The Three Major Causes of Car Accidents in California
There is no shortage of car accidents in California, and like the rest of the country, there are three primary forms of driver negligence that tend to be the cause. If another driver’s negligence leaves you or someone you care about injured, you need an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer in your corner.
Excess Speed
The following two statistics reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) make it clear how dangerous speeding is:
- 11,258 people lost their lives in traffic accidents caused by excess speed in 2020 alone.
- Excess speed has played a primary role in about a third of all fatal traffic accidents over the last two decades.
There is no denying that, when it comes to car accidents, speed kills.
Distraction
When motorists don’t pay adequate attention to the job at hand, which is driving safely, they make our roadways that much more dangerous for all who travel on them. While there are any number of distractions available, the most popular and the most dangerous is texting.
Impairment
Drunk drivers are exactly as dangerous as you think they are. Drivers recognize that it is not only exceptionally dangerous to drive while under the influence of alcohol but that it is also illegal, yet many continue to engage in the life-threatening practice. Alcohol can cause cognitive, physical, and sensory impairments – in addition to freeing inhibitions and interfering with decision-making skills. Drunk drivers are overrepresented in fatal traffic accident statistics.
An Experienced Beverly Hills Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
The seasoned car accident Lawyers at Jalilvand Law – proudly serving Beverly Hills – have a proven track record of successfully guiding claims like yours toward favorable resolutions, and we’re here for you, too. For more information about how we can help, please don’t wait to contact or call us at 310.478.5800 today.
