21ST-CENTURY TECHNOLOGY CAN SPEED CASE RESOLUTION
by Contributor
(May 24, 2016) — Personal injury lawsuits make up a majority of civil litigation in the United States, and if you have any doubts about this fact, all you have to do is check the personal injury statistics that have been compiled over time. Some of the most common causes of personal injuries include construction accidents, defective products, dog bites, medical malpractice, and traffic accidents, which all happen more regularly than most people realize. Keep reading to learn more about the statistics behind personal injury lawsuits in the United States every year.
Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also known as NHTSA, has reported that a whopping six million automotive collisions happen throughout the United States every year. This averages to about one car accident every 10 seconds. And these accidents result in three million injuries annually, many of which are permanent injuries. Roughly 40,000 deaths also occur as a result of car accidents.
Those who are involved in these types of accidents end up calling upon attorneys like Lamber Goodnow—who have been implementing the use of modern technology to effectively win personal injury cases—in order to file lawsuits and be represented in court.
Oftentimes the team at Lamber Goodnow will utilize wearables to authenticate claims that the injury resulted in a severe loss of physical and/or emotional wellness necessary to conduct everyday activities. Fitbit and the Apple Watch are often issued to clients by the attorneys to document the severity of the injury on a day to day basis as it has impacted their clients’ ability just to perform routine tasks.
Truck and Other Vehicle Accidents
Cars are not the only vehicles to blame, because truck accidents are also quite common. According to data that has been collected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, also known as FMCSA, roughly 125,000 collisions and accidents that involve trucks happen in the country each year. About 60,000 injuries and 5,000 fatalities are the result of these collisions.
Also, beyond cars and trucks, there are other dangerous vehicles that people use daily. Motorcycle accidents account for about 50,000 severe injuries, as well as 2,300 deaths annually. ATV accidents resulted in about 327 deaths in 2011, along with roughly 107,500 injuries.
Medical Malpractice Cases
It is an unfortunate truth that medical malpractice is probably more common than you realize. After all, no one wants to go to the doctor or a hospital with any fear that the care and treatments that they receive will cause them more harm than good. But the Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors result in roughly 100,000 deaths annually.
The New England Journal of Medicine reported in 2006 that about 97% of these malpractice claims were due to injuries, and other data indicates that errors in administration of medicine, as well as mistakes in prescribing medicine, account for over 1.5 million personal injury cases every year. Over 400,000 injuries happen in hospitals, with 800,000 injuries also occurring in long-term care facilities. And over 500,000 injuries happen in outpatient facilities amongst Medicare recipients.
The Use of Technology – Don’t Be Left as Just another Statistic
As you can see, when data is collected and analyzed, it becomes pretty clear that personal injury claims are brought forth more times throughout the year than most people would like to admit. If you’re ever the victim of an automotive accident, medical malpractice, or any other situation that causes you personal injury, remember to hire the right lawyers to represent you in court so you can be compensated for the damages. You don’t want to be just another statistic, you want high powered lawyers like Lamber Goodnow to use everything in their arsenal to win the compensation you deserve.
Many lawyers have not caught up with the times so teams like Lamber Goodnow that utilize irrefutable technology to substantiate their cases should be at the top of your short list. Through providing 3D representations of the scene of the injuries and iPad depositions used during discovery, long and costly court battles are often avoided. When further proof is necessary, Lamber Goodnow will issue wearables to substantiate the extent of their clients’ injuries. This is the kind of lawyer you need representing you – one that lives in the 21st Century utilizing technology that is irrefutable and cost effective. Spend less, win more. That’s the Lamber Goodnow motto and one you can live by.