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“MINOR” CAR ACCIDENTS ARE SERIOUS

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“Minor” car accidents, perhaps caused by inattention or carelessness, can still cause a great deal of pain and suffering. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, over 2 million people are hurt each year in car accidents. More than 35,000 people were killed in 2015. Many victims lucky enough to survive face pain and suffering. A Las Vegas car accident lawyer can help protect victims’ rights after a crash.

Millions Injured Every Year on Nation’s Roadways

There are over 6 million automobile accidents each year in the U.S. Around 6% of these accidents are fatal and around 27% result in non-fatal injuries. While alcohol and speed have long contributed to accidents, inattentive or distracted drivers cause accidents, too. More than nine people are killed each day by distracted drivers. Over a thousand people are hurt each day in accidents caused by distracted drivers.

Drivers are 23 times more likely to crash when texting. Each text typically takes the driver’s eyes away from the road for almost 5 seconds. A driver can cover dozens or hundreds of yards in this amount of time, depending on speed.

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Even Minor Car Accidents Cause Serious Injuries

59-year-old Janice Bullock was injured in an accident after another driver failed to yield. Her accident wasn’t severe enough to warrant a news report, but her life was forever changed. According to her doctors, she can no longer work. Her short-term disability has run out, and she cannot afford copays for physical therapy.

She now suffers from short-term memory loss and constant pain. Janice Bullock required pins in her right ankle and right wrist, and she needed 30 days in a rehab hospital along with speech therapy.

Ms. Bullock’s life was changed in one moment by an inattentive driver. The driver who hit her had minimum coverage. While Ms. Bullock had slightly more than the minimum, she isn’t likely to receive a large cash settlement. A Las Vegas car accident lawyer can answer questions when insurance companies are reluctant to pay up.

Thousands of Accidents in Nevada

Unfortunately, Janice Bullock isn’t alone. More than 29,000 other people were hurt in car accidents in Nevada. These victims were fortunate enough to survive. But many of them face injuries that cause significant changes in their lifestyles. Many are unable to work or enjoy the activities that they used to.

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https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812318

https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/

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