According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 36,500 people were killed in vehicle accidents in the United States in 2018. The figure for 2019 was roughly the same, and an estimated 30,000 people are killed every year and millions more are injured on an annual basis in car accidents of different types.
Some of the leading causes of vehicle accidents are driver negligence, driver distraction, and speeding. Common traffic accident injuries include broken bones and fractures, brain and spinal cord injuries, and internal organ damage. If you or one of your loved ones suffered fractures or broken bones in a car accident, contact a Johns Creek broken bones and fractures lawyer at Bader Law Injury Lawyers. Our offices can be reached at (404) 888-8888.
Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
Vehicle accident statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are nothing short of alarming. According to these statistics, there are roughly six million motor vehicle accidents of all types in the United States every year, and over three million people are treated in hospitals and emergency rooms every year for vehicle accident-related injuries.
The estimated costs of these accidents are more than $75 billion every year in the form of lost income, lost business productivity, medical care and treatment expenses, insurance administration costs, legal overheads, and fines and penalties. According to CDC research, a single motor vehicle accident can lead to treatment costs over $50,000 per person per event–a substantial figure by any measure. This figure does not include other losses an accident victim may suffer such as lost income or vehicle damage.
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Types of Car Accidents that Can Lead to Fractured Bones
There are many different ways a car crash can occur, and there are various types of accidents that can lead to personal injury. Common accident types, and common causes of those accidents, are outlined below.
- Rear-end accidents: Brake failures, distracted driving, drowsy driving, and poor visibility are common causes of rear-end accidents.
- Frontal accidents: A frontal collision is one of the most dangerous types of vehicle accidents that can occur. Frontal collisions are often caused by speeding, mechanical failures, and distracted driving. Narrow roads and unsafe passing can also cause frontal collisions.
- T-bone and sideswipe accidents: These accidents are common at intersections and are often the result of a driver not seeing or ignoring traffic control signs or signals.
- Rollovers: Rollovers can lead to serious head, brain, neck, back, and limb injuries, as well as broken bones and fractures. Road debris, potholes, unmarked roadside fixtures, and collisions with other vehicles can cause rollovers.
Other causes of car wrecks include inclement weather, poor lighting, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driver inexperience or unfamiliarity with a certain area, dangerous roads that are not maintained or are slick or damaged, and vehicle malfunctions.
The factors listed can also cause or contribute to accidents involving pedestrians, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. Truck accidents occur with less frequency than car accidents, but they tend to cause much more damage and have a higher fatality rate than passenger car accidents. As for accidents between cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians, pedestrians and motorcyclists are disproportionately affected by injury as compared to car occupants, potentially leading to serious liability issues on the part of an at-fault car driver.
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Broken Bones Are Common Car Accident Injuries
According to the Mayo Clinic, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of new spinal cord injuries every year. These accidents can also lead to:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Cuts and lacerations
- Eye and dental injuries
- Amputations
- Total or partial loss of sensation in part of the body
- Total or partial loss of function in part of the body
- Death or total physical incapacitation
In addition to these injuries and the medical costs associated with treating them, car accident victims may suffer lost income, vehicle or property damage, pain and suffering, and, in the event of a fatality, funeral or burial expenses. Loss of consortium, incidental expenses, and lost future income or an inability to earn can all potentially be included in a personal injury claim as well.
To learn more about compensable damages, contact Bader Law Injury Lawyers at (404) 888-8888. A Johns Creek broken bones and fractures lawyer can help you understand how injuries are categorized and quantified and the types of evidence needed to build a personal injury case.
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Determining Fault and Liability in Your Accident Case
Depending on how your accident occurred, various parties may be at-fault or share liability for your personal injuries and losses. These parties can include another driver, a parts manufacturer, a government or municipal office, or a construction or maintenance team responsible for road repairs. A business owner or operator, for example, the owner or operator of a fleet of trucks, may also be at-fault for an accident if their poor hiring practices, overworked drivers, or poor vehicle servicing cause an accident.
To file a claim for damages suffered in a car accident, you must identify the at-fault party, identify your compensable damages, evaluate your damages, and obtain proof of your losses. You must also obtain a certificate of merit if you want to seek compensation for bodily injuries, and you must submit a letter of intent to sue to the at-fault party’s insurer informing them that you will be seeking compensation for the negligence of their client.
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Bader Law Injury Lawyers is just a call away, and we can be reached at (404) 888-8888. Our injury attorneys understand the trauma associated with vehicle accidents, and we are here to help.
A Johns Creek broken bones and fractures lawyer can help you in the aftermath of your accident and help you understand your rights and responsibilities when filing and pursuing a personal injury claim. Statutes of limitations apply, so do not delay in contacting us today for legal assistance.
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