The traffic on our roads is always
ever increasing on daily basis and the reckless driving of some of our drivers
has resulted in various road accidents; and accident victims have in so many
cases establish lawsuits to claim for compensation especially when personal
injury takes place and death may even results in most cases. However, if you
really want to embark on any legal proceedings to claim for compensation, then
it is your duty to learn the right ways to it without being subjected to
horrendous situation that will backfire on you.
If by any chance you fall victim to
any road accident, the first thing you have to do is to duly inform your
attorney for possible consultation on how to go about it without getting
yourself into more trouble that will put you in a situation of paying
compensation to the other party involved instead of being compensated. You
should know that some people are good in taking advantage of any lapses on your
part. In such a situation other party
might have set a trap for you and immediately you fall into it without due
diligent you may find yourself in big trouble. It is your responsibility to speak
to a legal expert who can guide you through the minefield of the legal system
and help you to get the compensation you deserve.
You should know that all road
traffic accidents don’t necessarily lead to legal proceedings, especially if there
are no serious injuries that can necessitate having a legal tussle between you
and other party involved. At times, it is possible that you may only be entitled
to recover damages for property and other expenses from the other drivers
insurance company.
There are so many factors that can cause road traffic
accidents among us. They are:
Non-Certification Of The Driver: Some of our drivers nowadays don’t
even have the right to be on the wheel because they have not being certified to
be capable of driving at all. Some may not have driving licence and once your
are not certified to drive a particular vehicle you may not be able to drive
such vehicle to ensure the safety of other road users.
Bad Driving Habits- This is known to be the major reason for most of our
road traffic accidents among us. Simple errors in most cases can lead to bad judgment
in driving. Road mishaps most often than not all add up to poor or driving
habits among our drivers. Such bad habits include lack of knowledge about road
traffic signs and symbols that can guide against road accidents, some drivers
at times do ignore traffic signals, over-speeding, poor negotiation of bends, not
giving way to other road users as when necessary, tailgating and mobile phone
usage while driving.
Loss Of Concentration While Driving- Some of our drivers are
oftentimes takes things for granted and through this lose concentration when
they are supposed to have full concentration of what is ahead of them. Distraction
has been named among the major reasons why accidents are on the increase
nowadays. A lot of things can be attributed be responsible for this such as
tuning of car stereo when you are on top speed, distraction either from outside
or inside of the car, reading of maps or newspapers, fixing of mirror when your
attention is supposed to be on the road, too much talking that ay lead to
argument or while trying to comfort an upset child all contribute in no small
ways to cause road traffic accidents.
Driving
Under The Influence Of Drugs Or Alcohol – A lot of awareness to adequately
sensitize our drivers for the dangers inherent in driving while under the
influence of drugs and alcohol have always being made available but yet some of
our drivers have always neglected the advise to the detriment of other road
users. While under the influence of drugs or alcohol the driver will be
subjected to the impaired ability to concentrate fully about the road condition
as well as other road users. This will no doubt put the life of other road
users at risk.
Bad Weather Conditions – Unfavourable weather is another
major reason for most of our road traffic accidents. This is particularly
common during heavy rain period or dry season when fog, mist or clouds will
take over the atmosphere. This normally reduces visibility to a very short
distance that will prevent drivers to see far ahead for good motoring. During the raining period the road may also be
slippery. Slippery road surfaces require the driver to take extra care while
behind the wheel. Our motorists should endeavour to take note of these weather
conditions to plan ahead of how their journey will look like. This is highly
important especially if you want to go on a long journey. You’ll have to know
that once the weather is not favourable to go on high speed, then you should
try as much as possible to leave home very soon enough to get to your
destination on time.
Other weather conditions such as black ice and flash
flooding also do create unexpected obstacles a driver will have to take special
considerations of while driving. You’ll also have to know that it’s highly important
for you to have a better understanding of how to get weather report and do
check to know if there is any special consideration to look out for harsh road
conditions as a result of bad weather.
Poor Or Inadequate Road Design – It is the responsibility of the
government to make available a clear, appropriate and adequate road signs and
symbols to ensure that accurate information are provided as at when due to all
road users. A hilly or sloppy area, sharp bend, narrow bridge and other symbols
should be provided to ensure that life and properties of all road users are
secured and protected. You should know that as a road user you have
responsibility to other road users as well, to prevent the occurrence of road
accidents. However, liability can be called upon when confusing, poorly placed
signs, barriers, road works or traffic signals are a contributing factor to
road traffic accidents.
Roadworthy Vehicles- On traffic record quite a large number of road
accidents are confirmed to be caused by vehicles that are not being road
worthy. Several factors can be attributed to this such as poor tyres, brakes
failing, technical or electrical failure and other similar defects can all
cause road accidents.
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