07 Jun Vehicle Accidents | Causes

3 Things that Make You Wreck

If you’re wondering how people get into wrecks, there are  three things that you should be aware of. They aren’t all things that you do  while you’re behind the wheel, but they are things that do cause all kinds of  bad situations.

1. Poor Maintenance

Your vehicle is a complex machine. It has a lot of different  systems and some of those systems are made up of hundreds of different  individual parts. They have to be maintained. Everything from the windshield  washer fluid to the brake pads has to be in the proper condition to allow for  safe driving. This doesn’t always cost a lot of money. For example, you can  learn to change your own windshield wipers, check your own tires and other  small tasks, even if you aren’t mechanically inclined. Most mechanics, in fact,  will probably give you some pointers.

2. Inattentive Driving

You have to pay attention to the road when you’re driving.  If you’re talking to someone, don’t look at them when you’re talking to them.  Just look at the road. It’s hard to imagine, sometimes, how far you travel in  the second or two you take your eyes off the road to look at your radio, a  passenger, your phone or anything else. At the very least, you should make sure  that you’re watching out for the other drivers out there who aren’t paying  attention; there are plenty of them.

3. Shadowing in Blind Spots

If you’re going to pass someone on a four-lane road, you  should do it as quickly as you would on a two-lane road. Unless they turn their  head, the other driver cannot see you. For reference: Most drivers almost never  turn their heads before changing lanes. If you’re in that other lane, you’re  going to get sideswiped.

A little bit of patience, attentiveness and courtesy go a  long way on the highways. Unfortunately, not all drivers exhibit any of the  above.

If a negligent driver causes you to get into a wreck, be  sure you speak with a professional auto accident attorney like the Dallas auto accident lawyer. Filing a lawsuit is not an automatic payday, but a  good lawyer can make sure that you have the best chances of winning. A Dallas vehicle accident attorney with experience will recognize the signs of a negligent  driver and will be able to help you put together a claim that could win you  compensation. You may also receive a settlement.