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Car and Truck Accident Statistics

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Car and Truck Accident Statistics

According to 2007 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, 41,059 people died in  car or truck accidents.   Over 2.49 million others suffered injuries in accidents involving a car, truck or motorcycle.

In New York State, car and truck accidents were responsible for over 1,300 fatalities, with over 375 involving a driver under the influence of alcohol.

Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. is New York’s largest personal injury law firm. We represent automobile accident victims and their families in several states, including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

If you were injured in a traffic accident, or suffered any kind of personal injury through no fault of your own, please fill out the form below for a FREE review of your case. Weitz & Luxenberg works on a contingency basis, so there are no legal fees at all until a lawyer secures a financial settlement or verdict for you.

Act Now! The earlier you retain a personal injury lawyer to gather the facts after an accident, the easier it is to build a strong case for fair compensation. Please take a moment to give us the facts. We’ll do the rest.

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Did you get the other driver's information?Yes
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Do you have collision insurance?Yes
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