The Most Common Causes of Accidents in North Texas and How YOU Can Prevent Them

The North Texas accident attorneys would like you to be aware of the following common causes of car accidents in Texas:

• Driver behavior - As you may well have guessed, driver behavior is the most common cause of car accidents. Speeding, distracted driving, drowsy driving, and drunk driving cause the vast majority of accidents in Texas. While the other three factors can play a role, the root cause of most accidents can be traced back to driver error. In fact, 95% of motor vehicle accidents involve some degree of driver behavior.
  
• Equipment failure - While safety should be the highest priority for car manufacturers, they too often put profits ahead of passenger and driver safety. Tire and brake defects are most often cited as auto defects that cause accidents.
  
• Roadway design - Many safety experts, such as the Texas Transportation Institute, have worked hard to ensure that the roads we drive on are safe and are designed in a way to minimize roadway hazards. Examples of roadway safety features include roadway surfaces, traffic signals and traffic flow.
  
• Poor roadway maintenance - Poorly maintained roadways can and do cause accidents. Our attorneys have seen examples of poor road maintenance such as: a stop sign hidden by a tree, potholes that cause a tire to blow, and debris on the road that damages a car or causes a driver to swerve.
  

What Caused Your Dallas Auto Accident?
If you are seeking legal help, we are willing to bet that the other driver made a driving error and caused the accident. The sad truth is that, in an instant, one mistake can cause a serious crash. Too often, a crash leads to serious injuries that forever alter the life of the accident victim.

If you have been injured in an accident you do have rights. You may be able to recover the money you need to pay your medical bills, repair or replace your car, and offset lost wages. One free call for one free consultation could mean the difference between getting what you deserve and being left holding the bill. Call a Dallas auto accident lawyer at 1.877.290.1382 today.