Driving is a core part of nearly every American’s life, but car accidents are one of the most common causes of injury and death in the United States. Millions of drivers are injured every year in car accidents, due to the negligent actions of another.
Even minor injuries can permanently impact someone’s ability to get back behind the wheel, while serious injuries can permanently impact someone’s ability to complete even basic daily tasks. If you’ve been injured in an accident, a Brookfield personal injury attorney can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 37,461 people were killed in car crashes in 2016 alone, an increase of 5.6 percent from the year before. Our Brookfield car accident lawyer at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. can help you build a strong case to recover any possible damages.
Were you seriously injured in a crash? Fill out our online form today to set up a free consultation with an experienced Brookfield car accident attorney.
Brookfield Car Accident Statistics
Waukesha County, one of the most populous counties in the state, sees more car accidents than every other county other than Dane and Milwaukee. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 25 people were killed in car crashes in 2016, as well as 8,061 crashes, 1,184 more than in 2015. Across the state,
- 186 people were killed in crashes that involved speeding
- 8,250 people were injured in crashes that involved speeding
- 19,540 crashes involved speeding
- 49 pedestrians were killed in car crashes
- 1,181 pedestrians were injured in car crashes
- 143 people were killed in crashes that involved an intoxicated driver
- 2,933 people were injured in crashes that involved an intoxicated driver
- 5,153 crashes involved an intoxicated driver
- 524 people were killed in crashes in 2016
- 31,066 people were injured in crashes in 2016
- 129,051 car crashes occurred in Wisconsin in 2016
Call our firm at (262) 782-2700 to speak with one of our Brookfield lawyers today.
At Cannon & Dunphy S.C., our car accident lawyers have spent more than 30 years representing injured victims across Wisconsin. If you were seriously injured in a car crash, you deserve the chance to fight for the compensation you deserve in court, and we’re ready to fight alongside you. Call us at (262) 782-2700 to speak with a member of our firm over the phone, or fill out our online form today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers in Brookfield, WI.