Trends In 2019 About Car Accidents

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Trends In 2019 About Car Accidents
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2019 was definitely a year in which the number of
total car accidents increased in the United
States. Billions of dollars were awarded to those
who filed a claim, and thousands of people died
while millions were injured. Have you been
injured in a car accident? If so, you should file
a claim against the party responsible for causing
the accident. Call Pittsburgh car accident
attorneys today and receive a free evaluation and
help with your claim. Here are some 2019 trends
about car accidents in the United States.
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Speed Related Statistics
In 2019, speed-related crashes cost Americans
40.4 billion. This just goes to show that people
still do not pay attention to the speed limit. In
addition, 30 percent of all motor vehicle
accidents involved at least one speeding vehicle,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. On top of that, over 50 percent
of all car accidents were caused by aggressive
drivers, and speeding was the most prevalent
contributor.
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Teenagers are more likely to speed and tailgate,
which is why they were involved in most car
accidents with fatal outcomes. A survey by
Everquote showed that about 42 percent of all
drivers drive at least 10 mph over the speed
limit and do not consider it to be speeding.
Another 20 percent of drivers said that going 20
mph over the limit is not considered speeding.
Speeding killed over 10,000 people in the United
States in 2019, which accounted for a total of 26
percent of all traffic fatalities.
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Pedestrian-Related Statistics
From 2011 to 2020, the number of pedestrian
accidents has increased by 30 percent. At the
same time, all other traffic deaths decreased by
15 percent. That goes to show that pedestrians
are in real danger. Pedestrians are now accounted
for a larger percentage of traffic fatalities
than in the last 30 years. The states with
legalized marijuana (as recreational use) have a
16 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities
compared to other states. If hit by a car that
was going 20 mph, the pedestrians have a 90
percent chance of surviving the crash, and just
under 50 percent chance of surviving if hit by
vehicles that were traveling at a speed greater
than 30 mph.
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The main causes of pedestrian accidents are
Distractions
Wearing Dark Colors
Jaywalking
Walking On The Road
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Car accidents are dangerous and will continue
to be even more dangerous in the future. Driving
a car requires responsibility and experience, and
those who take driving for granted will end up
paying the ultimate price or end up in jail for
taking a life unintentionally. If you have been
injured or involved in a car accident recently,
speak with car accident attorneys in Pittsburgh
and seek representation and guidance. Contact as
soon as you can to increase your chances of
obtaining compensation for your damages.
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