Motor vehicle-related crashes cause hundreds of people’s death and thousands of injuries in WA. Sometimes car accident injuries are inevitable. In WA, all road users are required by law to have a third-party insurance by ICWA that provides motor vehicle accident injury compensation benefits.
Every year, ICWA pays more than a half-billion dollars to 4,000 people on average. If you are injured in a car accident, reach an experienced car accident compensation lawyer in WA to know your entitlements and how to claim them.
Road accident statistics in WA
The charts below demonstrate the statistics between 2010 and 2021. ICWA’s reports are used to visualise the data.
Number of accidents attended by an ambulance
The number of accidents attended by an ambulance has decreased from 6,165 to 5,243 since 2010. The most recent data shows that approximately 15 people were taken to the hospital due to road accidents in 2021.
Number of personal injury claims received
Even though the number of people who were hospitalised by an ambulance decreased consistently, the number of personal injury claims fluctuated during the 11 years period. The trend first decreased between 2010 – 2016, and then increased gradually until 2021. The number of motor vehicle-related injury claims exceeded 4,000 for the first time in 2021.
Number of accident-related fatalities
On average, one person loses their life every second day due to a road accident in Western Australia. The number of fatalities has been fluctuating throughout the years, and it has been lower than 200 per year in 2020 and 2021.
Gender of liable person in the accident
According to the ICWA’s statistics, the number of crashes has a downwards trend between 2010 to 2021. The chart shows that men are 2 times more likely to cause a road accident than women.
Age of the liable person in the accident
The chart shows the percentage of age groups liable for car accidents in WA. People between the age of 17 and 24 accounted for the highest percentage of motor vehicle accidents in Western Australia, followed by people between 30 and 39 years of age. The drivers between the age of 50 and 59 caused the lowest number of accidents.
How do I make an injury claim after a motor vehicle accident in Western Australia?
It is highly recommended to reach a motor vehicle accident lawyer to know whether you are eligible or not. A senior lawyer will walk you through the legal procedure and help you receive compensation benefits.
How can I find a lawyer for my injury claim?
Using an experienced car accident lawyer brings various advantages to your claim in terms of document preparation, evidence gathering and making the best decision for your future. You can simply reach Withstand Lawyers for a free claim check to know where you stand!
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