Fatal car accidents are among the most tragic incidents that occur on the roads. These deaths are often sudden and shocking to friends and family. Accidents can usually be avoided to an extent. To drive safely and avoid being in any car accidents— fatal or not—it’s important to know why these tragic car accidents happen. While it may be unpleasant to think about, it could be the difference between life and death. Here are some of the top reasons that fatal car accidents occur.
Drowsy Driving
One of the top reasons drivers get into fatal car accidents is that they are drowsy at the wheel. Ensuring you are well rested before you start driving means you won’t be nodding off at the wheel and endangering yourself and others.
Inclement Weather
Inclement weather can cause a lot of car accidents, some of which can be fatal. Making sure you’re well-versed in how to drive in heavy snow and heavy rain will behoove you as you drive, especially if you live in an area that receives a lot of precipitation.
Driving Under the Influence
It should go without saying but driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs can severely impair your judgment, and your driving will suffer as a result. Make sure you’re completely sober before you get behind the wheel.
Distracted Driving
Being distracted while you can be as dangerous as driving while under the influence. If you’re texting, fiddling with the radio, or talking with a friend, you won’t be as alert and ready to respond to stimuli on the road.
Speeding
Even if you’re in a rush, you should make every effort not to speed. Speeding puts not only yourself and your carful of passengers in danger, and it puts everyone on the road at risk. When you speed, you have limited time to respond to happenings on the road, like sudden breaks or stop signs and lights.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
