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Vehicle Accidents

Vehicle accidents are accidents involving all types of motorized vehicles — cars, SUVs, vans, pickups, big rig trucks, motorcycles, buses, golf carts — and non-motorized modes of transportation — bicycles or pedestrians.

Vehicle accidents represent the majority of personal injury claims filed 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 40,000 deaths in 2006 due to motor vehicle collisions.

Additional vehicle accident statistics:

• On average, there are more than 6 million car accidents 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.

Types of vehicle and roadway related-accidents we handle:

• Car accidents
• Truck accident / big rig accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Golf cart accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Dangerous highways
• Defective roadway design

Kershaw Cutter & Ratinoff attorneys are experienced in representing individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents in jury trials as well as settlement negotiations. Our expertise includes handling cases ranging from simple collisions to automotive product liability to improper road design.

If you have been injured in a vehicle accident it is important that you contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights. To contact an experienced car accident attorney at Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff and to get a free case evaluation, please fill out and submit the contact form on this page or call us toll-free at (888) 285-3333.