No two car accidents are the same. There are many different causes of car accidents and different levels of damage and fault, which leads to there being multiple types of car accidents. Some cause worse physical damage to your person or property. Others are worse for the one at fault because certain types of car crashes place greater liability on the one who caused it than others. Some even carry criminal charges, particularly those that include alcohol.
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personal injury attorneys at Lermitte & Lubin, LLC have experience with all of them. If you have been injured in any type of car accident, it’s crucial that you see a medical professional to make sure you’re alright. Some injuries don’t become visible or aren’t felt for hours, or even days, following the accident. Once you’ve been examined and checked over, contact our personal injury law office.
No one should have to cover the costs of injuries and damages caused by someone else. We’ll fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Types of Car Accidents
Car accidents are divided based on how the cars collided with each other, what they collided with if not a car, what led up to the car collision, and how much damage the collision caused. They have been narrowed down into roughly eleven different types of car crashes.
These are accidents where someone was driving while under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances. The person driving under the influence is almost always at fault and faces substantial punishments.
You can file a lawsuit against them for all the damages and losses you incurred, but it is important to note that they will likely face a criminal charge as well. This means that they may not have the financial ability to pay everything up front, but in most cases, you will be compensated somehow.
Head-On Crashes
These can be as devastating as they sound. When two cars collide front-to-front, this is called a head-on collision. They’re usually caused by one driver being distracted and drifting lanes or at intersections where two cars collide during a turn. It can often be difficult to prove who was most at fault, but with an attorney’s help, you can get the compensation you deserve.
Rear-End Crashes
When there’s bumper-to-bumper traffic, someone is likely going to hit someone else in the bumper. If they’re lucky, it's just a scratch that’s easy to pay for, but at higher speeds, these accidents can be devastating. As understandable as these accidents are, they can lead to life-altering and, sometimes, even fatal accidents. If someone rear-ends you, they are responsible for the damage they cause.
Hit-and-Run Crashes
These can occur in several ways. What makes a crash a hit-and-run is when one person – usually the one who caused the accident – tries to leave before reporting the accident or before the police say they can go. The only time someone can leave the scene of an accident is for a medical emergency, such as to get to a hospital.
A vehicle can be hit or hit another in any way to be a hit-and-run. The only requirement is that someone tries to leave the scene of the crime before sharing their information.
Lane-Splitting Accidents
You know those people who get impatient waiting in traffic and try to drive between cars? You’ve likely seen motorcycle accidents happen this way, but it’s also common for car drivers to cause accidents this way too. If your car is clipped, rear-ended, or just scratched by someone who is lane-splitting, you’re owed compensation for the damages and any injuries you sustain.
Left-Turn Accidents
Since the U.S. roadway system is built around right turns, left turns can be a bit dangerous. You have to turn and cross over oncoming traffic. Since Pennsylvania doesn’t have many roundabouts, this has caused too many left-turn accidents. Usually, the fault lies with the driver making the left turn, but there are many instances where traffic lights and circumstances give them the right-of-way. Talk to our attorneys for more information.
T-Bone Crashes
This type of car crash gets its name from when a car hits the side of another. The collision forms a ‘T’ at the point of impact. These accidents are most common at intersections, where oncoming traffic is most likely to become an issue.
These accidents have varying consequences, depending on if there are passengers in the car that was hit from the side or if the car was hit on the driver’s side can lead to different consequences.
Rollovers
When you see the aftermath of a rollover accident, where the car has flipped and tumbled over several times, you might not believe that a car can move or break like that, but it happens. It can be caused by any of the other previously mentioned accidents. Momentum and the ensuing collision happen at an inopportune angle. That’s all it takes. Don’t suffer the consequences of a rollover that wasn’t your fault. Get legal help so those responsible cover the damages.
Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Sometimes any of the accidents previously mentioned can grow exponentially worse as more drivers are involved. Sometimes one driver makes a mistake that hits multiple vehicles or causes multiple cars to collide with them. Other times, some vehicles can’t slow down in time to avoid joining the current pileup.
What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
If you’ve been rear-ended, T-boned, or in any other type of car accident, make sure you and your passengers get medical attention first. Your health and safety is the most important thing. Once you are able, you need to consult an attorney.
Our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience seeking damages for auto accidents of all kinds, including the types of car accidents we’ve gone over. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can consult on what kind of damages you can seek and what sort of compensation you should expect. Contact us through the form below to learn more.
