Moments of driver inattention can cause serious auto accidents, resulting in property damage and personal injury. People know that texting or DUI can lead to crashes, but what about other activities? Here are a few instances of negligence that attorneys caution clients against.

Examples of Auto Accident Negligence

1. Eating While Driving

People often grab a burger, burrito, or doughnuts and coffee for a meal on the go but driving while eating is dangerous. One-handed driving reduces the ability to control the vehicle if a quick maneuver is needed.   

2. Talking to Passengers

Drivers conversing with passengers might be distracted by the topic or may turn to look at their companions. Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can be long enough to result in an auto accident with personal injuries. 

3. Applying Makeup at the Wheel

It may seem like a time-saver, but applying lipstick or mascara while driving in slow-moving traffic can lead to a collision. When considering negligence in car accident cases, personal injury lawyers look for anything that prevents drivers from devoting full attention to operating their vehicles. 

4. Driving Too Fast

Even if you are not speeding, driving too fast for particular weather or road conditions is negligent conduct. When operating vehicles in road construction zones, or in rain, snow, or fog, motorists must exercise more care and proceed at slower speeds. 

5. Poor Vehicle Maintenance

Drivers owe passengers and other motorists a duty to maintain their vehicles. Non-functioning headlights or taillights, worn brakes, and bald tires are signs of negligence that contribute to car accidents.