for many months (even years!) after a motor vehicle accident. In
addition approximately 75% of them remain symptomatic for a
minimum of 6 months after the accident. (And current up-to-date
statistics reveal that between the first and second year after an
accident has occurred over 20% of those injured actually have
their symptoms worsen).
Automobiles and Trucks
Accident Factoids
ccidents, personal injuries and insurance claims are
here to stay. No matter how far into the21st Century
American’s elect to drive (unless by the beginning
of the 22nd Century we’re all zipping around in our
own personal space ship)
motor vehicle accidents
will continue to pile up; with no end in sight!
There are more than 200,000,000 licensed
drivers in the United States. (As of 2003 we’re
close to a yearly 7 million motor vehicle accidents, involving well over 3.5 million injuries).
Car accident crashes cost society an estimated $4,900 per second. That’s about $25,000 in the time it took to read this fact.
near motor vehicle accident 1 to 3 times per month and will be
in a collision of some type on the average of every 5 to 8 years plus these records also indicate that licensed teenagers are 22 more times likely to get a speeding ticket than those who are 65 years of age or older.
By the year 2025 there will be 33 million people 70 years or older in America. This segment of the population will be growing 2.5 as fast as the total population. They will make up the largest percentage of the “turning left” and “rear end” accidents. Slowly but surely Senior Citizens have developed a higher accident ratio than teenagers. (This will, in time, seriously impact the typical Senior Citizen’s pocketbook). And also, by 2025, the total costs for motor vehicle accidents in the United States will exceed 450 billion dollars.
oasis in the Tenere Desert in Central Africa.
There’s not one other standing tree within 31 miles. In 1960, it was smashed into by a truck.
Up-to-date statistics clearly reflect that 1 out of every 5 Americans are involved in an alcohol-related car crash at some time in their lives and the day in which motor vehicle accident injuries occur most often is Saturday. Sunday is second.
little speed as 5 MPH can produce a “whiplash-type”
injury.
* The symptoms arising from an injury sustained in
a motor vehicle accident do not necessarily present
themselves immediately following an accident.
* Medical research and clinical experience have
Dan Baldyga makes no guarantee of any kind whatsoever; NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an insurance adjuster, or claims consultant, or the like. Where such professional help is desired it is the INDIVIDUAL’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain said services.
Dan Baldyga worked for over 30 years as an insurance adjuster, supervisor, manager and trial assistant. Since his retirement he has written 3 highly successful “How To” Insurance Claim books. His latest: AUTO ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIM (How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss) which includes BASE, The Baldyga Auto Accident Settlement Evaluation Formula for determining the value of ones “Pain And Suffering”, can be found on the internet at http://www.autoaccidentclaims.com.
About The Author
For 30 years Dan Baldyga was a claims adjuster, supervisor and also a trial assistant. He is now retired and spends his time attempting to assist those involved in motor vehicle accident claims, so they will not be taken advantage of.
dbpaw@attbi.com
- Copyright (c) 2003 by Daniel G. Baldyga. All Rights Reserved
eliminate the possibility of severe injury.
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