Causes of Car Accidents

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Kentucky

Are You a Victim of Driver Negligence?

If you were injured in a car accident, there is a very strong chance that you were injured as a direct result of driver negligence. Regardless of the reason behind the accident, you need and deserve to be properly compensated for the injuries and losses you have sustained.

At Kirk & Crum, PLLC, we have been handling car accident claims since 1971, and we are driven by helping people receive the compensation they are due.

Our unwavering dedication to achieving real results has earned his membership into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, not to mention many rewarding case results.

Major Causes of Car Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2012, there were 5,615,000 police-reported crashes which resulted in 2,362,000 injuries, and 30,800 fatalities. Sadly, virtually all auto accidents are preventable and caused by driver negligence, while a small percentage are caused by manufacturer defects.

Most common causes of car accidents:

  • Alcohol: alcohol-impaired driving accounted for 10,322 fatalities (31%).
  • Speeding: speeding accounted for 10,219 fatalities (30%).
  • Distracted driving: 3,328 people were killed in distracted driving crashes and another 421,000 people were injured.

(Source: NHTSA, 2012 Data)

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for age 4, and for people ages 11 through 27 (based on latest available 2009 data).

Distracted Driving, a Global Concern

While distracted driving has always played a role in car accidents, with the advances in modern technology, distracted driving, namely texting while driving, has become a worldwide epidemic, taking thousands of Americans lives and injuring tens of thousands every year.

Distracted driving occurs when the driver engages in any activity which takes their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, or their mind off the task of driving. Examples of distracted driving, include:

  • Texting while driving
  • Using a cell phone
  • Eating while driving
  • Grooming
  • Reading

Injured? Call a Kentucky Car Accident Attorney!

If you have sustained injuries in an auto accident, you should not hesitate to contact a Kentucky car accident lawyer from Kirk & Crum, PLLC. Whether your accident was minor or serious, it is important that you have a dedicated attorney working hard to ensure that you are fairly compensated.

We encourage you to call our office to learn more about our services and how we can help you during a free case evaluation.

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