Which costs more Kansas City car accidents or Kansas City traffic congestion? According to a recent American Automobile Association (AAA) study, Kansas City car accidents cost significantly more than traffic congestion. As a Kansas City auto accident lawyer I am interested in the study results not only because of the economic data but also because it might help shape our traffic priorities.
According to the AAA, there were 190 deaths and 15,555 injuries resulting from Kansas City car accidents in 2009. The total cost of all crashes that resulted in fatalities or injuries was more than $3 billion and was equivalent to $1,499 for every man, woman and child living in Kansas City. During the same year, the cost of traffic congestion in Kansas City was estimated at $538 million or $348 per person.
If you have been hurt, or lost a loved one, in a Kansas City car crash then you know how significant the medical bills, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering can be from just a single accident. Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers are committed to helping those who have been hurt in Kansas City crashes recover.
To talk to an experienced Kansas City auto accident lawyer about your potential case and recovery, please call our Kansas City personal injury law firm today at (816) 471- 5111 or toll free at (888) 348-2616. Additionally, we invite you to read a complimentary copy of 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim, which is available on our website.