What Do You Need to Know About Ejection Accidents?

Did you suffer injuries after being ejected from a car accident in New York? You could be entitled to compensation. Ejection accidents often lead to severe injuries that require costly medical treatment and long recovery times. An experienced car accident lawyer can help you determine whether you have a viable case and seek compensation on your behalf for your medical costs, lost income, and more.

What Does Ejected Mean in a Car Accident?

A car accident ejection occurs when a crash forces an occupant out of the vehicle. These accidents are often severe and can result in life-threatening injuries. Partial ejection occurs when only part of the body protrudes from the vehicle, while full ejection occurs when the entire body is thrown out.

People are more likely to be ejected if they do not wear seat belts, but even restrained occupants can get thrown out if a collision is severe enough. Common crash scenarios that lead to ejection include rollovers, high-speed accidents, and collisions involving doors or windows that break during impact. Motorcycle riders and bicyclists can also be ejected when they are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle and the impact causes them to be ejected from their bikes.

Causes of Ejection Accidents

Several factors can contribute to scenarios in which someone in an accident is ejected, including:

• Drunk or Distracted Driving: Drivers who are intoxicated or not paying attention increase the risk of severe crashes. A distracted driver might not react in time to avoid a collision, leading to an accident with ejection. Drunk drivers often make reckless decisions, such as speeding or weaving in and out of lanes, which can increase the likelihood of being thrown from a vehicle.
• Rollover Accidents: Rollovers frequently result in ejected car accidents because of the violent movements that can throw occupants out of windows or doors. Taller vehicles, like SUVs and trucks, have a higher risk of rolling over, especially when turning sharply at high speeds. If an occupant is not properly restrained, they could be thrown out of the vehicle as it flips.
• High-Speed Collisions: Crashes at high speeds generate more force, making it more likely that someone in the car accident gets ejected. If a vehicle hits another object at high speed, the impact can also shatter windows and doors, creating openings where occupants can be ejected. Safety devices like airbags and seat belts help, but they cannot always prevent ejections.
• Defective Vehicle Safety Features: Some car accident ejections happen because of faulty safety features. Seat belts that fail to lock, airbags that do not deploy correctly, or doors that unlatch during impact can contribute to ejection injuries. In these cases, the vehicle manufacturer or a parts supplier could be responsible for the ejection injuries.

Who Is Responsible for Ejection Accidents?

Liability for an ejection accident depends on the cause of the crash. If another driver was negligent, they could be responsible for your ejection injuries. In some cases, vehicle manufacturers might be liable if defective safety features they produced contributed to the ejection. An employer could also be at fault if a commercial vehicle was involved. A lawyer can review the details of your case and identify who might be responsible for your losses.

Contact an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer for Legal Assistance

If you were ejected from a car in an accident, you could have a legal case. Attorney Scott Gottlieb can review your situation and explain your options. He has helped many accident victims seek compensation for medical bills, lost income, and more. Contact us today for a free consultation to start seeking justice and fair compensation for the harm you have suffered.