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Speeding-Related Crashes Is Estimated To Be $40.4 Billion Per Year
Speeding is one of the most common factors to traffic crashes. The economic cost to society of speeding-related crashes is estimated by NHTSA to be $40.4 billion per year. In 2004, speeding was a contributing factor in 30% of all fatal crashes, and 13,192 lives were lost in speeding-related crashes.
Car accidents can happen anywhere at any time in West Virginia. Whether you're on your way home from work or are heading to a park for the weekend, you could be involved is a serious accident that may result in debilitating injuries, which could threaten your well-being and financial security.
Motor Vehicle-Related Deaths, 1998 Death
Age-adjusted death rates per 100,000 population
Rate
Deaths per 100 million miles
20
2
Source: Fatal Accident Reporting System, U.S. Department of Transportation.
More than 6.3 million car accidents were reported in 2003, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A whopping 30.5% of those accidents resulted in serious injuries. And in most cases, someone else was responsible for those injuries, the pain and the medical bills that came as a result. Our West Virginia Car Accident Lawyer will help you fight to regain the money you have lost because of someone else's negligence.
West Virginia Verdicts and Settlements
West Virginia couple awarded settlement of $750,000 in damages for car/truck accident
(12/4/1998)
On November, 16, 1994, Marlin Fitzwater was driving his car in Summersville, West Virginia. At an intersection, he was struck by a tractor trailer being driven by Bobby L. Shockley. Mr. Fitzwater sustained serious and life-threatening injuries from t
Our West Virginia Car Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of car accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, West Virginia Car Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.
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Driver Distractions
Audio, RM, 8 Kbps, 3:41, 5/10/2001
NPR's Madeleine Brand reports that although a Congressional hearing focused on cell phones as a major cause of car accidents, a new report finds just as much danger in other distractions - listening to the news on the radio, for instance. Source: National Public Radio
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What to Do in Case of an Accident Step 1If possible, stop your car in a safe and visible place. If the car cannot be moved, turn on the hazard lights. Turn off the ignition. Be...
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Definition:
The vehicle sustained major damage to one or more major component parts and the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Commission
Definition:
That portion of the premium paid to the agent as compensation for his or her services.
Total Loss
Definition:
An insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds the full value of the vehicle. Insurance companies typically take possession and obtain the title of such vehicles.
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Motor Vehicle-Related Deaths, 1998 Death
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