In 2016, 7,433 car accidents were reported in Jefferson County. Of these, 4,425 occurred in Beaumont. This represents a doubling of the number of collisions that were reported in 2011. Beaumont was also the location for roughly half of the fatal accidents in the county. According to Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics, 700 of the Jefferson County accidents were due to distracted driving and 140 were due to drinking and driving. This means that a large portion of these accidents were caused by dangerous behaviors voluntarily taken on by drivers – and they could have been completely avoided. An experienced Beaumont car accident lawyer can assist accident victims with pursuing the compensation they deserve after being harmed by negligent drivers.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in Beaumont
A car accident can occur for a variety of reasons, including the following:
- Distracted driving – Despite the known risks of distracted driving, thousands of people in Texas still continue to use their phones while driving. They may text, email or talk on the phone instead of pay attention. They may also engage in other distracting activities, such as tending to children or pets while behind the wheel, eating, drinking or fiddling with dials in the vehicle. Every second that a driver is tending to some other task is a second he or she is not paying attention to the road.
- Impairment – Drivers who have been drinking or consuming drugs put others at enormous risk when they then decide t odrive.
- Speeding – Despite Texas’ generous speed limits, many people soar past them and drive at dangerous speeds. When a driver is speeding, the vehicle will take longer to come to a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle may hit another one with more force, which can result in serious injuries or even death.
- Fatigued driving – Many workers work long hours and may drive while fatigued. Many truck accidents occur at this part of the state with so many trucks hauling petroleum products on the road, often by drivers who have not received adequate rest.
An experienced Beaumont car accident lawyer can conduct a thorough investigation to determine the factors that contributed to your accident. He or she will work diligently to pursue the compensation that you deserve.
Legal Assistance for Beaumont Car Accident Victims
Beaumont car accident victims have a right to pursue compensation for the damages that they have sustained. An experienced lawyer can pursue compensation for the medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and pain and suffering you incurred. Contact us today to learn more.
