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Changing the way people talk about personal injury incidents

People often refer to collisions involving motor vehicles as accidents. Car accidents happen for many reasons, but there are some who believe that using the word accident is problematic. Some safety advocates believe that people should instead use the term traffic violence instead. There may be some reason to believe that changing the way people talk about personal injury incidents can actually lead to safer roads.

In Louisiana, most accidents are not intentional. However, a person is still responsible for the choices he or she makes behind the wheel. Texting, talking on the phone, speeding or driving recklessly are all deliberate choices a person makes, and they all significantly increase the chance of an accident. There are some that argue that making these choices and ultimately causing an accident that leaves another person with injuries is an act of violence.

Studies suggest that even slightly changing the way people talk about accidents can be helpful. There is evidence that this could impact the way a person thinks about what happened and what should happen after it. Street safety advocates say that this is especially important in cases involving a cyclist or pedestrian.

Victims of traffic violence have the right to pursue rightful recovery after suffering because of the reckless or negligent actions of another person. They are entitled to seek compensation through a personal injury claim, which may help them address certain financial losses they experienced after a traffic incident. Louisiana victims will find it helpful to take quick action to explore the legal options available to them through the state’s civil justice system.