Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end crashes oftentimes are a result of driving while distracted or tailgating. When a motorist doesn’t maintain an appropriate amount of space between their car and the vehicle in front, they may lack the time and space needed to brake and avoid an accident. Car accident injuries suffered in a rear-end collision range from minor injuries like bruises and scrapes to serious injuries like neck and spinal injuries.
T-Bone Crashes
A T-bone collision occurs when a vehicle moving in one direction strikes another vehicle, forming the shape of a “T” when they collide. These kinds of collisions are very dangerous because the sides of the vehicle have less mass to absorb an impact than the front or rear of the vehicle. T-bone crashes are often caused by distracted driving, reckless driving, and failing to obey traffic signs and signals.
Head-On Collisions
Head-on crashes can very likely lead to severe injuries and property damage. This is because when the vehicles are coming from different directions the force upon impact is doubled. Common causes for head-on collisions include distracted driving, drunk driving, drowsy driving, and reckless driving. Serious injuries can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), internal injuries, spinal cord damage, and paralysis.
Sideswipe Accidents
Sideswipe collisions oftentimes occur when a driver fails to check their blind spots before changing lanes or merging into the next lane. Sideswipe accidents are especially hazardous because the drivers of vehicles involved may lose control, swerving into dividers or other lanes of traffic. Consequently, these kinds of collisions can cause multiple car accidents.
Rollover Accidents
The impact of an accident can force a moving vehicle to flip over, potentially causing catastrophic injuries for the occupants. These types of accidents can also lead to spilled fuel which can cause car fires or cargo igniting. The force of a car accident can also eject occupants from the vehicle, leading to serious injuries and death.
