Lift kits are modifications made to vehicles, most often SUVs or trucks, that bring a vehicle higher off the ground and offers an elevated appearance that some motorists enjoy. The main two kinds of lift kits are a body lift kit and a suspension lift kit, and while some enjoy the appearance and functionality of implementing lift kits in their trucks and SUVs, they also pose many risks that could potentially lead to a serious car accident.
Lifting a truck or SUV can severely hinder its safety. Important risks associated with a lifted vehicle include the following.
Higher likelihood of rollovers: Lifted vehicles are more likely to roll over on the road due to their elevated center of gravity. Roll overs can cause very serious injuries because passengers can be thrown inside the car or even ejected from the vehicle.
Decreased braking effectiveness: The elevated center of gravity can also make it difficult for lifted vehicles to brake effectively. This can cause harm to many people on the road, as a lifted vehicle can find it difficult to brake abruptly when they need to, such as in instances where they are cut off or in traffic.
Blinding headlights: The elevated height of the lights on a lifted vehicle can alter depth perception and severely hinder the vision of other drivers on the road, specifically for vehicles that are lower to the ground. These risks can increase the likelihood of accidents on the road.
Worsened blind spots and visibility issues: The height of a vehicle also changes the driver’s depth perception, blind spots, and overall understanding of how much space their car takes up. Drivers can find it difficult to spot smaller vehicles and pedestrians, which can pose many risks for accidents and injuries, specifically in crowded areas.
Rear-end collisions: Rear-end collisions and other accidents can already pose a lot of danger to passengers involved, but a lifted vehicle can exacerbate the potential damages and injuries in an accident. A lifted vehicle’s weight and extra height intensifies the impact of a collision, which can result in incredibly life-threatening injuries to those involved.
Dangers in parking lots and nearby pedestrians: It can be difficult for a driver in a lifted vehicle to see a small child or a small vehicle on the road. Since they are more likely to miss other individuals on the road, this can increase the chances of a serious accident.
Overall, elevated vehicles cause many risks on the road, including increased blind spots, difficult braking, and a higher likelihood of severe accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a lifted vehicle, it is crucial to seek guidance for a motor vehicle collision attorney from our law firm. For a free consultation, please call us at your earliest convenience.
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