Four Common Ways Car Accident Collisions Occur | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

In North Carolina, car accidents result in thousands of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries each year. While crashes and collisions generally occur as sudden, traumatic events, it is important for drivers and their passengers to be aware of the risks. In addition to being conscientious about avoiding the common types of reckless driving behaviors that make car accidents more likely to occur, such as speeding, driving under the influence, and disregarding traffic signals, you should also be aware of the most common types of collisions.

Common Types of Car Accident Collisions

According to the latest statistics from the N.C. Department of Transportation, there are approximately 280,000 traffic accidents reported each year in the state. These accidents result in more than 125,000 victims injured and more than 1,400 victims killed.

On a local, state, and national level, there are a variety of programs designed to raise awareness of the risky behaviors that make car accidents and injuries more likely. However, many people are unaware of the most common types of crashes and collisions. According to CrashTest.org, which conducts extensive research into traffic safety, the following are four common ways in which most car accidents happen:

  • Rear-End Collisions: As one of the most common types of car accidents, these occur when one driver hits into the rear of another. These accidents are more likely in high traffic conditions and when reckless driving behaviors such as speeding, going too fast for conditions, tailgating, and distracted driving are involved.
  • Side Impact Collisions: Another common type of car accident, these often occur in intersections when one car slams directly into the side of another. Common causes include running stop signs or traffic signals and driving under the influence.
  • Sideswipe Collisions: These types of car accidents often occur when both drivers are headed in the same direction and the side of one car collides against the side of another. They are commonly the result of aggressive driving behaviors, such as improper passing and failure to yield.
  • Head-On Collisions: These are among the least common but most potentially deadly types of car accidents. They occur when a driver in an opposing lane or on a one-way street crashes head on into another. Alcohol use is a common factor in these accidents, and fatalities are more likely to be involved when one of the drivers is speeding.

Reach Out to Us Today for Help

All car accidents have the potential to permanently change the trajectory of a person’s life. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, and need compensation to find some amount of recovery, talk to a North Carolina car accident attorney from Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp to find out all your legal options.

When a Carolinas car accident lawyer is representing a victim of a car accident, their goal is to get the victim the financial compensation they are entitled to under the law. This compensation may include medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, emotional anguish, permanent disability, and more. In order to be successful, the attorney must show that the other driver was either negligent or reckless, and that behavior caused the accident that resulted in the victim’s injuries.

Car accident injuries should not be ignored, and you deserve compensation for your suffering. Our firm has more than three decades of experience successfully advocating for injured victims and their families and will work diligently to get you the financial compensation you deserve.

 

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