Auto accidents destroy take too many lives, in the U.S., every day. Those who survive are often left with devastating injuries and the loss of loved ones who were also involved in the crash. For all the money we pay them, the insurance companies thank injury victims by trying to deny or underpay legitimate claims. Our Charlotte auto accident claims attorneys will deal with the insurance companies on your behalf so that you and your family can get the full compensation that you deserve.
Common Causes of Auto Accidents
A thorough investigation is necessary to determine the true cause of your accident so that we can pursue all avenues of compensation for you. Common causes of auto accidents include:
- Distracted driving, including texting and other device use
- Speeding or excessive speed for the weather or traffic conditions
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield
- Failure to use turn signals
- Unsafe passing
- Following too closely
- Intoxication
- Defective vehicle
- Defective roadway
Defective Vehicles
Defective vehicles do not always cause accidents. Sometimes they cause injuries to be worse in accidents that have another cause. Defects that make injuries worse are called crashworthiness defects and include:
- Defective seatbelt
- Faulty airbag
- Collapsing seat back
- Defective window glazing
- Poor roof crush resistance
- Fuel system defects
- Dangerous design
If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident or if someone you love was killed in a North Carolina crash, please call the Charlotte auto accident attorneys of the McIntosh Law Firm at (704) 892-1699 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about how we can help you.
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