VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Vehicle accidents represent
the majority of personal injury claims filed in the United
States. According to the car accident statistics
released by the United States Department of Transportation’s
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
there were almost 40,000 deaths in 2005 due to motor
vehicle collisions.
On average, there are more than
6 million car accidents on U.S. roads annually. More than
3 million people are injured due to car 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.
In addition to car accidents, other
common road-related accidents include:
- Commercial Vehicles
- Bus Accidents
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck and Big-Rig Accidents
Kershaw Cutter & Ratinoff attorneys
are experienced in representing individuals injured in
motor vehicle accidents both
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.
Recent successes include a $1.3 million dollar settlement
on behalf
of a person who needed back surgery following a rear-end
collision. Report an accident injury
If you
have been injured in a vehicle accident it is important
that you contact an attorney immediately
to
protect your
rights. Please call KCR toll-free 888-285-3333 or report
your case online to us by clicking below.
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