Arizona Car Accident Statistics
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Automobiles have grown increasingly safer in the last ten years, but such measures have not led to fewer accidents. There is no airbag or anti-lock brake in the world that can prevent an accident if the driver is drunk or speaking on a cell phone, for instance. And growing congestion on our nation's roadways has only made the daily commute more hazardous, not less so. If you have been in an auto accident and you want to understand how your experience fits into larger national trends, it is important to start with the numbers first and foremost.
The basic number of car accidents remains staggering: six million a year, or roughly an accident every five seconds. Although about half of these are minor fender benders without lasting consequences, the other half tends to result in injuries, including 2 million serious injuries and nearly 50,000 deaths. Suffice it to say, driving is and shall remain far more dangerous than any other form of transportation, including flying. With so many millions of people driving daily, however, it is important to understand those numbers in context: you don't need to live in fear of an accident every second.
Far more valuable is to understand the different causes of car accidents, as this knowledge may save your life. More than half of the fatalities that occur in car accidents involve people not wearing their seat belts, for instance. Drunk driving can increase your chances of a deadly crash by a factor of ten, and talking or texting on a cell phone is roughly as risky as DUI. Even if you avoid all these habits carefully, you may not be so lucky if another driver has thrown caution to the wind. Defensive driving is essential, especially on holidays and weekends.
If you are injured in a car accident in Arizona, it is time to dispense with the statistical talk and seek aggressive and equitable justice for your injuries. Other drivers, hazardous roadways, and defective products may all play a role in your auto accident, and sorting out the various overlapping liabilities requires an experienced Arizona traffic accident attorney on your side. Breyer Law Offices have been helping victims like you since 1996, and today our reputation for better litigation is unmatched in the state. No matter how your accident occurred, please call Breyer Law Offices now at 602-978-6400, 623-930-8064, 480-753-4534 or Espanol 602-222-8787 or CLICK HERE to submit a Simple Case Form.