Personal Injury Attorneys: Study Points to Surprising Leading Cause Of Car Accidents

A new study conducted by researchers from the Society of Automotive Engineers says failure to use turn signals is one of the leading causes of car accidents. According to the study, failure to use turn signals causes nearly two million motor vehicle accidents each year. That number is more than double the number of car accidents caused by distracted driving. Personal injury attorneys urge drivers to pay attention to this startling fact and be more attentive to their own turn signals.

Researchers reported that drivers across the country fail to use their turn signals nearly half of the time when changing lanes and fail to signal a quarter of the time when making a turn. This common practice increases the risks of car accidents because other drivers are not aware of what someone who is not using a turn signal may be doing.

Other common causes of motor vehicle accidents are speeding, driving under the influence, driver fatigue, poor weather conditions, aggressive driving and distracted driving which includes texting, talking on a mobile phone and adjusting the radio.

Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss What You Should Do If You Are Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident

Call the police and have a police report completed
Get the names, insurance and contact information of all parties involved and any witnesses on the scene
If possible, take pictures of the accident scene and your vehicle*
Seek immediate medical attention for any injuries
Report the accident to your insurance company
Write down as many details as you can remember about the accident as soon as possible so you don’t forget them as times passes
Call Messa & Associates at 1-877-MessaLaw for assistance

*Caution: If conditions are unsafe and you feel you could be hurt by oncoming traffic or otherwise, do not risk your safety for pictures or other evidence.

Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia and New Jersey

The Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa & Associates are experienced at handling motor vehicle accident cases. Our extremely skilled team of personal injury attorneys and medical experts is dedicated to ensuring you receive proper compensation for your personal injuries. If your child has suffered an injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident or any other type of personal injury, contact the personal injury attorneys of Messa & Associates for a free consultation. Call toll free at 1-877-MessaLaw, or submit a free online inquiry.

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