Did you know there are about 10 million people involved in car accidents in the United States annually? Some consider it an “epidemic.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America Automobile accidents needless cause thousands of injury and death every year.
1. DISTRACTION
The number one cause of car accidents in the United States according to recent studies is distracted driving. That can include talking on the cell phone, texting, eating, reading, grooming, and talking these are just the most prevalent reasons drivers get distracted. Did you know that motor vehicle operators who use a hand-held device are 4 times more likely to get into a car accident than drivers who do not use hand-held devices? People who text message while driving are 23 times more likely to get into an accident then those who simply drive. It is no secret that a driver should not risk his safety or the safety of others. Does a driver really need to be told to pay attention to the highway or roadway? It is a strong probability that many of you out there will be involved in a car accident in his or her lifetime. As you already know, some car accidents can severe resulting in death or serious bodily injury. A driver’s neglect, carelessness, or recklessness causes many of these accidents.
2. SPEEDING
This should come at no surprise. As a society, Americans are centered on the lure of quick convenience. We have drive-thrus for coffee, food and laundry to name a few. We have drive thru banking (ATMs) and many other driver thru convenience stores. These are a few examples of “our need for speed.” Nevertheless, on the highway our need for speed is toxic and deadly. According to U.S. Department of Transportation, speeding is one of the greatest causes of car accidents. Official data shows that speeding contributes too about 1/3 of all car accidents in the United States.
3. DRUNK DRIVING
No one needs to tell you that driving while intoxicated (DUI or DWI) is one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road today. In 2010 more than 1.41 million drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. It is estimated by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) estimates that about 300,000 incidents of drunk driving occur in the Untied States daily.
If you are involved in a car accident and have suffered personal injuries you should first get medical attention for your injuries and then contact a skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. It is important that you begin to preserve all of the necessary evidence to help you prove your case should you need to file a claim. I offer free consultations, if we can be of assistance, please contact that the Law Offices of Richard M. Katz at 626-796-6333. Visit our website at