With more cars on the road than ever; accidents are becoming more and more common throughout Pennsylvania. Injuries from car accidents can range from the very minor to severe or even fatal. After an accident families can be devastated with the possibility of medical bills, missed work, or expensive damages to their vehicle. After an accident, people realize they need a lawyer that will fight for them and their families.
The need for a competent lawyer is very high. By examining the statistics, we can see that many people will go through car accidents each year and in the worst cases involving severe injuries, deaths, or massive property damage it is critical to have a lawyer that is a committed advocate to protecting you and your interests. On average, there are more than 6 million car accidents in the United States each year. In a large state, with several big cities, like Pennsylvania the rate of accident is even higher. Furthermore, medical bills and car repairs are more expensive in Pennsylvania and require the best lawyers possible. More than 3 million people are injured in car accidents; 2 million of those result in permanent injury. The possibility of a lifetime of medical bills really exemplifies the need for a competent lawyer.
Fortunately, the rate of car accident related fatalities has been declining over the last few decades. Nonetheless, there are over 40,000 deaths annually and in those situations it is critical to determine who is at fault. Pennsylvania’s cities have seen a number of high profile gruesome accidents over the years and in those cases it is important that a good lawyer is able to achieve justice for the families who have to go through these tragedies. This is especially true in cases of drunken driving accidents. 40% of car accident fatalities are caused because of a drunken driver and if you were the victim you will need a good lawyer to fight for everything you are entitled to. In Pennsylvania, which had problems with rampant drunken driving accidents, this is especially true.
30% of car accident fatalities are caused by people driving over the speed limit. 33% of accidents that go off the road are caused by recklessness. As you can see, speeding and recklessness are responsible for many accidents in Pennsylvania and it is important to have a Pennsylvania accident lawyer that can get the settlement or awards that your family is entitled to. With such a large percentage of accidents in Pennsylvania being someone’s fault (drunken driving, speeding, etc) having a lawyer that can fight for you is imperative.
The leading cause of death among Pennsylvania residents younger than 30 is because of an auto accident. If a child or young member of your family has been injured in an auto accident and you are unsure if it someone’s fault, you need to have a lawyer examine your case and see what legal options are available. It’s horrific to think about an injury or death of a child, but if it happens it’s important to have someone that is there for your family and a lawyer that will fight on your behalf.
By: Paul Justice
