What often determines the nature of a victim’s injuries is the type of collision that they are involved in. Here are some common types of collisions and the injuries these car accidents cause. Head on Collision: When two vehicles hit each other each on, the injuries are often very severe in nature and can even be fatal. Sideswipe: A side swipe happens when two cars make side-to-side contact. Common injuries are minor cuts and bruises, broken bones or even soft tissue injuries. They can be a more serious if one of the vehicles is forced off the roadway because of the impact. Fender bender: These types of accidents happen when two cars lightly bump into each other while traveling at a slow rate of speed. Even with a minor accident, injuries such as soft tissue damage, contusions or even whiplash can occur. Rear End Collision: When someone hits your vehicle from behind, most of the damage that occurs to your body comes as a result of the sudden unexpected jolt that you receive. It is very common to sustain such injuries as severe whiplash, spinal damage, soft tissue damage, broken bones, cuts. Side Collision: This is an accident where your car is hit in the side by another vehicle that is usually traveling at a significant rate of speed; it is usually much more severe and violent than a side swipe. It is sometimes called being ‘T-boned’. Some of the typical injuries that result from this type of accident are severe spinal injuries, head and brain trauma, broken bones, soft tissue damage and they have the potential to cause fatalities too. Rollover: Any time a vehicle barrel rolls or turns upside down on its roof, there is the real potential of a variety of very serious injuries or even wrongful death.