Causes of Car Accidents Car accidents are common and can result in serious injuries. They also affect the lives of those injured and their families. These injuries are caused by the energy transferred by the impact. These injuries include whiplash and spinal cord trauma, as well as injury to the limbs. Driver Errors Regardless of the vehicle it is driver's fault that is the primary cause for nearly every car accident in the United States. Drivers can avoid these accidents by utilizing safer driving methods and paying attention to the road con