Information and resources related to Frisco car accidents

Comprehensive Information and Legal Options for Frisco, TX Car Accident Victims

Auto crashes in Frisco are the leading cause of injury and fatalities for residents and visitors

Everyone knows that car crashes are common, and sometimes result in fatalities, but most people don't really think about what that means in terms of the cost to society. We rarely think through how the costs of first responders from the Frisco Police Department, the Frisco Fire and Rescue Department, as well as clean-up efforts by various Collin County government agencies, which of course add up for the taxpayers.

What are the statistics related to Frisco motor-vehicle crash injuries and deaths?

3,773 people lost their lives on Texas roadways in the 55,797 crashes reported in 2016. In Collin County, there were 50 fatalities in 2016, and there were 13,764 total crashes that year in the county. Clearly, we have a long way to go in improving safety for drivers in the Frisco area.

What is the cost of car crashes to the government agencies in Texas?

According to the State of Texas Department of Transportation, the cost of motor vehicle accidents statewide was $38,600,000,000 in 2016. This is an extraordinary amount when you consider that in comparison, the annual cost to end world hunger is estimated to be $30,000,000,000. In this context, it is easy to see why Frisco, Collin County, and Texas government agencies work hard to improve safety and to reduce dangers on Frisco roadways.

What are some primary causes of Frisco car accidents?

Recent statistics show clearly what we have always known - that drunk driving and distracted driving are two main causes of Frisco car accidents, injuries, and fatalities. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2016, 635 crashes were related to drunk driving in Frisco and Collin County, and 3,296 crashes related to distracted driving in Frisco and Collin County. We have a lot of work to do to end these dangerous and selfish driving behaviors that are wreaking havoc on Frisco roadways.

If you have been injured in a car collision, you will need a great Frisco accident attorney to help

No matter how much we eradicate dangerous driving behaviors like drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other actions that put Frisco drivers at risk, car accidents will continue to happen. When a less serious crash happens, often someone can manage the insurance claim without help. When a serious injury car accident happens, or when a fatality occurs, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Mullen and Mullen Law Office lawyer.