One of the things in life that is definite is death. Unexpected death is also a possibility. Accidental death is the term that defines death that happens when not expected. It may happen due to someone’s negligent actions. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 123,706 cases of wrongful death in 2007.
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The figures are quite alarming. According to CDC, the major cause of wrongful death in the US is due to car accidents. There were roughly 42,031 fatalities from car accidents. In 2005, car crashes were the major cause of accidental deaths; 300 people who are at least 45 years old were fatally injured.
Other causes of wrongful death include poisoning, traumatic brain injuries, workplace, unsafe premises, and medical malpractice.
There were roughly 29,846 cases of fatal poisoning. Slip and fall cases reached a toll of 19,656 deaths. The major causes for slip and falls are malfunctioning ladders, danger zones with insufficient safety marks, stairways without proper railings, and dark, slippery, and blocked walkways.
Accidental deaths in the workplace are also common. The US Department of Labor reported that the number of deaths in the workplace in 2006 reached a total of 5,840.
Here are the relevant statistics:
- There were 2,459 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes
- There were 788 fatalities that resulted from by an assault or other violent acts
- 993 fatalities that were caused by workers who deal with dangerous or hazardous machines
- 827 fatalities due to falls
- 547 fatalities occurred due to contact with harmful substances
According to CDC report, in 2007, there were 29,846 of poison fatalities. Nevertheless, the most usual cause of wrongful death is traumatic brain injury, with a total of at least 50,000 cases. Medical malpractice is another common cause of wrongful death, with about 100,000 cases; 7% of these are due to errors in medication.
