Crashes can happen for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, a driver will admit that they didn’t see you, but often they did see you, and the issue is that they did not manage to stop in time to avoid crashing into you.
Here are three reasons a driver that spotted you may have been unable to avoid running into you.
1. They were going too fast
Speeding by drivers is a common contributing factor to crashes. The higher the speed at which a driver is traveling at, the earlier they would need to see you to avoid driving into you. More speed means drivers have less time to react, and it also means it will take longer to slow their vehicle down.
2. They were distracted
A lot of drivers are not paying enough attention to the road. They are distracted by anything from their phone to their passengers to their food. These distractions mean that the driver may only notice you late. By the time they do, it may already be too late to avoid you.
3. Their vehicle was unsafe
Poorly maintained vehicles take longer to stop than well-maintained ones. Heavily worn tires or brake pads are particularly bad at slowing vehicles. But other things can also influence a driver’s ability to avoid a crash. For example, insufficient brake fluid will make the brakes less effective. Misaligned wheels or loose steering could reduce their ability to steer around you.
If you believe the crash you were in was another driver’s fault, consider seeking legal guidance to build up a more complete picture of events and pursue any compensation you may deserve.
