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Indiana Car Accident Statistics
Posted on August 07, 2011 by Ronald Todd
In 2009, the Indiana State Police released a "Crash Fact Book" for the State of Indiana. Below are a few of the startling facts that were discovered:
- There were 631 fatal collisions in 2009 (resulting in 692 fatalities).
- 46,590 people were known to have suffered incapacitating, non-incapacitating or possible injuries in traffic collisions.
- 9.6 percent (18,252) of all collisions were speed-related.
- 21.6 percent (136 of 631) of fatal collisions were speed-related.
- 4.7 percent (8,855) of all collisions were alcohol-related.
- 24.9 percent (157 of 631) of fatal collisions were alcohol-related.
- 168 people were killed in alcohol-related collisions; 158 people were killed in speed-related collisions.
- 68.1 percent of all fatalities (471 of 692) occurred in rural areas.
- January had the highest frequency of collisions among all months (20,230, or 10.7 percent of all collisions in 2009).
- The 16 to 17 year old age group had the highest rate of drivers involved in fatal collisions in 2009 (4.0 per 10,000 licensed drivers).
- 62 non-motorists were killed in collisions in 2009 (55 pedestrians and 7 pedalcyclists).
- 48 percent of persons killed in motor vehicle collisions were known to be restrained.*
Suffering a serious injury in a car accident can leave you with questions about the future, including medical bills, lost time at work, and insurance settlements. Taking a holistic approach to our practice, we will help you with every aspect of your legal concerns, including but not limited to making sure you get proper medical attention.
Offering compassionate care in our offices and aggressive representation as you file an insurance claim and in the courtroom, we represent all types of drivers in Indiana, including uninsured and under-insured motorists. If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident due to someone else's negligence, Personal Injury Lawyer will help you seek compensation for your medical bills after an accident. We handle all serious auto accidents, such as:
- Car Accident Indiana
- Construction Accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accident Indiana
- Drunk driver accidents
- Wrongful death Indiana
Car accidents happen on all kinds of roads and the worst injuries do not always just involve cars. Ronald S Todd, P.C., also protects the rights of pedestrians and bike riders who have been fatally injured by motor vehicles.
Understanding your concerns, we handle all personal injury cases on a contingency basis. You will not pay any lawyer fees until we get you the full extent of compensation you deserve. We also provide in-home and hospital visits for clients who are unable to make it to our offices.
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Dealing with the consequences of a personal injury suffered in a car accident is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. Our phone lines are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Call 317-375-7718 or contact us on-line at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free initial consultation.
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