Home > Auto Accidents > Auto Accident Statistics
Auto Accident Statistics
A report recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that the number of traffic fatalities will decrease for the third straight year in 2009. While the declining trend is encouraging, in 2009 alone it is estimated that over 30,000 people will lose their lives in automobile accidents. This represents a 9% decrease in the number of fatal automobile accidents which occurred in 2008.
Automobile accident statistics for Florida indicate that Florida has the 3rd highest number of total car accident fatalities, second only to California and Texas. Almost 35% of Florida's car accident fatalities are alcohol related according to the NHTSA automobile accident statistics. The silver lining in these numbers is that they represent a decline in the State of Florida for automobile accident fatalities, and alcohol related car accident deaths, from the last few years.
If you or someone you know has been in a serious Florida auto accident, an attorney in our office can help. Call us today TOLL FREE (866) 556-5529 to get advice from an experienced South Florida Injury Attorney.
The NHTSA automobile accident statistics also indicate that people seriously injured in car accidents is also on the decline. However, there are still close to 2.5 million people nationwide that suffer serious injuries in car accidents in 2008 alone. For Florida, this translates to almost 200,000 car accidents in which people sustain a serious injury from the accident. Accidents involving bicyclists and motorcyclists, however, continue to occur at an increasing rate. NHTSA's automobile accident statistics show that there has been a 2% increase in the number of fatalities in motorcycle and bicycle accidents from the previous year.
Auto Accidents Can Have A Dramatic Impact On Your Life:
- Serious Injuries or Death of Loved One
- Enormous Medical Bills
- Lost Wages
- Personal Stress
- Marital Stress
Learn more about auto accident statistics. Call us today TOLL FREE (866) 556-5529 to get more information from an experienced Florida Auto Accident Lawyer.
The use of safety belts saves thousands of lives.
NHTSA has also provided statistics for the number of automobile accident fatalities that can be prevented by the simple use of safety equipment. For motorcycle accidents, it is estimated that close to 90% of motorcycle fatalities could be prevented if the motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. Seatbelts also greatly increase the chance of survival in a Florida automobile accident. It is estimated that in 2008 alone, close to 20,000 lives were saved by the simple use of a child restraint, seatbelt or air bags. In the accidents that occurred, it is estimated that an additional 4,000 lives would have been saved had those individuals been using seatbelts, child restraints, or been in automobiles equipped with air bags. Florida automobile accident statistics show that more than 1,000 lives in 2008 were saved through the use of a child restraint seat, seat belt or air bag.
If we don't recover money for you, there are no attorney's fees charged.
Speak to one of our attorneys to get the advice from an experienced, aggressive accident claims lawyer and get answers to your questions.
The attorneys in our offices have over 50 years of combined experience in representing victims of automobile and serious injury accidents.
