Which of the following occurs during the 3rd impact of a motor vehicle crash?

When you first see an accident take each car and multiply it by three. With every vehicular accident, there are three collisions that happen within each car. This is known as the three-collision rule. When learning about the three rules it is important to have a clear understanding of kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy built up in a moving object. When an accident occurs, the kinetic energy from one car will transfer to the object it encounters.

The First Collision: Vehicular Collision

The first collision is when a vehicle collides with another object. This could range from a tree to a gate, and another vehicle. When asking questions about how the accident occurred to make sure to apply points from Newton’s Second Law (that the greater the mass of the object being accelerated, the greater the amount of force needed to accelerate the object). The force increases as the vehicle weight rises, but speed has a huge effect on the crashes force.

Three clues give away how fast the vehicle was going when it hit impact. The first one is the posted speed limit in that area. Second, skid marks or other indications of attempts to slow the vehicle down before the accident. Lastly, how the vehicle looked after the car accident.  Modern cars are designed to crush easily to absorb most of the kinetic energy before it reaches the individual inside.

Property damage is always a major factor when insurance companies value a claim. It tells a major part of the story when evaluating how injured the persons inside the vehicle are. But other factors are at play as well, such as make and model of the vehicle, and whether the impacted vehicle has a trailer hitch, which can potentially increase the injury to the individual inside.

I have had clients needing shoulder surgery due to a rear-end collision on their vehicle with a trailer hitch. It can pin-point the force and intensify it for the person inside. You will need an experienced attorney to advocate for you in these instances against the insurance company.

The Second Collision Rule: Human Collision

The second collision happens when the occupants inside the vehicle move in the same direction and the same speed as the car until they come into contact that stops the forward motion. This raises the importance of a seatbelt. Without the seat belt, an individual will not stop until they meet another object like a steering wheel or window.

It is also important to know where the individual was sitting in the car and what objects were surrounding this person at the time of impact. Daily household items can severely injure an individual during an accident. Imagine coming home from the grocery store and you get into an accident. Imagine if one of the grocery items was a small jar of pickles and it strikes you or a family member. That afternoon snack can become deadly during any vehicular accident.

Our office can assist clients to obtain reimbursement for property damage to items inside of the vehicle during a collision.

The Third Collision Rule: Internal Collision

The third collision occurs when individuals’ internal organs move towards the point of impact. In an accident, even after the human body stops the organs may still be moving. Unlike the other two rules, injuries in car accidents are not predictable. Someone involved in an auto accident can come across uninjured, but he or she might have sustained internal injuries. Accidents that are involved in high deceleration forces can cause one’s solid organs to bleed, rupture, fracture, and tear.

This is why it is crucial you seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney. Call the Law Offices of Stein & Fox today.

Author: Melody M. Fox, Esq.

Contributor: Princess Peart, Legal Intern

Auto Accidents, Car Accident Information, Car Accidents

Posted by Trent Kelly on February 15, 2022

The last thing that you want to happen when you are out running errands or heading into work is to have your day disrupted by an auto accident. As we’ll explore in this article, there are three types of collisions that might happen in a car accident, and knowing them can help you identify how you can be injured in a crash. 

If you have been injured in a car accident and someone else was at fault, one of the experienced Austin car accident attorneys from TK Injury Lawyers is standing by for a risk-free assessment of your case.

What are the Three Collisions That Happen in a Car Accident?

The three collisions that happen in a car accident are vehicle collision, human collision, and internal collision. Knowing these three types of collisions and their related dangers helps to understand where and how injury occurs. Collisions follow a sequence, and each can lead to different and substantial injuries. Following an injury, a skilled lawyer can help.

Collision 1: Vehicle 

The first collision is when a vehicle strikes another object, generally linked to a car crash. When the vehicle impacts, it rapidly decelerates as it crashes due to the force of the collision. While most modern vehicles are equipped to absorb much of the kinetic energy associated with a crash, humans are not totally protected from harm and injury during a vehicle collision.

The injuries that happen vary from person to person and accident to accident, although there are some injuries commonly associated with car accidents. Common injuries as a result of the first type of collision are:

• Back and head injuries – when the driver or passengers strike the steering wheel, roof, windshield, or another object in the vehicle, back injuries and head trauma like concussions are common. With a concussion, your brain bounces around inside your skull, causing chemical changes and tissue damage in and to your brain.
• Neck injuries – a common injury in motor vehicle collisions is whiplash, which can happen when your neck is moved suddenly in one direction or another due to the impact.

Collision 2: Human 

The second collision is the human collision when the human body that was traveling at the same speed as the vehicle hits an object that causes the forward motion of the human to stop. This might be a seatbelt that catches you and absorbs much of the motion, which can still lead to soft tissue damage, broken bones, and internal injury.

Collision 3: Internal 

There is more going on than cars hitting cars and humans hitting the interior of cars in an accident, as there is also motion happening inside your body. Your internal organs and brain will move with the same momentum and come to a sudden stop, which can cause internal injuries like ruptured organs, brain injury, internal hemorrhaging, or broken ribs.

Connect with a Car Accident Lawyer in Austin 

Reach out to Terry and Kelly Austin Car Accident Lawyers to schedule a consultation to discuss options for your car accident injury today. These injury claims can be complicated, but our attorneys are here to help.

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