Information and resources related to Richardson car accidents

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

Car accidents in Richardson are the leading cause of injury and death for residents

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 tend to view car accidents as tragedies that affect the people involved, but we rarely think through how the costs of first responders from the Richardson Police Department, the Richardson Fire and Rescue Department, the Texas Highway Patrol, as well as clean-up efforts by various Richardson and Texas government agencies, which of course add up for the taxpayers.

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

3,773 people lost their lives on Texas roadways in the 55,797 crashes reported in 2016. In rural parts of Dallas County, there were two fatal crashes in 2016, and in urban areas, there were 313. As for injuries related to motor-vehicle crashes, there were 1,447 incapacitating injuries reported in 2016, and 8,921 incapacitating injuries reported. This demonstrates clearly how the population density and traffic congestion contribute to the dangers that drivers and passengers in Richardson face.

What is the cost of car crashes to the government agencies in Richardson and across 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 a staggering 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 Richardson and Texas government agencies work hard to improve safety and to reduce dangers on the region's roadways.

What are some primary causes of Richardson car accidents?

Recent statistics show clearly what we have always known - that drunk driving and distracted driving are two main causes of Richardson car accidents, injuries, and fatalities. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2016, 2,410 crashes that were related to drunk driving in Dallas County, and 7,081 crashes related to distracted driving in Dallas County. Clearly, we have a long way to go to end these dangerous and selfish driving behaviors that are wreaking havoc on Richardson roadways.

If you have been injured in a car collision, you will need an experienced Richardson accident attorney to help

No matter how much we eradicate dangerous driving behaviors like drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other actions that put Richardson residents and visitors 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 & Mullen Law Firm lawyer.