According to the Utah Department of Public Safety Highway Safety Office, in 2020, 52,803 car accidents occurred, with 257 of them resulting in at least one fatality. There are many different causes of car accidents, with most of them attributing to driver error. To help the average commuter respond to these, Utah Personal Injury Lawyers has compiled a list of the most common causes of vehicle accidents.
The Most Common Causes of Vehicle Accidents:
Impaired Driving
These are accidents caused by drivers who are impaired by alcohol or impaired by drugs. In 2020, this caused over 3,000 casualties, 2,144, resulting in severe injuries and almost 215 deaths, making it the most hazardous cause of Utah vehicle accidents.
Run-Off-Road Collisions
Run-off the Road accidents involve a vehicle when leaving the roadway, losing control of the car, misjudging an upcoming turn, overcorrecting to avoid something that’s in the middle of the road.
Over Speed Limit
It’s hard to maintain control of your car when maneuvering at high speeds. Also, the faster you’re going, the less time you have to react to any potential incoming collisions. In 2020, 6,581 speed-related accidents occurred and 78 fatalities.
Young Driver
Young drivers are a common cause of serious car accidents due to their lack of experience. These young drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 contributed to over 11,000 car crashes in 2020, with nearly 5,400 accidents resulting in injury and 32 fatalities.
Distracted Driving
There are constant distractions available while driving. (i.e. texting, eating, talking on the phone) It’s not a surprise that distracted driving causes a big chunk of yearly accidents, with 4,906 crashes happening in 2020. (18 fatalities)
Intersection
Intersections are magnets for fender benders, primarily due to the fact that cars are approaching each other from many different directions.
Why You Need a Utah Personal Injury Attorney
More common causes include; unlicensed drivers, older drivers, drowsy drivers, work zones, and school zones. Whichever type of accident that you were involved in, you deserve to have a compassionate and driven attorney to help you recover the most amount of compensation you deserve. The experienced attorneys from Utah Personal Injury Lawyers can guide you through the legal process. We encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation with a member of our firm. With the help of our expert attorneys, we can help you get the money you deserve to cover all expenses, income loss, pain and suffering, and more, so you can focus on picking up all the pieces.
