Automobile Accidents, Car Accidents

Auto Accident Attorneys

According to Fatality Analysis Response Systems (FARS), in 2007, 28,933 people were killed in cars and light transport vehicles. The breakdown went as follows:

16,520 in passenger cars, 1,760 in vans, 4,809 in SUVs, and 5,830 in small pickup trucks; 2,221,000 occupants suffered injuries;

There were 12,998 alcohol-impaired fatalities.

10,194 were killed because of rollovers - 4,041 in passenger cars, 571 in vans, 2,842 in SUVs, and 2,736 in small pickup trucks.

From 2006 to 2007, the number of passengers killed in rollovers declined slightly but the number of injuries increased. 54 percent of fatalities were caused by lack of restraints (failing to wear seat belt or car seats and/or defective seat belts and car seats).

People die or become severely injured from:

• Drunk drivers or drivers under the influence of drugs
• Airbag which may be damaged or defective or fail to open and protect upon impact
• Defective car parts like defective tires such as the Bridgestone Tire failure
• Rollovers - Some vehicles have bad designs and are prone to rollovers.
• Seatbelt failure when failing to provide adequate protection upon impact
• Bad road design
• Lack of proper signage
• Speeding drivers
• Careless drivers and inexperienced drivers

Car accidents present the greatest reason for accidental death of a child. Why? Sometimes parents fail to use the proper car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Sometimes parents use child car seats, booster seats, and seat belts but the products are defective.

Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, bad things can happen. Fortunately, they don't for many of us but if you or your family has been the victims on a devastating car accident - contact a wrongful death attorney or personal injury attorney now. Your insurance company may not have your best interest in mind. We do.

Contact us while you remember the details and the evidence remains.

In Pennsylvania, contact the "of counsel" car accident attorneys.

We can support you in the time of distress. We can come to the hospital or your house. Let us help while you concentrate on getting better.