Drivers know the traffic laws. They know the difference between safe driving and unsafe driving. When they cross these lines and act negligently, they deserve to be held accountable. Some of the many reasons car accidents happen in Kennewick include: Driver intoxication Driver distraction (texting, etc.) Driver fatigue Speeding Not obeying traffic signals Failure to yield Driving too fast for conditions Defective and confusing roadways Of course, not all car crashes are the result of driver negligence. At Telaré Law, we also file claims when accidents are due to defective car parts, faulty roadway design, and other causes.