For decades, increasing population density and traffic on California roads have resulted in a statewide reputation for frequent car accidents and one of the highest car accident fatality rates in the United States. However, the California personal injury attorneys at BD&J are pleased to announce that preliminary data from the National Safety Council predicts a declining fatality rate in 2025. According to the data reported by the NSC, from January 2025 through March 2025, car accident deaths have decreased by about 21%—148 fewer fatalities year-to-date than in 2024.
While six months still remain in 2025 at the time of this writing, these early reports are huge wins for safety advocates across California, especially in Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California where car accident injury and fatality rates surpass all other California regions. Most car accident lawyers in California make their living off consistent car accident and wrongful death lawsuits in California, but the personal injury lawyers at BD&J claim the goal is always to save lives and speed recovery for those hurt in car accidents.
“Encouraging safety behind the wheel is our top priority at BD&J,” remarks Partner Shawn McCann, “We are also here if car accident victims need help understanding their rights or what to do after an accident. In the end, we want to help, especially if that means fewer people are hurt or die in car accidents.”
Alongside happy news of fewer deaths in California car accidents, BD&J car accident lawyers seek to educate Californians about their rights and responsibilities following a car accident. Their injury experts state that even if a car accident seems minor, it’s safest to be checked by a medical professional for any injuries. They also urge victims to avoid apologies or dismissals of their damage or injuries at the scene of a car accident, as these could be seen as admissions of fault or release from liability if another party was responsible.
“In general,” states McCann, “stick to the facts when speaking with the police or any insurance adjusters, especially if you’re hurt in a car accident. Make no claims about whether or not you’re injured until a doctor has examined you and avoid signing anything from insurance companies until you’ve spoken with a car accident attorney regarding your rights.”
BD&J highlights a few factors that may mean victims should speak with a California car accident lawyer immediately. If a driver suffered physical injuries, missed work because of their car accident, damaged or totaled their vehicle in the accident, or if the other driver’s insurance company is attempting to contact them, a car accident attorney can help identify their legal options and how to approach the resolution of the accident.
