Wentzville, St. Charles County Car Accident Attorneys

Some of the most common reasons why car accidents occur in Wentzville include:

• Speeding – Drivers who speed have less time and space to react to hazards on the road that can cause a crash. Furthermore, cars hit harder the faster they’re moving when a crash happens, leading to more severe injuries.
• Distracted driving – Drivers who are snacking, adjusting the music, using a GPS device, talking on the phone, texting, or engaging in any behavior other than driving may not notice nearby cars or hazards on the road. Their failure to pay attention makes a crash more likely.
• Impaired driving – When drivers drink or use drugs behind the wheel, they have impaired judgment, delayed reaction times, and a greater chance of engaging in risky driving maneuvers. All these factors make a crash more likely.
• Following too closely – Drivers who tailgate make crashes more likely because they don’t leave themselves enough room to stop safely when cars in front of them slow down.
• Drivers not checking their blind spots – A driver who doesn’t check their blind spots before passing, merging, changing lanes, or turning may collide with a nearby car or oncoming traffic because they didn’t see a nearby vehicle or other hazard.
• Bad weather – When drivers don’t slow down and adjust their behavior during poor weather (rain, snow, etc.), they may lose control of their car and cause a crash.
• Drowsy driving – As more workers work unusual shifts or have gig jobs, driver fatigue has become a major safety concern in Missouri. Drowsy driving mimics many of the dangers of impaired driving, and fatigued drivers are much more likely to drift off and cause a collision.
• Vehicle defects – The companies that make cars or specific parts have an obligation to make sure their products are safe. If an accident occurs because a car has defective tires, brakes, or other components, the company responsible for the defect may be liable for the crash.