Arkansas car accident attorneys note National Safety Council (NSC) highway accident statistics for the first six months of 2015. The report included an increase in both injuries and deaths on Arkansas roads, car accident lawyers note. Nationally, over a quarter of all accidents involve drivers using cell phones.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Attorney Group for Arkansas to learn more about your options in a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. If you wish to pursue a claim, we can connect you with an affiliated car accident lawyer.
Arkansas Car Accident Attorneys Note A Quarter Of Accidents Blamed On Cell Phones
According to Newsweek, the number of car accident injuries and fatalities reported during the first six months of 2015 was significantly higher than the number recorded during the same part of 2014. Nationally, deadly accidents increased 14 percent, claiming 19,000 lives. Injury crashes rose 30 percent, resulting in about 2.3 million injuries that required medical attention. Arkansas was one of over 30 states that recorded an increase in both types of accidents.
Drivers in Arkansas and across the country may be more likely to experience a car accident for several reasons. Lower gas prices, a reduction in unemployment, and improvements in the economy may all promote more driving. However, the NSC has also observed recent increases in fatality rates per mile driven. This finding suggests that other variables are also driving the increase in deadly accidents.
Negligent behaviors on the part of drivers could be one factor that has contributed to this troubling development. The NSC now attributes 27 percent of all motor vehicle accidents to cell phone use and other distractions may cause even more accidents. Surveys suggest that more than half of drivers engage in distracted driving behaviors while behind the wheel, despite the clear associated dangers, the website reported.
Injured Drivers or Passengers May Be Entitled to Compensation
Drivers or passengers who are injured in car accidents may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from their injuries, including:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income or ability to work
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish resulting from an injury
If a driver or passenger is killed in a car accident, his or her family members may be able to pursue compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one. Wrongful death damages can include:
- Mental anguish, and pain and suffering from the loss of a loved one
- Loss of relationship or financial support of a loved one
- Funeral expenses
- Conscious pain and suffering or a loved one prior to death
People who have been injured in a car accident are advised to seek a qualified car accident attorney to help them protect their legal rights.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Attorney Group for Arkansas for more information. You can fill out the form on this page, call us at the number listed at the top of the page, or email us at info@attorneygroup.com.
When you contact us, an attorney will follow up with you to speak with you about your case or answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
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