15,000 People Are Injured in Car Accidents Every Day in the United States

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that approximately 15,000 Americans are injured each day in car accidents in the US. Though some collisions cannot be avoided entirely, you can take several measures to lower your risks of getting into one.

Avoid distractions while driving by always wearing your seatbelt and using cruise control. In case of an accident, have it repaired promptly as well as carrying additional insurance policies such as medical payment or uninsured motorist coverage.

Car accidents can result in serious injuries, including head trauma and neck trauma. If this happens to you, seek immediate medical assistance from Pueblo physicians as soon as possible – your Pueblo physician can conduct an exam, order X-rays or an MRI and assess whether there has been fracture, dislocation, soft tissue damage or spinal cord injury. In cases of whiplash they may recommend cervical collar and heat or ice therapy in order to limit further injury.

Other forms of serious car accidents include rollover crashes, head-on collisions and rear-end accidents caused by driver negligence such as speeding, drunk driving or distracted driving. Such accidents frequently lead to fatalities and are among the main sources of severe injuries.

The Colorado State Patrol’s Traffic Section is charged with reducing traffic related injuries and deaths through engineering, education and enforcement. Its personnel perform various specialized duties that include fatal and serious injury investigations, DUI apprehension, red light camera enforcement, VIN inspections, parking enforcement and vehicle impound.

One person was killed and another seriously injured early Sunday morning when a BMW drove into oncoming traffic on Purcell Boulevard in Pueblo West, colliding with an oncoming Honda CRV traveling north at about 7:30 p.m. Both drivers were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries; no charges have yet been filed against either individual as of Monday.

Tafoya noted that even after COVID-19 went into effect early 2020, high speeds still play a crucial role in car accidents. Furthermore, impaired driving due to alcohol or marijuana consumption remains a significant contributory factor for Pueblo County collisions; especially on Interstate 25 north between Pueblo and Fountain, which contains hazardous highway 50 east/west routes as well as possible trouble spots like highway 50 between Pueblo and Fountain where deadly accidents often occur.

Whenever you are injured in a car crash, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against those at fault. A Pueblo car accident lawyer can review your medical records to demonstrate how someone else’s negligence caused your injuries and assist in identifying other parties who could possibly be held accountable – for example a repair shop who improperly serviced another’s vehicle or parts manufacturer/retailer liable. Ultimately, his/her goal will be maximizing compensation for your losses.