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There are many reasons for this but, in the end, driving is just a very dangerous activity. In fact, auto accidents are the 4th-leading cause of death in the US (behind only heart disease, cancer, and respiratory disease).
A lot of the danger involved with driving stems from the fact that people don’t take driving as seriously as they should. When you realize how fast things can happen behind the wheel, you’ll understand why driving needs your complete and total attention. Unfortunately, some people don't fully-understand this until after they've been involved in a serious accident.
As an example, take a big rig collision. Imagine that you’re following a big rig down the interstate, setting yourself up for a pass and about 40 feet behind the truck (certainly far enough behind to be visible in the driver’s mirrors). Your travel speed is 60 miles per hour, slower than most interstates.
If the semi truck in front of you has to stop or swerve suddenly, or goes out of control, you’ll have approximately one half of a second to react before you slam into the back of the trailer. At 60 miles per hour, you’re travelling 88 feet per second. The fastest athletes in the world cannot process and react to information in less than one quarter of a second; it’s a biological limitation.
Even at slower speeds, the roads require your full attention. Imagine the speed limit was 30 miles per hour and you were in a residential area. If a pedestrian or someone’s pet jumped within 20 feet of your car, you probably couldn’t react in time to stop an accident.
Vehicles are travelling much faster than people tend to think. When you’re on the road, be aware of other drivers. If you’re injured by someone who’s not paying attention, contact a personal injury lawyer. An attorney can help you to determine the best course of action moving forward, and help ensure that you have the best chance at winning the money you're owed.
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Disclaimer: As a valued member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. These posts should not be viewed as a solicitation for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.
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