Orange County Auto Accidents

Accident and Injury Lawyers Serving Southern California

According to a July 2008 estimated census that counted over 3 million residents, Orange County is the second most populous county in California. The county is also a famous tourist destination, due to attractions such as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. This also means that Orange County is a place where, as a result of excessive amounts of motorists on the road, auto accidents are likely to occur.

Orange County Auto Accident Statistics

Following are Orange County auto accident statistics from the year 2007, as reported by the California Highway Patrol:

There were 178 fatal auto accidents in Orange County in 2007 alone

There were 14,185 injury accidents that same year

Of the number of fatal auto accidents 75 were alcohol-related

Of the number of injury accidents, 1,501 were alcohol-related

There were almost 25,000 auto accidents resulting in property damage

There were 24 motorcycle accidents involving fatalities and 752 involving injury

There were 41 fatal auto accidents involving pedestrians and 726 auto accidents resulting in injury to pedestrians

There were 16 fatal bicycle accidents and 1,020 bicycle accidents involving injury

Contact an Auto Accident Attorney

Attorneys serve an important role in helping victims who have been injured in Orange County auto accidents. At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. we are a law firm dedicated to helping car accident victims and their families seek justice and the financial compensation they deserve in the wake of serious accidents and injuries. In fact, we welcome you to contact our firm for an initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. This will be a perfect opportunity for you to learn more about your legal rights and your options in taking action after your accident.

For help with your claim or lawsuit, contact an Orange County auto accident lawyer at Cohn & Swartzon today.