You know that car accidents are all too common in California but do you know the most common reasons for these crashes? Remember that the type of crash that occurs will often be the difference between minor bruising and death. Read on to learn more about the most common types of accidents and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
- A rear-end accident
- Rollover accidents
- Intersections
- Single car accidents
Believe it or not, rear-end accidents are the most common type of car accident in the country. In fact, more than a quarter of car accidents are rear-end crashes. They are common at stop signs, traffic lights, and other intersections. They’re often caused by a driver not paying attention or being distracted. They can also result from following cars too closely on the highway. Injuries most closely associated with rear-end accidents include whiplash and spinal cord injuries.
Rollover accidents can result in 90 degree turns, 180 degree turns where a car ends up on its roof, or a 360 turn where the vehicle ends upright. Any car can rollover but SUVs and larger vehicles, with higher centers of gravity, are more likely to rollover. This is why certain vehicles come with rollover bars. The most common cause of a rollover accident is speeding and the injuries that can occur from this type of accident include brain injuries, chest injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
More than one third of accidents happen at intersections. These can be caused by drivers not stopping at a red light when making a right turn, speeding up to try and make a yellow light, turning left without being able to see the full road, not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, rear-end accidents caused by distracted drivers, and failing to yield.
When a person thinks of a car accident, they often think only of accidents that involve more than one vehicle. The truth is that many are actually single-car accidents. These include teenager drivers who aren’t experienced on the road, drunk drivers, or cars that hit pedestrians. If you were involved in a single car accident in which you were the driver and you were at fault, then you likely don’t have a personal injury claim. However, if you were injured by another person who was involved in a single car accident then you may have a case.
Call a personal injury attorney if you’ve been injured in a car accident
If you’ve suffered in a car accident and are dealing with the injuries then we suggest you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. We can listen to your story, find the evidence we need, and negotiate on your behalf. Remember that the insurance company is not on your side – we are! Reach out today and find out what your options really are.
