A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly.
Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of injurious car crashes include distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and unlawful drivers.
Distracted Driving
Distracting driving is an issue that can mean a lot of things and seems to be getting worse in the age of modern technology. Smartphone use or texting while driving is rampant on our nation’s roadways. Some believe that texting while driving — and statistics seem to support this — is far more dangerous than drunk driving. Either way, taking your eyes off the road to manipulate an electronic device is not a good idea. Drivers also get distracted by other things, such as applying makeup or changing the radio station. These distractions cause drivers to operate their vehicles blindly and cause serious car crashes.
Drunk Drivers
Drunk drivers cause many accidents annually. Drivers that are drunk have slower reaction times and cannot accurately see what is happening on the road. The altered state causes drivers to make poor decisions — like choosing to drive too fast instead of following the posted speed limit or changing lanes uncontrollably. As you can imagine, not following the rules of the road and driving while under the influence is a recipe for disaster, which is why so many DUI crashes involve very serious injuries and death.
Unlawful Drivers
Finally, unlawful drivers come in all varieties. The rules of the road were created for a very important reason: to keep us safe. When a driver fails to follow traffic, other drivers will be caught off guard because unlawful drivers act unexpectedly. Suffice it to say, most car crashes are due to one or more driver’s failure to adhere to the law.
If you suffer injuries in a car crash due to another person’s negligence, you need to hold that person responsible. Holding people responsible for their actions encourages more drivers to follow the rules of the road, making the roads safer for everyone.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
Source: Markets Insider, “Find Out What Are The Leading Causes For Most Car Accidents”
