5 Common Causes of Vehicle Accidents
UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
Although it is unfortunate fact of life, accidents happen. In the state of Utah alone, the number of traffic deaths in 2016 was 281, the highest number of fatalities in nine years. If someone you know has been affected by these tragedies, Utah car accident attorneys are ready to represent you.
Five of the most common causes of Utah’s motor vehicle crash deaths include:
1. Speed
Speed limits are set to reduce the number of traffic collisions and to improve the safety of motorists, as well as pedestrians. High speeds not only decrease the driver’s ability to gain control of the vehicle when the unexpected occurs, speeding also increases the likelihood of damages or fatalities in the event of a wreck.
2. Unrestrained Occupants
In many areas of the United States, wearing a seat belt while in a moving vehicle is mandatory. Unrestrained occupants are not only distracting, if they move around in the vehicle they could possibly strike a lever causing the vehicle to change gears. Unrestrained occupants are also more likely to face ejection from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
3. Drunk Drivers
Drinking alcohol impairs a person’s ability to think, reason, and diminishes hand-eye coordination. All three of these functions are required to operate a vehicle. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher is illegal in every state, and drunken drivers account for one-third of traffic deaths in America.
4. Failure to Yield
Often accidents occur when one motorist does not yield to pedestrians or other vehicles. Obeying the rules of the road is essential to avoiding collisions.
5. Distracted Drivers
Most often, these accidents are contributed to cell phones, radios, or smoking. It is paramount to put away non-essentials while operating a vehicle.
Bringing It All Together
UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
