Other Factors to Consider: Car's Side-Impact ProtecƟon : Modern economy cars oŌen come equipped with side-impact airbags. Their deployment can miƟgate some of the injuries, especially head trauma for front and rear occupants. Structural Integrity: The B-pillar is a structural element designed to withstand side impacts, but a 1 MN force is extreme. Significant intrusion into the passenger compartment is expected. Child Seats and Booster Seats: If children are involved, the type, posiƟoning, and integrity of child restraints can influence injury outcomes. If the passengers are in child seats or booster seats, the types of injuries are higher astronomically because even as strong and as safe as the car seats and booster seats are made today, we are still talking about injuries to a child who still has growth plates that are active, and the damage here is oftentimes damage that cannot be reversed. Secondary Collisions: AŌer the iniƟal T-bone collision, there might be secondary impacts with other vehicles, objects, or potenƟal rollovers. Given the force described, it's essenƟal to note that the outcomes would likely be devastaƟng for the driver and rear driver's side passenger especially, but also for the other occupants. Immediate medical aƩenƟon would be crucial for all involved.
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