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Many people may think that the majority of car accidents in the Las Vegas area happen when drivers are traveling on the road, away from home, in unfamiliar areas. Surveys reveal that the most car accidents happen within five minutes or less of a driver’s home. Approximately one-third of all car crashes occur between one and five miles of where the driver lives. The most common type of collision that happens within this radius is drivers hitting parked cars. Other common collisions include drivers crashing on side or secondary roads, and reversing and hitting walls or fences. Research concludes that there is a comfort zone associated with driving in your own neighborhood. Many drivers become lazy in practicing safe driving behaviors because they feel like they know the area so well. Drivers do not fully focus on their driving as they would if they were driving farther away from home. As our Las Vegas car accident attorneys can attest, driving in your neighborhood can trigger muscle memory instead of being fully cognizant of what is taking place on the streets around them. Drivers often also fail to wear their seat belts when they are driving close to home, especially if they are only going for short drives in their neighborhood, and use this as justification. Lastly, it is just as important to buckle up no matter the length of the drive. Injured in one of the Las Vegas accidents?Contact us today! We look forward to working with you. Free consults and we collect no fee unless you win. We have the experience to get your case the justice that it deserves. Our lawyers take your call 24/7 at 844-977-1900. Come visit our office between 8 am and 5 pm or lastly, LiveChat with us online. Injured in an accident? Don’t wait! The sooner you talk to us, the better. There is no sure-fire way to avoid a car or motorcycle accident. Sometimes you can just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But motor accidents do tend to occur more often in certain places and at certain times. Where do Most Car & Motorcycle Accidents Happen?You might think that falling asleep at the wheel during a long drive is more likely to cause an accident than cruising around your neighbourhood. But the truth is most car accidents occur close to home, probably because of the relaxation we feel driving on familiar roads. How do Most Car & Motorcycle Accidents Happen?If you’ve ever driven home after work, and as you pull into your driveway you realise your brain was on autopilot the whole way home, then you know the feeling. Due to the frequency at which we drive the roads that surround our home, it’s relatively easy to develop a feeling of over-confidence. This over-confidence combined with a lapse in concentration can sometimes be enough to cause an accident. Densely populated residential areas can also be a little difficult to drive within, as cars parked on the street provide a new obstacle that is not present in other areas. Haphazardly parked cars can be an unusual obstacle to navigate around, especially if they’re parked to jut out onto the road or there are cars parked on both sides. According to the Road Trauma Australia Annual Summary, the most common causes to fatal motor accidents leading up to 2021 were all avoidable. They were (in order): speeding, alcohol consumption, fatigue, and distraction. How to Best Avoid an Accident Close to HomeThe two most important things you can do to avoid a car accident on a short neighbourhood drive is to:
It sounds so obvious but being vigilant about these two things makes you a safer driver. These steps are the best way that you can ensure your own safety when you are driving your motor vehicle. Try to avoid falling into your comfort zone even when you’re approaching your house or if you’re just around the corner from home. Although you know the street like the back of your hand, car accidents often occur as a result of unpredictable events, like another driver, a crossing animal or mechanical failure. Letting your guard down decreases your responsiveness behind the wheel. When do Most Motor Accidents Happen?Unsurprisingly, more car accidents occur when there are more cars on the road. Drivers are more vulnerable to a car accident in the morning and late afternoon or evening, going to and from work. Rush hour traffic combined with tight, busy roads close to the city can combine to create a potentially dangerous road situation. Understanding where and when accidents occur can help you stay alert and safe behind the wheel. By staying aware of the inherent dangers that are involved in operating a motor vehicle, you can ensure that you are giving yourself the best chance of staying safe and avoiding undue danger. However, sometimes car crashes can be almost unavoidable. If you have been involved in a car accident, GC Law can help! Our personal injury lawyers can help you to receive the compensation that you are due. Contact us today.
Back in 2001, Progressive insurance conducted research with over 11,000 people & found that over 52% of reported crashes occurred within five miles from home and 77% of accidents occurred within a 15-mile distance. Two decades later, the latest accident statistics from the NHTSA paints a pretty similar picture. While there has been a steady drop in the frequencies of car accidents and subsequent serious injuries, the overall tendencies of accidents happening close to home is stressful for several reasons, including:
Car accidents that occur close to a driver’s home will typically require a personal injury attorney in order for motorists and all types of accident victims to obtain their full, rightful compensation. At Greathouse Trial Law, we’ve been able to obtain the very best possible results for our past clients throughout our law firm’s 10+ years of existence. So if you or a loved one was involved in an accident within your own neighborhood or close to the other driver’s home, you should contact us for a free consultation so we can review the facts of your accident and put you in the direction for the correct initial steps towards your legal recourse. Why are People Less Attentive Near Their Homes?1. Overconfident DriversWhy most accidents happen? One of the most obvious reasons for frequent accidents close to home is the fact that drivers become overconfident and essentially drive in autopilot when in their comfort zones. There is a tendency for texting, multitasking, not wearing a seat belt, sending emails, dialing a call, or eating a snack while coming back home or leaving home early in the morning, which can lead to an accident. It’s always imperative that drivers stay alert even when they’re within a few miles of home. 2. Collisions with Parked VehiclesParked vehicles along the side of the road in residential neighborhoods can be both victims as well as perpetrators of car accidents close to home, or anywhere. A poorly parked car that isn’t aligned with the designated parking area is simply inviting trouble for the owner because of the general tendencies for drivers to go into autopilot while on familiar roads. On the other hand, a stationary car is in no way capable of avoiding an oncoming car and can lead to a collision without having done anything wrong. The liability within these types of auto accidents can be somewhat tricky, which is why hiring an experienced car accident attorney is so crucial for your case’s success. 3. FatigueMost car accidents that occur within residential areas are not a result of speeding, as speed limits are strictly established and enforced in the United States. However, one factor that cannot be accounted for is the mental state while someone is distracted driving. Long working hours and the subsequent physical and mental exhaustion from work can lead to a lack of attention that is needed for safe driving and can lead to minor or even fatal accidents. 4. Blame it on the BoozeIt’s rather common for people to avoid freeways and prefer drinking at a bar or a friend’s place near home when they go out to drink and choose to drive to the destination. While this reduces the chances of an accident on the freeway, it does not rule out late-night drunk driving back home after a wildly successful party. DUIs lead to an estimated 16,000 fatal accidents every year, which is about 40% of the total motor vehicle fatality rate in the United States. 5. Rush HourEven the safest drivers are victims of rush hour traffic and are always looking for ways to avoid getting caught in it via their cell phones. This can tend to lead to some early morning rash driving, as people try to beat the 8 a.m. traffic snarl. However, it often ends up causing more damage in the form of an accident right in your own neighborhood. 6. Underage drivingResidential areas are also where kids with no drivers licenses are often seen driving. This could be a result of some very successful sneaking from the kids or a dangerous indulgence granted by the parents. Either way, these kids potentially make neighborhood roads dangerous as they are not physically and mentally capable of safe driving. What Should You Do if You’re a Victim of such an Accident?If you’ve been injured or suffered damage in an accident in your own neighborhood, you should consider filing a case for remuneration. While the at-fault party may be your neighbor or friend, they cannot overlook the loss of property and peace of mind that a distracted driving accident close to home brings to the victim. However seriously you choose to pursue the case, it’s crucial that you obtain an experienced car accident attorney to work on your behalf. A good personal injury lawyer brings together experience with the relief of not having to extend yourself with paperwork and court filings, which will subsequently provide you the necessary time to fully recover from the accident. They also understand the rightful settlement that a case deserves and can get you the best possible damages from the negligent driver’s insurance company. Greathouse Trial Law manages personal injury cases across suburban Atlanta and can help you develop a rock-solid case. To find more about filing personal injury law claims, or to evaluate the facts of your case and determine if it holds merit, contact us for a free consultation. |
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