This is highly disturbing. I hope those who were traumatized & injured heal in a timely manner. Please, PLEASE do NOT drink & drive! ~~Facts About Auto Accident Injuries~~ According to both the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic accidents can be broken down this way: *Every 14 seconds, someone is injured in an automobile accident. *Accidents are largely the result of drunk drivers (40%), speeding (30%) and reckless driving (33%). *About 3 million people experience whiplash, neck and back injuries. Of these, 1.5 million will recover. *Another 600,000 will continue to have long-term symptoms and pain, and another 150,000 will become disabled to a specific degree each year as a result of whiplash. *50% of accident victims sustain injuries to the lower back, and of these 15% develop serious nerve damage.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:10:20 +0000
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