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| November 27, 2008 |
| Fresno, California - One of the Fastest Growing Cities |
| Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney |
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Fresno, California is one of the fastest growing cities - a brief look at some of the complications along the way
According to a report compiled by the NHTSA, Fresno's population has more than doubled since 1982. The total amount of miles driven in Fresno has also increased by a staggering 97% - yet the roads in Fresno have only been increased by 16% - which is a direct correlation to the number of car, truck and bicycle accidents which have resulted.
In the mid 1990's, Fresno put its attention on violent crimes were there was only about 1 traffic officer assigned to 22,000 Fresno residents. Specifically, 52 people were fatally killed in traffic accidents, where 43 people were killed from violent crimes. Directly resulting from the Universal Hiring Program, 20 traffic officers were hired increasing the total to 42 officers in three months. The NHTSA further determined 444 collisions involving impaired drivers occured in 2002 and decreased to 423. 138 persons were injured in 2002 and decreased to 106 in 2004. However, the number of fatalities which resulted from these car accidents were 6 in 2002 and increased and nearly doubled in 2004. On a national scale, imparied drivers are responsible for over 17,000 deaths per year.
Therefore, as a motorist or a pedestrian in Fresno, California - you could be directly injured by an inpaired driver that is either drunk or suffering from some other ailment. If you have been injured, please visit our website and further contact one of our professional Fresno personal injury lawyers immediately.
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| November 14, 2008 |
| How important are seat belts for passenger vehicle occupants aged 5 and above |
| Posted By Fresno Car Accident Attorney |
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From 2003 to 2007, there have been about 1,500 fatalities each year for car or truck occupants who are aged 5 and above who were using seat belts to be restrained. The number of fatalities for this same demographic has been reducing from over 1,000 down to 845 annually. Comparing any given year, only about 60% of the children were known to be using a seat belt.
Using these statistics, the NHTSA has determined that of the numbers above, if 100% of the children were wearing their seat belt, approximately 300 more children annually would still be alive. With this research, make sure that you follow California's Click-It or Ticket campaign, and buckle up your seat belt and your child's seat belt. Seat belts are installed in all cars to save your life, and this research shows that over 300 children could be out in the playground with their friends and family.
Help save a life in case you or a loved one is involved in an accident, make sure that everyone is wearing their seat belt! If you are wearing your seat belt, and you or a loved one was involved in a fender-bender or a fatal collision, you should immediately contact a professional and knoweldgable attorney who is experienced in handling auto accident cases. Even if there are no immediate injuries, you or other passengers may have a brain injury which could detrimentally impact your entire way of life. If you have been involved in a car accident, whether or not you were wearing a seat belt, please visit our Fresno attorney website today. |
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