Car accidents can occur anywhere, from bustling city streets to quiet country roads. However, there are certain locations that are more prone to accidents due to various factors. Recognizing where these areas are and what the danger factors may be able to help you avoid negligent drivers.

Intersections

Intersections are notorious for car accidents. The convergence of vehicles from different directions increases the likelihood of collisions, especially when drivers fail to yield, run red lights, or make improper turns. T-bone accidents and sideswipes are common at intersections.

Highways and Freeways

High-speed roadways like highways and freeways have a significant number of vehicle accidents. Factors such as excessive speed, reckless driving, tailgating, sudden lane changes, and merging errors contribute to collisions. Rear-end accidents and rollovers are prevalent on these fast-paced roads.

Summer is fast approaching. If you have teenagers in your family, their summer will hopefully be full of genuinely joyful, enlightening, and inspiring experiences. Also, hopefully, they will remain safe while they are working jobs, visiting friends, participating in activities, and generally enjoying their downtime. Unfortunately, statistics indicate that a significant number of teenagers across the U.S. will not remain safe this summer. In fact, the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This distinction specifically concerns the rate at which teens experience fatal and catastrophic motor vehicle accidents during the summer months.

What Distinguishes the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer?

All year long, motor vehicle accidents represent the leading cause of death for American teenagers. Overall, inexperienced teen drivers experience the highest overall crash rate of any age group as well. The challenges that teen drivers face at any time of year spike in the summer, as they tend to be out on the road far more often, with more distracting passengers in their cars, and at times of the day and night when they are more likely to be home during the school year.

As a result of these influences and a host of other factors, the teen crash fatality rate rises by more than 25 percent during the summer, resulting in an average of 260 teens lost during each of summer’s three short months. Thousands more are seriously injured and traumatized as a result of catastrophic wrecks.

Accurately determining the cause of a motor vehicle accident is a consequential process. Once the cause(s) of a car accident has been investigated and accurately discerned, fault and liability can be clarified. At that point, anyone who has suffered harm due to the collision can start exploring their options to pursue rightful compensation.

The challenge is that accurately determining the cause(s) of any car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, scooter, or mass transit accident is not always a straightforward process. Often, vehicle defects that cannot be perceived at a glance play a critical role in why an accident happens and who should be held responsible for resulting harm.

Vehicle Defects Can Lead to Avoidable Accidents

Skilled legal professionals know that one of the first things that need to be done in the wake of an accident involves researching the makes, models, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of the vehicles in question. All too often, it turns out that some auto part defect has been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is the subject of either a recall effort or an initial investigation.

As the holiday season wraps up, Amazon delivery drivers are zipping around neighborhoods all over the country, delivering last-minute gifts and packages for excited consumers of all ages. Unfortunately, due to their sheer abundance on the road, Amazon driver accidents have increased. With consumer demand soaring and more Amazon delivery trucks on the road than ever, what is causing these car accidents? Furthermore, what should you do if you experience an accident with an Amazon driver?

Suppose you have been involved in an accident involving an Amazon delivery driver. In that case, it is worth consulting with an experienced attorney who has dealt with Amazon driver accidents before and knows how to pursue the compensation that may be allocated to individuals affected by such accidents. 

What Are the Primary Causes of Amazon Driver Accidents? 

According to CNBC, in 2021, one in five Amazon delivery drivers suffered injuries related to their job, many of which occurred in vehicle accidents. For those who are not Amazon delivery drivers, it may be hard-pressed to imagine what it is like to deliver hundreds of packages daily. Nonetheless, like all other drivers on the road, Amazon delivery drivers must practice caution and reasonable care to avoid causing accidents. Unfortunately, when proper care is not met, accidents can happen. These accidents may be caused by the following:

A car accident can be a traumatic event that causes physical injury and significantly disrupts one’s life. In addition to bodily injury, a car accident likely means you will need to deal with insurance companies, a process that in and of itself can be emotionally and financially draining. However, if you have been injured in a car accident, you may be eligible for reimbursement related to the crash and your injuries. Consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney after your car accident can help you protect your rights and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can happen at the most inopportune times. For example, suppose you are traveling down the highway in the Dallas metro area when suddenly you are rammed from behind by another vehicle. In shock, you nervously slam on the brakes and are met by the forceful collision of the airbag against your skull. It may be hard to think or comprehend what is going on in the moments following - but the choices you make next are significant. 

If you can, check to see whether you are injured and immediately call 9-1-1. Also, check to see if anyone else involved in the accident has been injured. If others have been injured, get medical help right away. If it is safe to do so, try to move your vehicle out of harm’s way to exchange names, telephone numbers, vehicle IDs, license plate info, and insurance information with others involved in the wreck. Around this time, you should also note where the accident occurred and the names and numbers of all available witnesses.