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 Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of death for Americans under the age of 35. In 2003 there were 6,328,000 car accidents in the US. There were 2.9 million injuries and 42,643 people were killed in auto accidents. In 2002, there were an estimated 6,316,000 car accidents in the USA, and there were about 2.9 million injuries and 42,815 people were killed.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are about 43,000 people killed in fatal car accidents each year in the United States. Roughly, 40 percent of the fatal crashes are alcohol-related. In addition to fatal accidents, about 2.9 million people are injured each year.
Chances are that you'll be involved in an automobile accident throught your life. If you're in an accident, start by calling the police immediately. Police reports help determine who caused the accident and where the fault lies. Interviews are usually taken as well as photographs of the damaged vehicles.
Common injuries that are associated with auto accidents are: whiplash, head and brain injury, joint, bone, muscle injuries, and even paralysis.
When in an automobile accident, please don't hesitate to give us a call. Time is of essence when preparing for an injury case such as this - (Oakdale Office - 318.335.1333) (Oberlin Office - 337.639.2127)
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