With more than 200 million licensed drivers on the road in the United States, it’s safe to say Americans love driving. After all, there’s nothing quite like taking a drive on a sunny day and riding with the top down.
As enjoyable as driving can be, a hard reality is that having them many cars on the road leads to a lot of car accidents. Even if you consider yourself to be the most careful driver in the world, accidents can still happen quickly and without warning; after all that’s why they’re known as accidents.
It’s estimated that nearly 1.25 million die in road crashes every year and an additional 20-50 million are injured or disabled. What’s more is that more than half of total traffic deaths happen among folks aged 15-44.
Car accidents can be downright scary and, in the case of folks who are disabled or injured, they can be life-altering. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’re likely experiencing a wide range of emotions and experiencing a great deal Continue reading