Car Accident Lawyer Insights: The Leading Causes of Car Accidents in Monroe County

Each year the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSM) publishes state-wide car accident reports. These statistics provide key insights into the leading causes of car accidents resulting in personal injury or death in Monroe County. As car accident lawyers serving Monroe County, we believe that it is part of our duty to inform drivers of the leading causes of personal injury in our community.

In 2018, according to ITSM, the five leading causes of car accidents in Monroe County were:

1. Failure to Yield the Right-of-Way
2. Following too Closely (Tailgating)
3. Driver Inattention / Distracted Driving
4. Unsafe Speed
5. Improper Lane Changing 

For more information on what you should do if you suffer a car accident in Monroe County read our blog post here.

At Parisi and Bellavia, our car accident lawyers have served Monroe County for over 25 years and fight tirelessly for those who have suffered serious personal injuries in car accidents. We know these roads, because we’re from here.

The Choice is Easy, Call Parisi – Monroe County’s Trusted Injury Lawyers

If you have been injured in a car accident in Monroe County, NY, the choice is easy, call Parisi. Call us today for your free consultation at (585) 888-8000 or fill our our online form here. The Parisi and Bellavia difference is that (1) for over 25 years we’ve recovered millions for our clients right here in Rochester and (2) when you call us, we handle your case personally (we’re not just faces on a billboard). We’re here to help you.