Car accidents cause more than 41,000 wrongful deaths each year

Chuck Boyk

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A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report found that for every 100 million miles traveled on the roads, there were 1.37 wrongful deaths in 2007. Wrongful death caused by motorcycle accidents is also prevalent in the United States, with the number of wrongful deaths increasing to 5,154 from 4,837 in 2006.

More than 41,000 people suffered wrongful death as a result of car accidents in 2007, according to the report.

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident attorneys see the devastation that wrongful deaths from car accidents can have on a family. We urge motor vehicle and motorcycle drivers to always be careful on the roads, in order to prevent car accidents. Obey all posted traffic signs, mind the speed limit, and always wear a seatbelt.