Have you been in an auto accident?
Thousands of auto accident victims, their families and friends who have suffered a death in the family or sustained serious bodily injuries, pain and suffering and medical bills because of the negligence of another driver have been represented by the lawyers at the Las Vegas law firm Mainor Wirth.
Nearly 43,000 people died in car accidents in 2002, according to auto accident statistics available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The previous year this figure was 1.5% lower. Although the number of traffic-related injuries has declined from 3.03 million to 2.92 million, auto accident statistics show that the number of fatalities due to drunk driving has steadily increased. In the last five years, more than one-quarter of Americans have been involved in a car accident.
Additional auto accident statistics:
- There were 17,419 alcohol-related fatalities in 2002.
- About 26% of drivers have been involved in a car crash in the last five years.
- Deaths from rollover crashes totaled 82%.
- More than half the fatalities reported –59%–were not wearing seat-belts.
- Motorcycle fatalities have been steadily increasing in the last five years.
- Deaths of motorcyclists aged 50 and over have climbed by 26%.
Auto accident statistics show that every 13 minutes there is a death caused by a motor vehicle accident between the ages of 1 and 33. It is amazing that most car accidents are entirely preventable. Recent statistics reveal that the drivers involved in auto accidents are distracted, tired or under the influence. It has been reported by The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration that drivers engage in activities that take their attention away from the road which is one of the primary cause of car crashes.
These activities include:
- Using a device such as a cell phone 28%
- Using the radio, ipod or cd 66%
- Eating or drinking 49%
- Talking with other persons 81%
After a collision with another party it is very important to call the authorities (police/ambulance) to the accident scene, and seek immediate medical treatment. It is then important to seek legal counsel to protect your legal rights by calling the attorneys at Mainor Wirth who will take your call and speak with you immediately about your car accident. Mainor Wirth will then stand ready to fight for you to see that you get compensation for your pain and suffering, any lost wages and medical bills.
Call Nevada auto accident firm, Mainor Wirth at (702) 464-5000 for a free consultation to discuss your accident case. You may also write to Mainor Wirth by filling out the form on the “Contact Us” page.”
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