A number of factors contribute to car accidents, and many are the result of some form of negligence. These factors are what increase the number of car accidents per year, which also increase the need to hire a car accident attorney Coral Springs. Some of the most common are:
- Driving while distracted. 80% of all car accidents can be accounted to distracted drivers according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Every year, the number of car accidents caused by driving while texting, making cell phone calls, putting on makeup and performing other tasks.
- Traffic law violations. Negligence of one or more traffic violations is one of the leading causes of car accidents. Common violations include speeding, tailgating, improper lane changing and failing to yield the right of way. Traffic citation issued at the scene of a car accident strengthens any claim.
- Driver error. Driver error is the cause of most traffic violations that lead to car accidents. Factors contributing to driver error include fatigue, drowsiness, distractions, inattention, intoxication (drugs, alcohol, medications) and aggressive driving.
- Equipment failure. Mechanical failures involve brakes, tires, steering mechanisms or suspension. Machine malfunction might point to negligence on the part of the owner or driver of the car. It may also point to a mechanic or auto repair shop’s fault. Flaws in manufacturer design often result in class action lawsuits that may involve large settlements.