Secure Your Cargo: Preventing Dangerous Projectiles during Collisions

This month an eight-year-old Dallas boy was killed in a Texas car accident when he was struck in the head by a loose car jack that flew into the air due to the force of impact. Shockingly and tragically, he is one of an estimated 13,000 people who are injured and killed in America each year by projectiles in their vehicles during collisions.

It is important to understand that these car accident injuries are not freak accidents – they are preventable. Below, we have shared a few tips for drivers about how to secure your cargo and prevent dangerous projectiles:

• Have all passengers wear their seatbelts! Unrestrained people can transform into very dangerous projectiles.
• Be sure that any car seats or booster seats are correctly and securely installed.
• Keep as many loose items that you can secured in your trunk.
• If you have a cargo area instead of a separate trunk, secure items with cargo nets.
• Regularly clean out your car and leave items at home that you don’t have any need for.
• Place small items, such as mobile phones, wallets, and purses, into the glove compartment or center console.
• Avoid resting objects on the back seat – these items can fly forward into the back of your head in the event of a rear collision.
• Place large items that cannot be secured in your truck as low to the ground and as forward in your vehicle as possible so that in the event of an accident, they do not gain significant forward momentum.
• Understand that even small items can become dangerous if your car is struck by a high-speed vehicle. A purse or a bag of groceries may seem innocuous, but it is not.

Do you need the advice of a knowledgeable, experienced attorney? The Texas car accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm may be able to help. To speak with a Dallas personal injury lawyer during a free, private consultation, call us today. Get the compensation that you need and deserve.