The majority of injury crashes and wrongful deaths here in Orange County are the result of 5 type’s of accidents. According to a recent report from the California Office of Traffic Safety, the deadliest traffic habits are unsafe speeds, failure to yield right-of-way; improper turning, running a red light and driving under the influence. They represent 78% of Orange County collisions in 2008.
Although state and county wide traffic collisions are down significantly from 2000, drivers are still in too many preventable accidents. In addition to OC road accidents, data confirms a huge percentage drop in freeway accidents and deaths as well. Better local training, cars with additional airbags, better seat belt usage are all factors in lower accident rates.
However, if you are one of the unfortunate drivers that have been in an accident, you know you are not just a statistic. An accident causes spinal injury, pain, suffering, car repairs, lost work and possible loss of mobility and quality of life. Call a a California personal injury attorney soon as you are able to assist you through the maze of insurance paper work.
