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How to Reduce The Chances of Being In A Vehicle Accident
May 20, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents | ShareAn accident is defined by the Merriam/Webster dictionary as "an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance". However, most vehicle accidents are not necessarily accidents but collisions which could have been avoided.
NHTSA reports that approximately 6 million collisions occur on America's roads each year. These accidents kill approximately 40,000 Americans and injure 2 million more annually.
Experts say that in order to avoid vehicle accidents, drivers should look as far ahead as possible and stay at least three seconds behind the car in front. Doing these two things will provide drivers the opportunity to react to situations more quickly.
Nationwide.com offers these 6 Driving Safety Tips to Stay Protected on the Road:
- Stay focused on defensive driving.
- Practice safe driving tips.
- Prioritize car safety.
- Make the time for driving safety.
- Slow down.
- Think safety.
Should the potential for an accident be present, Guide to Car Safety - Driving Tips - How to Avoid Common Car Accidents is one source for information on
What to do if…
you are swerving suddenly.
you get a flat tire while driving.
you are running off the road.
you are sliding on wet pavement.
"Defensive driving reduces the chances of being in vehicle accidents," says Collier County Accident Attorney, Randall L. Spivey.
Vehicle Accident Injury Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by less than 2 percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 1,600 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239. 337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com. Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.