With the preponderance of very large, heavy passenger vehicles on the roads these days, people riding in smaller cars are more likely to suffer serious injuries in a collision with one of those vehicles. Auto Accident Lawyers in Luzerne County PA represent clients who have been seriously hurt in a wreck they did not cause.
Filing a Lawsuit
Pennsylvania is a no-fault state in regard to automotive insurance. That means each policyholder’s insurance pays for property damages and medical expenses regardless of who was at fault. Unfortunately, the maximum amount of the policy may not be enough to cover all the expenses. If the driver who caused the collision has financial assets, Auto Accident Lawyers in Luzerne County PA may file a lawsuit against that person in an effort to gain additional compensation for the person who was injured.
The Large Vehicle Problem
Even though the price of gas is relatively high, U.S. consumers increasingly choose to drive sport utility vehicles and light pickup trucks. Three-quarter and one-ton pickups also are often seen on the road as people are out and about. When someone in a coupe or small sedan collides with one of those vehicles, the car can be decimated. The SUV or pickup may sustain very little damage, and the people riding inside leave the scene without injury.
Examples
Because so many of these vehicles are on the road, it can make smaller cars difficult to see. The driver of an SUV or pickup truck may be waiting to make a left turn and not realize a small car is heading straight toward the intersection when it’s behind a bigger vehicle also planning to turn left. As the driver of the bigger model hits the gas when the light turns yellow, this person is likely to strike the small car that has the right of way coming from the opposite direction.
Accidents in which one vehicle strikes another broadside are common when a driver tries to beat a red light. These collisions can be particularly severe and even more so when the accident is caused by a much larger vehicle. Injured persons may contact The Law Office of Robert D. Elias for legal assistance. You can also follow them on Twitter.
