Car Accident Injuries

What kind of car accident you’re in directly affects the type of injuries you’ll incur as well as their severity. Other factors like alcohol and speed are also indicators of how critical a car accident will be. Here are 5 types of automobile collisions and the injuries they can cause. 

1. One-Car Accidents  

A single-car accident does not involve another driver. Usually what happens is an individual loses control over their vehicle and collides with a guard rail, a tree, a road sign, or another object. If the driver isn’t secured by a seatbelt, they may be thrown from the car. If speeding, the sheer force of the impact could crush them.

2. T-Bone Collisions  

A t-bone car accident happens when one car hits the side of another car, creating a “T.” This happens most often when one car turns in front of the other. Usually, it will be the passengers of the car that was hit in the side that are injured the most. It’s less likely that either driver will be critically injured. 

3. Rear-End Accidents  

Rear-end collisions are extremely common among various types of car accidents. Typically, these accidents occur in high traffic conditions with slow speeds, making injuries minor. Whiplash is a predictable outcome of a rear-end accident, but many people find it difficult to recover and experience a lifetime of chronic pain.

4. Accidents When Merging 

A sideswipe collision happens with the broad side of one car comes into contact with the broad side of another. This often occurs during highway driving when one vehicle tries to pass another but doesn’t see them before switching lanes. Depending on how fast they were going, a sideswipe could result in both vehicles losing control and colliding with each other or other vehicles and objects.  

5. Vehicle Rollover Crashes 

A vehicle rollover is one of the most severe types of car accidents that can occur because the risk of fatalities are so high in a rollover crash. This is particularly true if anyone in the vehicle isn’t properly secured with a seatbelt. 

Injured in a Car Accident? Attorney Chad Lewin Can Assist You  

Car accidents can be devastating and life-changing both for the victims and their families. If you or a loved one were hurt in a collision, you deserve full and fair compensation for the injuries and other damages you sustained as a result. Chad Lewin is an experienced personal injury attorney who can help. Contact Attorney Lewin today for a consultation.