Vehicle Damage from Deer
As cute as that bushy-tailed deer might be, its inherent cuteness usually wares off as soon as it causes a serious collision. Many drivers are so focused on whatever hazards fellow drivers might cause them that they fail to be on the lookout for animals that may quickly cross the road or approach from your blind spot.
Deer: The Facts
There are many animals, both large and small, that can cause serious or even fatal car wrecks. The number one offender from the furry set is the deer. There are approximately 1.5 million auto-deer collisions each year in the United States. These crashes result in around 150 fatalities, thousands of injuries and around $1.5 billion in damages.
The ten states drivers are most likely to get blind sided by a deer are:
- Pennsylvania
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Ohio
- Georgia
- Minnesota
- Virginia
- Indiana
- Texas
- Wisconsin
Deer are very stealthy animals and unlike cows or horses that can be easily detected, they can come out of wooded areas with little to visibility. Deer are a particular threat to drivers with small vehicles. If a deer is hit head on by a small car, it can potentially fly through the windshield of the car and hit the driver. A deer hit on any car can cause a driver to lose control.
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If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident you believe to be caused by another’s negligence, then the Racine car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® can help you claim the damages you deserve. Contact us today by calling our offices at 800-242-2874.
