Statistics of Texas auto accidents show that certain safety precautions could save your life in an accident. In 2009, there were over 200,000 reported motor vehicle accidents in Texas. On average over the entire year, one person was killed in a motor vehicle accident every 3 hours; one person was seriously injured every 2 minutes, 14 seconds; and one reportable crash occurred every 74 seconds.
In cases where Texas motorcycle accidents resulted in the death of the motorcyclist, 60% were not wearing a helmet. If you ride a motorcycle, always wear a helmet—it could save your life! A second precaution is abstaining from drinking before driving (or riding a motorcycle). People involved in motor vehicle accidents who drank alcohol shortly before they got behind the wheel were 4 times more likely to die than someone sober, and twice as likely to be seriously injured. One proven safety precaution is wearing a seatbelt—so buckle up. Statistics of both national and Texas auto accidents show that these safety precautions save lives.
Even though some people take all advisable safety precautions, they can still get injured in a motor vehicle accident through no fault of their own. If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident that was caused by a reckless or drunk driver, a lawsuit could help you recover medical bills, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. Call an attorney today to find out if you deserve compensation for your injuries.