The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the leading causes of car accidents each year. The hope is that by raising awareness of the risks drivers face in Florida, and on the rest of our nation’s roads, fewer mistakes leading to injuries and deaths will occur. However, if the worst should happen, you do have someone to turn to for assistance.
Clermont auto accident attorney James O. Cunningham is available to schedule a free consultation regarding your case. For more information on what he can do to help, please call (386) 243-4994 today.
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The following is a list of the five most common causes of car accidents, according to recent NHTSA reports:
- Driving while distracted
This includes rubbernecking to look at a prior accident, staring at the scenery and fiddling with other items. - Driver fatigue
This is especially dangerous when driving at night. - Driving under the influence of alcohol
The risk of encountering these drivers goes up on weekends. - Speeding
This decreases driver response time needed to avoid an accident and worsens effects of crash. - Driving aggressively
This includes tailgating, road rage behaviors and failure to yield when necessary.
As you can see, each of these risks is avoidable by a careful driver. For example, pull over before answering if you get a call on your cell phone. If you are so tired you cannot pay attention, take a break at a rest stop. Most obviously, if you are going out drinking, make sure you give your keys to a friend who volunteers beforehand to drive and not imbibe. Leave yourself extra time to get to the airport or wherever, so that you do not need to speed. Finally, control your temper when you are behind the wheel by taking slow, deep breaths and avoiding other aggressive drivers as much as possible.
Clermont Car Accident Attorney in Your Corner
Even if you do everything right, there is no guarantee another driver will follow suit. If another car hits you, you have the right to seek monetary compensation for your injuries and other damages. Call Clermont auto accident lawyer James O. Cunningham today at (386) 243-4994 to arrange for a complimentary consultation. He will pursue justice on your behalf, and you will not pay for his services until he makes a financial recovery. Hold reckless and careless drivers accountable for the results of their actions or inactions. Call today!
As a Clermont auto accident attorney, Mr. Cunningham has represented the interests of a wide variety of vehicular accident victims:
If you or someone you love has been injured in a vehicle accident, call at (386) 243-4994.
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