Table 2.
Types of MVC, their probability of occurrence, total cost and subcomponent cost due to Medical and Emergency Service in 2010 dollars
| Type of MVC | Probability | Medical & Emergency | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatal | 0.0023 | 28,733 | 1,224,633 |
| MAIS 5 | 0.0002 | 417,701 | 1,373,704 |
| MAIS 4 | 0.0008 | 165,588 | 436,279 |
| MAIS 3 | 0.0028 | 58,728 | 233,216 |
| MAIS 2 | 0.0096 | 19,847 | 83,739 |
| MAIS 1 | 0.1031 | 3,104 | 13,236 |
| MAIS 0 | 0.0564 | 29 | 2,459 |
| PDO | 0.8248 | 40 | 3,173 |
| Total | 1.0000 |
Source: Authors’ computations based on Blincoe et al. 2002, page 9
MAIS = Maximum Abbreviated Injury Scale
PDO= Property Damage Only
NOTE: TOTAL Costs consist of: Medical, Emergency Services, Market Productivity, Insurance Administration, Workplace, Legal, Travel Delay and Property Damage