Two people were killed in a fatal car accident in Georgia on Sunday. The driver of the car and his passenger, both 22-year-olds, were pronounced dead at the scene. The other person, the front passenger, was rushed to the hospital, where his condition is listed as critical. Unintentional or deliberate disobedience of traffic laws also contributed to the accident. Several other drivers also were involved, including one who sped before the accident.
What should I do in a fatal car accident? This is a very difficult question to answer. If you have no idea what to do, it is time to contact an attorney to help.
Distracted driving
Recent statistics reveal that driver inattention is a contributing factor in more than a quarter of all car crashes, including fatal ones. As of March 2018, nearly one-quarter of all crashes involved a cell phone. In fact, nearly seventy percent of drivers said that they have used a mobile phone while driving. Cell phones have become a distraction for drivers of all ages and genders, posing a serious threat to the safety of other drivers and passengers.
Mechanical failures
When a vehicle malfunctions, it could lead to an accident. In such cases, you can file a claim for the negligent or defective mechanical parts and work done on the vehicle. There are many ways to file a claim for a fatal car accident involving a mechanical failure. In the following sections, we’ll discuss the different types of mechanical failures and how they can be a cause of an accident.
Unintentional or deliberate disobedience of traffic laws
Motor vehicle fatalities can result from either intentional or deliberate disobedience of traffic rules. Luckily, most of these behaviors can be prevented, but motorists who choose to do them are doing so out of negligence. Vehicle rollovers, for example, are much more common than you may think, and they often result in tragic outcomes. Vehicle rollovers cause more injuries and fatalities than any other type of collision, and are particularly deadly when two vehicles come from opposite directions.
Reckless driving
Drivers who weave in and out of traffic lanes or fail to obey traffic signs and signals are common examples of reckless drivers. They often strike other vehicles or pedestrians, and sometimes they do not see obstacles, so they end up running into them. A reckless driver can also face multiple criminal charges for his or her actions, including hit and run. Below is a brief summary of what constitutes reckless driving. Listed below are the top three causes of fatal car accidents resulting from reckless driving.
Speed limit violations
If speed kills, you aren’t alone. Statistics show that one-third of all traffic fatalities occur when drivers exceed the posted speed limit. As speed increases, the risk of death doubles, and the damage to other vehicles is much greater. In fact, speeding accounts for about one-third of all traffic deaths, with nearly 9,000 fatalities each year. However, it’s important to remember that it’s not just the speed that kills – other factors are also at play, including a driver’s age.
