Motor Vehicle Accidents: A True Public Health Crisis in the United States
Car accidents happen regularly throughout the United States for a variety of reasons. Drunk driving, distracted driving, driving when tired, and speeding are some of the most common causes of car accidents. Every year, the US reports to have approximately six million car accidents.
When a car accident happens, it can cause incredible destruction, severe bodily injuries, and property damage, and crashes can also take lives. The unfortunate thing about car accidents is that they are totally preventable. This is because of how much human error and negligence contribute to crashes happening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that despite car accidents being largely avoidable, they still happen so often that they are a main and leading reason for death in the country.
Car Accidents with Deadly Consequences
From 2015 through 2019, there was an average of 36,791 deaths from car accidents every year during this timeframe. That means that from 2015-2019, over 100 people lost their lives on a daily basis in the US.
When comparing the US to 29 other high-income countries’ death rates from car accidents, there is a great distinction. The US far outpaces these countries, which include, but are not limited to, France, Canada, Israel, Spain, Finland, and the Netherlands. The population-based death rate that was calculated in the United States was about 2.3 times the average rate of all of the other countries examined.
To address the problem, the CDC indicates that when using the Safe System approach and through the implementation of proven strategies, the US can get the issue of deadly crashes under control. It is possible to even reduce them and the unnecessary deaths they cause.
Car accidents can cause a tremendous amount of destruction and physical bodily harm to those involved. They also can be extremely costly. In 2020, for instance, there were around 41,000 people who died in crashes and more than 2 million emergency room visits for injuries from crashes, and all of this cost more than $430 billion.
Damages that one may sustain after a crash can include the cost of medical treatment, property damage repairs, compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement of missed wages while out of work, and that may not be all. Getting all of the compensation you are owed after a crash is essential. A South Jersey car accident attorney at Monaco Law PC can assist you with your claim and fight on your behalf to secure every bit of financial compensation you deserve.
Speak to a Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney Today
Car accidents can be devastating and expensive, they can inflict serious injuries that take a long time to heal, and they can also be deadly. No one wants to be involved in a crash, but sometimes, crashes happen. In this situation, it is a good idea to meet with an attorney to learn more about what options exist for obtaining compensation for one’s damages.
After a crash, you are welcome to call our Philadelphia car accident attorney at Monaco Law PC to schedule a free initial consultation at (215) 546-3166 for our office in Pennsylvania.
Sources:
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7126a1.htm
safety.fhwa.dot.gov/zerodeaths/docs/FHWA_SafeSystem_Brochure_V9_508_200717.pdf
