Car Accidents

Car accidentsclassified as collisions and/or impactsinvolving one or more motor vehicles; studies released by the World Health Organization (WHO) illustrates that the various types of car accidents are amongst the most preventable causes of death and injurywithin the United States – car accidents account for an excess of 40,000 deaths annually

What Causes Car Accident?

Car accidents can involve all types of motor vehicles, ranging from small, compact cars to large, commercial trucks.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): The legal limit for the safe operation of a motor vehicle varies by states, but operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a uniform offense. The penalties of car accidents resulting from the impaired operation of a motor vehicle depend on the severity of the car accident in question; damage, injury, and the level of recklessness regulate any and all applied fines and additional penalties. Furthermore:
•    DUI and DWI car accidentsresulting in death can be tried as acts of vehicular manslaughter
•    DUI and DWI car accidents resulting in a reckless driving violations can be tried as acts of reckless endangerment
•    Impaired driving that does not result in a car accident can result in the loss of license(s), heavy fines, and possible jail time
•    DUI and DWI car accidents can result in increased insurance premiums, and in some cases, the termination of insurance coverage
Reckless Driving:Car accidents resulting from unsafe or unlawful operation of a motor vehicle – including speeding, hot-rodding, use of a cell phone, and drowsy driving – are classified as reckless driving offenses. Regardless of the given criminal or harmful intent – or lack thereof – fines, penalties, and claims resulting from reckless driving offenses can vary depending on the severity of the resulting car accident.

Avoiding Car Accidents

The following precautions can be taken in order to avoid car accidents:
•    Never operate a motor vehicle while impaired
•    Never operate a motor vehicle while tired or drowsy
•    Never operate a motor vehicle while using a cellphone; consult your state legislation with regards to the legality of hands-free devices
•    Never operate a motor vehicle in speeds or manners contradicting with road signs

Car Accident Claims

The parameters employed to determine fault and establish liability in a car accident will vary on an individual basis and in conjunction with the all parties involved, such as the individual role(s), action(s), and behavior(s) assumed within the scope of the car accident in question; the completion of all documentation with regard to a car accident should be completed to the fullest extent - in a meticulous fashion. In the event that an individual experiences difficulty understanding the circumstances and procedures involving the filing of a car accident claim, they are encouraged to consult an attorney specializing in traffic or vehicular law, accidents, and personal injury.

Whiplash is not an uncommon injury resulting from a car accident, which can result from extreme and uncontrolled movement in the neck and spine regions – most often resulting froma collision. Individuals experiencing discomfort resulting from a car accident are encouraged to seek immediate medical attention.