When drivers negligently fail to maintain their vehicles and have them inspected regularly, they might malfunction while out on the road, causing severe accidents, injuries, and property damage. This is especially true when drivers fail to maintain their vehicle’s braking systems, steering components, transmissions, and lighting mechanisms, including their headlights and tail lights. When vehicle owners and drivers do not maintain their vehicles properly, serious accidents may occur. Some of the most common types of accidents include rear-end collisions, sideswipe accidents, head-on collisions, and T-bone accidents. A rear-end collision occurs when the front of one vehicle hits the back of another vehicle. These accidents may occur if a vehicle’s brakes are faulty. Similarly, sideswipe accidents happen when the sides of two vehicles traveling in the same direction strike one another. These accidents are common on multi-lane highways and roadways. A sideswipe accident may occur when a driver fails to maintain the turn signals on their vehicle or the steering mechanism is faulty. On the other hand, a head-on collision happens when the fronts of two vehicles traveling in opposite directions strike one another. These accidents can occur when drivers fail to observe the road or when a mechanical component in their vehicle malfunctions. Finally, a broadside accident, or T-bone collision, happens when the front of one vehicle hits the side of an adjacent vehicle—sometimes causing the second vehicle to spin around or overturn in the middle of a traffic intersection. These accidents may occur when a driver attempts to stop but cannot do so due to faulty brakes. If you sustained personal injuries or property damage in one of these accidents that resulted from another vehicle’s mechanical failure, you are not alone. A knowledgeable car accident attorney can discuss the circumstances of your accident with you, obtain copies of police reports and witness statements, and determine your eligibility for filing a claim or lawsuit with the appropriate insurance company. Your lawyer can assist you throughout the entire claims-filing process and work to recover the total monetary damages you need and deserve.