Causes of Wetumpka Car Crashes and Injuries

January 18, 2023
Causes of Wetumpka Car Crashes and Injuries

Causes of Wetumpka Car Crashes and Injuries

People in the Wetumpka area suffer injuries in traffic crashes on a regular basis. An accident that happens in an instant can change your life for months, years, or indefinitely due to severe injuries. If someone else acted negligently and caused your collision, you deserve to collect compensation for all your losses from their insurance company. 


Getting compensation requires that you prove fault, which means you must show what caused the crash. An experienced Wetumpka car accident attorney can help you gather evidence of what caused your crash, so you can receive the settlement you need. 


Here are only some of the main causes of car accidents that might lead to an injury claim. Never hesitate to discuss your specific situation with attorney Matt Matthews today. 


Drunk or drugged driving

Even though everyone knows that driving under the influence is against the law - for good reason - many drivers still make this dangerous decision. Alcohol and drugs can affect a driver’s cognitive functioning, focus, reaction times, and more. This significantly increases the chances that a driver will make a serious mistake that causes a life-changing crash. 


While a driver might face criminal DUI charges, victims should also take necessary action to seek compensation for their injuries and losses. 


Distracted driving

We all multitask in our daily lives, and sometimes, people try to multitask behind the wheel of their car or truck. Smartphones have made distracted driving a bigger problem than it once was, though many distractions exist that are not related to technology. Common driving distractions include:


  • Texting or talking on the phone
  • Using hands-free technology
  • Using GPS
  • Changing music or podcasts
  • Having animated conversations with passengers
  • Tending to children in the back seat
  • Personal grooming
  • Eating or drinking


Drivers who cause accidents due to distraction should be responsible for the losses of any victims. 


Other traffic law violations

Traffic violations may seem like a minor issue, but these laws exist to ensure that we can safely use our roads. When drivers violate traffic laws, it can result in extremely serious accidents and severe injuries. Some examples of traffic violations that often lead to accidents include:


  • Speeding
  • Failure to yield
  • Illegal turns
  • Changing lanes without signaling
  • Running stop lights and stop signs
  • Driving without headlights on when required


In many cases, the mere fact that another driver violated a traffic law and caused an accident is enough to establish liability. For this reason, you should always call the police after a collision, as they will determine whether any laws were broken and issue a citation if so.


Seek Help from a Wetumpka Car Accident Lawyer Today

If another driver has injured you, you should talk to an attorney as soon as you can. In many cases, victims are entitled to compensation for their accident-related losses, such as medical expenses, lost income, and property damage. At the Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. , we work hard to get each client we take the most compensation possible under the law. Contact us or call our office today to schedule a free case evaluation with a car accident attorney in Wetumpka.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. These recoveries and testimonials are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about what a case is worth, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The valuation of a case depends on the facts, the injuries, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among other factors. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. 


The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. serves Montgomery County, Pike County, Elmore County, Autauga County, the River Region of Alabama and throughout the State of Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy, Wetumpka Prattville, Selma and Tuskegee. No attorney-client relationship is established by requesting a consultation or emailing Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr.. Information submitted in such communication is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure. 

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