subject: Fatal Car Accident Statistics: Missouri [print this page] There is a chance that you could be hurt in a car accident anytime you drive or ride in a car. However, when you see the actual numbers of car crashes that happen every year in, for example, Missouri, you understand the scale of the problem. In 2008, there were 77,038 car accidents in Missouri.
Unfortunately, some people are killed in accidents. In the year 2008, 960 people were killed in car crashes, which, surprisingly, is lower than 2007. Do you know the main reasons for car accidents? Bad weather makes driving harder, but it was the reason for only about 10% of car crashes. This could be because people are naturally more cautious when the weather is poor and are less likely to drive at all. Drunk driving and speeding caused the most fatal accidents.
About 25% of people are hurt in a car accident, on average. How serious are the injuries? Many times you might not know directly after an accident. In a lot of cases you might not have symptoms. You might not think need medical care and consequently dont see a doctor. What you might not realize is that, even if you dont think you have an injury, seeing a doctor immediately after a car accident is still important.
If you dont see a doctor, it may be very difficult for you to receive help to pay medical bills from the insurance company. The insurance company will try everything they can to avoid paying for your medical billsand it will be that much harder to prove you need help to pay medical bills if you dont have proof from a doctor.
If you ever plan on getting help with your medical bills from the insurance company, you need to know how the insurance company plans on denying you coverage. A good place to start is to begin reading materials online published for free by experienced injury lawyers. They can tell you the best tips to fight the insurance company to make sure you will get the compensation you deserve.
Remember: An insurance adjuster isn't there to help you. The job of an insurance adjuster is to figure out the best way for the insurance company to reject your accident claim. After an accident, anything you say can be taken out of context and used against you. Dont be a victim twice.
