Here’s What You Should Do After a Crash
Vehicle accidents are an unfortunate reality in America. While injuries and deaths have been on the decline for several years, the trend has reversed this year. The NH car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC urge you to be prepared to protect your interests if you or a loved one are injured in a crash.
First 10 Minutes, First 10 Hours
As the NH car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC know, keeping a level head after a crash isn’t easy, especially if there are injuries involved. First priority: make sure that help is on the way for anyone who needs medical attention. Then take steps to protect your interests. Learn how with this guide on what to do if you are involved in a roadway crash.
By The Numbers
An estimated 32,675 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2014, down slightly from 2013 but up from a record low of 32,479 in 2011. Source: NHTSA Data Resource Website
More than 1.7 million people participate annually – 67 million since 1964 – in the National Safety Council’s (NSC’s) defensive driving program. Click here to download NSC defensive driving tips. Source: Defensive Driving, National Safety Council
While two in three drivers report talking on a cell phone and driving in the past 30 days, nearly three in five say such behavior by other drivers is a serious threat to their own personal safety. Source: 2013 Traffic Safety Culture Index, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
New Avoidance Technologies Reduce Crashes
Crash avoidance technologies, such as automatic braking systems and adaptive headlights, are preventing accidents according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read more about these new technologies (download report).
Decade of Action for Road Safety
The National Safety Council is urging all Americans to get involved in the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020, an initiative of the World Health Organization. The goal: prevent road traffic deaths and injuries that could take the lives of 1.9 million people annually by 2020.
Graduated Driver Licensing Saves Lives
Motor vehicle crashes are the number-one cause of death for teens. Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) reduces the crash risk for new teen drivers 20 to 40 percent by emphasizing experience while minimizing hazards like nighttime driving. Look up GDL laws in New Hampshire.
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Contact Experienced NH Car Accident Lawyers
If you have been injured in a crash, it is essential that you have competent legal representation from the onset of your case through litigation. Big insurance companies have lawyers looking out for their interests and you should too! The experienced New Hampshire personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC offer free initial consultations to NH injury victims. Call us at 603-624-7200, complete a request for a consultation on our website, or send us an email.
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