The Common Causes of Car Accidents in Illinois

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Distracted Driving | Violation of Traffic Laws | Driving under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol | Careless or Negligent Maintenance | Driver Fatigue

Understanding the common causes of car accidents in Illinois won’t guarantee that you’ll avoid a crash, but can help you take steps to improve the odds. When you’ve been injured because of the careless  or wrongful acts of another motorist, you want a proven and experienced Illinois car accident lawyer to protect your rights. You want the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz.

What Are the Common Causes of Car Accidents in Illinois?

Data collected by the National Safety Council indicates an average of more than 36,000 auto accidents every day. That’s about 25 per minute. The most frequent factors involved in car accidents in Illinois and across the country are:

  • Distracted driving—Virtually a national epidemic, this problem has grown exponentially with advent of handheld devices, but may involve other forms of distraction. In addition to being distracted by emails, text messages and web surfing behind the wheel, motorists often eat or drink while driving, turn their focus to the radio, look at roadside attractions, groom while driving or talk with passengers in the back seat.
  • Violation of traffic laws—Speeding is the most common infraction, but many motor vehicle accidents also stem from illegal lane changes, failure to stop at a light or sign, or tailgating
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol—It’s estimated that about one of every three motor vehicle accidents involves some level of impaired driving
  • Driver fatigue—Statistics show that a larger percentage of car accidents occur late at night or in the wee hours of the morning

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