Common Causes of Nevada City Crashes
Even though it serves as the seat of the county government, Nevada City is still a fairly small and quiet place to live. The city is home to just over 3,000 people and isn’t located on any major state highways. However, despite all of this, Nevada City still sees a fair number of injury-causing car accidents each year. Predicting the time and place of a crash is impossible, but it is possible to learn about how accidents tend to happen in your area. By being aware of local collision trends, you can improve your safety on Nevada City roads. For this reason, residents and frequent visitors may want to read about the common causes of Nevada City auto accidents.
Collisions Overview
Data provided by the University of California research groups show that, over the last ten years of available information (2008-2019), there were 129 traumatic collisions in Nevada City. These crashes resulted in 160 injuries ranging from severe to minor and also caused two deaths. Fourteen percent of these collisions involved a pedestrian, a much higher rate than for most cities in the area. Additionally, about five percent involved a bicycle, and around seven percent involved motorcycles. Finally, just over half of Nevada City accidents happened on a highway operated by the state.
Common Causes of Nevada City Auto Accidents Ranked
After an accident is investigated, authorities will typically determine a “primary causal factor.” While there may be more than one factor involved in a crash, these primary causal factors have the largest share of responsibility for the accident. The following factors are listed next to the number of Nevada City collisions caused during the above-mentioned time period:
- Automobile Right of Way, 36
- Driving or Bicycling Under the Influence, 25
- Improper Turning, 17
- Unsafe Speed, 13
- Other Improper Driving, 6
All other primary causal factors caused five accidents or less each, and accounted for around 17 percent of injury crashes overall. Uncommon factors included hazardous parking, pedestrian violations, and unsafe lane changing.
Collision Injuries
Nevada City car accidents mostly caused either minor or moderate injuries, with these groups accounting for nearly 85 percent of collisions. However, even a minor injury can have a big impact on your life. Crash survivors are often left with these serious injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Road rash
- Bone fractures
- Internal trauma
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cervical sprains
- Lacerations
- Amputation injuries
Not only are these injuries painful and difficult to recover from, but the recovery process can be extremely expensive. Furthermore, paying for the medical care you need can be difficult or even impossible if your injury has affected your job.
Getting Help
Fortunately, many collision survivors can claim compensation to cover their losses and help them move on with their lives. The best way to learn about whether or not you may be able to obtain accident compensation is to reach out to an attorney in your area who has ample experience handling injury claims.
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