The Size of Your Car Affects Your Injuries In An Accident
Recently, a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that women drive smaller, lighter vehicles more frequently than men. The report shows that women’s choice of these vehicles plays a large role in women suffering more serious injuries in accidents than men.
The IIHS research study looked at various factors to determine if women’s body size or type was a factor in the extent of women’s injuries after an accident, or whether perhaps there was gender bias present in the research study. After analyzing the injuries of both men and women in police reported front and side crashes from 1998 to 2015, the study found that in front crashes, women were more than 3 times likely to suffer a broken bone, concussion, or other moderate injury. Women were also twice as likely as men to suffer a serious injury like a collapsed lung or traumatic brain injury.
The study found that men and women crashed in minivan and SUVs almost equally. However, around 70% of women crashed in cars, whereas only 60% of men suffered crashes in cars. More than 20% of men were in pickups when they crashed, whereas only 5% of women had reportable crashes in pickup trucks. According to the study, men were more likely to be the cause of rear and side crashes.
To sum it all up, the study found:
- Women more frequently drive smaller, lighter cars than men
- Women are more likely than men to be driving a car that gets hit in a collision
- Concerning injuries, women experience broken bones, concussions, or other moderate injuries in car accidents 3 times more frequently than men; women are 2 times more likely than men to suffer a serious injury.
¿Cuánto tiempo puedo esperar para llamar a un abogado?
When you’re injured in an auto accident in Virginia or West Virginia, you must be aware of the statute of limitations which applies in your particular case. The statute of limitations refers to the time you have following an accident to file a lawsuit. In both Virginia and West Virginia, this time limit depends upon the circumstances of your accident and injury. The time limitation starts to run on the date of the accident. Filing a claim with an insurance company does not extend or delay the time.
Cuanto más espere para ponerse en contacto con un abogado, mayor será el riesgo de que expire el plazo de prescripción. Si lo hace, puede perder su derecho a demandar a la parte culpable y recuperar la compensación por sus lesiones. Si ha sufrido lesiones graves y la culpa es de otra persona, debe ponerse en contacto con un abogado especializado en lesiones personales lo antes posible. Ponerse en contacto con un abogado experto en lesiones personales al principio de su caso le ayudará a evitar que los plazos expiren y permitirá que su caso se prepare adecuadamente.
Para poder determinar si tiene un caso, su abogado necesita investigar a fondo los detalles sobre su accidente y sus lesiones. Investigar el accidente y recopilar información es mucho más fácil si se hace rápidamente después de que haya ocurrido el accidente. Un retraso puede acarrear muchos problemas, como la pérdida de pruebas y la imposibilidad de encontrar testigos.
Cuando contratas a un abogado para que se encargue de tu reclamación por accidente de coche, primero negociará con la compañía de seguros para intentar llegar a un acuerdo. Si las negociaciones fracasan, su abogado se preparará para presentar una demanda y preparar su caso para el juicio. Por esta razón, es especialmente importante que usted obtenga un abogado con experiencia para ayudar con su caso, como uno certificado a través de la Junta Nacional de Litigios.
Hable con un abogado de accidentes de coche en Virginia y Virginia Occidental
If you or a loved one suffered significant injuries in a car accident in Virginia or West Virginia, Ritchie Law Firm is here to help. The experienced, certified attorneys at the Ritchie Law Firm has helped thousands of injured victims and their families recover the compensation they deserve after an accident. Contact us by phone at 800-277-6124 or by using our online contact form.
Ritchie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm devoted to helping individuals who have suffered serious and catastrophic injuries or lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence. Ritchie Law Firm serves all of Virginia, while helping clients in cities and surrounding areas of Winchester, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Staunton, and also serves clients in West Virginia, including Martinsburg, WV.
