Charleston Car Accident Attorney

In this article: Introduction What Are the Most Common Accident Types? Car Accidents are the Most Common Cause of Death Why Were There So Many Auto Collision Deaths in 2015? How to Drive Safely and Prevent Auto Collisions Accidental Poisoning Killed Almost as Many People as Traffic Incidents How to Prevent Poison and Noxious Gas Exposure Prevent Accidents and Don’t Become a Statistic A North Charleston, South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help It almost seems hard to believe that a major cause of death in South Carolina is accidents. Not just car accidents, but preventable accidents that occurred in homes, workplaces, and businesses throughout the state. The  South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control  (DHEC) tracks statewide mortality statistics. They found that 2,998 people died in 2016 due to a range of vehicle, pedestrian, watercraft, and other types of accidents.  What Are the Most Common Accident Types? Reviewing the statistics for accident...

  Introduction The  National Center for Health Statistics  stated that over 30 million people are injured every year badly enough to seek medical attention. Three million of these injuries are from motor vehicle accidents.   In another study, the  U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics  says that in 2005, 60% of all civil and tort claims were for personal injury. The bureau estimates that more than 400,000 claims went to court. The Department of Justice also said the following: 52% of claims were a result of motor vehicle accidents 15% of claims were related to medical malpractice 5% were the result of product liability The remaining 28% covered “other” cases Where Do I Start With Personal Injuries? Personal injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. If you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact a  personal injury lawyer  as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s a  vehicular ,  medical , product or accidenta...