Car Accident Attorney in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX

Common Causes Of Auto Accidents In Dallas

Most car accidents boil down to a dozen or so common causes, including:

• Intoxicated driving, wherein a driver is operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substances;
• Distracted driving, where a driver may be texting, talking on the phone, or even eating while operating the vehicle;
• Speeding, wherein the driver is going above the posted speed limit and putting those around them in danger;
• Failure to obey traffic signals, including anything from yellow or red lights to “no turn on red” and “yield” signs;
• Failure to take blind spots into account, meaning they did not turn their heads to check their blind spots before switching lanes;
• Road rage, in which a driver may become enraged, violent, or erratic as a result of others on the road;
• Failure to signal intentions, meaning the failure to turn on left and right blinkers before turning or switching lanes;
• Tailgating, or following closely behind another vehicle in a dangerous manner;
• Failure to yield to pedestrians and other cars as posted or required by law;
• Vehicle mechanical defects, or poorly designed components of the vehicle;
• Failure to properly maintain the vehicle, including tires, oil, windshield, and any other car component that can affect ability to drive;
• Objects in the road, like roadkill, tires, or other miscellaneous items that may have fallen onto the road due to someone’s negligence.

Naturally, each driver will want to blame the other. In many cases, an accident can be the fault of more than one party, and liability may be apportioned among the parties involved. We work with accident reconstruction specialists who use scientific means for determining the true cause of an accident, determining liability, and assessing an injury claim.