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Car Accident Tragedy Helped Build KY Spinal Injury Research Fund

What began as a tragic car accident would help create a research program with the potential to change thousands of lives. If you or a loved one were injured in a Kentucky car accident, the attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767

Kentucky Car Accident Statistics

In Kentucky, car accidents are a daily occurrence.  According to the Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts, there were 150,213 total reported traffic accidents in 2007.  Nearly 125,000 of those accidents were on public roads and there were 26,160 nonfatal injuries.  However, in 2007, 864 people died from traffic collisions in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts report states that approximately one out of every 5,700 Kentucky residents died from a fatal crash on a public road in 2007.  The report also reflects that one in 121 Kentucky residents was injured in a traffic collision in Kentucky. 

The 2007 report showed the following interesting facts:

• One out of every 14 drivers licensed in Kentucky was involved in a traffic accident.
• Approximately one out of 2,500 Kentucky drivers was involved in a fatal crash.
• More men died in car accidents than women in 2007 (608 males versus 256 females)
• Twenty-one percent of all people killed in traffic accidents were in the 15 to 24 year old age group

According to the 2007 statistics, the majority of accidents involved a collision with a moving vehicle, which accounted for 81,634 of total collisions.  That same year 23,026 collisions were with fixed objects.  Sixty-six percent of all reported crashes in 2007 involved two or more moving vehicles.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact a Louisville car accident lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033.

*Source: Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts 2007

A Car Accident Can Lead to PTSD

Did you know that car accidents are the leading cause of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the United States?  Most people associate Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with veterans who have fought in wars or victims of violent crimes.  The truth, however, is that a car accident can cause this debilitating disorder.  The article, Car Accidents are Leading Cause of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, discusses this topic in depth. 

Every year, over three million people are injured in car accidents that cause serious injuries and sometimes psychological problems.  It has been suggested that almost half of the people involved in car accidents are at a significant risk of developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can be defined as an intense emotional response to an event that was extremely traumatic or disturbing.  This disorder can lead to such problems as difficulty with concentration, irritability and insomnia.  Some people who are injured in car accidents that lead to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder become too fearful to drive or ride in a vehicle, as it brings back many painful and frightening memories.  This fear can seriously impact their lives, making it difficult to go to and from work and participate in family activities.  Families are also often impacted when a loved one is experiencing the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Physical injuries, such as cuts, bruises and broken bones are easy to identify and treat after a car accident, but psychological damage from an accident is harder to identify.  Any time someone is involved in a car crash and starts to experience the signs of PTSD, he or she should be evaluated by a mental health professional.  There is treatment available for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, which includes antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication.

If you have been injured in an auto accident in Kentucky and have developed PTSD, you need to contact a car accident attorney who can help you recover compensation.  Contact Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for legal advice regarding your case.