Facing Deadly Ejection Crashes in Texas
On September 19, one man was killed when all five occupants of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash in Clay County were thrown from the vehicle. While the majority of these individuals suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the same can rarely be said of most vehicle ejection victims.
Below, you can learn about why these crashes are so dangerous and how you can avoid one yourself. If despite your best efforts, you are involved in an ejection crash, an experienced car accident attorney may be able to help you find financial relief.
How Serious Are Ejection Accidents?
Ejections are arguably the most dangerous events that commonly occur in car accidents. While most of us might assume major injuries like impaling or decapitation would be more serious issues, these sorts of injuries are far less common than ejections, and ejections can be just as deadly:
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Ejection Crash Risk Factors
Between 2003 and 2007, just 2% of all seat belt wearers were ejected during their auto accidents. In comparison, over 35% of those not wearing seat belts were ejected. Considering the massive increase in the risk of death posed by ejection, deciding to wear your safety belt should be a no-brainer.
Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.
Parents may either disregard these rules or simply fail to understand them, putting their kids at risk of either ejection or injuries from being thrown about the vehicle during a crash.
The Hidden Dangers of Ejection Crashes
Even if your vehicle is traveling at a relatively low speed, ejections can still result in serious injuries, like road rash. Road rash is a type of skin abrasion that can range in severity from a light scrape to an open wound. Road rash injuries can be especially dangerous if the victim becomes pinned between the road and their vehicle.
Unfortunately, ejections also put victims in danger of being struck by nearby traffic. On busy streets, or in areas with low lighting, ejection victims may not be spotted immediately, leaving them vulnerable. Remember: after a crash, your car is usually your best protection from further harm.
Seeking Compensation for Devastating Ejection Injuries and Losses
In order to reduce your risk of being involved in an ejection accident, always wear your seat belt and drive responsibly. Considering the risks, there are no good excuses not to wear your safety belt, and no excuse for driving recklessly is worth the potential danger of a car accident.
However, unfortunately, accidents sometimes happen despite all of our efforts to prevent them. If you are involved in a Texas ejection auto accident, you can reach out to the experienced Edinburg attorneys at the Law Office of Bobby Garcia for help seeking the financial relief that you need to recover.