Some Important Car Accident Statistics
Americans drive more miles per person than the citizens of virtually every other country. Because we drive so often, we tend to forget just how dangerous driving can be. It is important to remember the dangers associated with driving, however, so that we remain alert and cautious while behind the wheel. Automobile accidents account for the largest number of non-health related deaths every year in the U.S., and it is every driver’s responsibility to understand road safety and to be responsible while sharing the road.
Unfortunately, sometimes people neglect this responsibility, and they cause accidents that hurt innocent people. If you or someone you love has been injured because of another driver’s negligence or recklessness, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. to discuss your case with one of our experienced Wausau car accident attorneys by calling 800-242-2874 today.
The Numbers
Car accidents occur with shocking regularity in the U.S., and examining the following auto accident statistics may help you and others to remember to always be alert and cautious while driving:
- Approximately 6 million car accidents occur each year
- About 25% of Americans have been involved in an auto accident sometime in the last 5 years
- Around 3 million people each year are injured in those accidents
- In addition to those who are injured, approximately 40,000 people are killed each year in auto accidents
Sadly, even if you do everything you can to stay safe on the road, you may still be injured by another, reckless individual.
Contact Us
Of the auto accidents that occur every year in the U.S., many of them are due to driver error or recklessness. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident caused by another driver’s recklessness or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a Wausau car accident attorney from Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today at 800-242-2874 to learn more.
