New York Car Accident Statistics: What They Show
By:
Gruenberg Kelly Della
Traffic accidents occur in our state and across the country every day.
Unfortunately, they are the cause of enormous physical, emotional, and
financial suffering for those unlucky enough to be involved. While you
cannot go through life completely protected against the possibility of
a motor vehicle accident, you can become a defensive driver. Part of that
skill is remaining aware of the dangers that surround you while driving
on New York roads and highways.
Injured in a Long Island car accident? Unsure of how to get the full compensation
you need? Call Gruenberg Kelly Della at {F:P:Sub:Phone} for a free consultation.
Injuries & Deaths in New York Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the New York State Department of Health, traffic accidents
are the leading cause of fatality from injuries for people living in the state.
According to statistics from government agencies, in 2017, approximately
1,000 people died in New York car accidents. Over 11,000 were seriously
injured. More than 18,000 were moderately injured while more than 133,000
sustained minor injuries. Unknown injuries numbered above 6,000. The total
number of crashes that year, whether injuries or fatalities occurred,
exceeded 300,000. The combined injury and death rate for accidents ranged
around 40 percent.
While individuals with “minor” injuries comprised the biggest
group in the statistics, it should be understood that even minor injuries
can lead to substantial financial loss. Whiplash can be considered a minor
injury yet can take months to heal, resulting in pain, discomfort, headaches,
and fatigue. Whiplash can manifest as something mild (or even non-existent)
right after an accident but the condition can deteriorate as the days
or weeks pass. In the worst cases, whiplash can become serious enough
to cause problems with one’s daily life for more than a year. Because
of the possibility of whiplash worsening over the days following an accident,
you should always get medical help after an accident. Getting legal assistance
as well can help ensure that you get the compensation you will need in
the days and weeks that follow in which injury symptoms may appear.
Another way to look at the statistics is that more than 20,175 New Yorkers
out of 100,000 died in accidents in 2017. The death rate per driver was
eight out of every 100,000 while the injury rate was 855 out every 100,000.
Another statistic revealed from this is that close to two percent of New
York licensed drivers will sustain an injury in a car accident every year.
Unfortunately, an auto accident can happen to anyone of any age at any
time. Causes of accidents range from distracted driving and drunk driving
to speeding, drowsy driving, failures to stop or yield, and other negligent
driving behaviors. Learning to become a defensive driver should be high
on everyone’s list when they get behind the wheel.
Have You Been Injured in a Traffic Accident in Long Island?
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a fatal Long Island
auto accident, you should seek qualified legal representation. In these
cases, you can turn to a law firm that has recovered more than $100 million
for clients throughout its history. At Gruenberg Kelly Della, we are proud
of our strong history of success and our more than 100 years of shared
legal experience in fighting for maximum compensation for the injured.
We strongly urge you to let us handle the challenges of your personal
injury claim while you put your time and attention on the physical recovery
side of the matter.
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