Drunk driving is the number one culprit of car crashes in the United States, followed by speeding. Unfortunately, U.S. traffic deaths have risen in the past couple of years. One of the more frustrating aspects of looking accident statistic is that most could be easily avoided by being safe and following traffic safety practices. Though everyone knows that safety has the utmost importance, the statistics are stifling—but that’s why they are called accidents. Below are some of the numbers in regards to car accidents around the nation.
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- 6 million car accidents every year
- 3 million are injured from car accidents
- 2 million of them sustain permanent injuries
- 90 people lose their life on a daily basis
- 1/7 people do not wear a seatbelt while driving
- Seat belts reduce deaths by 45%
Regardless if you follow local driving laws, you may be subjected to an accident that is beyond your control. Accidents can be traumatizing, and sometimes permanently change lives. Here is where a personal injury lawyer can be valuable.
Role Of Personal Injury Lawyer For Accidents
Your personal injury lawyer will be aware of laws and legal procedures that will streamline the bureaucratic process of a car accident lawsuit a lot more efficiently than the average Jane or Joe doing it themselves.
In an accident that involves severe injuries, it is wise to consider hiring a personal injury lawyer to help you cope with the length of time it takes to recover. Not to mention, the cost of medical bills and other therapeutic procedures, including the estimated cost of future medical procedures, can be scary if you don’t get what you deserve. Generally speaking, a long-term injury that lasts more than a year or disables you for life would benefit from the expertise of a personal injury lawyer.
Disputed Liability and Refusal to Pay
When an insurance company disputes its policyholder’s liability for a car crash, the insurance company can say that the policyholder is not at fault —therefore, the insurance company will not pay for damages. A lawyer will help you provide proof and show that the other party was at fault.
If you been injured in a car accident, contact us today to speak with our legal team. We will help you create a strong case for your accident.
Source: Statistics come from the US Census in a PDF form. To research more, use this link.
