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Accidents and collisions are often caused by overused highways; dangerous intersections; badly lit, poorly designed and maintained roads and crossing traffic lanes; vehicles making improper turns; impaired, unlicensed or drunken drivers; obscured vision due to weather conditions or improper highway design; faulty automobile equipment such as tires or airbags; worn or damaged roadway markings or other unsafe driving conditions.

Further trauma is caused by the disruption of communication in this chaotic situation.  Many individuals experience anxiety at home as they observe the stressful news coverage of these major accidents.  Waiting relatives and friends are often uncertain - sometimes for hours - if the delayed homecoming is due to the subsequent traffic tie-up, property damage, injuries, severe injuries or even death.

Vehicle accidents are generally covered under a complex umbrella of interrelating laws designed to prevent harm or to compensate a person or group for harm to a person or property.   Major accidents are generally, but not always, vehicular.  There are incidents of bleachers collapsing at sporting events and balconies separating from buildings during parties.  These are sometimes due to shoddy workmanship, defective components or neglect in maintenance.  These incidents are called personal injuries and they are classified as Tort Laws.  Torts occur through unreasonable negligence, malicious intention or strict liability.

Medical bills such as doctor, hospital or physical therapy bills can be enormous. Accidents involving licensed, motorized vehicles -- including cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, planes, boats, etc., may entitle victims of these accidents to legal compensation for loss of income and the pain and suffering endured as a result.

If you are involved in a major accident, it is wise to retain an attorney to evaluate your situation and ensure that your interests are protected.  Initial consultations are often free.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS / WRECKS

Every year there are more then 5 million motor vehicle accidents. Every day of every year 115 people die on our roads, that’s over 40,000 yearly or almost the same number who died in the Vietnam War. In addition almost 3,500,000 are injured and the economic cost directly resulting from these car accidents amounts to over $150,000,000,000 yearly.

While most car accidents and "fender benders" are caused unintentionally by mere negligence and momentary lack of attention, some are caused by seriously wanton and reckless behavior, such as high speed reckless driving or drunk driving, or "driving under the influence." Such reckless conduct is not only negligent, but criminal.

Vehicle Collisions can be "fender benders" or massive multi-vehicle pile-ups. They can involve cars, pedistrians, tractor trailers, hazardous materials and can result in serious injury, or death.


TRACTOR TRAILER COLLISIONS MAJOR ACCIDENTS / TRUCK WRECKS

5,300 people were killed and 141,000 people were injured in 1997, as the direct result of truck wrecks.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sponsored a study that concluded approximately twice as many car drivers would die in collisions with trucks than in similar collisions involving cars. Occupants of passenger cars and trucks have much higher fatality rates than in other accidents.

More and more tractor-trailer rigs, and large trucks, are on the roads today and driving at dangerously high speeds. This is putting other drivers at a very high risk of being in an accident. Trucks that haul hazardous materials, called “haz-mats,” can turn a fender-bender into a deadly scene. Speed is not the only thing that causes accidents. Drivers are being put behind the wheel of their trucks without proper experience and training. Others are fatigued, because they are pushed to drive more hours than allowed by law, in order to meet tight delivery schedules. Still other drivers are put into overloaded trucks or dangerous double- and triple-trailer rigs, or trucks with bad brakes. These and other factors have led to a sharp increase in accidents involving trucks.


TRAIN ACCIDENTS / WRECKS

There are over 600 railroads and 200,000 miles of track in the United States. In 2002, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reported 11,991 train-related incidents, 950 of which involved fatalities. Most of these accidents were attributed to violations in inspections and maintenance. Railroad companies are considered common carriers and as such they are held to strict liability standards by the Federal government. A common carrier is generally required to exercise the utmost care, diligence and vigilance in transporting passengers. While individual state laws apply to train-related accidents, the general rule is that a common carrier is liable for personal injuries that were avoidable had the carrier used proper care.


AVIATION DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS

In 1998, an average of 86% of the occupants involved in an air disaster perished, which is higher than the 1970-1997 average. As for the circumstances of the accidents, one accident out of four this year was due to Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), and the other causes range through engine failures, loss of control, overshoot/overrun the runway, etc.  As the number of flights and passengers continue to increase, so does the possibility for accident and injury. Aviation accident litigation is a complex series of state and federal laws and responsibilities. You should contact and experienced aviation disaster lawyer to handle these matters.

MAJOR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Asheville Personal Injury Attorneys - The Elmore Law Firm handling accident claims, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and other serious injury cases. (828) 253-1492

Howard, Stallings, From & Huston, P.A., Commercial & Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Raleigh, NC - (919) 821-7700, New Bern, NC - (919) 633-3006

Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC, Personal Injury Lawyers - Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Premises Liabilities, Wrongful Death, Workers Compensation, Mass Tort Drugs, Wichita, KS - (316) 303-1411

William F. Horsley, P.A., Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Greensboro, NC - (336) 691-0077

The Law Office of Laura S. Jenkins, PC, Workers Comp, Social Security, Personal Injury, Business Startups, Raleigh, NC - (919) 846-7766

Boston Workers Compensation Lawyer – Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C. Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury claims. 1-800-367-0871

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer – Frank Jenkins Law Office practices in the areas of wrongful death, car accidents, work related accidents, motorcycle injuries, truck accidents, and social security disability.

Kraft & Associates, Social Security Disability, Dog Bites, Truck Wrecks, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury lawyers, Dallas, Texas - (214) 989-9999

Lapeer DUI Lawyer / Michigan OWI Attorneys, DUIL, Criminal Defense - (810) 664-2700

Law Office of Brian D. Iton, Family Law, Traffic Law, Real Estate, Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, NJ - (800) 274-6180.