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Auto Accidents

Auto Accidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Has estimated that 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020. This number is the highest number since 2005.
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In 2019, there were 6,756,000 police-reported motor vehicle crashes, including 1,916,000 crashes involving injury and 33,244 crashes involving death. (NHTSA, 2021) Around 2 million drivers in car accidents experience permanent injuries every year. (Driver Knowledge, 2019) Even ‘minor’ car crashes can be responsible for serious injuries to a person, depending on many factors. Crashes with low monetary damage to a vehicle can still result in injury or even death to the driver/passengers.
In 2019, there were 6,756,000 police-reported motor vehicle crashes, including 1,916,000 crashes involving injury and 33,244 crashes involving death. (NHTSA, 2021) Around 2 million drivers in car accidents experience permanent injuries every year. (Driver Knowledge, 2019) Even ‘minor’ car crashes can be responsible for serious injuries to a person, depending on many factors. Crashes with low monetary damage to a vehicle can still result in injury or even death to the driver/passengers.
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If you have been in a car crash, it is important to be evaluated for injuries. Seeking evaluation and treatment early gives the best chance to diagnosis the injuries as well as begin treatment before scar tissue can begin to form. Dr. Stadnik has advanced training in the treatment in the diagnosis and treatment of motor vehicle injuries through the Spinal Research Institute of San Diego, (SRISD).