In 2022, there were nearly 400,000 car accidents on Georgia roads. These car accidents can take on a variety of forms. Although many car accidents do not result in physical injury to either of the drivers, there is always the potential that an occupant of the motor vehicle may suffer life-changing impacts. No matter what type of car crash you have been involved in, you may be entitled to a settlement check for your injuries if it was the other driver’s fault. Here are the four primary types of car accidents that can occur on Macon roads.
Rear-End Car Accidents
“Rear-end car accidents” occur when a driver is unable to stop in time to avoid striking the vehicle in front of them. Although these crashes do not have a high fatality rate, they are still very dangerous. The driver whose vehicle is struck can suffer “whiplash,” which is a debilitating injury from which they may never fully recover. They may be left with serious pain and loss of motion in many parts of their body. Insurance companies like to trivialize and understate your whiplash injuries by claiming that they are common.
Head-On Crashes
“Head-on crashes” are the singular most dangerous type of car accident. Here, there is the maximum force that is unleashed on both of the vehicles involved in the crash. Both drivers go from traveling at full speed to grinding to a sudden halt. Further, no matter how many safety features are added to a car, there is no possible way that a vehicle can suffer a head-on accident without sustaining heavy damage. Although head-on car accidents are the rarest type of crash, they also have the highest fatality rates.
Sideswipe Accidents
“Sideswipe accidents” occur when a motorist fails to check their blind spot when changing lanes, or they veer out of the lane in which they are traveling. These accidents on the surface seem to be less serious because there is no heavy impact between the two cars. However, sideswipe accidents can lead to serious injuries because a driver can lose control of their vehicle. Then, they may either be forced from the road entirely or into another lane of traffic, where they are struck by another vehicle.
T-Bone Crashes
“T-bone crashes” are also known as “intersection accidents.” These crashes happen when one driver fails to yield the right of way as required by law. For example, a driver has run through an intersection when they were required to yield at a stop sign or red light.
“Intersection accidents” are extremely dangerous for both drivers. The driver whose car strikes the other can suffer injuries consistent with a head-on crash. The other driver may be seriously hurt if they are struck on the driver’s side of the car. Typically, it is the driver who failed to yield the right-of-way who is responsible for a T-bone crash, but it is not always easy to know who was negligent in these types of accidents.
Why It Is Important to Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident
No matter what type of car accident you have been involved in, there is one unifying theme among all kinds. If another driver was negligent, they would owe you full financial compensation for your injuries. You can either go through their insurance company to obtain a settlement or sue the responsible driver in court. You always benefit when you hire a car accident lawyer to represent you in the legal process.
Contact Our Macon Car Accident Lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC if You Are Seeking Compensation for Your Car Crash Injuries
When you need a lawyer who will fight for you after a motor vehicle crash, speak to our Macon car accident lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 478-254-2007 or submit our online contact form. Located in Macon, Georgia, we gladly serve clients in the surrounding areas.