Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate In The United States 2020 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were about 30,000 to 34,000 motor vehicle-related deaths on U.S. roadways every year from 2010 to 2018. In addition to fatal accidents, about 5.3 million to 6.8 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes were reported every year
National Trucking Accidents Statistics In 2016, large trucks traveled 287.9 billion miles—slightly less than 10 percent of the total miles traveled by motor vehicles that year. To be classified as a large truck, a motor vehicle must weigh at least 10,000 pounds. A typical commercial motor (CMV) large truck driver drives faster and must compensate
Commercial Truck Accidents Settlements These five large settlements and verdicts for commercial truck accidents show how personal injury law goes to work when carriers, corporations, and parts manufacturers are negligent in their safety-related duties—and people are injured or killed as a result. #1: Tracey Morgan vs. Walmart Settlement: $90 million* In 2014, media outlets thrust
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Car Accident In Florida? After a car accident that was caused by a negligent driver, it may seem like common sense that the driver should be held liable for damages. You should know, however, that in some situations the law can assign liability to another person or company
How do I tell if the truck driver or his or her employer was liable for my injuries in a Boynton Beach truck accident? Discussing an 18-wheeler accident with an 18 wheeler accident lawyer in Boynton Beachat Wolf & Pravato can help you determine truck accident liability. Liability may lie with the driver, his or her
Talking with a truck accident lawyer in Fort Lauderdale may help determine accident liability when you or a loved one has suffered serious or fatal injuries in a truck crash. You may be able to seek compensation through a truck accident claim. Liability is often assumed to lie with the driver of the truck. While that can be the
