Car Accident Statistics
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Car accidents are the most common cause of injury to people than any other reason. They are also is the leading cause of death in teenagers. Even though there are more safety precautions implemented and safer cars on the road, accidents are still a huge concern and have alarming statistics.
There are over 6.5 million car accidents in the United States each year
This amount has not fluctuated much over the past few years. The amount of automobiles on the road increases every year and accidents seem to be following the same trend.
Fatalities are an awful statistic
- A person dies every 12 minutes on the road
- 40,000 people die each year from automobile related accidents
Cause of Teenage Car Accidents
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Most factors that determine the probability of an accident are directly under the control of each driver. However, the most risky driving behaviors that cause accidents for teen drivers are:
- Driving with multiple passengers (96 percent)
- Driving while using a cell phone (97 percent)
- Driving at night (74 percent)
Car Accidents and Teenagers
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The statistics about teenage drivers and car accidents are scary. As your teenage driver pulls out of the driveway, there’s plenty of reason for parents to worry.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens
Accidents while driving are the number one cause of death for teenagers in the United States, accounting for 36% of all deaths for teens from age 16 to 19. Every single year, over 5,000 teens die due to fatal injuries from car accidents and over 40,000 teens are injured.
Who is at the most risk?
According to estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, newly licensed drivers have the highest accident rate. Read More→
How much time do I have to report a traffic accident?
By · CommentsThere was a car crash at a busy intersection this weekend. As we drove by, the drivers were just standing around and didn’t seem to know what to do.
You know there’s going to be paperwork, but where do you start?
First and foremost, gather as much correct and complete information as you can at the scene of the accident. Then, depending on where the accident happened and the extent of damages, you may need to file an accident report with the State.
If an accident happens in the State of Washington
In the State of Washington, you must complete a Motor Vehicle Collision Report if the accident causes:
In a car accident, when do I call the police?
By · CommentsYou hear the screech of tires. There’s no time to brace yourself. In the blink of an eye, you feel the impact. Whether a crash comes out of the blue and collides with a great deal of force or it’s a low-speed thump in heavy traffic, you’re now involved in a traffic accident.
Stay at the scene
You are required by law to stay at the scene of the accident. The law says you must stop whether the accident involves another moving car, a parked car, someone’s property, or a pedestrian. If you drive away, you can be charged with hit and run—even if the accident was not your fault. Hit-and-run penalties are severe. You may be fined, sent to jail, or both. You also could lose your driver’s license.
Survey the Damage in your Recent Car Accident
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You’ve made sure everyone is all right and gathered required information. Now here’s the tough part – actually looking at the damage to all the vehicles from your recent car accident. Whether you are dealing with a claim in Vancouver, Washington, any other location in Southwest Washington or the Portland Metropolitan area, the Law Offices of Loren Etengoff are here to help.
Focus on gathering facts
As you survey your car, do your best to keep your emotions in check. While that may be difficult (especially with adrenaline running through your system at the moment), refrain from saying anything that you might later regret. Read More→
You’ve made sure everyone is okay at the scene of an automobile accident. Stay calm, avoid placing blame, and focus on collecting facts.
Find a piece of paper and a pen so you can write things down. Many insurance companies provide blank forms that help you collect information in the event of a collision. If you have that automobile accident form in your glove compartment, pull it out and use it.
When in a Traffic Accident be sure to check for injuries
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Most people give more thought to their odds of winning the lottery than being in a traffic accident. At the scene of a traffic accident, though, it’s important to check on the condition of people first. After that, you can take care of any paperwork and exchange information.
Let’s assume you’ve already ensured that you and your passengers are all right. Now it’s time to check the occupants of other cars involved in the traffic accident. Before you get out of the car, check traffic conditions to make sure it’s safe to open your driver’s side door. Advise your passengers to stay inside the vehicle for the time being, unless there is damage to the car that makes it unsafe to stay there.
Double Whammy: What to do if I am in a Car Accident
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You’re on the road and suddenly see brake lights flash ahead. Your senses are on high alert as you grip the steering wheel and push down on the brakes. Whew! You made it …only inches to spare, but you stopped in time.
Then whammm… the driver behind you did not stop and hit your car. Plus the impact of THAT collision pushed your car into the vehicle in front of you.
To you, it’s a freak accident. In the history of automobile accidents, though, insurance companies often see claims involving more than one vehicle.
- What do you do when you’re in a car accident?
- Who’s at fault?
- When do you call the police?
- How do you deal with an auto insurance claim?