Car accidents represent the majority of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. According to the accident statistics released by the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were more than 37,000 deaths in 2008 due to motor vehicle collisions.

Auto Accident Statistics

• On average, there are more than 6 million car wrecks on U.S. roads annually.
• More than 3 million people are injured due to auto accidents, with more than 2 million of these resulting in permanent injuries.
• Every 12 minutes, one person dies because of a car accident.
• Every 14 seconds, a car accident results in an injured victim.

Know Your Rights!

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is important to contact an experienced auto accident attorney immediately to protect your rights.

Our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience representing individuals injured in car accidents, in both jury trials and settlement negotiations. Our expertise includes handling cases ranging from simple collisions to automotive product liability to improper road design.

To contact an experienced auto injury attorney at Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff for a free and confidential auto accident case evaluation, please fill out and submit the contact form on this page or call us toll-free at (888) 285-3333.