Car Accidents on Rural Roads

Car accidents occur daily between highways and rural roads in Arizona. Often these accidents lead to catastrophic injuries or fatal accidents. In 2018, there were a total of 19,498 fatal crashes. Of those fatal car accidents, 46% of them occurred on rural roads. Due to the remoteness of many rural roads, emergency medical care may not be able to get there promptly. Unfortunately, individuals could experience worse injuries by the time medical professionals arrive at the scene. 

Many individuals believe that they can drive carefree on these roads because there isn’t much traffic around. This is far from true and everyone should treat rural roads the same as driving on main roads or highways. The same driving laws apply and if you are caught with reckless driving or speeding, law enforcement will still issue the same punishments on rural roads as they would on the highway. There are no excuses for failing to follow the laws when driving on rural roads. Listed below are more details on rural road accidents and some of the most common causes of crashes. 

Causes Of Rural Road Accidents

Listed below are some of the most common rural road crashes:

• Speeding- Often individuals will speed on rural roads because law enforcement does not always monitor those areas. They also will drive faster because they don’t expect a lot of traffic to come through those roads. Accidents that involve speeding often lead to bad accidents and serious injuries.
• Animals on the Road- In rural areas, there are often more animals roaming around. Whether it’s livestock, a carcass, or a small raccoon. Any type of animal on the road or crossing the road could cause a car crash. 
• Reckless Driving- Driving actions such as drunk driving, texting while driving, or tailgating all fall under the category of reckless driving and can cause accidents to occur. Even though individuals think law enforcement doesn’t often monitor those areas, it is still important to follow all of the driving laws to make sure everyone is safe on the roadways. 
• Poor Road Conditions- Bad weather conditions can make it difficult to see and cause car accidents. Additionally, road debris such as a tree limb or an object dropped by another vehicle could contribute to accidents occurring. Often potholes, lack of road signs, or uneven surfaces can be very dangerous to anyone driving on rural roads. 

Finding An Arizona Automobile Accident Attorney 

Accidents that occur on rural roads can lead to serious complications. These situations can be very overwhelming and lead to costly medical bills. The auto accident attorneys at ELG have to help you uncover all of your legal options. They will investigate your entire case, help you evaluate all of your legal options, file a claim on your behalf, and answer all of your legal questions. You must have a strong legal team on your side and the ELG attorneys want to be here for you. We will help you recover the compensation you are entitled to. Contact our team of highly trained Phoenix attorneys to explore all of your legal options. Call us today to set up a legal consultation at either Phoenix or Mesa Arizona law offices at (623) 877-3600.