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Auto accidents are among the leading causes of deaths and injuries in the United States, resulting in the death of 42,000 people per year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone is involved in an automobile accident every ten seconds. The NHTSA also reports there were 73,498 traffic crashes in Minnesota reported to Public Safety in 2009. And, there were 421 deaths on Minnesota roads. In Minneapolis alone, over twenty people die in fatal car accidents every year. It is estimated that a person will die in a car crash every 12 minutes in the United States. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motor vehicle accident you need to seek the help of a Minnesota auto accident attorney immediately. Contact the experienced attorneys at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP today at 866-397-4497 for a free legal consultation.
Car accidents can happen in many different situations and the majority of the accidents can be avoided. Some of the most common motor vehicle accidents include, but are not limited to:
● Driver distractions – the majority of car accidents are caused by irresponsible driving behavior. Drivers can be distracted for any number of reasons including cell phones, sending and receiving text messages, adjusting the radio, eating, driver fatigue, rubbernecking, passenger distractions, and looking at the scenery. Drivers are expected to keep their eyes on the road and the conditions around them at all times. Taking ones eyes off the road, even for a split second can lead to a very dangerous situation.
● Drunk driving – driving while intoxicated is a leading cause of fatal car accidents. It is estimated that every 30 minutes, a person dies in an alcohol-related crash. The simplest way to avoid this is to not drink and drive. Designating a driver will help prevent motor vehicle accidents and save lives.
● Speeding – occurs when the driver exceeds the speed limit and is a common cause of car accidents. Driving a vehicle at a higher rate of speed decreases the amount of time that someone has to react to and to avoid problems that arise on the road. Speeding causes the driver to have less control over his motor vehicle.
● Reckless driving – not just limited to breaking the speed limit, reckless driving encompasses many aspects of driving. Aggressively changing lanes, cutting off other drivers, improper passing on the road, and traveling at an excessive speed for given road conditions are all large contributors to traffic accidents.
● Road conditions or environment – road conditions can play a huge role in motor vehicle accidents, and include icy or wet roads, poorly maintained roads, malfunctioning traffic signals, and other highway defects.
● Driver Fatigue – drivers often do not realize or know the extent of their tiredness before it is too late. Fatigued drivers make up a large portion of car accidents in the United States.
There are many other causes of Minnesota motor vehicle accidents. If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident you need to seek the help of an experienced Minnesota auto accident & injury lawyer at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP. We have over 30 years of extensive experience in handling accident cases and make it a point to investigate every possible contributing cause of an accident to make sure you receive full compensation. It is important to act quickly after you’ve been injured in a car accident. Call 866-397-4497 today for a free consultation with one of our experienced auto accident lawyers. We have successfully litigated cases on behalf of injured motorists in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and throughout Minnesota.
