to meet
your damages, you can file a personal
injury claim to make sure you get the
compensation you are owed.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT BERT
LOUTHIANTODAY
If you or a loved one has been injured in
a vehicle accident in South Carolina,
contact Bert Louthian to speak with an
attorney who has a track record of
getting results for his clients. Give us a
call at 803-454-1200 or fill out our online
contact form to schedule a free
consultation.
DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200

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Common Causes of Vehicle Accidents

  • 1. COMMON CAUSES OF VEHICLE ACCIDENTS What Dangers are Most Likely to Cause a Crash?
  • 2. WHY WE CRASH People are fallible.This doesn’t come as a surprise to most of us, but it’s worth repeating when discussing vehicle accidents.That’s because around 19 out of 20 vehicle crashes are caused by human error.The mistakes we make behind the wheel are costly, not only for us but also for others involved in crashes. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 3. COMMON - BUT PREVENTABLE So, we all make mistakes, and those mistakes have the potential to cause us and those around us serious injuries. That’s not a very rosy picture. However, it’s vital for drivers to understand that there’s good news attached to these statistics.Wrecks caused by human error are preventable. How do we prevent them? We can start by knowing the risks and being mindful of how susceptible we are to them. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 4. NOTWO CRASHES ARETHE SAME Before we look at the most common reasons for crashes, let’s preface the discussion with an important qualifier: no two crashes are the same. Each crash has a different combination of factors, including settings, parties involved and other circumstances. One crash can have multiple contributing factors. Now that we know how complicated things can get, let’s look at some of the most common causes of vehicle accidents. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 5. SPEEDING More than a quarter of all crash fatalities involved a speeding driver. In 2016, the most recent year for which statistics are available, over 10,000 people died in speeding- related crashes. Speeding includes exceeding a posted speed limit, but it also includes traveling too fast for conditions. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 6. DISTRACTION On average, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured in distracted driving crashes every day in the United States. Distraction is rightly associated with the use of a mobile device, but it goes far beyond smartphones.We can also be distracted by talking to passengers, listening to loud music, eating, drinking, looking in the mirror and using car stereos. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 7. FATIGUE Recent research suggests that drowsy driving is far more dangerous than experts previously believed. Drowsiness is a factor in approximately one out of every 10 crashes in the U.S. Missing just two hours of sleep can double your risk of being involved in a crash. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 8. ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT Drunk driving crashes cause approximately 29 deaths every day in the United States.These crashes cost the U.S. $44 billion each year. Even those alarming statistics fail to highlight the incredible suffering drunk driving crashes can cause in the lives of victims and their loved ones. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 9. RECKLESS DRIVING Reckless driving is a broad term used to describe many different bad driving habits, including some mentioned on previous pages. It also includes running red lights, following another vehicle too closely, changing lanes or turning without signaling, passing vehicles illegally and racing other vehicles. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 10. VEHICLE DEFECTS As we’ve mentioned, most crashes are caused by driver error, but it’s worth mentioning the crashes that stem from defective vehicle parts. As recent years have seen record-setting numbers of safety-related vehicle recalls due to faulty components like airbags, ignition switches and tires, drivers must always be on the lookout for recalls. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 11. THESE FACTORS ARE SOMETIMES RELATED A fatigued driver is more likely to be distracted while driving. It’s possible for a speeding driver to be texting. A drunk driver might be so intoxicated that they fail to yield when they should. In other words, there can be more than one contributing factor.The common thread is that these wrecks are caused by driver carelessness, which is more formally known as negligence. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 12. UNDERSTANDING NEGLIGENCE Negligence is the failure to take a reasonable amount of care. Negligence is a term used frequently in legal settings, because it introduces liability – or fault -- on behalf of a negligent party. The concept in this context is that when a careless driver causes another person harm, they should be held accountable for the damages they cause. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 13. WHY INJURY CLAIMS ARE SO IMPORTANT If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, then you know it can be painful, traumatic and costly.When another driver was responsible for your injury, you deserve payment to cover the many costs you face. If an insurance company’s offer isn’t enough to meet your damages, you can file a personal injury claim to make sure you get the compensation you are owed. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200
  • 14. TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT BERT LOUTHIANTODAY If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident in South Carolina, contact Bert Louthian to speak with an attorney who has a track record of getting results for his clients. Give us a call at 803-454-1200 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. DO YOU HAVE A CASE? CALL: 803-454-1200