Causes of Car Accidents Car accidents happen all the time, and they often lead to serious injuries. The lives of victims as well as families are also affected. These injuries occur when kinetic energy is transferred in the event of an impact. These injuries include whiplash or 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 almost every car accident in the United States. Fortunately, drivers can avoid such accidents by practicing safer driving techni