According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and its latest statistics, distracted driving — which often involves talking or texting on a cellphone — claimed 2,841 lives in 2018. Among those killed were 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians, and 77 bicyclists.
According to the CDC, each year in the United States, about three million people are non-fatally injured in motor vehicle crashes. Many of these injuries are sustained by passengers in vehicles, who likely had little to no control over the accident.
The time period after a car accident can be extremely confusing. You’re flustered, upset, and you may be injured. It can be difficult to determine what to do next. However, the steps you take immediately after your accident can affect your ability to recover damages.
