The prevalence of auto accidents in the United States during the last five years has reached more than six million. The estimated cost of this many car accidents is around 200 billion dollars; injuries at about two million and deaths at fifty thousand. More than a hundred people die from vehicle accidents everyday.

However, these numbers cannot compare to the physical, mental and emotional toll vehicular accidents can put on a person. In addition, car accidents can be tremendously costly for both parties involved. One of the complexities of this type of case lies on the difficulty of determining the person at fault for the accident. There are several factors involved in an auto accident but the Car Accident Injury Lawyer definitely understands all of the specifics.

Causes of Vehicle Collisions

Auto accidents can be attributed to several causes, which may include:

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Fatigue
• Negligence of the important traffic regulations
• Conditions of the road
• Over speeding
• Vehicle failure, and
• Misuse of cell phones

Cell phones are one of the leading causes of major auto accidents. Studies show that there had been a significant increase of cell phone subscribers in the United States in the past nine years. It is
therefore easy to assess a relative increase of people using their cell phones while driving. In fact, approximately 6% of the total vehicular accidents each year can be blamed for the misuse of cell
phones. This statistic translates to more than 6,000 deaths per year.

Distractions as the Cause of Auto Accidents

It is estimated that 98% of reported vehicle accidents are caused by distractions, which means that the driver concentrates on other things (distractions) instead of the road. If you are a victim of a car
accident or if you see that the accident is caused by an inattentive driver, i.e. using the cell phone while driving, it is important to have connect to an experienced car accident injury lawyer to properly
investigate your case and take the right course of action.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, 85% of cell phone subscribers use their devices while driving a vehicle. Other causes of vehicle accidents are the following:

• Cell Phone Usage (6%)
• Passenger Distraction (9%)
• Rubbernecking (16%)
• Fatigue (12%)
• Surroundings, i.e. road conditions (10%)
• Tuning the CD/Radio (7%)

Choosing a Lawyer

The knowledge of the car accident injury lawyer plays a major role in determining the success of your claim. Since vehicle accidents are affected by several factors, i.e. surroundings and cause, a well
versed lawyer, who has the necessary intellect to deal with the case, is important.

If you have been involved in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, our team of dedicated professionals can help you with your case. Although a general rule governing the proper choosing of a lawyer is non-existent, we can provide a number of skillful and knowledgeable professionals who can represent you in your claim.