Summerlin Car Accident Attorneys

Speak to a Car Accident Lawyer First

One of the most important things you should remember when you have been involved in a car accident is to speak to an accident lawyer as soon as possible. To protect your rights, you will need legal advice before you speak to the insurance company and provide a statement of the event.

Insurance companies have become very aggressive in contacting victims of accidents quickly after the event. It is their belief that quick contact helps them settle cases faster and that this is beneficial to the victim. In reality, they try to push for a quick settlement before the victim even realizes all of the losses they have incurred or the severity of their injury. This is why it is imperative to speak to an accident attorney as soon as possible after the event to protect your rights. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident and is uninsured, make sure to learn the legal and financial risks for uninsured drivers.

Most Common Causes of Auto Accidents?

Speeding

It is tempting to put the pedal to the metal and see just how fast you can speed down the road but in doing so, you’re putting your life on the line, as well as the life of so many other people sharing the roadways with you. Many people assume that driving a few miles over the speed limit to rush to their destination isn’t a big deal but the truth is that it is one of the riskiest things that you can do when driving. Speed limits are in place for your safety, not in an effort to stop your fun. Adhere to speed limits, remembering to slow down during inclement weather, and stay safe when you have somewhere to be.

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is the cause of one in five accidents that occur in Clark County. The number of drivers receiving tickets for distracted driving seems to increase every year and the state, like many others, has imposed a ban on using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle in an effort to reduce the number of accidents. Of course, cell phone usage is only one of the ways a driver may become distracted. Applying makeup, eating, talking to passengers in the vehicle, reading books, or looking for items that you’ve dropped in the car are additional examples of distracted driving. Always keep your eyes on the road when you’re driving. Pull to the side of the road if there is an activity that just cannot wait until you arrive at your destinations.

Unsafe Road Conditions

Rain is one example of an unsafe road condition that contributes to more auto accidents than normal. Leave a bit earlier than usual when it is raining and do not hesitate to pull over to the side of the road if the rain restricts vision. It is better to be safe than to be sorry. Your life is worth a few extra minutes of your time. Other unsafe road conditions include improperly placed road signs, defective traffic lights, missing road signs, damaged roads, and trees blocking signs, among numerous others. If an accident occurs as result of an unsafe road condition, it is imperative that you speak to a car accident attorney during a free case evaluation to learn the next steps best for you to take in your matter.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

More than 1,300 people were arrested and charged with DUI in Clark County in 2014 and about 170 accidents involved alcohol or drugs the very same year. A total of 23 people were killed as a result of these accidents. Although the DUI-related incidents in Clark County are declining, this is one of the biggest causes of car accidents today and takes far too many lives in its wake. It is never okay to get behind the wheel of an automobile after consuming alcoholic beverages or when using illegal or prescription drugs. It is illegal to do so and can result in a trip to jail in addition to causing an accident. Even when you feel okay to drive, it is probably unsafe and puts so many lives at risk. Do not take that risk and make sure to phone an attorney if your life has been turned upside down as the result of such a driver.