Emergency Vehicle vs. Car Accident
Aug 17th, 2009 by ANorman
Emergency vehicles like fire trucks, police cars and ambulances legally have the right -of-way when they are en route to an urgent call and with good reason. The drivers have to get to people who may be in desperate need of medical assistance or have to be rescued from potential danger.
It is for this reason that cars have to get out of the path of these racing automobiles when they rush onto the scene, sirens blazing and lights flashing.
However, every year, thousands of workers and civilian drivers perish in emergency vehicle to car related traffic accidents. The causality is not clear as data is still being collected in regards to this trend. Needless to say there is ample cause for concern.
Firefighters
Approximately 25 percent of firefighters are killed after responding to emergency situations, with the primary causes of death resulting from vehicle crashes. These types of fatalities are the second leading cause of death for firemen. Firemen have also been killed while working emergency incidents after being hit by cars.
Ambulances
The most recent study for ambulatory drivers was done between the years of During 1991—2000. In that time 300 fatal ambulance crashes occurred causing the deaths of 82 ambulance occupants and 275 occupants of other vehicles and pedestrians.
The 300 crashes involved a total of 816 ambulance occupants which were not separated into ambulance worker and passenger in the study.
Police cars
The official tally of car crashes for policemen gets a bit muddy because cops are also apt to get into hot pursuits while chasing criminals. These chases can culminate in collisions.
There is also no official national documentation on these or any other types of car wrecks, which makes it difficult to assess how many car crashes occur annually within police ranks.
Civil vs. emergency worker
While it is tempting to say that all emergency vehicles accidents occur because of civilian motorist error, this is not the case. There are instances when emergency vehicles fail to put on their sirens or lights while speeding through traffic. Others drive recklessly and actually cause other vehicles to collide.
When this occurs, the injured motorist may feel a bit intimidated about coming forward. They shouldn’t. Any reputable personal injury lawyer would be able to investigate the cause of the accident and prove the culpability of the guilty party.
If you have been hurt, don’t be afraid to come orward—your financial future may depend on obtaining the money you need for you medical related costs.
Get the law on your side by calling the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter right away. We understand the compelling nature of such a case and will work hard to make sure you receive the financial compensation you deserve.
Call us toll at 858.909.9090 to set up a consultation with a reputable personal injury lawyer. During the assessment you will discover if you truly have a viable case and if you can receive compensation for your injuries. Don’t hesitate, call today and obtain the money you need to stave off the economic devastating that so often accompanies debilitating accidents. You and your family deserve no less.
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