Battle Born Injury Lawyers | March 3, 2023 | Car Accidents
Getting behind the wheel and venturing into society might not always seem risky, but it is. That’s because every time you get behind the wheel of a car and drive on the road with other motorists, there is a statistical probability that you could be involved in an accident.
In Washoe County, where Reno is located, car accidents increased by a whopping 21% in 2020.
Some people go their entire lives without being involved in a car accident. Others have been involved in more than one accident. That’s because the reality of getting into an accident is left to the realm of randomness and contingency. You have no way of knowing whether an accident will happen, so you must prepare for the worst.
However, you can learn about the most common types of collisions and some of the statistics related to each accident to know how likely you are to experience them.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving is a major cause of vehicular crashes from year-to-year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 32 people die every day due to drunk driving. As stated on their website, that’s about one person every 45 minutes.
To put things a little closer to home, in 2021, Washoe County sheriffs made 331 DUI arrests. With mind-boggling statistics like that, you would think people would be more careful when they get behind the wheel.
Unfortunately, drunk driving is still a prevalent scourge that robs people of their lives. This is all the more egregious when you consider how preventable these kinds of accidents are.
Distracted Driving
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 3,142 people died in 2020 due to accidents involving distracted driving. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly engage in distracted driving. You might be guilty of it yourself.
For example, have you ever reached over to the empty seat next to you to grab that cheeseburger you just purchased? That momentary distraction could be enough to end someone’s life and is certainly considered distracted driving.
Distracted driving occurs whenever a driver focuses on something other than the road and the vehicles around them. Distractions can range from cell phones to food to other passengers. Unfortunately, distracted driving can have life-changing effects that will stay with you for much longer than the task that distracted you.
Reckless Driving
Some people feel the need to feed into their aggressions behind the wheel. This creates a hostile situation that can lead to horrendous consequences. For example, imagine you are driving on the freeway, and another car is tailgating you. This situation is an instance of reckless driving and occurs throughout the United States daily.
In addition to tailgating, speeding is another form of reckless driving. Sometimes, people become so enraged behind the wheel that they accelerate in dangerous ways just to save a couple of seconds of driving time. In addition to being shortsighted, it could result in various criminal charges.
Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving occurs when someone is driving under extreme fatigue. The NHTSA estimates that approximately 800 people died due to drowsy driving in 2017. Fortunately, drowsy driving is preventable, provided the driver is willing to pull over and sleep off their fatigue before resuming their trip.
Consider Other Drivers on Reno Roadways
Remember that everyone around you has a history and people who care about them. Use this knowledge to avoid engaging in dangerous behavior that risks their lives. The last thing you want is to be involved in a car accident that takes someone’s loved one away.
However, sometimes accidents are unavoidable. When they happen, it is important to contact a Reno car accident lawyer right away.
Contact the Reno Car Accident Attorneys at Battle Born Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one were injured in an accident in Reno and you need legal assistance, contact our car accident attorneys at Battle Born Injury Lawyers and schedule a free consultation with our legal team.
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