According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an auto accident takes place every 10 seconds on the roads of the US.
Deaths and injuries resulting
from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
death for persons of every age from 3 through 33 years
old (based on 2002 data). Traffic fatalities accounted
for more than 90 percent of transportation-related fatalities.
In 2004, 42,636 people were killed in the estimated
6,181,000 police reported motor vehicle traffic crashes.
2,788,000 people were injured, and 4,281,000 crashes
involved property damage only.
If you have been injured in a car accident or have
lost someone because of a car accident, you can file
a case of personal injury or a wrongful death claim.
Those who are involved in car accidents may suffer
serious injuries or death. Various types of car accident
injuries include brain injury, injury to the spine,
neck injuries, fractures and broken bones, knee injuries,
and head injuries.
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