“In the first nine months of 2021, a staggering 31,720 lives were tragically lost in fatal car wrecks,” according to the chairman of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While this statistic is deeply distressing, the reality becomes even more grim when one recognizes that over half of these fatalities were entirely preventable.
More than 90 percent of car crashes are attributed to human errors. While some of these mistakes may be unintentional, others, such as driving under the influence and speeding, are completely avoidable. Though it’s natural to feel a sense of outrage upon learning this, let’s maintain a rational perspective and delve deeper into the matter.
What Are the Major Preventable Causes?
Various states have implemented regulations targeting common causes of fatal collisions. In Colorado, for instance, stringent measures control acceptable levels of drivers’ blood alcohol content. However, adherence to these policies is sporadic at best. Law enforcement occasionally apprehends those who breach these vital laws, fostering a climate conducive to avoidable and senseless accidents.
Every driver assumes responsibility for their actions while operating a vehicle. In today’s climate, where basic traffic and road rules are frequently flouted, even the most cautious drivers find themselves vulnerable. One can faithfully fulfill all their driving duties and responsibilities, only to be impacted by a momentary lapse in judgment or conduct from another motorist.
This context drives individuals involved in accidents caused by negligence to seek compensation for their injuries. Tragically, in certain instances, these innocent victims of accidents do not survive. In such heartbreaking scenarios, the bereaved family members may initiate legal proceedings through a wrongful death lawsuit. What unfolds in such cases?
Discovering The True Cause of Crashes
When victims or their loved ones opt to seek compensation, the onus lies upon them to establish the negligence of the other driver. A logical progression in this pursuit involves delving into the sequence of events that led to the vehicular accident. To provide context, consider a scenario where a motorist was recorded traveling at 110 mph in an 80 mph zone. In such a case, speeding assumes a pivotal role in the incident.
Given that evidence and memories surrounding these incidents often evolve over time, it becomes imperative for victims to promptly engage an attorney in order to uncover and preserve available evidence.
In cases where a considerable amount of time lapses before filing a wrongful death suit, a significant challenge emerges in aligning the evidence with the case. Furthermore, the defendant can conveniently obscure the details due to the passage of time since the incident occurred. Thus, unless compelling evidence has been diligently preserved by the victim prior to the eventual lawsuit filing, such cases may tend to favor the defendant.
The pursuit of compensation involves advocating that the responsible party address the losses incurred due to their recklessness. Within the context of a car accident, this could encompass compensation for lost wages during recovery, accumulated medical expenses, ongoing damages, and anticipated future consequences.
The resolution of your lawsuit occurs after thorough deliberation and a verdict rendered by the jury. However, the endeavor to seek appropriate compensation must be undertaken during the lawsuit proceedings themselves; attempting to do so after a verdict has been reached is not a viable course of action.
Conclusion
“Unnecessary and preventable car collisions continue to be an issue even today. But hopefully, with more accidents and traffic laws enforced in new ways, the number of victims will steadily decline,” says attorney Dan Libbey of Libbey Law Offices LLC.”