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2 CAR ACCIDENTS IN GREENVILLE, SC WRITTEN BY: The Law Office of Brian T. Smith

3 CAR ACCIDENTS IN GREENVILLE, SC A car accident, also referred to as a traffic collision, or a motor vehicle accident, occurs when a motor vehicle strikes or collides with another vehicle, stationary object, pedestrian, or animal. While some car accidents result only in property damage, others result in severe injuries or even death. Car accidents can range in severity, requiring varying degrees of litigation. The sometimes complicated processes attached to car accidents are necessary due to the situation s ability to perpetuate injury, property damage, and death. As a result of the damage that can arise from a traffic accident, there are numerous legal issues associated with a traffic collision. Car accidents are typically classified by mechanism. Common mechanisms of a car accident include (but are not limited to): head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, side collisions, rollovers, and run-off-road collisions. MAJOR CAUSES OF CAR ACCIDENTS IN GREENVILLE, SC The followings are the top causes of car accidents in Greenville, SC: Ø reckless driving Ø cell phone usage Ø impatient driving Ø drunk driving Ø driving while fatigued Ø poor weather conditions Reckless Driving Ø Reckless driving is a human cause, and is one of the leading cause of car accidents in Greenville, SC. This accident type is broad-ranging and could include several causal factors, such as driver error; drunk driving; the driver not being aware of his immediate environment; or excessive speeding. The driver behind the wheel cares less about other road users than what is necessary to maintain a safe road environment. Common examples of reckless driving are refusals to stop for law enforcement, drifting, and aggressive maneuvering through traffic. Cell Phone Usage Ø Another leading cause of car accidents in Greenville, SC is the use of cell phones while driving. Although the government has warned against this and has even criminalized texting while driving, there are still those who engage in texting while driving and other phone-related activities (e.g. answering calls or checking social media). The fact of the matter is this is distracting to the driver, and could lead to a traffic accident.

4 Impatient Driving Ø Another top cause of car accident in Greenville, SC is impatient driving. Impatient driving potentially occurs when drivers are in a hurry, such as being late or over eager to arrive at the destination. According to the recent research, impatience contributes to a strong majority of car accidents in Greenville, SC. The intuitive cause to this rests on the logic of the faster people drive, the less reaction time they have when something unexpected happens. Less reaction time means a smaller margin for error. The joint effect of people who are prone to error and a small margin for error leads to a high rate of car accidents. Drunk Driving Ø Historically one of the United States top contributors to traffic accidents, drunk driving occurs when the driver s blood alcohol content exceeds the legal limit. Alcohol consumptions impairs one s judgment and increases response times. When applied to driving, alcohol consumption reduces the driver s ability to safely and appropriately respond to traffic stimuli. Despite potentially large fines and jail time and the potential to harm others driving intoxicated remains prominent. Fatigued Driving Ø Fatigued driving occurs when the driver is excessively tired to be operating a motor vehicle. In extreme cases, a driver may actually fall into micro-sleep and briefly lose consciousness on the road. Even a nap of only a few seconds could cause a car accident, potentially culminating in criminal charges and a wrongful death lawsuit. Poor Weather Condition Ø A natural cause of car accidents in Greenville, SC is poor weather conditions. Among others, bad weather can be in form of rainfall, snowfall, or even just mist. Whenever possible, it is best to avoid driving in poor weather conditions. However, this is not always feasible, making car accidents a possibility. THINGS TO DO BEFORE A CAR ACCIDENT Ø Drive carefully Ø Be observant Ø Be in the right frame of mind Ø Have a qualified, experienced lawyer THINGS TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT Ø Report the accident to the appropriate law enforcement agency Ø Take photos of your car and the accident Ø Take notes about what happened

5 Ø Contact your lawyer WHY YOU SHOULD DO THESE THINGS Ø Appropriate compensation for injuries and losses Ø Insurance that justice is served Get a car accident attorney and ease yourself from all the troubles and headaches that come with a car accident. Contact The Law Office of Brian T. Smith Today for your Free Consultation. (864)