Action movies are indeed a treat to watch with their captivating scenes and insane effects. Enthusiasts and movie freaks tend to enjoy these graphic scenes as they get the adrenaline rushing and get the viewers on the edge of their seats. However, if you have ever been in a car accident personally, you must have witnessed the harsh reality. All the mesmerizing scenes on screen aren’t close to the experience of an actual car accident. Police cars hardly chase down in the huge streets and end up crashing over the cliff at the end. We have listed down some aspects that differentiate between a real accident and a simulated one in a movie.
Accident Shock
In a typical movie scene, two cars have a head-on collision with each other. But quite surprisingly, apart from a few scratches both the drivers are completely fine. In fact, they get out of their cars to face-off each other in a yelling marathon which may lead to a fist fight. In reality, the situation is drastically opposite as a person that has been in a recent car accident would confess.
Once you are in a serious crash, you’re more likely to stay still and stunned for a brief period. In such scenarios, your brain malfunctions and you forget about important details including noting down the number plate, insurance information or contact information of the other person. It’s a small trauma that requires a few minutes for you to recover from completely.
Huge Flames
A dramatic scene isn’t complete without the automobile catching fire in a car accident in the movies. Directors tend to do this to showcase the intensity of the scene. However, in reality, cars rarely sprung up huge flames on any impacts. The fuel pod is designed to be safe in emergency situations to avoid any huge mishap. Imagine if it wasn’t designed in this way, how much damage could be caused just by lighting up a cigarette in the car.
Brakes
In movies, every car has superior maneuvering capabilities with an exceptional braking system. However, in reality, the situation is quite opposite as brakes quality vary from car to car and can play a major factor in auto accidents.
Bumps on the Road
Hollywood movies have cars that are unimaginably aerodynamic and with a single bump on the road, they’ll fly straight into the air and would land onto the earth with showers of spark. Astonishingly the car maintains its speed without causing much harm to the passengers. In reality, the situation is quite opposite as a single bump is easily absorbed by the car shocks and wouldn’t cause much harm.
Air Bags
In Hollywood, airbags tend to open in slow motion during the car accident but they tend to open a bit late after the accident. It gives a few laughs to the audience however if this delayed response was observed in real life, many big auto companies would have been sued by now for negligence.
Hollywood is indeed a great place to witness drama and action. However, relating it to reality can be quite difficult at moments.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
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