Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the
aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.
Studies have shown that drowsy driving is involved in as much as 21
percent of fatal car accidents (Automobile Association of America Study, Nov. 2014).
Last December, Auto Guide also published an article indicating that New Years is the worst day for drunk driving, with almost
half of the fatal car accidents on New Years involving a drunk driver.
We can effectively and passionately argue for your right to compensation for your losses because we take the time to listen and understand the impact
of a fatal car accident on your life and family.
If the loss was the
result of a fatal car accident, truck accident or motorcycle crash, some immediate compensation will be available as a no - fault benefit from the deceased's own auto insurance.
Our diligent lawyers are prepared to fight for compensation in the courtroom and will defend your right to compensation for your past and future medical bills, lost wages and future earnings, your pain and suffering, and, in the
event of a fatal car accident, even wrongful death.
While no amount of money will ever replace the loss experienced in the
wake of a fatal car accident, filing a wrongful death claim can ensure that you and your family are financially cared for so that you can focus on grieving and healing.
The
string of fatal car accidents along I - 20 in the DFW area has caused numerous injuries and deaths and may lead to a significant number of personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Three -
quarters of all fatal car accidents occur in urban areas or withing 5 miles of an urban area, according to new research released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The actual numbers show a drop of over 500 fatalities, from 3975 to 3435 between 2007 and 2008 and puts California in the lead amongst states with a
decrease of fatal car accidents.
Collisions with a fixed object, such as a pole, a ditch or a rail accounted to 36
percent of fatal car accidents and 17 percent of injury accidents while collisions with a non fixed object, such as a person, a parked car, a biker, a train or an animal accounted for 17 percent of fatality accidents and 10 percent of injury related incidents [1].
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the deadliest days on roadways across the U.S.. It's estimated that more than
half of all fatal car accidents that happen on this football Sunday are alcohol - related.
According to the NHTSA, California had the second - highest number
of fatal car accidents in 2013, and a large number of these accidents took place within 25 miles of the driver's home.
These deaths accounted for 31 %
of all fatal car accidents that were reported that year.
Nationally, distracted driving is the cause of 10 %
of all fatal car accidents, the same percentage as in Idaho.
Speeding, a tragically common behavior, was the cause of 28 %
of fatal car accidents in 2014.
Overall, Tulsa accounted for 18 %
of all fatal car accidents in the state of Oklahoma, though it was nearly as much as Oklahoma City's 29 % share.
If you have to worry about car safety, focus instead on drunk drivers — they're still responsible for over 70 %
of fatal car accidents.
Around 25 %
of fatal car accidents in Nashville had a drunk driver involved between 2011 and 2015, which was higher than the 17 % in Memphis.
Around 17.4 %
of fatal car accidents in Memphis involve a drunk driver.