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Nobody wants to be involved in an auto accident. That is a truism. However, a fact of life is that you will most likely be involved in some sort of auto accident in your lifetime. Whether you are at fault or not, a car accident is more of a certainty than a probability unfortunately. In fact, the average person will be involved in some sort of car accident 3-4 times in their lifetime.
So, what is it like driving in Melbourne, Florida? Are you at more risk or less risk than your average medium sized town? In this article we want to take a look at some of the data relating to accidents which occur in Melbourne, FL.
Statistics are not available for Melbourne specifically but we can take a look at statistics for Brevard County Florida to get a good idea. After all, Melbourne is very representative of Brevard County and is considered “the seat” of the county.
In 2023, there were 9,300+ car accidents in the county. There were 104 fatalities. With a population of almost 650,000 people, that is a. Injuries from auto accidents is a much higher number. Around 6,500 people are injured due to being in an auto accident every year in Brevard County. 305 of these incidents involve a bicycle with 9 fatalities.
Total motorcycle crashed were 330 in 2023 with 25 fatalities. Motorcycle crashes are typically more deadly because of the exposed nature of riding them. Even if the operator is wearing a helmet they can suffer severe internal injuries which can result in death. This is one of the reasons you see so many people displaying “look twice for motorcycles” stickers on their car. What would be a simple fender-bender in a car can be a very serious injury for a motorcyclist.
If You are in an Accident
The first thing you need to do is seek medical attention. The Doctor will check you for signs of injury. He or she will most likely run scans to see if there are any internal injuries. Neck and back injuries are the most common form of injury in vehicle accidents. Sometimes these injuries can take many years from which to recover.
After your medical situation is stable, it may be in your best interest to contact an injury attorney in Brevard County. You can schedule a free meeting with them to discuss what happened and what damages or injuries you received. Getting the best compensation for your accident is their top priority.