Traffic Violations Can Cause Car Accidents, Regardless of Who Is Driving

Traffic laws are in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. A failure to abide by these laws can result in car accidents and serious injuries.

2010-09-23

September 23, 2010 (Press-News.org) For all their fame and wealth, celebrities often face the same problems as the rest of us. However, some of these problems - even something as small as a traffic ticket - can seem larger than life for those whose lives are viewed through the lens of media scrutiny. And while negative publicity can certainly damage someone's reputation, the fact is that many famous people receive special treatment from law enforcement.

Lohan In Trouble Again

For example, authorities recently stopped actress Lindsay Lohan when she failed to stop at a stop sign while driving. Rather than issuing her a citation, though, they let her go with a warning. A citation could have caused the troubled actress big problems.

Lohan recently served a prison sentence for probation violations stemming from her 2007 arrest for DUI. She is currently shooting a film in Louisiana and, if she has any further run-ins with the law in California, a judge may not allow her to leave the state.

What If You're Not a Celebrity?

Unfortunately, not all of us can count on our celebrity status to keep us out of trouble with the law. Every day, people across the country are cited for traffic violations, and for the most part we must simply take them in stride. For some, traffic tickets are simply one of the costs of driving.

Though they may seem insignificant, even minor traffic violations can cause real problems. Traffic laws are in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. Stop signs control the flow of traffic; speed limits ensure that drivers can maintain control of their vehicles under the particular road conditions. A failure to abide by the traffic laws can result in car accidents and serious injuries. This is true, regardless of who is behind the wheel.

If you have been injured as a result of someone else's failure to abide by the traffic laws, you may have legal recourse. Speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable lawyer can effectively assess your case and help ensure your rights are protected.

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