The numbers are staggering. According to the most recent statistics available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6.2 million traffic accidents were reported in the United States in 2005, resulting in 40,443 fatalities and 2.7 million injuries.

For a clearer understanding of what these numbers really mean, consider the following:

·         From 2004 to 2005, fatal crashes increased by 1.9 percent, with a rate of 14.66 fatalities for every 100,000 people nationwide.

·         Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among every age from 3 to 33 years.

·         On average, 119 persons died each day in motor vehicle crashes in 2005—that’s one death every 12 minutes!

·         Property damage was reported in 4.3 million non-injury vehicle accidents.

·         The total cost of vehicle accidents was estimated at $230.6 billion.

While vehicle accidents can occur anytime and anywhere, certain factors, such as weather conditions, are often contributing factors. According to a recent study sponsored by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, speeding or driving while drowsy nearly triple the odds of being involved in a crash. Distractions that take a driver's eyes off the road for more than two seconds nearly double the risk of a crash, and aggressive driving behavior more than doubles the risk.

If you've suffered personal injury or loss in a vehicle accident, you may be overwhelmed by concerns. When you call the law offices of Richard Console, Jr. PC, you can rest assured, knowing that your case will be evaluated by a firm with a successful track record in winning vehicle injury cases for over a decade.

Call us today for straightforward answers to your questions. If you can't come to our offices, we’ll come to you, whether at home or in the hospital. We can even help you find appropriate medical specialists to aid in your recovery.

Our attorneys are experienced in handling all types of vehicle-related injury cases including: