Types of Automobile Accidents:

REAR-END COLLISIONS

Rear-end collisions  occur when one car crashes into a vehicle directly in front of it. Rear-endings can be caused by the front vehicle "suddenly stopping" or when the following car is traveling faster than the vehicle in front of it. Injuries to  impacted vehicle are usually much worse due to multiple reasons. Whiplash injuries are the most common injuries in rear-end collisions. The driver of the vehicle that rear-ends the other vehicle is generally considered to be at fault due to not keeping a safe distance to stop, or following too closely, or not paying attention.  However, an exception applies when the impacted vehicle is in reverse. 

SIDE-IMPACT COLLISIONS

Side-impact collisions are often referred to as a "T-bone" collision, or "broadside" collisions. These occur when the side of a vehicle is struck by the front or rear of another vehicle.  These types of accident tend to lead to more seriously injuries. However, the severity of injuries vary based on where the vehicle that is struck, the vehicle's safety features, types of vehicles, and the speed and weight of the vehicles involved in the wreck. People in side-impact wrecks typically have more serious injuries than rear-end collisions.

SIDESWIPE COLLISIONS

Sideswipe collisions are when the sides of two parallel cars contact or "swipe" each other. If both motor vehicles are going the same direction and neither  loses control, only cosmetic damage may be sustained.

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

Vehicle rollovers occur when a vehicle flips over onto its roof or side. Rollovers often happen at high speeds and sharp turns. Even though all vehicles can rollover, SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) are more susceptible to rolling over because of their higher center of gravity. 

HEAD-ON COLLISIONS

Head-on collisions occur when the front ends of two vehicles strike each other. Head-on collisions can be fatal.

SINGLE CAR ACCIDENTS

Single car accidents, like the name says, only involve one vehicle. The usual situation is where a car strikes a pole, wall, or other object without striking another vehicle. Single car accidents often result in property damage and injury.

MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Multi-vehicle accidents or "pile-ups" are accidents involving more than two vehicles. Pile-ups usually happen on highways or interstates. They can be one of the deadliest kinds of traffic accidents since a bunch of crumpled vehicles makes rescue or escape more complicated. Sometimes fire can start due to spilled gas and heat or a spark. There is also an increase of injury because those involved often feel multiple impacts. People can also be in increased danger if they exit their vehicle. Determining the cause of and at-fault party of multi-vehicle collisions is difficult; it's sometimes impossible to tell what caused the crash.

Principles of Personal Injury

Accidents happen all the time. Many times these are very serious. Bodily harm is colloquially the same as personal injury. A common thing I hear is "a few days after an accident I'm super sore and stiff." Injuries often do not even come to the surface until well after the initial adrenaline wears off.  The shock of a traumatic event affects the body immediately. You should always seek professional medical advice if you are injured. If this is an emergency, then please call 911.

There are, unfortunately, many ways for you to be injured at the fault of other people. These always involve a duty someone else owes to you, them breaking that duty, and harm being caused to you. If you have suffered damages due to another, then contact me to discuss your rights. This can be as simple as a distracted driver running a light and striking your vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been severely injured in an accident, then please contact me today. You can also call me at 404-610-4429.