We all know car accidents can be a very scary thing. We never expect it to happen to us, but when it does, we are distraught and upset, and sometimes badly hurt. Although some accidents only result in a small fender bender, many end in serious injury or death. Here at the Law Offices of Moseley Collins we care about your wellbeing and want to help you prevent any type of car accident.
According to www.sixwise.com These are the most common causes of an automobile accident.
1. Distracted Drivers
I was looking through the internet today and I found quite the interesting article. I don’t know just how much help it will give to you, but think of it as an ice-breaker to be used at the next awkward situation you face. Take, for example, that you discover that the person standing next to you (in such awkward situation) works at Camel Cigarettes. “Oh, so you’re a tobacconist?”, you would say, “Well, do you know that you are in the second-most likely profession to be involved in a car crash?” Ice-breaker success!
Take at the research supplied by moneysupermarket.com on what professions are the most likely/least likely to be involved in a car crash…
Most likely are:
Who is at fault? If you have been in an accident and it’s all very confusing, this question will undoubtedly cross your mind. This is the question to which all our clients here in Sacramento want to know the answer when they call our firm’s law offices. At its most basic level, who is at fault can be determined by common law which looks at four different and specific aspects: negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, and strict liability. And information on which of these topics is key! It may help you get the compensation you deserve.
So what are all these terms, you ask? I know that many of us have heard terms such as negligence and recklessness before, but what does it mean for you and your accident? What are the legal implications and how do you actually determine how any of these situations happened in an accident?
If the driver of the vehicle is being negligent it means that they are not being careful and this carelessness causes an accident or injury. In other words, they are neglecting their responsibilities as a driver. Being a reckless driver is willfully disregarding the safety of others. “Reckless driving” for example has been used to describe someone driving 25 mph over the speed limit. Intentional misconduct is just as it sounds, willfully causing damage or injury. Finally, strict liability is when fault is attributed to the manufacturer or seller of a defective product whether negligence is found or not.
What do you do if you have been in a car crash and injured? Living in Sacramento, CA, we hear about accidents and injuries everyday. But do we really know the dos and don’ts if placed in the situation ourselves? Do we really consider all the factors involved and how to best handle the situation?
I found an article on findlaw.com that gives a good overview of what to do and not to do after an accident. Take a look at it, print it out, and keep it handy just in case. It’s always useful to keep information like this in mind in the case of an accident.
The Dos
Many car accidents happen each day right here in Sacramento. Turn on the news or radio and you will see a dozen of stories from the day’s events and the resulting injuries and traumas coming from them. I know the amount of stories we hear at the Law Offices of Moseley Collins can get somewhat frightening and startling. It’s something we deal with on a daily basis.
So, what is it that we can do to prevent it? Well, although we may not be able to prevent car accidents completely, there are things we can do to help minimize injury and damage if one was to occur. One of these is the kind of car you drive and how safe it is on the road. It’s an important aspect many people may neglect due to financial or other factors, so we think it’s important to raise some awareness on the subject
We often hear about statistics and numbers on how safe or approved a car is… do you want to see it for yourself? Consumer reports came out with a video documenting how different cars fare up to a crash test. It shows the test in slow motion as well, letting the viewer see how their car would hold up in a front and side impact crash. Some of these aren’t meant for the faint of heart, but you should take a look for yourself.
As my son just turned 15, I realize that he is approaching the age of driving. I find myself being more aware of articles and news relating to young people involved in automobile accidents in the Sacramento area. And it scares me to death to think how helpless I can feel in the face of accidents. Especially since I am on staff for a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer. We see many people and many teenagers who have been injured in an auto accident, car crash, or a motorcycle accident. And the despair their parents face.
Consider this information from the California Department of Motor Vehicles:
Teenage Driver Vehicle Crash Risk Factors
Personal Injury Lawyer Blog