In this article we will look at the most common causes of car accidents that in turn give rise to accident compensation claims.
Poisoning
Many accidents are caused by drivers intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
bad weather
One of the main causes of traffic accidents is bad weather conditions. Weather can cause poor visibility or poor traction on the road surface, which in turn can cause vehicles to collide with each other or objects such as walls. Other unexpected weather conditions such as flash floods and black ice can lead to accidents as it is too late to detect until it has affected you.
driver error
Probably the main cause of traffic accidents today is driver error. These range from following cars too closely, falling asleep at the wheel, driving too fast, unsafe overtaking and many other careless and unnecessary mistakes.
Entertainment
This is related to driver error, but it’s more about the driver being distracted by something outside or inside the car. Many accidents are caused by drivers distracted by another accident that occurs on the road. But even things like changing CDs, looking at your mobile phone or checking your makeup in the mirror can cause accidents. Basically, anything that makes you take your eyes off the road can create disastrous situations on the road.
road design
Sometimes accidents are caused by poor road design. This is when a part of the road or traffic control has been poorly placed or designed and can lead to an increase in accidents in the area. This could be anything from poorly placed signs that block your view of oncoming traffic at intersections to dangerous detours on busy roads. Sometimes accidents caused by poor road design will mean that the government or council will be held liable.
vehicle defects
Sometimes a road traffic accident will be caused by a defect in the driver’s vehicle. These defects can be anything from brake failure to a blown tire. Vehicle defects can cause an accident on the road, but sometimes these defects will cause more damage in an accident caused by something else. For example, some cars will have faulty airbags that won’t deploy properly, meaning people involved in accidents may suffer worse injuries. Also, some SUV/people carrier style cars are prone to rolling more easily, which will result in worse injuries to passengers.