Some of the Top Common Causes of Car Accidents
The consequences of being in a car accident can be far-reaching, permanent, or even deadly. According to the National Safety Council, there were about 4.8 million medically consulted injuries involving car accidents in 2020. More than 42,200 deaths occurred from those crashes too. Nearly all of those injuries and deaths were perfectly preventable. In order to prevent more auto accident injuries and deaths, the public’s attention should be focused on some common causes of car accidents. Here are some of the top common causes of them.
- Speeding: Speed limits are posted for the general safety and welfare of the public. At one time or another, we’ve all been passed by a driver who is traveling far in excess of the speed limit. Excess speed results in longer stopping distances, greater impacts, and more serious injuries in the event of an accident.
- Distracted Driving: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control