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According to Michael Bloomberg, a global ambassador for the World Health Organization, safety issues on the roadways of the entire world need more attention than the subject currently receives. Road safety is not just a problem in highly populated locations such as California; it happens everywhere. In 2016, an all-time high of 1.35 million fatalities attributed to motor vehicle accidents occurred throughout the world.
There are several key behaviors that increase the risk of death in car accidents. They are drunken driving, speeding and not using motorcycle helmets, seat belts or child restraints properly. Drowsy driving causes nearly 10 percent of overall crashes in the world according to one study, but over 50 percent of the persons killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
While traffic laws vary greatly around the world, strides are being made. There were 175 countries that took part in the most recent WHO study, and 140 of those countries have developed road safety strategies. A full 97 percent of the global population live in regions that have enacted speed limits, but there is still much work to be done.
Road conditions around the world are being addressed with regard to infrastructure. Funding is also becoming available to help with road safety projects in lower-income countries. Emergency care after a crash in poverty-stricken countries is another factor that causes concern, so efforts to improve situations with a quicker response time are also in the works.
Car accidents can be a major source of struggle and loss of life no matter where they occur. Every state in the U.S. has mandated specific traffic laws. A personal injury attorney may be able to help families with advice when they face catastrophic injuries or loss on the nation’s roadways.