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Careless Drivers
While automobile accidents can have many causes, one of the leading causes of car accidents throughout Texas and the United States is negligence. This carelessness and inattention on the roadway inevitably leads to the deaths and injuries of many innocent victims.
Listed are other contributing factors to automobile accidents:
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Intentional Misconduct
- This is when a driver knows his actions will cause harm to others and did not care, or actively desired to cause harm to another individual.
- Intoxication/ Alcohol Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Aggressive Driving
- Speeding
- Driver Fatigue
- Inclement Weather
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Reckless Drivers
- Failing to Stop at Stop Signs
- Changing Lanes When Inappropriate
- Failing to Keep Proper Look Out
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Distracted Drivers
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Cell Phone Use
- Texting
- Talking on the Phone while Driving
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Cell Phone Use
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Product Liability
- Fuel-Fed Fires
- Seat Belt Failure
- Brake Failure
- Tire Blowouts
- Roof Crush
- Door Latch Failure
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$2.3 Million
Net to Client: $1,200,000.00
Expenses: $200,000.00
Attorney Fees: $900,000.00
Auto Accident – Neck Injury -
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