A pelvic fracture can completely disrupt your life. This type of fracture can make it difficult to stand and walk on your own, which makes living independently quite challenging. Many people associate pelvic fractures with the elderly, but the truth is that anyone can sustain this devastating injury in a traffic accident. Here are some of the ways that a pelvic fracture can occur in a crash:
Seat Belts
There’s no doubt that your seat belt can save your life in the event of a crash, but unfortunately, this safety restraint can also cause serious pelvic fractures. The lap belt is designed to lie low across your hips so it can hold your lower body in place during a collision. If you’re hit by a car, the seat belt will apply force to your pelvic area to prevent your body from flying forward. But sometimes, the seat belt can apply enough force to fracture the pelvic bones.
Don’t let this scare you away from wearing a seat belt, though. You should never drive without a seat belt to avoid a pelvic fracture. Although a pelvic fracture is a serious injury, it’s not nearly as serious as the injuries that can occur if you aren’t wearing a seat belt.
Pelvic Positioning
If you are sitting in the driver or front passenger seat, your pelvis is positioned directly above one of your car’s axles. In an accident, the force of the impact is mainly absorbed by various parts of the car’s frame, including the axles. The axles will release whatever force it cannot absorb in a crash, which can cause intense vibrations that can travel up towards your lower body. In high-speed accidents, these vibrations may be strong enough to fracture your pelvic bones.
Head-On Collisions
Pelvic fractures are often caused by head-on collisions. This is because a head-on collision could push the steering wheel, dashboard, and engine in your direction at incredibly high speeds. Even the airbag could inflate with enough force to fracture your pelvis in a head-on collision. For this reason, the driver and passenger in the front seat are at a high risk of sustaining pelvic fractures in a head-on collision.
Have you suffered a pelvic fracture? If so, seek legal representation from skilled attorney Martin Gasparian as soon as possible. Mr. Gasparian will handle every aspect of your personal injury claim so you can focus solely on making a full recovery from your pelvic fracture. Schedule a free consultation regarding your case by calling 559-203-3333 or submitting your information at MaisonLaw.com.
