Two out of every three drivers will get into an accident at some point. The question is not whether you will get into an accident, but when.

Some accidents are due to the negligence of another driver. Others happen for no fault of the driver. Whatever the case, you need to know your options in the event that you get into an accident.

Types of car accidents vary and you will be better prepared to take action when you understand them. Keep reading to learn more.

Types of Car Accidents: Rear-End Collisions

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. There are many different types of car accidents, but rear-end collisions are one of the most common causes of car accidents. Rear-end collisions happen when the back of one car hits the front of another car.

They can happen when one car is stopped and the other car is going too fast and doesn’t have time to stop. Texting and driving are some of the most dangerous things you can do on the road. If you’re looking at your phone, you’re not paying attention to the road and you could rear-end someone.

Head-on Collisions

A head-on collision is exactly what it sounds like: two vehicles slamming into each other headfirst. Head-on collisions can occur at high or low speeds, but they are almost always devastating. The force of the impact can crush the front ends of the vehicles involved and send both flying off the road.

Occupants can be killed instantly or sustain severe injuries that lead to long-term health problems or death. To avoid a head-on collision, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the road ahead. If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, slow down and move over to avoid a collision.

If a head-on collision is unavoidable, try to brake and swerve at the last minute to lessen the impact. You can find more info here on what to do if you get into an accident. If something like this happens, you should look into hiring a lawyer.

T-Bone or Broadside Collisions

A Tbone or broadside collision is a type of car accident that occurs when the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. These accidents are often caused by driver error, such as failing to yield the right of way or running a red light. Tbone collisions can be prevented by obeying traffic laws, paying attention to the road, and being cautious when driving near other vehicles.

Single-Vehicle Accidents

A single-vehicle accident is when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, object, or person and no other vehicles are involved. Single-vehicle accidents are often caused by distracted driving, speeding, or drunken driving. 

Multi-Vehicle Accidents

Multivehicle accidents can involve anywhere from two to dozens of vehicles and often result in serious injuries or fatalities. The most common type of multi-vehicle accident is a collision, which can occur when one vehicle rear-ends, another, sideswipes another vehicle, or T-bones another vehicle at an intersection. Head-on collisions are also possible, but much less common.

Drive Safely

Knowing all these types of car accidents, you should know by now what to do to prevent accidents. It is important to stay focused and alert when driving because anything can happen in just a quick second.

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