Motor vehicle accidents have social, medical and economic effects on an individual. The average estimated cost of accidents in Saudi Arabia every year is SR 21 billion. In industrial countries the gross loss, due to accidents, is 1 ± 2% of the national income. In Saudi Arabia, an estimated loss of between 2.2% and 9% of the national income has been suggested.5 Also loss of a family member leads to change in family dynamics bringing about Ænancial and emotional problems.