Learn about compensation, settlements and hiring an
auto accident lawyer
Car accidents are a leading cause of unnecessary deaths and
therefore the number one source of personal injury claims in
the United States. In 2005, 6,087,000 cars were involved in
accidents, according to a recent crash data report by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This
comprised 56.1 percent of all motor vehicle crashes. In that
same year, fatal automobile accidents took the lives of 18,440
people, and injury accidents harmed another 1,573,000.
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Many of the accidents occurred due to negligence on the part
of one of the drivers involved. When a car accident is caused
by another party's negligence, people who are harmed often
reach settlements with the liable party which provide
compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering as well
as other damages.
In this article you will find information on the legal issues
associated with car accidents. To obtain further information,
you should contact a car accident attorney who can help
evaluate your specific situation and determine your legal
rights.
Car Accidents and the Law
As a legal matter, a car accident occurs when a passenger car
(convertible, sedan or station wagon) is involved in an event
or series of events that causes harm, such as property damage, traumatic
brain injury and/or
death. In 2005, 82 percent of car crashes involved a collision
with another motor vehicle and the other 18 percent involved
collisions with stationary objects and other non-motorized
objects, according to the NHTSA. Most of these motor
vehicle accidents involved
an element of negligence, corresponding with a traffic law
violation. If you have been arrested for driving under the
influence in conjunction with a motor vehicle accident, you
will want to speak with a qualified defense lawyer —
regardless of whether it's a DUI
first offense or
repeat offense.
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