When drivers violate traffic laws and otherwise drive carelessly and recklessly, they may bring about several different types of accidents.
The most common car crashes that result from driver error and negligence include:
Head-on crashes, where a driver negligently causes their vehicle to strike the front of an oncoming vehicle, such as by crossing the double centerline or passing another vehicle in a no-passing zone
Rear-end accidents, where the front of one vehicle hits the back of another vehicle, usually because the at-fault driver fails to allow enough stopping distance and exceeds the speed limit
Sideswipe accidents, where a driver negligently causes their vehicle to drift into an adjacent travel lane and strike the side of another vehicle in that lane
T-bone or broadside accidents, where a driver does not yield the right-of-way to intersecting traffic and negligently causes their vehicle to hit the side of another vehicle
The force of one of these collisions may cause an accident victim's body to move inside their vehicle from side to side, frontwards, and backward. Additionally, a part of the accident victim's body, such as their head, elbow, knee, or shoulder, might strike something inside the vehicle, such as the steering wheel cover, headrest, door, or window, bringing severe injuries.
If you sustained injuries in a recent car crash, your lawyer can investigate the circumstances of your accident and go over all of your legal options with you. They may then file a personal injury claim on your behalf with the appropriate insurance company and pursue the full monetary compensation you need for your accident-related losses.