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(314) 500-HURTMillions of Americans are involved in traffic accidents each year, and many accidents result in injuries and fatalities. For example, in 2021, 46,980 people died in motor vehicle crashes, an 11% increase compared to 2020. In addition, there were 5.4 million medically consulted injuries the same year.
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Driver error is the leading contribution to car accident fatalities and crashes. Fortunately, personal injury law allows injured victims to obtain compensation from the at-fault driver. Consider speaking to a trusted St. Louis car accident attorney for legal advice on how to obtain compensation.
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According to NHTSA, 3,522 people died because of distracted driving in 2021. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from driving. A distracted driving activity takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off the road.
Typical forms of distracted driving include texting or calling, eating while driving, adjusting the car stereo, grooming while driving, or operating the vehicle’s GPS.
Speeding involves exceeding a prescribed speed limit or driving at a speed too high for a particular road condition or traffic. Speeding puts drivers, pedestrians, other drivers, and law enforcement agencies at risk.
The consequences of speeding include:
Alcohol is a depressant that inhibits the function of the central nervous system. It can impair the ability to concentrate, respond quickly to road hazards, and reduce reaction time.
Although any level of alcohol can affect your driving, the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in most states is 0.08%. A person with a BAC above 0.08 is considered legally intoxicated.
Examples of accidents caused by drunk driving include:
Reckless driving is operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for a person’s or property’s safety. Reckless driving is also a form of aggressive driving, another leading cause of car accidents.
Examples of reckless driving habits include:
Poor weather has a significant impact on driving. For instance, rain, snow, or ice make roads slippery, affecting tire traction. Having little or no traction can cause a vehicle to lose control and cause head-on collisions, passenger accidents, or side-impact collisions.
On the other hand, fog drastically reduces your ability to see. The denser the haze, the more likely you will get involved in a collision.
You deserve compensation if you’ve sustained an injury in an auto accident due to someone else’s fault. Working with an attorney enhances your chances of obtaining a sufficient award that covers your injury-related losses.
Burger Law is a team of experienced attorneys with over 70 years of combined litigation experience, and we are ready to help. Contact us online or at (314) 542-2230 for a free case evaluation.
Founder | Injury AttorneyGary Burger
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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