Types of Car Accidents

Car accidents occur every day, with millions occurring each year. Many are reported to police and insurance companies, while some may be handled by the parties involved themselves. When they do occur, the results can be devastating. There are a number of types of accidents, each able to cause substantial harm to the victims. A single vehicle accident occurs when only one car is involved. This can be a driver that loses control and crashes into a telephone pole. When weather conditions make the roads slick, the chances for single vehicle accidents can greatly increase.

When two or more cars are involved, the accident is known as a multi-vehicle accident. Both of the parties may have made an error that led to the incident or one of the drivers may have been neglecting to take road way precautions and as a result, crashed into the other vehicle. T-bone accidents can cause great damage. The blow to the car can come in from the side; making a T shape between the two cars. The sides of the driver or passenger doors can be hit, meaning there is not the same amount of protection from the car as when the front or back are hit. This can often be seen at an intersection when one car runs a red light as another car with the right of way is driving through the intersection. Rear end accidents are when one car is struck from behind. When a driver misjudges the amount of time it will take to properly stop, or they do not notice that the driver in front of them has put on their brakes, the car may end up crashing into the back portion of the car in front. If there is another car in front of the car hit, such as when they are sitting at a stop light, the car may be propelled into the car in front of them leading to further damage.

A head on collision is when the main blow of the accident occurs to the front end of the car. When two cars are driving on opposite sides of the street, an obstacle such as an animal in the road may throw on of the other drivers into the opposite lane, causing both cars to strike each other at the front end. These types of accidents can cause great injuries and fatalities since the force is greater when both cars are coming towards each other. With all types of accidents the increase in speed will only add to the amount of damage that is caused. Due to the large forces involved in car accidents, personal injuries that are suffered by those involved can be extensive. When injured by another driver's mistake on the road, seeking compensation to pay for medical bills and damages is important. An attorney can help you obtain the funds you need.