Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that every 10 seconds, someone is involved in a car accident in the U.S. In 2009, nearly 34,000 people died and millions more were injured because of car accidents (NHTSA, Fatality Analysis Reporting System). Research shows it is also the leading cause of death among teens.
A primary factor contributing to a car crash in many cases is drunk driving. Did you know that every minute, a person is injured from an alcohol-related crash (Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2010)? It is also the leading cause of death among teens–one out of the three teen fatalities is alcohol-related.
At about 6:55 a.m. on Monday, four people were taken to a local hospital after a Jeep collided with Dysart School District school bus in Surprise (AZ Central 11/29/10). A 15-year-old student and two school employees were aboard the bus when the SUV crashed into it head-on. The driver of the SUV acquired serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the three passengers of the school bus only had some minor injuries and were all taken to a local hospital. The cause of the Arizona bus accident is still under investigation.
Knowing that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 34, it is always important to know and implement safety measures for yourself and your loved ones. The simple act of buckling up can make a huge difference: about 88 percent of all drivers and passengers do so regularly (National Safety Council 2010). In an accident, safety belts can reduce the risk of injury by up to 50 percent!
Although traffic fatalities in Arizona were reduced by 14 percent from 2008 to 2009, many are still seeking for justice for the injuries they suffered because of Arizona car crashes (NHTSA, FARS). If you are one seeking legal assistance from our Arizona car accident attorneys, call the Breyer Law Offices P.C. today at 480-753-4534 for free consultation.
