3 Simple Tips To Help You Stay Accident Free This Year

 Posted on January 16, 2013 in Uncategorized

A car accident can happen to anyone in a matter of seconds. It can affect you in many ways. From the loss of a car, to a life changing injury. Have you been involved in a car accident that was not your fault and you want to know what steps to take next? Contacting a Denver car accident lawyer is a great idea that anyone who has been injured in a car accident should consider.

Here is a compilation of a few different sources advice on how to not only do your part to avoid an accident, but also some necessary steps for after a car accident.

Right now American's are driving cars that are the safest they have ever been. These technological advances have created a very safe nation of drivers. In fact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded that in 2012 the United States saw the lowest accident fatality rate since 2008. However, this does not mean that there was not a large number of fatal accidents in the United States. Car accidents are still the leading cause of death for people between the ages 3 and 34. There ared many simple steps that you can do to reduce this number of fatal accidents.

The first step, unanimissly agreed upon, do not drink and drive. This may seem obvious to many, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Association has reported that over 30% of motor vehicle fatalities are caused by accidents that involve impaired drivers. The second step, reduce your speed. According to the NHRA, speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes. Nearly 31% of crashes in 2008 had listed speeding as a contributing factor to fatal crashes. Speeding is just not worth the risk. Yes, new cars have crash test ratings that are amazing, but it is not just you on the road, pedestrians, other cars and even your own life it at risk when you speed. The third and final easy step to reducing your risk of an accident is simply: wear your seatbelt. Accidents, even low-speed crashes can send an unbelted person into the dashboard or side window. Unbelted drivers are not only more likely to break bones but have severe head injuries. Your speed in your car will be your speed if you collide with another object. Slamming into a tree at 45 mph sounds scary doesn't it.

Even if you do follow all these steps the chance that you are involved in a car crash is still a very real one. If you are involved in a car accident the first thing that anyone should do is call the police. Reporting an accident can help clarify who is responsible. If you feel hurt you probably are. Even if you feel an injury days after an accident it is possible that it is from the accident. Seeking medical attention is important to anyone who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Many injuries take a couple days for symptoms to become apparent and it is important to take care of any injuries immediately. The next step is if you are ticketed for the accident, reporting it to your insurance company can speed up the process of your claim.

If you suffered serious injuries from a car accident and are not receiving the care that you believe is appropriate contact a Denver personal injury attorney who works with car wrecks in Colorado. Contact The Gold Law Firm today to get the necessary care that you need for you injuries and any financial compensation you need for medical bills or property damages. Many times when a person is involved in a serious car accident they find out that insurance companies don't pay for all their medical bills. This is called an insurance company acting in bad faith. don't suffer through a insurance dispute alone. Contact a Denver personal injury attorney today to protect your rights and help settle your insurance dispute for you. At The Gold Law Firm we want our clients to to focus on their recovery. Let us protect your rights. Call a dedicated attorney at The Gold Law Firm today at 303-694-4653.