New York Accidental Injury Rates Holding Steady, Says State
The rate of unintentional or accidental injuries suffered by the State of New York State residents has stayed relatively stable for the past decade, according to statistics gathered by the state’s Department of Health. The rates of deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits for accidental injuries have not changed much since the early 2000s.
In 2006, the last year for which the Department of Health has released data, 4,413 New Yorkers died of an accidental injury. Another 132,895 required a hospital stay of at least one night, and 1,344,677 were seen in emergency rooms but not admitted for an overnight hospital stay. These numbers do not include people who suffered injuries inflicted intentionally, such as those involved in fights.
Although the population of New York State has grown over the past ten years, the rate of accidental injuries has stayed relatively the same. For instance, in 2002, the rate of deaths from accidents was 22.5 people per 100,000; in 2006, the rate was 22.9 people per 100,000. The rate of hospitalizations in 2002 was 612.4 people per 100,000; it increased slightly by 2006, to 688.4 people per 100,000. Statistics on emergency department visits for accidental injuries were not kept until 2005, but they have also held steady at about 6,900 visits per 100,000 New Yorkers.
Accidents can occur almost anywhere, and some of them can cause serious or even fatal injuries. At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, & Halperin, P.C., our experienced New York personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping injured people and their families. To learn more about how we can help you, call us today at (212) 222-4336 for a free consultation.
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