Each year, more than 40,000 people are killed in fatal car accidents.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that an automobile accident occurs every 10 seconds, and every 12 minutes, someone in the United States will die in a wrongful death car accident.

The personal injuries and property damage caused by these car accidents is staggering as well. In 2005, there were 6.5 million auto accidents in the United States accounting for over 3 million injuries and over $230 billion in car property damage.

Personal injury attorneys understand that this is only a very rough and general overview of the most common causes of car accidents and wrongful death accidents.  Our auto accident lawyer firm believe, however, that many car accidents can be prevented every year if all car drivers were aware of these causes of car accidents and tried to avoid these common causes.

There are several other factors that contribute to auto accidents. Some of the most common auto accident causes include drunk-driving, defective design of vehicles or most simply bad weather conditions.

Distracted drivers are the leading cause of auto accidents in the United States ranging in reasons from driver fatigue to just staring at scenery.  Rubbernecking, a phenomenon where drivers slow down to stare at another car accident, accounts for 16% of driver distraction-related car accidents. It is the most common cause of driver distractions in the country.

Another recent concern involves talking on cell phones.  That can increase your risk of a car accident drastically.  You are four times more likely to be involved in an auto accident when you are on your cell phone.  As a result, many states have outlawed the use of cell phones while driving unless a hands-free device is employed.

In light of the serious nature of these car accidents, it is very important to understand the causes of auto accidents so that we can more easily prevent them in the future.

Call us now at 1-858-551-2090 or click here for a free consultation with an experienced car accident attorney and find out how we can help you.  We speak English and Spanish, and we look forward to providing advice for your case.  No fee if no recovery.