Accidental Death in Atlanta and the U.S.

The Leading Causes of Accidental Death

“Accidents happen.”

You’ve heard people say that your entire life and so have the attorneys at the Atlanta accidental death law firm, The Cochran Firm Atlanta. When the accident involves the death of a family member, that phrase takes on a whole new meaning.

According to the National Vital Statistics Report, nearly 100,000 accidental deaths occur in the United States every year. The leading causes of these deaths may or may not surprise you:

• Motor vehicle accidents account for nearly 45% of accidental deaths
• Nearly 14% of accidental deaths are the result of falls
• Another 13% of accidental deaths are from poisoning and noxious substances
• Drowning and smoke or fire exposure account for another 7% of accidental deaths
• Complications from medical and surgical procedures account for 3% of accidental deaths
• Accidental deaths from the discharge of firearms accounts for nearly 1%

Smaller percentages of accidental deaths involve railway vehicles, water transportation, air and space transport, electrical current and non-traffic motor vehicle activity.

Accidental Death in Atlanta

Certain types of accidental death occur more frequently in certain age groups. Such as:

• Teens and young adults ages 15-24 are the most likely age group to die in automobile accidents
• Adults ages 75-84 are in the most likely age group to die as the result of an accidental fall or from a medical or surgical error
• Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children one to four year in age
• Poisoning or death from a noxious substance is most likely to occur in adults ages 25-54 years

By making yourself and your family members aware of the leading causes of accidental death, you can discuss actions and precautions to prevent the needless death of a loved one.

If a tragic accidental death has occurred in your family, and you suspect there may be a possibility of negligence on the part of another person or manufacturer, contact a skilled Atlanta accidental death attorney through the Atlanta office of The Cochran Firm.

You can reach us for a complimentary accidental death lawsuit consultation by calling 866-549-0562 or submitting our easy-to-use web form.

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