tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922386589370999298.post-20923531877250792012008-07-04T07:55:00.000-07:002008-07-04T08:00:04.885-07:00<em><strong>The WHO statistics indicate that more than one million people die in road accidents worldwide every year. Surveys of road accidents point to a multitude of factors that contribute to these unfortunate events.</strong></em><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.anapolschwartz.com/practices/car-accident/blog/">Car Accidents</a> - Their Causes</strong><br />Automobile boom has no doubt fuelled economic growth, but it has also brought about a rise in the number of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_accident">car accidents</a> causing deaths and injuries to millions each year. Statistically speaking car accidents can never be avoided in totality. Nevertheless, a lot can still be done to considerably improve road safety.<br /><br />An insight into the contributing factors of car accidents will provide a fair idea as to how we can improve road safety.<br /><ul>• Human factor – Human factors contribute to more than half the car accidents reported. The causes of accidents include intoxication, driver error and concentration lapse.<br />• Speed Choices – Statistically, speeding causes more <a href="http://www.anapolschwartz.com/practices/auto_accidents.shtml">automobile accidents</a> than lower controlled speeds. However, risks of accidents are always high when cars are traveling both at lower and higher than average designated speeds.<br />• Driver impairment – Physical fitness and mental alertness of the driver play a significant role while driving. Driving requires good reflexes and split second decisions. Poor eyesight, fatigue, old age, and disability can seriously impair a person’s ability to drive safely.<br />• Road conditions – Badly constructed and designed roads cause accidents even when drivers adopt all safety measures.<br />• Roadworthiness of vehicles – Improperly maintained cars can result in serious mechanical failure. The onus is on the car owner to keep the car in top shape for his own safety.<br /></ul><br />It is for the government and road safety agencies to take stock of the above factors and identify solutions that can reduce the rate of injury and fatality.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4922386589370999298-2092353187725079201?l=philadelphia-personal-injury.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Michael Monheithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17468849097457991782mmonheit@anapolschwartz.com0