Common Causes of Car Accidents in PA
According to the latest statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were 121,242 reportable traffic accidents in Pennsylvania during 2009.*
That means that, on average, there are 14 crashes every hour in the Commonwealth.
What is Causing All of These Pennsylvania Traffic Accidents?
Some of the main causes of Pennsylvania car accidents include:
- Distracted driving such as talking on a cell phone while driving and texting while driving
- Speeding.
- Alcohol use or drunk driving.
- Careless or illegal passing.
- Improper turning.
- Tailgating or following too closely.
- Drowsy drivers.
- Vehicle defects.
- Weather conditions.
Any of these causes can cause accident victims significant injuries. Contact a Pennsylvania auto accident lawyer today and let your attorney help you determine the cause of your crash and get you the recovery that you deserve after a car accident in Pennsylvania.
*Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 2009 Pennsylvania Crash Facts and Statistics
