In the United States, a road accident happens every sixty seconds.
Let’s take a look at the types and causes of accidents on the road and the common remedies available.
With numerous forms of transport on the road, drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, passengers, and pedestrians can end up being involved in road accidents.
Different vehicles and circumstances can cause a number of accident types. For instance, truck accidents have increased by 52% in the United States since 2009 and 74% of all passenger fatalities in road accidents involved large trucks.
Due to their sheer size, trucks can cause devastating injuries and considerable property damage. Common truck accidents include jackknifing, tire blowouts, rollovers, rear-ending, and losing loads due to improperly loaded freight.
Other common types of accidents on the road include:
No one can prevent accidents from happening when they’re the fault of someone or something else. However, you can ensure you are a careful and responsible driver to avoid causing an accident. But of course, every driver should be doing that.
To help remedy the aftermath of an accident, you first need to seek medical treatment as soon as you can. Even if you don’t appear to have any serious injuries, you could have internal injuries or a concussion, so it’s important to see a doctor.
You then need to contact your insurance company.
You should also contact an accident lawyer to help you gain compensation.
For example, if a truck hits your car and the accident is not your fault, a truck accident lawyer can help you to take legal action to gain damages for covering medical expenses, loss of earnings, and property damage. You could gain compensation for pain and suffering, too.
Whether it’s an accident involving a truck, a car, or a motorcycle, there are various causes that could cause the road accident. Here are some of the most common.
Even though there have been countless awareness campaigns about speeding for decades, speeding is still one of the most common causes of road accidents.
Many drivers ignore speed limits or fail to slow down in bad weather conditions, putting both themselves and others at risk.
For instance, the faster you drive, the shorter your reaction time is. Therefore, you’re more likely to cause an accident.
Reckless driving isn’t just about speeding. If you change lanes too quickly or erratically, drive too closely to another vehicle, or fail to be considerate to other drivers, your reckless behavior could result in an accident.
Drivers shouldn’t get easily distracted, but many drivers continue to eat or use their phones while driving.
That not only means they’re distracted and therefore more likely to cause an accident. It also means they won’t be driving as well because they’ll only be using one hand.
And anything that involves taking your eyes off the road, even for a moment, puts you at more risk of being involved in a road accident.
Many road accidents happen because drivers are too tired.
You need to be alert and have your eyes on the road at all times to ensure your safety and others.
When people drive for long hours without rest, drive while taking prescription medication that states they shouldn’t drive, or are generally fatigued from not getting enough sleep, road accidents are more likely to happen.
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