On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | June 3, 2024 | Car Accidents
From its stunning beaches, live entertainment, wineries, and golf courses, you will never run out of things to do in Port St. Lucie. But for those who permanently reside in Port St. Lucie, it is a much different story.
In recent years, Port St. Lucie has experienced a staggering population increase, leading to heavy traffic. With an increase in traffic comes an increase in accidents. Port St. Lucie has been home to more than 5,500 vehicular accidents each year.
Our Port St. Lucie car accident attorneys would like to discuss recent car accident statistics and common injuries following a crash.
Port St. Lucie Crash Facts
In 2021, Port St. Lucie experienced the following:
- 12 fatal accidents
- 22 vehicles involved in fatal accidents
- 16 traffic deaths
- 25 people involved in fatal accidents
- Two pedestrians involved in fatal accidents
Statistics regarding accident location revealed the following:
- 48% of accidents took place at intersections
- 33% of accidents took place on roads and highways
Why Are There So Many Accidents in Port St. Lucie?
A rapid increase in residents has caused congestion on Port St. Lucie’s roads and highways. This is only part of the problem, with road infrastructure and posted speed limits being too high, contributing to a fair share of accidents.
These factors only increase at intersections, where motorists must adhere to traffic regulations to avoid a collision. A driver who is taking a left turn must do so safely, allowing oncoming drivers to have the right of way. If a driver thinks there is time to turn left and misjudges the other driver’s speed, the accident is bound to impact multiple motorists.
Common Car Accident Injuries in Port St. Lucie
A car accident is most often a high-impact collision. As a result, car accident victims may sustain any of the following injuries:
Whiplash
A rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, whiplash is most commonly caused by rear-end crashes. Whiplash victims may experience neck pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling or numbing in the arms, and exhaustion.
Broken Ribs
Any impact to the chest can cause fractured or broken ribs. In a high-impact collision, the tension of the seatbelt and the force of impact can cause fractured ribs. Drivers can suffer broken ribs if their chest slams into the steering wheel.
Common symptoms of a broken rib include pain in the chest when breathing or coughing, tenderness around the fractured rib or ribs, and skin contusions.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is categorized as any bump, blow, or strike to the head that impairs brain function. Most often, a TBI caused by a motor vehicle accident is a closed-brain injury. In a closed-brain injury, the brain moves within the skull, being damaged by the force of the brain tissue hitting the hard skull.
Common symptoms of a brain injury include nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, irritability, and sleep problems. Symptoms will vary based on the type and severity of the TBI sustained.
Injured in a Port St. Lucie Crash? Contact Our Legal Team Today
A motor vehicle collision can ruin more than just your dinner plans. If you suffer serious injuries, you may require intensive medical care. Besides having a stack of medical bills, a car crash can impede your ability to work, pay your household expenses, and enjoy your life.
The attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa are here to recover the compensation to which you are entitled. Contact the office today online or by phone to schedule your free case review.
Gerald A. Rosenthal
Retired
Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa more than 40 years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he has fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life.
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