A recent single-vehicle accident claimed the life of one man. The man was driving his truck, and it suddenly left the roadway and hit a tree. He was not wearing a seatbelt, and he was ejected from the vehicle. This tragedy serves as a reminder that single car accidents are more deadly than other types of accidents.
Approximately sixty-five percent of fatal automobile wrecks are single vehicle crashes. Unfortunately, fatal single-vehicle crashes are also the toughest accidents for accident investigators to understand because the person who had the most information about what happened is deceased. While the cause of an individual single-vehicle accident can be hard to discern, there is plenty of information available on the topic of how drivers can prevent single vehicle crashes.
For example, scientific evidence has shown that tired drivers drive similarly to drivers who are under the influence of alcohol, For this reason, it is no surprise that tired drivers are often involved in single-vehicle accidents. Getting the rest that you need is a way that you can decrease your risk of being involved in a single vehicle accident. Sometimes, even drivers who started their journey well rested experience fatigue after driving for hours. If you are driving and you begin to get tired, find a place to rest before you continue on your way. Taking that rest break could save your life.
Another frequent cause of single vehicle accidents is alcohol use. Many single-vehicle wrecks occur when a vehicle leaves the roadway and either hits a tree or flips over down an embankment. When a driver has consumed alcohol, their reaction time is slower than normal, and their judgment and depth perception are reduced. When a driver operates their vehicle while they are under the influence of alcohol, it is all too easy for them to misjudge a curve in the road or to fail to make a necessary course correction in time to avoid an accident. Avoiding alcohol use before and during driving significantly reduces your risk of being in a single-vehicle accident.
Distracted driving and speeding are other frequent causes of single-vehicle accidents, and it is not difficult to understand why – those activities take the driver’s attention away from the road and deprive them of valuable time that they may need to avoid an accident. Fortunately, in regards to the common causes of single vehicle accidents, there is a common characteristic that provides an opportunity for drivers to avoid single vehicle accidents – choice. Speeding, driving tired, distracted driving, and drunk driving all happen when a driver makes a choice about what they will do both before and during their drive. This is good news for drivers because it empowers them to make choices that can reduce the chance that they will be involved in a single-vehicle accident.
Barrett Law PLLC: Serving Mississippi Car Accident Victims and Their Families
If you lost someone that you love in a one-car accident, or if you got hurt in a one-car crash, you may be able to recover for the loss or damages that you have experienced. The compassionate and experienced Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC help accident victims and their families recover financially after automobile accidents. Please call our office today, at 1 (800) 707-9577 to schedule your free, initial consultation.
