Auto accidents are a very common occurrence in Southern California. In fact, there are over 64 auto accidents every day on the roadways of Los Angeles County alone, despite the city’s Vision Zero policy aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating traffic deaths. The reason for the high number of crashes could be due to more aggressive driving habits as people rush from place to place and pay less attention to their surroundings. The most common type of crash in California is single-vehicle collisions. There were over 1 million such crashes in 2016 alone and they accounted for over 80 percent of all crashes reported in the state. On average, these types of accidents result in roughly $1,100 worth of damage per vehicle. More importantly, these crashes can lead to serious injuries or death (especially if occupants are not wearing seatbelts or alcohol is involved). Another type of crash that commonly results in injury or death is a high-speed, head-on collision between two vehicles. Injuries caused by these types of accidents typically require immediate medical attention since they may include broken bones. Distracted driving (which includes texting or talking on your cell phone while driving) has also contributed to bad regional crash statistics. Unfortunately, many distracted drivers often try to deny their part in causing the accident. In such scenarios, a personal injury lawyer in Southern California comes in handy in determining the liable parties according to law. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), older drivers tend to be safer behind the wheel because they have more experience driving on busy highways. In contrast, younger drivers have a higher rate of fatal accidents per mile driven because they tend to take risks that other motorists typically avoid.