A New Study reveals South Carolina roads have the Nation's Highest Fatality Rate in Car Wrecks.
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The last thing that goes through your mind when you get in a car is the thought of getting in a car wreck. Unfortunately, it is becoming a more common occurrence in the Charleston regional area. The roads in South Carolina continue to crumble, and the plan to fix them is far from complete. This is a significant concern for the Charleston regional area, which is seeing around 40 people move to the area each day. The increase of traffic and the lack of infrastructure is leading to more and more car wrecks in Charleston, South Carolina.
A recent study by TRIP (The Road Information Program) released on March 21, 2017, gives some staggering statistics. Operating a motor vehicle on the roads in South Carolina costs motorists 5.4 billion dollars a year. The Charleston region costs motorists the most money, $1,850 per year. The most troubling statistic in the study is the fatality rate on our roads. Between 2012 and 2016 there was an average of 881 fatalities annually. South Carolina has the highest fatality rate in the nation, 1.89 fatalities per 100 million miles of travel. This number should be a wake-up call to lawmakers to fix the roads.
The increased chance of a getting into a car wreck in Charleston, South Carolina means that if you or someone you know is involved with one, then you need to know what to do. The first thing you should do before you get out of the car is to make sure you aren't terribly injured and then check on your passengers. The next step is to immediately call 911 and tell them exactly what happened. When the police and paramedics arrive, follow their advice. If you feel the need to be checked out by a doctor, then the paramedics will assess you and transport you to the hospital. It is important during all of this that you make mental notes and or take physical notes with your phone or with a pen and pad. If you have a newer phone, you can make recordings. The purpose of this is to preserve the facts surrounding your car wreck.
The period after your car wreck can be overwhelming. There are forms that need to be filed, and insurance claims that need to be made. This is where it becomes important to retain an attorney to handle your car wreck claim on your behalf. An experienced attorney can negotiate with the insurance company and get you the settlement you deserve.
