What You Should Know About Lane Drifting

If you have recently been involved in a car accident and are exploring all possible causes for this accident to present to your Rhode Island car accident attorney; you may need to reflect back carefully on the moments just prior to when the accident occurred. Thinking carefully about the other driver’s behavior in this instance could help you identify important information for moving forward with a personal injury claim.

Drowsy Or Distracted Drivers Are A Growing Problem

Although there are many factors that can contribute to driver negligence on the road, if you spotted the other driver weaving in and out of or drifting into other lanes, this could be a clear sign that he or she was drowsy or distracted behind the wheel. Lane drifting might seem innocuous but in fact, it can lead to devastating car accidents. This is because drivers in the other lane are not expecting any other vehicles to enter their lane without appropriate signals and clearance to do so.

When a driver drifts into your lane unexpectedly, you have little to no reaction time and this could lead to catastrophic accidents. Technology is even being developed and deployed to detect when your car is leaving the lane unsafely to help minimize these kinds of accidents.

Lane Drifting Hazards

Individuals who drift over the lane may be lucky enough to have several inches of clearance before they hit another vehicle but this is not always the case. If your vehicle was slammed into on the side, this could send your car into a tailspin or into a guardrail or other cars. This could lead to catastrophic injuries for you that can take months or years to recover from.

Serious Consequences From Lane Drifting

Lane drifting should never be viewed as a minor issue but unfortunately, many drivers believe that drifting into another lane is something that can be fixed immediately after it begins to happen by course correcting and moving the vehicle back to its proper position. That being said, if an accident does occur and you believe that the other driver was drifting into your lane just before the accident happened, present this information during your free consultation with a car accident attorney at Tapalian Law. Tapalian Law is here to provide you with the answers you seek to questions about property damage, time away from work, medical bills, and pain & suffering – to help you make a more informed decision about moving forward with a car accident injury claim in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.