A recent article from The Morning Call highlighted PennDOT’s report of PA motor vehicle accidents in 2010. There were 1,324 deaths on Pennsylvania’s highways – 68 more than in 2009. This 54% increase in traffic fatalities was blamed on a number of factors.
524 people died who were not wearing their seat belts – up 16% from the previous year. Car crashes caused by speeding increased 23%, from 231 to 284. Fatal accidents involving 16 & 17 year old drivers jumped 42%, from 40 to 57. Alcohol related accidents increased by 2 to 444.
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in an auto crash, shouldn’t you contact an experienced Pennsylvania car accident attorney? Thomas Newell, Esquire has represented PA car crash victims for 30 years. Call 800-980-4842 for your free home consultation. Please visit Attorney Newell’s website for more information: NewellLaw.com.
