Stop Sign Violations

September 15th, 2011 | Author: | Personal Injury

If you have been involved in an accident in which another car failed to stop at a stop sign, you are likely aware of the traumatic feelings, property damage, and personal injuries that can be associated with this traffic violation.  Despite being almost entirely preventable, this type of accident is one of the most common, and thousands are reported across the U.S. each year.

Virtually everyone in the world knows the meaning of the stop sign, and everyone who drives should be well aware of its meaning.  So what happens that there are so many dangerous accidents due to stop sign violations?  The following are a few of the reasons for these accidents:

  • Often times, drivers are simply distracted, due to being lost in thought or performing other tasks while driving, and do not notice the sign
  • Many accidents involve the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Some of these accidents are caused by reckless driving, including speeding, street racing, and evading the police

There are only a few instances in which the driver of the car that ran the stop sign would not be the liable party for the accident.  This could occur if there was a mechanical problem with the car that caused the accident, and that mechanical problem was due to negligent manufacturing or mechanical work.  In this case, the party responsible for the inferior work would be responsible for the accident.

If you were the victim of an accident caused by another driver’s stop sign violation, you may be entitled to financial compensation.  Call an Appleton auto accident attorney of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874 today to discuss your legal options.



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