Car Crash Personal Injury Lawyer | Injury Attorney St Louis

How often do we see, say or hear the phrase “car accident”? Its use is widespread. But “accident” denotes fault-free conduct
which does not happen in car crashes. They occur because someone

broke a rule of the road.

The right way to look at a “car accident” is to see it as a “car crash”. The phrase “car crash” is better suited
because it implies that it was caused by human error. A driver who texts while driving, speeds, runs red lights,
does not pay attention, or drives drunk can cause preventable car crashes – not accidents.

The New
York City nonprofit Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets has been advocating to change
the phrase from accident to crash. They hope to change the culture of traffic violence. Although saying “car crash”
won’t prevent more crashes, it can potentially change the mindset of drivers. Drivers need to realize that they have
the power to prevent a crash by being alert while on the road.

Next time you are out on the road or hear someone say “car accident” just remember that you can prevent a crash by
being a responsible driver and you can make people aware of the difference between an accident and a crash.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO

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