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What Are The Factors That Contribute To Automobile Accidents

By Stacy Robinson

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When it comes to filing a motor vehicle accident claim either with your insurance company or against another driver, the main point to prove is who was at fault for the accident. The leading cause of accidents is driver error. However, even admission of guilt doesn't necessarily mean one person's error will lead to another's compensation. In other words, just because someone is at fault, does not mean they have to pay you. Following are some of the many factors involved in making a claim after being involved in an accident and they highlight why it is highly recommended to enlist the aid of an experienced accident attorney immediately after being in an accident.

The three main types of accidents, which arise from driver error, are failure to adhere to traffic signs, yield and rear end collisions. Failure to adhere to traffic signs arises when one car runs a red light and collides with a car that may be turning or has right of way. In this scenario, both drivers may be found at fault, as the driver running the red light should have stopped. Meanwhile the car turning should have made sure it was safe to turn, before committing to their turn. In this scenario, both drivers would have to compensate the other, since they each were at fault.

With the huge increase of cars on the road combined with the high speeds of travel, there are more accidents occurring now than ever. If you or a loved one has been driving along and sustained an injury due to poor road design, you may be entitled to compensation from the municipality in charge of that specific road. There are 10 main factors that are credited with contributing to motor vehicle accidents, as a result of poor road design. These 10 factors are: banking/camber, barriers, entry and exit ramps, road markings, surface, shoulder design, signage, traffic control devices, traffic flow patterns and visibility.

For example, if a collision happens on an entry or exit ramp, the first thing your attorney will look at, is whether or not the city clearly marked which lanes were designated for entry and exit ramps on and off the highway. Sometimes poor weather conditions make it difficult for the road markings to be seen. However, if you can't see the road markings on a clear day, your attorney may be able to file a claim on your behalf for compensation from the city.

Measures to reduce the amount of motor vehicle accidents on our roadways are a major focus everywhere. Despite a many measures to make the roadways safer, including making it harder to receive a driver's license, driver error continues to be the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. It is easy to see that if you are involved in a motor accident there are many factors that need to be assessed. It can be very difficult to determine who is at fault, whether you should be entitled to some compensation and if so, how much would be fair compensation without the professional help of an accident lawyer.

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