Car Accident Lawyers

Every year there are millions of traffic accidents across the US. These accidents result in tens-of-thousands of people killed and millions injured. If you are a victim of an Indiana traffic accident in Indianapolis, you need the expertise of a law firm that can help settle your case and get you the compensation you deserve. The skilled injury lawyers at Baker and Gilchrist can help you in this time of need and confusion. We will work for you to ensure that you receive the justice you deserve.

Car Accident - Facts & Statistics

According to study done by the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), across the US in 2006 there were:

  • 5,973,000 police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes.
  • 42,642 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
  • 2,575,000 people were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
  • 4,189,000 crashes involved property damage only.

Car Accident - Victims

Victims of automobile accidents are not just other drivers or passengers of automobiles. In a continuation of that same study, the DOT and the NHTSA showed that non-motorists can also fall victim to careless drivers.

Non-Occupant Traffic Fatalities in 2006:

  • 4,784 Pedestrians were killed in traffic related incidents.
  • 773 Cyclists were fatally injured by motorists.
  • 183 Other Non-Occupants/Motorists were killed in traffic accidents.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reports that traffic related fatalities are up 5 percent across the state. Across the nation there are over 11 vehicle traffic accidents every minute, almost 294 people are injured every hour as result of these traffic accident and almost 117 people die every day in fatal car crashes. Believe it or not, as staggering as these numbers are, they are down nationally from previous years. The Indianapolis car accident attorneys at Baker and Gilchrist can help you if you or a loved one have been involved in a traffic collision and have sustained injuries or worse as a result.

Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana Injury Lawyer for your Car Accident Injury Case

Have you sustained injuries from an auto accident? If so, contact the accomplished Indianapolis car accident attorneys at Baker and Gilchrist for a free, no obligation consultation and have expert legal representation on your side!