Most car accidents are caused by one of three types of drivers: negligent drivers, distracted drivers, and reckless drivers. Each of these categories of wrongful conduct carry different penalties, punishments, and consequences, with reckless drivers being the most serious. This article will consider who each of these drivers are and which type is the most dangerous.
Distracted Drivers
In simple terms: a distracted driver has their attention averted from the road while the car is still moving. For instance, a driver who is texting, applying makeup, or eating while driving can be characterized as a distracted driver. Unless there is evidence to prove that the driver was distracted, say, an unfinished text message, distracted driving can be hard to prove.
Another way to prove this driver classification is if the driver was caught on camera at a nearby business or home. If the driver denies liability, evidence helps determine their fault and obligates the insurance company to pay compensation. Additionally, if one can prove a distraction, one may seek a large monetary lawsuit, depending on the injuries’ or the accident’s severity.
Negligent Driving
Negligent driving is driving carelessly or failing to uphold a certain duty of care. Motorists are expected to follow certain traffic laws and drive safely, considering other road users’ safety. If they defy these laws, they are likely to cause an accident that obeying the laws would have otherwise prevented.
For instance, a negligent driver could run a red light or stop sign, but it is not limited to this. Negligent driving also involves making an illegal turn, not yielding the right of way or improper lane change. Driving while tired, sick, or distracted is also considered negligent driving.
A negligent driver puts others in danger when they could have prevented the accident had they practiced more diligence.
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is the most dangerous of these three classes because it involves a willful disregard for safety. In other words, a reckless driver is one who willfully disregards road safety regulations as well as the safety of other road users.
Reckless driving can involve driving dangerously while trying to evade the police or aggressive driving/road rage. Driving actions characterized as reckless include but are not limited to, driving extremely fast, weaving in and out of traffic, street racing, and driving under the influence.
More often than not, the actions of reckless drivers result in the serious injury or death of someone – whether them or someone else. If a reckless driver causes an accident, they may face criminal charges; the sentence often includes fines, probation, or jail.
Conclusion
Many car accidents are true accidents, but vehicle statutes allowing for these driver classifications help insurance companies determine liability and fault. If you are the victim of an accident, by a distracted or negligent driver, you may sue for compensation. In the case of reckless driving, you may even be eligible for additional compensation for punitive damages.
“By filing insurance claims or lawsuits against at-fault drivers, you may recover compensation for the economic and non-economic damages you suffer,” says personal injury attorney Cheryl Perkins.
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