According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans spend more than 1 million days in various hospitals across the country annually as a direct result of car crash injuries. This figure highlights the fact that hefty medical bills are not the only cost accident victims incur; lost wages due to an extended hospital stay can also hurt your family’s financial security.
According to car insurance statistics cited by Forbes, the average motorist will file a claim approximately once every 18 years. That means if you start driving at age 16, you will most likely be involved in some kind of collision by the time you turn 34. Also, over the course of your lifetime, you can expect to be in three to four car accidents.
Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, distracted driving has become an epidemic in the United States. In 2014, at least 3,179 people died in distraction-related collisions, and thousands more were injured.
Texas has one of the highest car accident rates in the United States. In 2015, a motor-vehicle collision injured one person about every two minutes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Many of these victims faced financial hardship due to exorbitant medical bills and lost income.
Fatal accident rates are on the rise in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, 40,200 people died in motor-vehicle crashes in 2016 – an increase of 6 percent compared to 2015. This is the first time the death tool has passed 40,000 since 2007.
After any car accident, it is important to remain calm and think carefully about what you say and do. If you forget to call the police, then medical assistance might not arrive in time to provide life-saving treatment. Also, your statements and actions at the crash scene could impact your ability to recover compensation from the at-fault driver.
Whether they are pedestrians or passengers in a vehicle, young kids are susceptible to injuries in the event of a car accident. In fact, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, motor-vehicle wrecks are the second-leading cause of death for children between the ages 4 and 10.
According to the American Automobile Association, 103 million Americans will embark on a long road trip this festive season. That marks an increase of 1.5 million travelers from last year.
Traffic congestion, inconsiderate drivers, red lights – there are countless reasons why motorists become frustrated behind the wheel. Some people have a difficult time controlling their anger, and as a result, they speed, drive recklessly and put other road users at risk.
Cooper Law Firm
N. Eric Cooper
Mailing: P.O. Box 2222
Longview, TX 75606
Address: 501 N Third St,
Longview, TX 75601
Telephone: (903) 297-0037
Toll-Free: 1-855-297-HURT (4878)
Facsimile: (903) 236-0035
Hours: Open 24/7
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