Car Accidents that Occur on Roadways
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the country. Any number of car accidents can happen when a driver is negligent on the roads. Millions of drivers are on the roads every day in the United States. The high traffic and the danger involved in operating a vehicle makes it easy for an incident to occur. Thousands of traffic accidents occur each year, with around 250 fatalities taking place in New York.
Depending on the area and the speed involved, a number of types of accidents can occur. Some may be more serious than others and can leave those harmed with life threatening injuries.
One type of accident that can occur is a single vehicle accident in which only one driver was involved. This may happen when the driver becomes tired and does not pay close enough attention. More common are multi vehicle accidents in which two or more vehicles are involved. Cars can hit each other in any number of ways and the speed and position of a crash will determine what type of damage occurs. While head on collisions only account for around 2 percent of accidents they are known as one of the more dangerous types. The front of both cars is impacted and since they were both traveling towards each other, the impact will be significantly increased. The blunt force to the front of a car can cause those in the vehicle to fly forward. Another type of accident that can be detrimental is a T-bone accident. In this even, one car crashes into the side of another. Commonly found at intersections, a driver may have accidentally run a red light and impacted the side of oncoming traffic. The force to the side of the car can injure those on the side of the impact especially.
A T-bone is part of side impact vehicles which account for about 30 percent of accidents. Side accidents can also be when one car loses control and hits the side of another. It can be easy to get distracted during long trips and not notice red brake lights or fail to keep enough room between you and the driver in front. Some that are in this situation may deal with a rear end collision, when one driver crashed into the back of another. The severity of this type of accident is increased when as a result of a read end collision the front car is sent into the car in front of them or into a busy intersection. With the growth of SUV use, more people found themselves the victim of a rollover accident. When a car clips you or you are forced to swerve quickly it can leave you not just crashing but rolling in a car. The impact does not just occur in one area but can crush the car on all side. About 2.3 percent of accidents are rollover accidents.
Any number of instances can lead a driver to run off the road. They may have become tired, were texting or were distracted and didn’t notice a bend up ahead. As a result they run off the road many times at high speeds. While barriers have been set up at locations to help prevent cars from running off, they are not everywhere and some may drive off on a flat area while others go off a steeper cliff. Each year run off accidents account for an estimated 16.1 percent of traffic accidents in the country. One unfortunate type of accident that is all too common occurs when an individual that is under the influence of drugs are alcohol gets behind the wheel and causes an accident. The impairment that can be caused by various substances makes it difficult to properly maneuver a vehicle. As a result of decreased awareness and reflexes the driver may cause an accident that can leave those involved with injuries.
Highway patrol is always on the lookout for drivers that are not considering safety aspects while on the road. Millions of car accidents are reported each year and though the number has been declining in recent years there are still over 30,000 deaths as a result of the numerous types of accidents. When an accident does occur it can leave victims with catastrophic injuries or worse. Any level of harm can be sustained with effects that may last a lifetime. If you are injured in an accident that has caused you to suffer from a personal injury, you can be facing financial, emotional and physical difficulties. It is a challenging event that needs the assistance of a legal professional to help resolve as best as possible.
