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What are the most common causes of car accidents in Charlotte? With hundreds of thousands of car accidents occurring on North Carolina roadways every year, representing victims of crashes is a central part of our practice. Quite often, these accidents result in serious injuries that cause great financial loss or emotional suffering. Understanding what are the most common causes of car accidents in Charlotte and the type of injuries sustained during these accidents can help you realize whether you have a potential personal injury case.

Data from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles reports that nearly 30,000 crashes occurred in 2020 alone in Charlotte. With such a high volume of crashes, Charlotte experiences substantially more car accidents than any other city in North Carolina. Even more harrowing, there were over 13,000 reported injuries and more than 100 fatalities resulting from these accidents. By and large, the most common causes of car accidents in Charlotte include the following:

  • Speeding, improper lane changes, failure of yield, following too closely, and disregard of traffic signals: A vast majority of accidents in Charlotte are caused by drivers who engage in reckless behavior while on the road.
  • Inattention and distracted driving: drivers who are distracted by their mobile device or other external circumstances are more likely to cause a car accident than drivers who are paying full attention to the road. In 2020, over 1,000 accidents occurred because a driver was preoccupied with electronic devices. Over 40,000 accidents were due to inattention, generally.
  • Reckless or aggressive driving: road rage is a common cause of accidents in Charlotte, resulting in nearly 13,000 accidents in 2020. Oftentimes, individuals who drive aggressively make reckless decisions on the road, changing lanes quickly or tailgating other drivers.
  • Drunk driving: In North Carolina, drunk drivers are responsible for one out of every three automobile accidents. Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are a serious danger to everyone on the road and it is important to hold these drivers accountable for their recklessness.
  • Operating defective equipment: In some cases, drivers are not necessarily to blame for an accident. Rather, defective equipment or system failures are responsible for crashes. This is a legally complex area of personal injury law but in some cases, the manufacturer can be held accountable for the accident.

Depending on the cause of the car accident, the amount and type of compensation available to the victim(s) varies. Moreover, North Carolina utilizes a contributory negligence system, meaning that if you are determined to be even partly at fault for the accident, you may be unable to obtain compensation at all. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate these situations.

What Are the Most Common Injuries from Car Accidents?

According to the Center for Disease Control, Americans spend more than 1 million days in the hospital each year due to car accident injuries. These injuries result in over $18 billion in lifetime medical costs and even more in lost wages and income. This statistic is similarly reflected in Charlotte, where car accidents cause thousands of injuries per year. Some of the most common injuries from car accidents include the following:

Car accidents can cause severe, debilitating injuries that have lifelong consequences. Even in less serious cases, the injuries sustained as a result of a car accident can have a major impact on a person’s finances and their emotional and physical well-being. For this reason, North Carolina law provides for ways to secure financial compensation to help bring victims of car accidents back to their former standing. Unfortunately, navigating this process can be complicated and many victims of car accidents may feel overwhelmed by the legal requirements. At Edwards Injury Law, we work to demystify this process for our clients.

How Edwards Injury Law Can Help

If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may feel unsure of the legal remedies available to you and where to turn for assistance. At Edwards Injury Law, we are dedicated to securing full and fair compensation for our clients. We work alongside victims of car accidents to understand their unique circumstances and represent their interests during insurance negotiations and/or court proceedings. To begin the process of obtaining compensation, consider contacting an experienced personal injury attorney within our Charlotte office today.