Can the Impact of a Car Accident Cause TBI?
When a moving heavy object (such as a large truck) strikes a stationary light object (such as a car), the lighter object rebounds at almost twice the speed of impact. In such circumstances, the rebound speed of a car occupant’s head is roughly four times the speed of impact.
Truck and Car Accidents and Brain Injury …
Traumatic brain injuries that result from a rapid acceleration and deceleration of the body are most closely associated with car accidents. Anyone who has seen footage of crash test dummies and the effects of a collision on the head and neck — even with the use of air bags and seat belts — can attest to the force of rapid acceleration followed by a halting stop.
We at the Brain Injury Law Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque have worked with numerous clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries of various classifications in car or truck accidents. Contact us to speak with our lawyers about your particular accident — find out how our personalized service and experience can work toward helping you obtain the compensation you deserve.
… A Question of Mass
The extent of a brain injury suffered in a car accident is closely related to the mass of the object into which the vehicle collides. Newton’s law — that the greater the mass, the greater the force applied to the object struck — certainly enforces this idea. If you drive a compact car and collide with a truck, the simple fact that the mass of the truck is far greater than that of your car indicates that the force of that impact will be great. Even at a slower speed, given the relative mass of each vehicle, the impact on the passenger of the smaller vehicle will be great.
If you have been injured in a car accident or truck crash, we encourage you to see your health care provider to determine the extent of injury to your brain. To receive compassionate assistance and legal representation, contact the Brain Injury Law Center of New Mexico.
