Millions of car accidents occur each year and these accidents range in seriousness from minor fender benders, often involving just property damage or easily treatable cuts and scrapes, to far more serious and catastrophic accidents, sending hundreds of thousands of individuals to the hospital. A review of crash data and local news headlines reveals that while every crash is unique, certain types of car accidents occur over and over again.
The following is a look at some of the most common car accidents that happen on Mississippi roadways, as well as across the country:
- T-Bone or Side Impact Accidents: A side impact accident occurs when one vehicle hits another on the side, either by t-boning the car at a right angle or merging into the car’s part of travel. Most side impact crashes in Mississippi are caused by the driver’s failure to yield or obey stop signs and traffic lights. T-bone accidents will often result in serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle seated on the side impacted, as side airbags offer little protection when faced with an oncoming vehicle.
- Read-end Accidents: Rear-end collisions happen when one vehicle hits another from behind. Generally, the cause of rear-end accidents is the second or following car failing to brake fast enough to avoid hitting the car ahead. Often, the driver of the second car is following too closely, driving distractedly, or traveling too fast. As such, in most rear-end accidents, the second car driver will be found at fault. Injuries stemming from rear-end accidents range in severity from minor whiplash to life threatening brain damage or paralysis.
- Head-on Collisions: Perhaps the most serious and often deadly type of car accident, head-on accidents occur when a car collides into the front of another car or stationary object. Head-on accidents can occur when a driver is tired or intoxicated and drifts into the other lane. They can also happen as a result of unsafe passing. Occasionally, drivers unfamiliar with the area will accidently drive the wrong way down a one way, leading to catastrophic head-on accidents.
- Rollover Accidents: Rollover collisions occur when a vehicle, most often a truck, SUV van, bus, or other tall vehicle, flip over onto its back or side. Taller vehicles are more prone to rollover due to their higher center of gravity. Rollover accidents can occur when another vehicle hits a car on the side or the driver of a rollover prone car takes a turn too quickly. They also commonly happen when the SUV or truck hits an object, referred to as a “trip,” on one side.
These are just a few of the car accidents that can occur on Mississippi roadways. Anyone injured in a car accident isencouraged to contact a licensed auto accident attorney as soon as possible to ensure their maximum chance at a full recovery.
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As this list of common Mississippi car accidents shows, there are a number of different types of car accidents you or a loved one can be involved in. Some crashes are merely fender benders, while others involve serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury, back injuries, internal organ damage, paralysis, and more. No matter what type of car accident you are involved in, you deserve the assistance of an experienced and dedicated personal injury attorney. For over 75 years, the Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC have fought for the recovery of victims of all sorts of car accidents. We offer you the same level of skill and dedication. To schedule your free initial consultation, call Barrett Law PLLC today at 1 (800) 707-9577. We look forward to providing you with excellence of legal services.