According to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) data, for every motor vehicle accident fatality, there are eight people who are hospitalized due to car accidents, and 99 people who are treated and released from emergency rooms after motor vehicle wrecks. As you can see the numbers demonstrate the extent to which car accidents cause real pain in households and communities across the country. If you have been injured in a car accident in central Tennessee, our Nashville car accident lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve for your damages.
Car Accident Injuries and Deaths in Middle Tennessee
Locally, so far in 2018, Davidson County already has one more motor vehicle fatality than last year. Rutherford County, which has 27 fatalities at the time of this blog post, is on pace to have more road accident fatalities in 2018 as well.
Using the CDC statistics from above, we can calculate an estimate of non-fatal accident injuries. Using the CDC stats, Davidson County has had 6,138 people receive emergency medical treatment for injuries from a car wreck. More than 496 people have been hospitalized for injuries from motor vehicle accidents.
For Rutherford County, using the CDC statistics, 2,574 people in Rutherford County have been treated and released from an emergency room for injuries resulting from a car wreck. 208 people in Rutherford County have likely been hospitalized for injuries resulting from a car accident this year alone. That is almost one person a day requiring hospitalization for car wreck-related injuries in Rutherford County.
Were You Injured in a Tennessee Car Accident?
There’s no need to suffer alone due to someone else’s negligence. The experienced legal team at Weir & Kestner Injury Attorneys focus on providing the best possible representation to victims of car accidents. Contact us online or call our office directly at 615.220.4180 to schedule your free consultation. We’ll arrange a time to meet with you at one of our offices in Smyrna, Nashville, Murfreesboro or Chattanooga—whichever location is most convenient for you.