Our Michigan car accident lawyers frequently represent victims of traffic accidents in a number of cases related to auto, pedestrian, bicycle, truck and alcohol related incidents in WashtenawCounty, Southeast Michigan. The number of these types of accidents is discussed in the Southeast Michigan Traffic Crash Facts of 2007, which was published by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments in May, 2008. Its report was published in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation and several other state and federal agencies. Total Accident Statistics
The Washtenaw County region of Southeast Michigan region was witness to 10,787 incidents of Traffic Crashes in the year 2007. The figure was much higher than in 2006 when it stood at 10,344. It was amongst the few states which witnessed an increase in the number of accidents over the last recorded year. The accidents of the state accounted for almost 7.6% of the crashes in the Southeast Michigan. The traffic crash rate stood at 273. This too was higher than a number of other counties in the region.
There was an increase in the injury traffic cases in the region with the 2007 figures at 2214, up from 2176 in 2006. The injury traffic crash rate (Injury crashes per 100 Million VMT) was at 56. In 2006 this figure stood at 55, and thus it remained almost the same over the year. These traffic crashes was high keeping in view the recorded Million VMT figure of 3951 in 2006. Age of Accident Victims
The average age of the drivers who were involved in auto accidents in the State of Michigan were 35.1 years and over 23.4% of the fatal accidents in the state were involving persons in the age group 16 to 24. The young drivers in the Washtenaw County accounted for 38.2% of the accidents (refer fig 42 of the report). This was higher than the other regions in the state.
The reports clearly indicate that people in Washtenaw County require timely advice when they experience a car crash, which might be anytime. The unforgiving nature of law as regards timing of filing on litigation proceedings and a comprehensive analysis of these statistics are a pre-requisite to a possible fair settlement and no settlement at all.
To see a county wide comparision of car accidents in Southeast Michigan, see this graph. Biggest Cities in Washtenaw County Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Saline Whitmore Lake Chelsea Dexter Choosing the Best Lawyer For Your Accident Case
It is important to choose your Michigan car accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. This will guarantee that your claims are properly submitted in a timely manner. It will also assist the attorney in performing a prompt investigation of the accident so that witnesses can be located and interviewed, photographs can be taken, and the vehicle can be preserved for an inspection. A delay in hiring a lawyer can affect the ability to prove and win your case.
If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you should contact our office immediately and request our FREEBOOK, "The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook" by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.
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