Houston Car Accident Lawyer

From the middle of November 2010 to April 2011, the Houston, TX area saw over 20,000 car accidents. While a staggering number, it is important to note that this is a 13% reduction from the previous five months - most of which is attributed to the improved road conditions throughout the state as well as an increased presence of law enforcement on the road. This, while a step in the right direction, is still not enough to eradicate car accidents completely. Unfortunately, car collisions still occur and more often than one would like, they are not just simple fender benders.

What are the common causes of Houston car crashes?

If there is one thing that can be said about car accidents it's that they are never the same. Each accident will have different extenuating factors and should be handled as such. That being said, there are certain causes that are more prevalent than others. Unfortunately, these causes are almost all preventable through the proper care and caution and can usually be attributed to driver negligence. Some of the most common causes of car accidents include the following:

• Poor maintenance of the vehicle. Cars are delicate machines and should be treated as such. When, however, they are abused and / or neglected, it can lead to harrowing accidents across the roadways. Not properly monitoring tire pressure, failing to get regular checkups and the like can all lead to equipment malfunctioning and serious accidents.
• Aggressive driving / road rage. Driving is not without its emotionally distress. It can be stressful, aggravating and even infuriating. This, however, does not excuse drivers who fail to maintain their control. Aggressive driving can manifest into unsafe driving tactics, such as tailgating, excessive lane changes and speeding.
• Driving under the influence. It is no surprise to learn that drunk driving is a serious hazard on the road. When a driver gets behind the wheel while impaired, they do not have the cognitive function to be able to handle the rigors of the road. They can cause them to become drowsy behind the wheel, to have slowed reaction times and to lose focus.
• Unsafe roadways. In some cases, when the state fails to take care of the highways across the nation, it can lead to unsafe driving conditions. Such things as ignored potholes, roads with limited visibility, failure to post proper traffic signs and the like can all be contributing factors to serious collisions that occur across the state and the nation.
• Distracted drivers. In some cases, a driver can appear to be doing everything right and still be endangering every driver in the area. A driver who is talking on the phone and not paying attention to the road is cognitively distracted. A driver who is adjusting the radio is manually distracted. A driver who is trying to read a map is visually distracted. A driver who is texting while driving is all three.
• Defective equipment / design failure. Some accidents can be attributed to the equipment of the vehicle itself - even if the driver did everything right in maintaining the vehicle. When a tired that are not aired properly, brakes that give out or even steering that locks up can all come from the design or manufacturing the vehicle.
• Tired drivers. On long stretches of road, late at night and early in the morning, it is not a surprise that some of the drivers on the road are fatigued. While this is uncomfortable, it is also important to remember that it is dangerous. Tired drivers can nod off and can become serious hazards to those people who are around them.

Contact a Houston, TX car accident lawyer today!

If you have been victimized in a car accident, it is in your best interests to get the involvement of a Houston personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. At Arnold & Itkin, LLP, we know how damaging car accidents can be and we are unwaveringly committed to ensuring that our clients receive the high-quality representation that they need to protect their legal rights. Should you choose to work with our firm, you can be confident in our ability to be aggressive when need be and still compassionate to your plight. We are here to help you, so don't wait, give our firm a call today!

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