Auto Accidents: The Numbers

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental death in the United States, accounting for some 40,000 deaths every year. Auto accidents occur with alarming frequency; there are about 16,000 car accidents every day, ranging in severity from minor “fender benders” to fatal multi-car collisions. The consequences of these accidents can leave the victims and their families with heavy hospital bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation. The Coral Springs personal injury attorneys of the Law Offices of Eric G. Canter, P.A. can help. Please contact us today by calling 866-529-0022.

Grim Statistics

In an average year, there are about 6 million car accidents in the United States. About 2.7 million people are injured in these accidents, and about 40,000 people lose their lives. Across the country, approximately 110 people die in these accidents every single day – about one person every 20 minutes.

The monetary cost of automobile accidents is also astonishing. According to the American Automobile Association, the annual cost of car accidents is a staggering $160 billion, or about $1,000 per person in the United States. The cost of medical bills and lost wages resulting from an injury can be incredibly expensive.

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If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, we may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve. Contact the Coral Springs personal injury lawyers of the Law Offices of Eric G. Canter, P.A. today by calling 866-529-0022.