Putting a value on human life is impossible, as the loss of one person – especially if that person is someone whom you love – can be profoundly devastating. And no sum of money may ever make up for such a permanent loss.
In terms of medical bills and lost productivity associated with deadly car accidents, however, the numbers are more concrete. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010, car crashes (both fatal and nonfatal) cost nearly $1 trillion in terms of medical expenses and lost productivity.
Given that deadly crashes have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years (as the NHTSA recently revealed), these costs are expected to climb in the coming years.
In Colorado alone, more than 500 people were killed in deadly car accidents in 2013, costing approximately $647 million in terms of medical bills and lost productivity.
In general, various parties can be burdened with the costs of deadly car crashes, including (but not necessarily limited to):
To reduce the costs – and incidence – of fatal auto wrecks across the nation, it’s first important to understand some of the major causes of these accidents, which include (but are by no means limited to):
(Data Sources: NHSTA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
Yes, and this is the good news for motorists. In fact, federal transportation safety authorities have proposed various solutions, including the following, to try to reduce deadly car accidents in the US:
If you have been injured in a car accident, it’s time to contact a trusted Littleton car accident lawyer at Littleton Lawyers™. Since 1983, our attorneys have been fighting on behalf of injured people while working diligently to help them maximize their financial recoveries.
To get more information about your potential case and rights, call us at (303) 794-7422 or email us using the contact form on this page.
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1: According to the CDC
