Lift kits on pickup trucks may look impressive, but they come with deadly consequences. If you or a loved one has been catastrophically injured or killed in a crash involving a lifted truck, you need to know the facts—and you need an experienced attorney on your side.
Why Lifted Trucks Are More Dangerous in a Crash
Modern vehicles are designed with carefully engineered bumper heights to absorb impact and minimize injuries in crashes. But when a pickup truck is lifted, its bumper and frame are raised significantly above the level of standard cars. This creates two major problems:
- Override Crashes – Instead of colliding bumper to bumper, a lifted truck’s bumper strikes directly into a smaller vehicle’s windshield or passenger compartment. This can lead to catastrophic head and upper body injuries—or even fatalities—because the safety structures of the smaller car never get a chance to absorb the impact properly.
- Reduced Crash Protection – Lifted trucks often eliminate or reduce the effectiveness of the truck’s factory-designed crumple zones and impact-absorbing bumpers, making crashes far more severe for everyone involved.
These modifications make accidents involving lifted trucks far more dangerous than standard vehicle crashes, often leading to devastating injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, internal organ damage, and wrongful death.
Who is Liable When a Lifted Truck Causes Catastrophic Harm?
If a lifted truck caused your accident, multiple parties may be responsible for your injuries or the loss of a loved one. These can include:
- The Truck Owner or Driver – If they negligently modified their truck or drove recklessly, they can be held accountable.
- The Shop That Installed the Lift Kit – If improper installation or lack of safety warnings played a role, the shop may be liable.
- The Manufacturer of the Lift Kit – If the lift kit itself was defective or inherently dangerous, the company that produced it could be held responsible.
Holding these parties accountable requires immediate action and legal expertise.
Why You Must Call Attorney Richard Washington Immediately
If you or someone you love has been catastrophically injured or killed in a crash with a lifted truck, time is critical. Evidence needs to be preserved, accident reconstruction experts may need to be consulted, and insurance companies must be dealt with aggressively to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.
Attorney Richard Washington is an experienced personal injury lawyer who fights for victims of devastating crashes. With a deep understanding of the legal and technical aspects of accidents, he will work tirelessly to get you justice.
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Don’t let the responsible parties walk away while you and your family suffer. Call Attorney Richard Washington now at Toll free at 1-800-988-0158 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
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