Car accidents are responsible for injuring over 3 million people
every year in the United States. According to the latest statistics from the
National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NTHSA), those who filed claims
for injuries sustained in car accidents claimed over $2 billion (all together
and in total) in 2018.
The chances are that you could be next. If you ever find yourself
involved in a car accident, your best option is to speak with a knowledgeable
attorney.
Accidents could
occur for many different reasons:
- Malfunctioned
car parts
- Distracted
driving
- Driving under
the influence
- Fatigue and
exhaustion
- Reckless driving
- Road rage
- Bad weather
conditions
- Road debris
Lately, there have been many accidents caused by road debris. Here
are a few tips on how to avoid road debris and how to prevent an accident.
Unsecured Loads
Did you know that almost two-thirds of all fatal road
debris-related accidents were caused by unsecured loads and mechanical
failures? There are several common types of road debris which can cause a car
accident:
- Tires and other
detachable vehicle parts
- Furniture,
appliances and other household objects and items (not properly secured)
- Trailers
(detached)
The majority of drivers are unaware of the dangers posed by
unsecured loads. No one expects it to happen, but when it does, people end up
injured or dead. If you were lucky enough to survive an accident caused by
unsecured loads, speak with San Diego Car Accident Attorneys and
schedule your free initial consultation. It is the only way to find out whether
or not you are eligible to file a claim against a responsible driver.
Road Debris
Each year, over 500 people die as a result of road debris. The
majority of accidents happen while the vehicle is trying to avoid the debris.
However, by driving over or hitting debris on the road, they (debris) become
unstable and can hit another vehicle behind or around you. There have been many
situations where a vehicle passing the bridge hit the railings, causing the
debris to fall down and damage the vehicles passing below.
These accidents are called no-contact accidents and are used to
define accidents that occurred without a collision between two vehicles.
If this happened to you, you may find it hard proving that road
debris was responsible for your accident. Without a proper attorney, you will
most likely end up paying for all the damages out of your own pocket.
The only way of recovering some (or all) of the damages sustained
from that accident is by speaking with one of knowledgeable San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys. Give us
a call, schedule your consultation and see what can be done with your case.
To prevent these
accidents from happening, you should:
- Secure your
loads and fasten them directly to your vehicle
- Maintain your
vehicle properly
- Retrieve any
items that have fallen off your vehicle
Note the road and vehicles in front of you and pay attention to
any heavy parts that may get dislodged, and keep a safe distance
