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Around 25 percent of whiplash patients experience significant distress or develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an auto accident. 

Some motorcycle accident cases settle for $9,000, but the amount can reach $200,000. But other injured parties receive less or more than the amount stated, depending on the facts of the case.

Motorcycle accident fatalities peak at specific hours and days. According to government reports, deadly motorcycle crashes often happen on weekends between 6 PM Friday to 6 AM Monday.

Previous studies indicate that at least 210,000 patients die annually due to medical negligence in a hospital. However, it may be nearer 400,000.

Florida is the only US state that does not require a motorcyclist to get insurance. However, upon registration of their vehicles, motorcycle riders must present proof of financial responsibility to cover any motor vehicle accident.

In 2019, 328 million people in the US spent approximately $1,035 each for motor vehicle accidents, totaling $340 billion. The amount includes medical expenses, property damage costs, and workplace losses.

Traumatic brain injuries are a form of acquired brain injury (ABI). Conversely, there are also non-traumatic brain injuries (NTBIs) caused by internal factors, like exposure to toxins or lack of oxygen. Examples of NBTIs include strokes, aneurysms, and brain tumors.

Fort Worth ranks 19th among the top fifty riskiest cities to drive in the US. Another Texas city, San Antonio, also ranks within the top twenty, holding the 17th position.

Researchers found that lane splitting can reduce the likelihood of a motorcycle accident in heavy traffic situations. Motorcyclists who engaged in lane splitting were less likely to get into a rear-end accident than those who did not.

In 2021, the National Safety Council reported over 3 million crashes resulting in 5,400,000 medically consulted injuries in the US.

According to a 2020 study, a prior injury sustained in a car accident is responsible for 63 percent of persistent low back pain cases.

In 2021, medical malpractice payouts totaled more than $3.1 billion. The amount represents over 9,000 payment reports.