Authorities are investigating a rollover crash that happened on eastbound Truman Road near Missouri 7 Highway Monday morning. A woman flipped her car when her vehicle left the roadway and was on the shoulder of the road. The driver over-corrected, causing the car to rollover. She was take by air ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
As you read through our past blogs there are several recurring themes that seem to be at the root of most accidents. As Kansas City Auto Injury Attorneys, we feel if we can educate our Kansas and Missouri drivers on these recurring items, we have a really good chance at reducing accidents in Kansas City. So, with that said, here are the top 10 mistakes drivers make per MSN Auto.
Swerving. Yes, believe it or not, the most deadly mistake a driver can make it to leave his lane of traffic. Hitting other vehicles or leaving the roadway is deadly business. In fact, in 2007 the Highway Traffic Safety Administration (HTSA) reported that 15,574 people in the United States died because of this simple mistake.Driving While Drowsy. This is now being compared to drinking and driving, and appears to be just as dangerous. Most of these types of accidents occur between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.Drinking and Driving. Every 40 minutes someone dies in a drunk driving accident. What more needs to be said.Overcorrecting. Drivers tend to panic when their vehicle is sliding or goes off the road. Stay calm, slowly move your vehicle back into the correct position. Over-correcting causes about 4% of roadway fatalities.Speeding. Posted limits are posted for the safety of all drivers. Interestingly, one-third of all motorcycle fatalities are caused by speeding.Failure to Yield the Right of Way. According to accident statistics, this is particularly difficult for older drivers. They often either don’t see the oncoming vehicle they are supposed to yield to, or are unable to judge the distance and speed of the oncoming vehicle.Erratic or Reckless Driving. Weaving, tailgating, driving on the wrong side of the road, severely exceeding the speed limit – all of these driving mistakes can cause you tickets, jail time and accidents.Running Red Lights. Here’s an interesting statistic – 75% of automobile crashes occur in cities, and the majority of these accidents are caused by running red lights. Think T-Bone crashes. These are frequently the result of running a red light and are also frequently deadly.Not Wearing a Seat Belt. Understand the statistics. Thirty-three percent of people killed in car crashes were not buckled up.Distracted Driving. Again, this is a category that is being compared to driving while intoxicated or on drugs. Eating, talking on a cell phone, texting are all recipes for disaster when behind the wheel.As Kansas and Missouri Auto Injury Lawyers, we see the devastation a car crash can cause. Let’s keep Kansas City a safe place!
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a car accident in Kansas or Missouri, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys James Roswold and Heather Lottman. With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents, we may be able to help you during this difficult time.
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Posted by author on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:43 am
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