Nashville Accident Statistics—Differences in Statistics Nationally vs. Locally

Chances of dying in a motor vehicle accident are greater than any other type of accidental death. Whether judging statistics from a global, national, or local perspective, you are at risk when you sit behind the wheel of your car.

According to the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC), the majority of accidental injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. Driving a car involves risks, which is why you carry insurance. Driving risks are also why you need a good car accident lawyer to call if involved in a car wreck. Jack A. Butler Nashville accident lawyer puts years of experience to work on behalf of clients through the skilled application of Nashville accident law.

Traffic accidents on a national level

Worldwide statistics tell us that more people die in motor vehicle accidents throughout the world than die in airplanes, trains, buses, or any other type of transportation accident. As we narrow our sights to a national level we discover:

• Total U.S. motor vehicle accidents in 2008 numbered about 10.6 million.
• In 2008, an estimated 2.35 million car accident injuries occurred in the United States.
• Throughout the U.S., 34,017 motor vehicle crash fatalities occurred in 2008.

Despite these large numbers, over the past several years the total number of motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities declined.

Tennessee and Nashville accident law statistics

The State of Tennessee falls in step with recent national declines in motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Statistics show:

• Total Tennessee motor vehicle crashes in 2009 were 365,194.
• Possible injuries reported were 40,240. Of motor vehicle crash injuries reported, 5,853 were incapacitating injuries.
• In 2009, motor vehicle crash fatalities were 978, the lowest reported since 1964.

Nashville is the county seat of Davidson County which reported 43,323 accidents in 2009, 6,674 possible injuries, and 295 incapacitating injuries.

Rely on a lawyer who knows Nashville accident laws

Drivers involved in accidents are subject to Nashville accident law, based on comparative negligence. Comparative negligence means the party at fault is liable for the percentage of damages he or she caused. At Jack A. Butler Law Offices, we can help you receive the compensation that you are entitled under Nashville accident laws.

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Call Jack A. Butler Law Offices at 1-615-338-6053 or contact us online. Our initial consultation is free. You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.