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If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident, you’re not alone. In fact, in 2018, the last year for which we have numbers, there were six million accidents in the US alone.

But what does this mean for the injured party? Here, we’ll examine the most common causes of accidents, the most common types of injury, and what kind of compensation you can expect to earn. Let’s get started!

Automobile Accidents – A Serious Cause of Injuries

Because auto accident statistics include information from a variety of government and insurance sources, they take some time to compile. As a result, the latest numbers are usually two years behind. As of now, the best records we have are for the year 2018. That year, as we noted, there were six million accidents in the US.

In those six million auto accidents, there were a total of three million injured people, and 4.5 million injuries. Why the discrepancy? The simple answer is that in many cases, there is more than one injury. So if someone has a concussion and a broken arm, that counts as two injuries, not as one.

There’s another, more somber statistic we should note. In 2018, there were 36,000 deaths on America’s highways. Those deaths are in addition two the millions of injured people.

Fast Facts About Automobile Accidents

  • There are over six million automobile accidents each year in the United States
  • In those accidents, there are 4.5 million injuries, and over three million injured people
  • In those same accidents, there are 36,000 annual deaths
  • The most common causes of American automobile accidents are distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding

Why Do Automobile Accidents Occur?

The top 16 causes of automobile accidents are surprisingly diverse. However, we can list them in three broad categories: driver behavior, road conditions, and the vehicle itself. Here’s a quick breakdown of each of these categories.

Driver behavior is responsible for the largest number of accidents. On our top list of causes, we have:

#1, distracted driving

#2, drunk driving

#3, speeding

#4, reckless driving

#6, running red lights

#9, tailgating

#10, wrong way driving/illegal turns

#11, teenage drivers

#12, drugged driving

That’s nine of the 16 leading causes, including the top four! All of these are avoidable behaviors. The government and private organizations spend millions of dollars a year discouraging people from drunk, drugged, and distracted driving. We have laws against these behaviors, as well as against most of the other behaviors on this list.

Teenage drivers are a special case. Because of their inexperience, they’re simply more likely than older drivers to make mistakes behind the wheel.

Road conditions account for the bulk of other car accidents. These types of accidents include those caused by:

#5, rain

#7, driving at night

#13, potholes

#15, animal crossings

#16, construction sites

The last major category of accidents includes issues with the vehicle itself. Of the 16 most common causes, these are:

#8, vehicle defects

#14, tire blowouts

Injuries from Automobile Accidents

Automobile accidents can result in a variety of injuries. These range from minor scratches requiring nothing but a band-aid and some disinfectant, to serious and debilitating injuries that can leave a person permanently disabled. The severity of the injury can have a major impact on any compensation.

According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, these are the five most common types of injury related to an automobile accident:

  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Scrapes and cuts
  • Head injuries
  • Chest injuries
  • Arm and leg injuries

Soft tissue injuries include things like bruises, sprains, strains, and tears. As you can see, that category itself has a range of severity all of its own. Scrapes and cuts, similarly, can be mild or serious. A cut that leaves your whole arm sliced open can require a lot of stitches. Not only is this painful, but it can cost you a small fortune. That’s why the American Bankruptcy Institute is writing about it.

Head and chest injuries should need no explanation. These can involve serious injury to major organs, which can lead to lasting damage. This is especially true for head injuries, which can result in lifelong loss of mental function.

Arm and leg injuries round out the list. Fortunately, these pose less risk of death than injuries to major organs. However, a major arm or leg injury can limit a person’s activities for a long time, sometimes permanently. This is no laughing matter.

Compensation from Automobile Accident Injuries

It’s impossible to say in advance what type of compensation you should expect for automobile accident injuries. There are a number of variables at plan, not limited to:

  • The severity of your injuries
  • The type of injury received.
  • The state where the accident took place
  • Which party was at fault, and what percentage of blame is assigned
  • Whether or not one or more parties was intoxicated
  • In some cases, insurance limits may play a factor
  • Additional factors unique to each accident

That said, a qualified attorney can help their clients to obtain compensation for a variety of expenses. These factors are also unique to each case, and can include the following:

  • Medical expenses related to the accident
  • Compensation for loss of income
  • Compensation for temporary or permanent disability
  • Compensation for pain and suffering
  • Injury-related travel expenses and other costs

Contact Trusted Lawyers for Automobile Accident Injuries

As you can see, finding your way to a legal settlement is no laughing matter. With so many factors to consider, it’s easy to understand how people get overwhelmed. And that’s before you have to deal with all the legal paperwork. To get the best results, you’re going to need a qualified attorney on your side.

To get the help you deserve, contact the Law Leaders today for a free consultation. The Law Lawyers are a nationwide group of lawyers and law firms with experience in personal traumatic injuries. Our lawyers will stand by you through thick and thin, until you and your family get the justice you deserve.

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