In Millburn, NJ, certain traffic violations cause the most car accidents. We help hold at-fault drivers accountable.
When drivers break the law, they sometimes cause serious car accidents. But certain traffic violations often result in more crashes than others, whether with other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.
Below, you can learn more about four of the most common traffic violations that often result in car accidents. And if you have been involved in a serious car crash caused by another driver in New Jersey, make sure you fully understand your legal rights. Make sure you contact The Leigh Law Firm, P.C., to see how an experienced Millburn car accident attorney can help you.
Our dedicated legal team knows how to handle complex injury claims and car accident lawsuits in New Jersey. That’s because we have been helping injury victims and their families in Essex County, New Jersey, for years.
1. Speeding drivers
People who drive too fast often cause serious accidents for several reasons. The numbers speak for themselves. Nearly 1 out of 4 traffic fatalities in New Jersey every year occur due to speeding drivers, according to accident data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Why are speeding drivers so dangerous? One, they have less time to slow down and avoid a collision because they’re going so fast. Two, crashes caused by speeding drivers often result in more serious injuries because of the increased force of the accident. And three, speeding drivers often cause multi-car, chain-reaction accidents.
2. Distracted drivers
Texting while driving is against the law in New Jersey. But that doesn’t stop some drivers from breaking the law and engaging in this common form of distracted driving. And when they do, these texting drivers often cause serious car crashes.
Other forms of illegal distracted driving in New Jersey include using a handheld cellphone while driving, according to the State of New Jersey’s website. If you’re on the road and behind the wheel, you must set down your phone and use hands-free technology, such as headphones or Bluetooth.
3. Drivers who disobey traffic signs
Many collisions, especially intersection accidents, involve drivers running a stop sign, running a red light, or failing to yield. In each case, the driver who failed to follow the rules of the road and caused a car accident should be held accountable for their actions.
4. Aggressive drivers
Many traffic infractions involve aggressive driving. Some of the most common types of aggressive driving involve combinations of other infractions listed above – speeding and running a red light, texting while speeding, etc. Other examples of aggressive or reckless driving include:
- Weaving in and out of traffic, especially at high speeds on highways.
- Aggressively tailgating another driver, resulting in a rear-end accident.
- Road rage, including running another car off the road or intentionally hitting another vehicle.
Injured in a New Jersey crash? Talk to a car accident lawyer from The Leigh Law Firm to review your potential legal options.
Even if another driver broke the law and caused your collision, don’t simply assume that you will be fairly compensated for all your accident-related expenses. Many injury claims quickly become very complicated, especially if your injury-related expenses add up fast and exceed your own car insurance policy.
This is why it’s critical that you talk to an experienced attorney right away after your accident. A New Jersey car accident lawyer from The Leigh Law Firm, P.C., can answer your question, explain your options, and get right to work on your legal case.
Learn more about your legal rights. Contact us and schedule a free consultation with a New Jersey car accident attorney focused on your car accident claim or lawsuit. We’re conveniently located in Millburn, New Jersey, and we handle legal cases throughout the state. Best of all, you pay no fees unless we win your case. That’s because we work on a contingency fee basis.