Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most significant sources of injury to citizens of the United States. While several injuries caused in these accidents may be minor and not have a lasting effect on the victim, some injuries can become lifelong disabilities.
It is incredibly frustrating to realize that such accidents, caused by another party’s negligence, can lead to severe quality-of-life problems for the innocent victim. At Bednarz & Bednarz, our doors are always open for you if you have been a victim of an accident.
Types of Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle accidents can take many forms, and understanding them is crucial. This knowledge will help you avoid taking blame for the confusion caused by a collision.
The most common vehicle accidents include:
- Single-car accidents
- T-Bone accidents
- Vehicle rollovers
- Head-on collisions
- Rear-end collisions
- Hit-and-runs
Single Car Accidents
As the name suggests, this type of vehicle accident refers to incidents involving only one vehicle. Such accidents most commonly occur when the driver loses control of the vehicle and the car slides off the road, often colliding with debris, parked vehicles, or trees. The most common reasons for single-car accidents are puddles of water or irregular road conditions resulting from poor weather conditions.
Broadside Collisions
Also called side-impact, or T-bone, collisions, broadside accidents are those where the side of your car takes the hit. Depending on the situation, the damage can be severe to both the vehicle and the people inside. These accidents often occur in parking lots and intersections and account for about a quarter of deaths in vehicle accidents.
Vehicle Rollovers
This type of road accident occurs when the vehicle is flipped due to a sharp impact with another car or an object on the road. These kinds of accidents can be pretty violent and even life-threatening. Often, the person driving the vehicle that flipped is not at fault in a vehicle rollover.
Head-On Collisions
Head-on collisions occur when the front ends of two vehicles moving in opposite directions crash into each other. This is the most horrific type of road accident and is often fatal. These accidents have the highest mortality rate. Even if one’s life is spared, the injuries incurred are often severe and can last for many years to come.
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions happen when a vehicle slams into the rear of your car. This often occurs in congested traffic due to the negligence of the driver in the car behind, resulting from tailgating or inadequate traction between the road and tires. In any case, the vehicle ahead is often hit from behind.
Hit-And-Runs
A hit-and-run vehicle accident is one where a driver hits a walking person or another vehicle and flees the scene, leaving the victim deserted on the road.
Our Attorneys Help Road Accident Victims
If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident, contact our highly qualified vehicle accident attorneys in Hendersonville and Nashville, TN. Contact us today at 615-256-0100, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
