Fatal traffic accidents increased in 2015 by 7.7 percent. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released this preliminary data on July 1. In 2015, 35,200 people were killed in these auto accidents. In 2014, traffic accidents killed 32,675 people.
In a press release, NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark Rosekind attributes the rise in fatalities partly to lower gas prices last year, which resulted in drivers putting more miles on the road. But he went on to say higher rates of driving were likely only one of many contributing factors, including human error. Dr. Rosekind said 94 percent of accidents can be traced back to human error and choices.
The 94 percent is important. It means that most crashes – fatal and otherwise – are preventable. They can be attributed to a wide range of careless driving behaviors, including:
As someone injured in an accident, you deserve maximum compensation. You need and deserve it so you can get the medical care you need. Our law firm is personally committed to fighting tirelessly on your behalf.
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Our South Florida personal injury law firm offers you the personalized attention that you need in order to maximize your compensation. We have offices conveniently located throughout South Florida in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami, Florida, so we're never too far away from where you are. Our firm operates on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless we make a recovery for you.
We’re available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our firm operates on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless we make a recovery for you!
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