Auto Accidents in Georgia
The number of vehicle accidents that occur in Georgia on a daily basis is staggering. A 2008 report issued by the Georgia Department of Transportation found that over the seven-year period of traffic accident analysis:
An average of 1,720 Georgia drivers PER DAY were involved in a vehicle accident.>
- An average of 116 people per week were seriously injured, with an additional 2,465 Georgia drivers and passengers suffering moderate or minor injuries.
- An average of 31 people were killed every week from traffic accidents in Georgia.
The vast majority of vehicles on the road are automobiles, so naturally, they account for the majority of accidents. In 2006, passenger cars were involved in 57% of vehicle accidents in the state of Georgia, with pickup trucks and SUVs accounting for approximately an additional 15% each. Automobile accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including poor road and weather conditions, but very often, driver recklessness or negligence is to blame. Some of the most common causes of auto accidents are driver intoxication, distracted driving, or excessive speed.
- Unsafe or illegal speed is involved in one out of six fatal crashes in Georgia. The chance of being seriously injured is three times higher in crashes related to speed than crashes not related to speed [9].
- Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves [10].
When you are represented by attorneys from Childers, Schlueter & Smith LLC, you can be confident that all possible causes for the crash will be thoroughly investigated to build a winning case. Our experienced attorneys pride themselves on their in-depth review of the circumstances related to the crash to help clients win the largest settlements possible. Our firm will fight tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us by filling out the form on this page, or by calling 404-721-0255.
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