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Each car accident is unique. Some are minor and others are very serious. They occur under a variety of circumstances and they can happen to anybody.
While every car accident is its own unique event, some common factors and themes tend to come up. Certain types of car accidents are more common than others. There are types of injuries that happen more often than others. You also have types of cars that seem to be more likely to be involved in car accidents.
In this post, we are going to look at some of the more common types of car accidents, injuries that result from car accidents and the types of cars that are involved in the most car accidents.
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were more than 6.7 million police-reported car accidents in 2018. These accidents resulted in close to 37,000 deaths and more than 2.7 million injuries.
With an astonishing number of accidents, injuries and deaths each year, it might lead one to think about which types of accidents are more common. By learning about the types of situations that are more likely to result in an accident, you might be able to reduce the possibility of being in one of these traffic collisions.
Most people know that rear-end collisions are the most common type of traffic accident. DORRIAN V. CANTALICIO is just one of many examples of rear-end lawsuits. In most cases, the driver of the vehicle in the rear is presumed to be at fault for this type of accident. Rear-end collisions usually occur as the result of the rear driver being distracted or following too close to the car in front. To avoid these accidents, drivers need to keep their eyes on what is in front of them and make sure to maintain the appropriate following distance.
Distracted driving accidents are more common than they have ever been in the past. Most people tend to focus on mobile phones when they talk about distracted driving. This includes activities like texting, talking on the phone or checking emails. While mobile phones have played a role in the increased number of distracted driving accidents, there are other types of distracted driving.
Distracted driving is anything that takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel or your mind off the task of driving. This can include activities like adjusting your radio, programming your GPS, eating or reaching for items in the backseat.
With cars coming in from different directions, intersections pose a significant risk for traffic accidents. This is especially true of four-way intersections. Intersections can be confusing at times and people can be unsure of when they are supposed to make their turn or proceed. You may also have incidents that involve a driver running a red light or stop sign or pedestrians that suddenly step out into traffic. Even with all of the rules and signals, intersections can be unpredictable. All it takes is one driver being unsure or trying to go when they shouldn’t for an accident to occur.
This is another type of situation in which drivers might not be sure when they are supposed to go or not. You have two lanes merging, and this can cause conflicts involving the right of way. One driver tries to go quickly, another driver doesn’t let them in and it can result in an accident. You may also have issues with blind spots or a driver that just fails to see a car trying to merge. At low speeds, these accidents tend to be minor, but on the highway, they can be very serious.
Weather can change the dynamics of driving in significant ways. Things like rain, sleet, snow and ice can reduce traction. You may also have issues with visibility in poor weather. Many drivers fail to account for weather, and this can make the conditions even more hazardous. That is why you should avoid driving in bad weather if it is possible. If you do have to drive in poor weather, make sure to reduce your speed and increase the following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Safety should be one of the top concerns when shopping for a car. With that said, most car buyers tend to focus on things like price, design and performance.
One study looked at accident reports and other data sources to find the vehicles that are involved in the most crashes. That doesn’t necessarily mean that they are less safe than any other car, but it is a point to consider. The following are the ten models that get in the most accidents:
It might be surprising to see so many luxury vehicles listed as those that are more likely to be involved in an accident. However, you do see a different picture if you look at the car brands that account for the most fatal car crashes. Based on research from AutoInsurance.org, the following are the car brands that were involved in the most fatal crashes.
It is important to note that these rankings reflect the total number of fatal crashes by brand. This can at least in part explain why Ford has the highest number of fatal car accidents: it also happens to be one of the most popular brands in the US. This is also true of many of the other brands on the list.
As was mentioned before, millions of people are injured in car accidents every year. This can include a wide range of injuries and every incident is unique to some degree. With that said, some types of injuries are more common than others. In this section, we are going to look at some of the most common types of car accident injuries.
These are injuries that cause damage to connective tissue like ligaments, tendons and muscles. A car accident can exert extreme forces on the body. When this occurs, it can cause the connective tissue to stretch past its normal range and this will result in injury.
Whiplash is one of the most common types of soft-tissue injuries associated with car accidents. With this type of injury, the sudden force from the accident causes the head to whip forward and back. This causes damage to the ligaments and tendons in the neck and upper back.
Cuts and scrapes are very common in car accidents. They can be caused by objects in the car or by broken glass. In many cases, the cuts and scrapes are minor and they may not require medical attention. However, some can result in significant blood loss and may require stitches.
A car accident can cause a variety of different types of head injuries, as demonstrated in cases like that of HUTCHISON V. AMERICAN FAMILY MUT. INS. This can include scrapes and cuts to the head, open head injuries that involve the skull being penetrated and closed head injuries that result in a concussion or brain damage. Injuries to the face are also common in car accidents. Most car accident head injuries are the result of the head hitting something in the car. This could be glass or the dashboard.
Auto accident chest injuries are also common. The most common types of chest injuries in car accidents are things like bruises, contusions and scrapes. With that said, it is not uncommon for people to suffer more serious injuries like broken ribs or organ damage. For the driver, the steering wheel can cause chest injuries and the dashboard can cause injuries for passengers. Even a seatbelt can leave a significant bruise in a car accident.
The force of a car accident can easily break bones in the arms or legs. Less severe injuries like bruises, scrapes and sprains can affect your arms or legs in a car accident. As a passenger, you might have very little room to move before your legs or arms impact the dashboard. A side collision could also cause your limbs to impact the door or push the door into your limbs.
A lot of factors can play a role when it comes to whether you will be injured or the severity of the injury. The types of vehicles involved and the speed of those vehicles can make a big difference. The type of collision is another important factor. If the occupants are wearing seatbelts, it can significantly reduce the risk of injury and death.
Car accident injuries can have a significant impact on your life. Even if the injuries are not permanent, it can put you out of work for a while and it can also result in costly medical bills. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may need to consider hiring a personal injury lawyer to assist with your claim and to help you get the compensation you need to cover all of the costs.
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