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It’s no doubt that car accidents can be devastating. You see them happen all the time just driving your normal commute and it can make even the safest drivers wonder about their own safety. Even if you are a good driver and have never been in a car accident before, it’s still important to learn all of the ways to avoid one. According to the National Safety Council, more than 90% of car accidents are caused by human error. This means that they can be prevented majority of the time. Before you get behind the wheel, you need to take basic safety precautions to prevent or decrease chances of injury in case of an accident. Additionally, there are things that you can do if a collision seems impossible to avoid while on the road. Knowing what to do before an accident happens can keep you from sustaining serious injuries.
CAR ACCIDENT CAUSES:
Before we get into what exactly you can do to prevent car accidents, it’s important to know the most common causes. Below are some examples of common causes of car accidents:
PREVENTING A CRASH:
Now that you know some major causes of vehicle accidents, it’s important to understand what you can do to keep yourself and other drivers safe on the road. Below are some great accident prevention tips:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
According to the NSC, “For the third year in a row, 40,000 people were killed in crashes on U.S. roads in 2018, according to preliminary estimates from NSC. Another 4.57 million people were injured seriously enough to require medical attention.” So it’s clear that there are ways to prevent an accident, but you likely won’t be so lucky as to avoid an accident your entire life. If you do find yourself in an unavoidable situation, there are a few things you can do:
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The first thing you should do after an accident is seek medical attention and call a good lawyer! Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. works hard to get you the compensation you deserve after an accident. They offer a free consultation and do not charge you anything until you win a settlement. The experienced attorneys at Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. fight to secure your financial future. For more information on car accident lawsuits, call 312-334-6875 for the Whiteside & Goldberg Michigan Avenue location and 815-730-7535 for their Shorewood office. You should never battle a distracted driving case without an excellent attorney by your side.
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