Florida Head on Auto Accident Attorneys
Head-on collisions comprise only one out of every 50 auto accidents in the United States. However, these accidents are exceptionally deadly. According to NHTSA statistics, nearly one out of every ten car accident fatalities stems from head-on collisions.
Why are these accidents so lethal?
We intuitively understand that crashing head-on into another car or truck should do more damage than sideswiping or rear ending a vehicle. But where does this intuition come from? The answer has to do with the physics of momentum. According to the classic formula derived by Sir Isaac Newton, force = mass X acceleration (F=MA). The force of a car impact often determines the extent of the damage done in an accident. Thus, the greater the value of "F," the more serious the crash will be.
From a mathematical point of view, force can also be described as "change in momentum." A car's momentum is two dimensional: a "Y" direction (forwards or backwards) and an "X" direction (side to side). When two cars crash perpendicular to each other, the force of the impact is distributed along both the X and the Y axes. However, when two vehicles crash head-on, the force is only exchanged along the Y axis. So, while in a glancing accident, you will only be subjected to some fraction of the force resulting from the collision; in a head-on accident case, you will be subjected to 100% of the force of the collision.
If you've been injured in a head-on crash, you may need legal representation to fight for your rights and take your case to trial, if need be. The Florida head-on collision attorneys at Farah & Farah in Jacksonville, may be able to help. Dial 1.800.603.3640 to set up a free discussion with a member of our experienced team about your car accident.
For a free evaluation of your Florida head on collision case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.603.3640