Car Collision Prevention: A Guide in Saving Lives

Car Collision

It is a traffic accident where a vehicle crashes or collides with another vehicle. It causes injury, damage, or maybe even death to those involved in the accident. Every year, thousands of people are killed or injured in car collisions.

Data and Statistics of Car Accidents:

• In the US, there are more than 6 million car accidents yearly.


• 25% of these accidents were caused by talking on cell phones while driving.


• More than one-half of all fatal car accidents, the lifeless victims were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.


• One person dies every 12 minutes because of a car accident.


• Over 40,000 people die every year because of this accident.


• There is an injured victim every 14 seconds due to car crashes.


• The leading cause of death for the age group of one to 30 years is being involved in car accidents.


• More than 3 million people got injured because of car crashes.


• About 40% of car crash deaths happen because of a person driving under the influence of alcohol.


• Drivers are the majority of victims of these accidents, followed by the passengers of the vehicle.


• More than 33% of the crashes are due to reckless driving.


• About 30% of these accident fatalities are caused by driving beyond the speed limits.


• In Los Angeles, there were more than 58,000 car collisions and about 87,000 injured, and around 700 fatal collisions where about 800 people were killed in 2005.

These car accidents can be prevented if people would be more cautious when driving.

Here are some ways to avoid car accidents:

• Be alert!


• Check your vehicle. Before you start driving, make sure that your car is in good condition.


• Wear your seatbelt.


• Drive within the speed limits. Driving too fast or too slow can be dangerous.


• Obey traffic rules and regulations.


• Do not drive when exhausted, sleepy or not feeling well.


• Keep a safe distance to avoid hitting the vehicle in front.


• Do not drink alcohol before driving.


• Do not use mobile phones while driving as much as possible.


• Do not adjust the radio or change cassette or CD while driving, this can cause an accident.


• Keep an eye on the road.


• Be careful when crossing intersections.


• Follow traffic signals.


• Slow down on roadways that are near schools, churches, parks, or anywhere that are crowded with people.


• Make regular eye check-ups. It is necessary for the driver to have good eyesight.


• Be more cautious when driving at night.

Following these tips may prevent car collisions and may save many innocent lives. But in some cases, no matter how one is careful when driving, accidents still do happen, especially when it is caused by another person's negligence. When something like this happens, it is best to seek legal assistance from Los Angeles Car Collision Lawyers. They will aid you in obtaining just compensation for the damages you got from the said accident.

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