The Risks of Drafting
Some motorists have taken a cue from racecar drivers and begun to “draft” behind other cars and trucks to improve their gas mileage. This practice involves following closely behind another vehicle. By doing so, the force of wind against the front of a vehicle is reduced. As a result, the engine does not have to work as hard to move the car forward, reducing gas consumption. However, tailgating for any reason is inadvisable and extremely hazardous.
For more information regarding your rights and options if you have been injured in a car accident caused by a reckless motorist’s drafting, contact the Iowa auto accident attorneys of LaMarca and Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600 today.
The Consequences of Drafting
Drafting most commonly occurs on a highway where vehicles move fast enough to create wind resistance. At these high speeds, any accident can cause a range of different types of injuries for the motorists involved. These injuries may include:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Significant lacerations and scarring
- Brain trauma
If a person sustains these injuries, they may need to take time off of work to recover. When considered in combination with the expense of medical treatment, is becomes quickly apparent that a car accident victim faces significant financial burdens. A civil lawsuit against a reckless driver can gain financial compensation for these and other crash-related damages.
Contact Us
Ensure that you are properly informed of your legal rights if you have been hurt in a crash attributable to a drafting motorist. Contact the Iowa car accident lawyers of LaMarca and Landry, P.C., by calling 877-327-2600 today.
