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Over 8.5 million cars and light trucks were in accidents in the United States in 2020, accounting for 96% of all motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). 2020 MVAs claimed 38,824 lives and injured another 2.282 million people, averaging 106 fatalities and 6,252 injuries per day.
Over the years, car accident fatality and injury rates have held steady with insignificant increases and decreases. In 2022, there were an estimated 42,795 fatalities resulting from motor vehicle traffic crashes, a slight decrease from the previous year’s 42,939 fatalities, as recorded by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The rate of injury has also been relatively unchanged over the years.
Each year in Florida, there are hundreds of thousands of car accidents involving injury. The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) record shows over 359,000 car accidents for the current year of 2023. More than half (229,000) involved injury, and about 3,000 were fatalities. With over 15 million drivers in Florida, car accidents continue to happen.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of Floridians are involved in car accidents throughout the Sunshine State. These drivers depend on their auto and health insurance policies to cover medical bills and other losses they sustain. Preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that in 2022, there were 381,156 total crashes across the state with 242,622 injuries.
Being involved in a car accident can be an incredibly frightening and traumatic experience for both the victims as well as their families. Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can seem overwhelming, especially if you are seeking to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. Fortunately, the Miami, Florida, car accident attorneys at Bernstein & Maryanoff Injury Attorneys are here to help ensure your life following the car accident runs as smoothly as possible despite the trauma you have just experienced.
In cases where your losses are severe or are not fully covered under your auto insurance policy, consulting with a car accident attorney can be invaluable. A car accident attorney will know how to hold responsible parties accountable for their actions that led to your injury and financial losses.
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) injured over 2.2 million people in the United States in 2020 and claimed…
Over 9.1 million vehicles were in accidents in 2020, equal to 24,898 vehicles daily. While some of…
Motor vehicles are popular in the United States. As of 2020, over 275 million vehicles were registered in America, including personal, workplace, and commercial vehicles. Vehicles are so common in the U.S. that the number of registered vehicles exceeds that of licensed drivers, which stood at 228 million in the same year.
Car accidents can significantly impact your physical and financial health. You may suffer injuries requiring long-term medical treatment depending on the accident’s severity. These injuries can affect your ability to engage in routine activities and jeopardize your income. For example, an electrician may be unable to work if they broke their arm or leg in a car wreck.