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West Virginia vehicle accident Fatalities: Speed, Motorcycle, and Restraint Statistics 2000
411 people died in West Virginia vehicle accidents in 2000. Speed was a factor in 28% of West Virginia car crash deaths, costing the state 234 million dollars in 2000. If you or a loved one had been injured or killed in a car crash, you are not alone. Fill out this short form to see if you are entitled to compensation.
West Virginia had 117 fatalities in speed related crashes in 2000. In general, 28% of all fatal crashes were speed related. The total estimated cost for all speed related crashes in West Virginia was 234 million dollars.
West Virginia had a total of 350 deaths for passengers over 5 years old in 2000. Of them, 102 were restrained, 235 were unrestrained, and 13 were unknown. 113 lives were saved by wearing a restraint. 189 people could have been saved by using a restraint.
West Virginia had a total of 4 deaths for passengers under 5 years old in 2000. Of them, 1 were restrained, 3 were unrestrained, and 0 were unknown. 3 lives were saved by wearing a restraint. 5 people could have been saved by using a restraint.
West Virginia had 17 motorcycle rider deaths in 2000. Of them, 14 were wearing helmets, 3 were not, and 0 were unknown. 5 motorcyclists lives were saved by wearing a helmet. 6 lives could have been saved if a helmet was used.
Act Now! It is essential that you inquire about your traffic accident case as soon as possible. Litigation may be the only way to receive the damages to which you may be entitled, such as medical and health care bills, lost or diminished wages, and financial compensation to family in the case of death. Your individual state's law may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. You need to have your Traffic Accident claim evaluated immediately!
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Stats 2001
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Stats 2002
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