Common Causes of Car Accidents in Phoenix

While no two car accidents are ever exactly alike, there are common causes of car accidents in Phoenix. If another driver’s negligence has caused you or someone you care about to be injured in a crash, it is time to consult with a knowledgeable car accident attorney at Elmm Law Group. Our legal team is prepared to give your case personal attention and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Driver Negligence

The majority of car crashes in Phoenix are caused by one of the many forms of driver negligence.

Speeding

Speeding does not only mean disobeying the posted speed limit. Drivers are responsible for always navigating the road reasonably and prudently based on current conditions. This includes slowing their speed according to the road’s condition and to adapt to the effects of bad weather, debris, or anything else that may increase the risk of a crash.

Speeding plays a role in about 30 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. Motorists who refuse to maintain a safe speed make roadways more dangerous.

Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is an exceptionally dangerous behavior that too many motorists engage in. When impaired, drivers experience losses in relation to coordination, impulse control, and decision making. These are the kinds of impairments that make a crash more likely. Drunk driving is closely associated with deadly accidents.

Distracted Driving

Drivers are required to pay attention to their surroundings to keep themselves and others safe. When motorists allow their attention to wander, they do a disservice to everyone with whom they share the road.

While drivers can be distracted by just about anything, texting is considered the most dangerous example of inattention. When a driver is traveling at 55 miles per hour, they drive about the length of a football field in the span of one text. The related risks of this action are difficult to overstate.

Aggressive Driving

Aggressive driving is a pattern of behavior in which the motorist usually engages in a series of dangerous acts, such as:

• Driving too fast
• Veering in and out of traffic at top speeds
• Tailgating, which is the hallmark of aggressive driving
• Honking rudely at other drivers, hurling insults at them, or using obscene gestures
• Ignoring the rules of the road, including refusing to yield the right-of-way
• Passing on the right or even on the shoulder

If you spot an aggressive driver on the road, put safety first by giving them plenty of space and choosing not to engage.

Fatigued Driving

Drowsy drivers can experience impairments that are similar to those that drunk drivers face. This makes them a real threat to roadway safety.

Poorly Maintained Roads

If a Phoenix road has been poorly maintained or is otherwise in a dangerous condition, it may cause or contribute to a car accident. Generally, a city, state, municipality, or county is responsible for maintaining a specific road in reasonably safe condition.

This means that the at-fault party may be a governmental entity; you will need to file your claim with the appropriate agency. You can expect the process to be even more challenging than filing a claim against an at-fault driver, and the amount of time you have to bring a claim to be limited. This makes it even more critical to enlist the help of a local attorney as soon as possible after your crash.

Contact a Phoenix Lawyer To Learn More About Common Car Wreck Causes and Your Right to File a Legal Claim

There are many common causes of car accidents in Phoenix. If another driver’s misconduct has injured you, a dedicated attorney from Elmm Law Group could advocate on your behalf. We could pursue a fair settlement that addresses your complete losses and supports your recovery.

To learn more about what we could do to help, contact us online or give our firm a call today.