Job Loss, Negative Emotions and Car Accidents

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 8, 2019

Whether someone gets in their car after having too many drinks or a driver fails to follow traffic safety guidelines, there are countless reasons why motor vehicle wrecks often happen. However, it is important for drivers to be aware of less common risk factors that may result in a collision. For example, someone who is going through an incredibly difficult time due to negative emotions associated with the loss of their job may be more likely to cause a motor vehicle accident.

After losing their job, someone may become incredibly stressed out, causing them to become distracted while driving or lose sleep at night (which may result in driver fatigue). Some people turn to drugs or alcohol during difficult times, and this can also increase the chances of intoxicated driving. These are just some of the ways in which job loss can lead to car wrecks.

Job loss can result in negative emotions and lead to a crash, but it is important to realize that car accidents can also cause strong emotions and the loss of someone’s job. For example, a car crash victim may not be able to keep working because of injuries they sustained in the accident, which could lead to depression, stress or anger.

If you were hit by someone who recently lost their job or have had to stop working because of injuries you sustained in a collision, it is important to look over your options. You may benefit from taking legal action and contacting a Seattle car accident attorney for the hardships that you have endured.