Any type of accident has the potential to kill or maim someone. When you combine 2,000-pound vehicles with high speeds, the results can be catastrophic. Thankfully, advances in automotive design and technology have helped reduce the number of fatalities on the road. However, there is one part of the vehicle that is still particularly vulnerable—the side.
Broadside collisions, also known as T-bone collisions or side-impact collisions, happen when one vehicle collides head-on with the side of another vehicle. While the front and back of a vehicle have crumple zones and extra space to absorb the energy of the crash, the side of the vehicle has little more than the door to protect the occupants. These accidents are particularly dangerous when the point of impact is on the occupant side. If you or a loved one have been injured in a broadside collision, contact a car accident lawyer for more information about your rights.
When it comes to accidents, drivers need to understand how they happen, but also where they happen. This is especially important when it comes to broadside collisions. In this case, the where is almost more important than the how or the why. This is because side-impact collisions almost always happen at the same place—intersections.
For a broadside collision to occur, two vehicles must be driving in directions perpendicular to one another, as is the case at an intersection. Crashes at intersections are a serious problem in Nevada. Between 2012 and 2016 there were 301 traffic fatalities at Nevada’s intersections. Another 2,212 were seriously injured. According to the Nevada Department of Transportation, an overwhelming majority of these accidents were broadside collisions. Even more frightening—75 percent of these fatalities happened in Clark County. But why are intersections so dangerous? Aren’t traffic control devices supposed to prevent this type of accident? Let’s take a closer look at why these accidents happen at intersections:
According to the Insurance Information Institute, angle collisions kill more people than any other type of accident. In 2016, 6,122 people died in broadside collisions. That’s nearly 18 percent of all traffic fatalities. Thankfully, not all collisions end with a fatality. But those that don’t often result in serious injuries. Common injuries after a broadside collision include:
As a driver, you already have a jump start on preventing broadside collisions. Realizing where these accidents occur can help you understand the dangers that surround you. But just knowing where these accidents happen is not enough. Taking a few extra steps can save your life:
Broadside collisions can lead to serious injuries. If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. A personal injury claim can help you cover the costs associated with the accident. Common costs include:
Motor vehicle accidents inflict a heavy toll on victims and their families. After an accident, protect yourself and your legal rights. Nevada law allows victims of an accident to pursue financial compensation after an accident. While a personal injury claim won’t take the pain away, it can make it easier to get the care you need. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact a Nevada car accident attorney to learn more about your rights.
Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers
Summerlin Location
11441 Allerton Park Dr #100
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: 702-684-6900
Fax: 702-382-9798
Downtown Location
626 S 10th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-382-9797
Fax: 702-382-9798
Henderson Location
9230 S Eastern Ave #155
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone: 702-463-2900
Fax: 702-382-9798
Reno Location
1320 E Plumb Lane Ste A
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-600-6000
Fax: 702-382-9798
Joseph L. Benson II, and Ben J. Bingham, Personal Injury Attorneys
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