The New York City Accident Lawyers At Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. Comment On The Rise Of Car Accident Fatalities In New York
Online, April 12, 2013 (Newswire.com) - The accident lawyers New York City at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C., a personal injury law firm serving residents of New York and New Jersey, recently issued a statement cautioning residents that car accident fatalities are on the rise.
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), fatal accidents are becoming more common, both in New York and around the country. In fact, for the first time in seven years, traffic deaths spiked by a full 5 percent last year. The statistics department of the non-profit advocacy group found that traffic fatalities nationwide rose from 34,600 in 2011 up to 36,200 in 2012.
"This is a real tragedy because the majority of these fatal car accidents can be avoided if drivers are more cautious on the road," commented Jeff Korek, a partner at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C.
NSC statistics further reveal that since 2009, the summer months of June, July and August are consistently the most dangerous time of the year. In recent years, however, the spring months of March and April have also seen significant upticks in fatal car accidents.
"When the weather is nice, people are more apt to head out and be on the road," accident lawyer New York City Korek stated. "Additionally, there is an influx of teen drivers on the road during the warmer months who would otherwise be in school throughout the day. In fact, the majority of car accidents in New York are caused by teens and young drivers. "
The NSC has tracked a growing statistic associated with distracted teenagers causing the majority of accidents reported nationwide.
"Parents should use this information to talk with their teens about the dangers of driving while distracted. There are so many distractions, such as talking on cell phones, texting, and checking emails, that parents need to be extra careful of the driving habit of their teenagers," commented Korek.
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Serving the residents of New York and New Jersey, the accident lawyers at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. are committed to the relentless pursuit of victims and their loved ones' rights. They urge anyone in need of assistance or who was involved in a car accident to immediately contact them.
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