Arlington side impact collision lawyer, David Kohm and the attorneys at the Law Offices of David Kohm, understand the devastation many suffer in side impact collisions. Nearly 30% of all traffic deaths in the United States are from side impact collisions. Between 2005-2007, approximately twice as many people died in side impact or “angle” crashes as head on collisions and over seven times as many were injured.
Modern vehicles are made with extensive “crumple zones” in the front and back to absorb the energy of an impact while seat belts and supplemental restraints such as airbags help protect drivers as well. Side impact collisions put the victim at a tremendous disadvantage. Cars are most vulnerable from the side with little material between the driver and the at fault vehicle.
The most common cause of side impact, or “T-bone” collisions, is driver inattention or distraction. Children, cell phones, GPS devices, smoking and other distractions cause drivers to miss red lights, stop signs and yield signs, setting up the potential for an unfortunate side impact crash. The National Safety Council reports that even use of hands free cell phone devices substantially increase distracted driving, noting that drivers using such devices miss up to 50% of information in their driving environment.
With an increase in smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles and the large number of trucks and SUVs on the road today, it’s easy to see how deadly mismatches can occur. Trucks and SUVs with grill guards and “cow catchers” on the front are even more deadly in side impact crashes.
Don’t be a victim of another driver’s negligence. When you need an Arlington TX auto accident attorney, you need someone with experience and knowledge. David Kohm’s auto accident law practice understand not only the causes of side impact collisions, but the devastating effects serious injuries or the death of a loved one brings to families. Call the Law Offices of David Kohm at 817-204-0900 when you need a car accident lawyer or visit the website for more information on side impact crashes.
