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Do you know the causes behind most car accidents?

On Behalf of | Jul 16, 2019 | Firm News |

A car accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you may be driving to pick up dinner, and the next you may be sitting in a damaged vehicle after another Ohio driver crashed into you. In fact, you may not be sure exactly what happened or what you should do next. It’s not easy to pick up the pieces and move forward after an auto collision.

If you are the victim of a car accident, you will want to find out more about what led to your accident and what you can do next. It may help to look at the most common causes of car accidents and how they happen. As a victim of the reckless or negligent actions of another person, you have the right to pursue appropriate compensation through a personal injury claim.

What caused your crash?

Car accidents happen for many reasons, and many times, they are the result of the poor choices or reckless behavior of another driver. Some of the most common causes of automobile accidents include:

  • Drunk or drugged driving
  • Distracted driving, including texting, eating, adjusting a GPS and more
  • Driving over the posted speed limit
  • Reckless driving, such as following too closely
  • Driving at night or during times with low visibility
  • Driving in poor weather conditions
  • Driving through a red light

While this is certainly not a complete list, it is possible one of the above reasons led to your accident. You may feel like it’s impossible to know exactly what happened or who is to blame, but there are options available to you. Through an investigation of your case, it is possible to identify liable parties and the factors that ultimately led to your personal harm. You do not have to walk through the aftermath of your accident alone.

What’s next? 

It’s okay if you do not know where to start after an accident. It’s difficult to know what to do when you are dealing with damage to your car, mental trauma, physical injuries, ongoing pain and medical bills. You will find it beneficial to reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

With guidance, it is possible to hold the appropriate parties accountable for your pain and suffering. Through a personal injury claim, you may be able to secure compensation for your losses and get what is necessary for recovery and post-accident success.