Disability Law

Auto Accident Deaths Were Down 8.9% in 2009

By Jack E. Clay

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration released motor vehicle crash statistics today that show a significant drop in deaths resulting from auto accidents. The report can be found by clicking HERE. The NHTSA estimated that 33,963 people died in car and truck wrecks in 2009 which is down 8.9% from 2008 when 37,261 people died on the roadways. Even more promising is the drop in fatalities between 2005 and 2009 of 22%.

The release of these statistics was significant enough to make the national news on the major networks. Vehicles keep getting safer and safer as years pass. We are encouraged by these statistics. Some people are surprised when we tell them that the overwhelming majority of our serious injury cases involve auto accidents. The reason is simply that injuries from accidents are very common compared to other causes of injury and death. Unfortunately, by the time people come to us, an accident has already happened. We encourage everybody to buckle up and drive safely.

Full post as published by Georgia Law Blog on March 11, 2010 (boomark / email).