Facts About Car Accidents

Auto accidents were responsible for over three million deaths in 2002.

Auto and car accidents are common occurrences in today's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. Nearly 5,000 people experience traumatic personal injuries that lead to death as a result of car accidents and collisions in the United States. Our lawyers can assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of an automobile accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6.3 million traffic accidents reported by the police last year, in which over 41,000 individuals were killed and an approximated 3.2 million people were injured. If you have been a victim of a car accident, you do not need to suffer alone. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries.

Common causes of Automobile Accidents include:

• DUI / DWI
• Driver Fatigue
• Faulty Traffic Lights
• Truck Overturns
• Backing into Auto
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Auto Collisions
• Overloaded Trucks
• Driver Error

Dimensions of car accidents

Car accidents are always dreadful. Even minor accidents can shake up the driver and all passengers involved, and, in the best case, they present the owner of the vehicle with a pile of paper work, a damaged car and insurance company claims. Sometimes, however, the outcomes are much more devastating and car accidents claim lives from our youngest to the oldest population. It is even more tragic if a live was lost due to the negligence of another driver and within minutes, the lives of several families can change for the worse.

Regardless of how frequently these situations might seem it is always the beginning of a difficult time for everybody involved in the accident. It is important, however, to seek assistance and support in order protect your legal rights. One of our auto accident attorneys is available to support you and ensure that investigations are conducted in the proper time frame that allows you to be eligible for any damages.

If you have been involved in a car accident or if you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, don't hesitate and contact us. One of our experienced professionals will evaluate your specific situation and then work with you in order to fight for your legal rights.

Did You Know?

Who pays for car accident injuries? According to the Insurance Research Council, 63 percent of the injuries are paid by the automobile insurance company of the injured person. About 55 percent of the injuries are paid by the insurance company of the other person involved in the accident and 36 percent are contributed by health insurance companies. The remaining 39 percent are paid by government programs as well as worker's compensation insurance.