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Common Vehicle Accident Causes

Vehicle accidents happen more often than you think; most of us have a one in four chance of becoming involved in an automobile accident within the next five years. And automobiles aren't the only vehicles causing collisions on the roadways of Los Angeles - trucks, buses, and motorcycles can all turn from transportation to treacherous in a matter of minutes.

The vehicle accident attorneys at Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C. have extensive experience handling accident cases. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout California. Contact us now for a free consultation by calling (800) 820-1111 or contact us online.

At Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C., we know that accidents can be caused by a number of factors, depending upon the type of vehicle and roadway involved. Some of the more common causes include:

  • Speed - one of the biggest contributing factors, high speeds invariably lead to collisions - and the higher the speed, the higher propensity for serious injuries;
  • Reckless driving - in addition to speeding, drivers who are overly aggressive, follow too closely, or engage in "road rage" behavior;
  • Driver distraction - whether talking on a cell phone, speaking with other passengers, fiddling with the radio, or engaging in other distractions;
  • Alcohol or drugs;
  • Location of road - while highway accidents may receive the most attention, high-speed rural roads often provide more dangerous environments in which drivers fail to anticipate sharp turns or cannot see oncoming vehicles;
  • Type of vehicle - SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks have a higher risk for rollover;
  • Poor road and highway maintenance;
  • Insufficient signs and/or malfunctioning traffic signals;
  • Vehicle defects - whether design or tire malfunction.

While multiple factors can lead to an accident, it can be complicated to establish what or who was to blame when a collision occurs. Certain vehicle accidents are "cut and dry" and it may be easy to prove who was at fault, but other crash scenes require extensive evaluation and research to accurately assess blame.

Typically, police and others at the scene will assume that one of the drivers is at fault. However, in cases of vehicle defect or poor road maintenance, even the best driver can't always prevent a motor vehicle accident. Determining liability may involve the state or town responsible for the road maintenance, manufacturers of vehicles or equipment, or even repair shops who failed to correctly install or correct a vehicle component or function.

No matter who or what was to blame in your accident, the vehicle accident lawyers at Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C. can help. We'll work hard to make sure you don't pay for injuries resulting from an accident that wasn't your fault. Whether your accident was caused by a reckless driver, a poorly marked roadway, or an exploding tire, we can prepare a comprehensive case on your behalf while you concentrate on recovering from your injuries.

The personal injury attorneys at Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C. have extensive experience in all types of accident cases, including car accidents, motorcycle injury, truck accidents, and others. We have successfully represented thousands of clients in Lancaster, Apple Valley, Bakersfield, Victorville, Oxnard, Antelope Valley, Palmdale, Hesperia, Del Monte, Porterville, Adelanto, and throughout Los Angeles County.

We work hard to ensure that our clients recover lost wages, receive compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and get the full range of the medical attention they need. Contact us now for a free consultation with an injury lawyer by calling (800) 820-1111 or contact us online.