CONCORD, NH, November 28, 2012 (Press-News.org) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010 saw 32,885 fatal auto accidents in the United States. This is a 2.9 percent decline from 2009, and the lowest number of annual car accident fatalities since 1949.
2010 saw a total of 5,419,000 auto accidents, a 1.6 percent decline from 2009. However, 1,542,000 of those resulted in serious personal injury, an increase of 1.6 percent from 2009.
The five states with the fewest auto accident fatalities in 2010 were:
- Washington DC - 24
- Alaska - 56
- Rhode Island - 66
- Vermont - 71
- Delaware - 101
The five states with the largest number of auto accident fatalities in 2010 were:
- Texas - 2,998
- California - 2,715
- Florida - 2,445
- Pennsylvania - 1,324
- North Carolina - 1,319
In addition, Georgia, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee all had more than 1,000 fatal accidents in 2010.
Causes of Car Accidents
According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute on Highway Safety, common factors that contribute to car accidents include:
- Drug and alcohol use
- Driver distraction
- Aggressive driving
- Speeding
- Fatigue
- Driver inexperience
Determining the exact cause of an accident is not always easy because these factors are often combined. This is why you need a car accident attorney on your side as soon as possible following any accident. Your attorney can investigate the cause of your accident, determine its cause, establish liability, and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Know Your Rights
The laws regarding the rights of victims following auto accidents vary from state to state. You need an attorney on your side that understands the laws in your state and has a proven record of getting justice for victims. Nearly 30 percent of all auto accidents result in serious or fatal injuries. When these injuries are caused by someone else's behavior, you are entitled to compensation well beyond the offerings of insurance companies. Your car accident attorney will be able to assess the impact your injuries will have on every area of your life and work to get you every penny you are due.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a car accident, please visit the website of the Manchester, New Hampshire attorneys at the Law Offices of Van Dorn & Curtiss for more information on your rights at http://www.vandorncurtiss.com.
State Statistics for Car Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010 saw 32,885 fatal auto accidents in the United States. This is a 2.9 percent decline from 2009, and the lowest number of annual car accident fatalities since 1949.
2012-11-28
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[Press-News.org] State Statistics for Car AccidentsAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010 saw 32,885 fatal auto accidents in the United States. This is a 2.9 percent decline from 2009, and the lowest number of annual car accident fatalities since 1949.