Tampa Car Accident Attorneys
Let's take a closer look at Tampa car accident statistics and explore some of the questions you have on your mind about how to collect compensation for medical bills, pain, suffering, lost wages, and other costs associated with your car or truck injury.
Relevant Tampa Car Accident Statistics
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, Florida has actually become a safer state over the past several years, traffic-accident-wise. In 2004, the NHTSA recorded that there were 3,244 road fatalities in FL. That figure rose to 3,518 in 2005, fell to 3,357 in 2006, fell again in 2007 to 3,213 and then declined yet again in 2008 to 2,978. Those rates seem to augur well, but Florida is still a relatively dangerous state to drive in. According to the NHTSA, even in Florida's best year out of the five years cited (2008), there were 16.25 fatalities per 100,000 people - significantly more than the U.S. average of 12.25 fatalities per 100,000 people and nearly three times the rate of the lowest state, 5.59 per 100,000 people. Of the 2,978 fatal crashes in Florida in 2008, 1,252 involved drivers with BAC levels of 0.1% or higher - roughly 42% of all fatal crashes. The NHTSA estimated that 818 lives were saved in 2008 due to the use of restraints. If seatbelts and other restraints were used by 100% of drivers and passengers, an additional 340 lives would be saved, according to NHTSA estimates.
What should you do if you've been in a Tampa car accident?
First and foremost, get immediate medical attention. Even if you feel "somewhat okay," remember that victims can be in an altered state of conscience due to surges of adrenaline and medical "shock." If you have any question about whether someone needs help, seek help.
Second, call 911. According to Florida Law, police must be notified and a police report must be filled if an auto accident occurs that results in death, injury or property damage exceeding $500.
Third, get your vehicle out of the road, turn off your ignition, stand away from the vehicle, and help other parties to get out of immediate danger.
Fourth, document the accident and exchange information. Do not admit fault or say anything about fault to the other drivers or pedestrians involved. Collect more information than you think might be necessary. Get everything, including vehicle identification numbers, names, addresses, phone numbers, and insurance info. If you have a camera (or a cell phone that takes pictures), snap photos of the accident scene - including any injuries.
As quickly as possible, connect with a creditable and proven Tampa Florida car accident attorney. The lawyers here at Farah & Farah can provide an immediate, free, and confidential consultation. Farah & Farah attorneys are Better Business Bureau accredited (A+ rating) and members of the Florida Justice Association and the American Association of Justice. Connect today with the team through www.farahandfarah.com or 800-533-3555.
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Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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