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Vehicle Into Building Accidents
Accidents are very common occurrences. Most crashes happen between vehicles, but sometimes a vehicle crashes into a building. Building incursion accidents happen about 100 times a day across the United States. These incidents result in at least 16,000 injuries and 2,600 fatalities each year. These crashes are often called storefront crashes when they happen to a commercial or retail establishment, but crashes also occur into residential dwellings.
What Causes Building Incursion Accidents?
There are many reasons why cars crash into buildings.
- Pedal Confusion
- Incorrect Shifting
- Medical Emergency
- Speeding
- Distracted Driving
- Impairment
Crashes into buildings occur more often with older individuals as well as younger drivers who are less experienced. Pedal confusion happens when a driver mistakenly uses the incorrect pedals for braking and gas. A driver may put the vehicle in drive rather than reverse when leaving a parking space. Common distractions include using your phone and talking to passengers. A vehicle may leave the roadway due to an accident with another vehicle, or as the result of trying to avoid a crash or because of weather or road conditions.
Injuries and Damages Caused by Vehicle Into Building Crashes
When a motorized vehicle crashes into a building, it can cause major damage, including injuries and property damage. The driver and passengers are often seriously hurt. In addition, people inside the structure could be hurt or killed, as could pedestrians or bystanders. The severity of injuries often varies based on the speed of the vehicle when it hits the building. Building owners face extensive damage to their goods, as well as damage to the structure and loss of business while the building is repaired.
Preventing Vehicle Building Incursion Crashes
Shop owners and others work to find ways to prevent building incursions from occurring. Several proactive measures may be helpful in stopping these types of crashes. One option is to install physical barriers such as steel posts. Placement is critical in stopping vehicles from entering pedestrian and building areas. Large planters or boulders are options that may be aesthetically pleasing. The parking lot design also has a lot to do with the prevention of accidents. The layout works best when there are no parking spaces that directly face the building. It is also helpful when there is more space between parking areas, pedestrian walkways, and buildings.
The use of curbs is also a good way to reduce the incidence of crashes. Traffic flow is a consideration in the design of parking lots. Buildings should use upgraded designs and materials, such as reinforced glass, to protect people if an accident happens. Good lighting and signage in the parking lot will also improve visibility and provide better traffic flow, especially at night.
If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you may be owed compensation for your damages. It is usually best to speak with a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the incident. To learn more, call us today at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 to request a free initial consultation to review your case.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to maximizing the financial recovery and obtaining justice for every personal injury client injured by another party’s negligence. The issues our personal injury clients may be facing include, but are not limited to, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, product liability, catastrophic injuries, dog bite claims, car and truck accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), nursing home negligence, spinal cord injury, boating accidents, and defective medical device injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact such an injury can have on a person’s life, and that the effects so often go beyond physical pain and suffering. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to helping clients determine the strength of their claims, and to aggressively pursuing the means necessary to achieve the best possible end result for each client’s particular situation.
Source:
https://www.storefrontsafety.org/
https://www.ncdps.gov/blog/2021/04/14/stay-safe-roadways-dont-drive-distracted
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