Most people who use Madison’s roads do not consider how likely they are to be involved in a crash. Instead, they assume that they can reach their destinations without incident as long as they drive carefully. Unfortunately, this can be a tragic assumption that leads to unexpected injuries.
Your safety on the road in Madison, WI, depends on more than the way you drive. Numerous circumstances, including the time of day and weather conditions, can all increase or decrease the likelihood of a crash. The more familiar you are with these numbers, the more informed and safer a driver you will be.
Should you be involved in a crash, a Madison car accident lawyer from Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. can help you pursue the damages you deserve for your injuries in light of all the facts and circumstances of your crash. Reach out to us for a free consultation. Call us today at (608) 256-8356.
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Having one of our Madison personal injury lawyers by your side can help your case progress more swiftly through the claims process. Your attorney will be there to answer your questions and help you overcome any situation that might threaten your recovery.
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Between 2017 and 2021, Madison had an average of 4,294 annual vehicle crashes. The yearly number of accidents peaked in 2018, when 5,204 accidents were recorded. Since 2020, the number of crashes in Madison has been below 4,000 per year. In 2021, there were only 3,161 traffic accidents.
During this same period, the number of fatal crashes steadily increased after dipping to a low of seven in 2018. In 2016, the city reported ten fatal accidents. After reporting seven fatal crashes in both 2018 and 2019, the number of fatal accidents increased to 12 in 2020. In 2021, there were 15 fatal accidents.
There were also 1,164 injuries reported in Madison traffic accidents in 2021. 83 of these cases involved incapacitating and severe injuries, 545 were cases of non-incapacitating injuries, and the remainder were cases involving some possible injury.
The following roads experienced a high number of traffic-related accidents during 2021. If your path takes you on or near any of these roads, you should exercise additional caution:
Obeying the speed limit and traffic lights, following right-of-way rules, and giving appropriate signals before turning or changing lanes are just some of the ways you can reduce your chances of being involved in a crash on these or other streets.
In 2021, intersections were the site of 854 injury accidents and seven fatal wrecks. Common factors contributing to accidents here included failing to yield the right of way, disobeying traffic signals, and following other vehicles too closely. In addition to head-on and rear-end collisions, side-impact collisions that lead to serious injuries frequently occur at intersections.
Do not hesitate to reach out to Eisenberg Law Offices if you were injured in any traffic-related accident in Madison. Our Madison car accident attorneys will work quickly to identify those responsible for your injuries and help you pursue damages from those who caused your accident.
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