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    The Most Common Types of Car Accidents and How to Avoid Them

    By Zero2TurboDecember 1, 2018Updated:December 6, 2018No Comments
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    No one wants to get into a car accident. Getting into one can easily turn a wonderful day into a drag of legal dealings, rude people, and worrying about your car. Plus, getting into an accident is not something that just goes away in a day. There can sometimes be court cases you have to handle, injures can arise, and your car can be put out of commission until you get it repaired.

    No matter what: no fun. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid car accidents. This article will explain it all to you in detail. First, we’ll go over some common accident types. Then we will cover how to avoid accidents as much as possible.

    Of course, sometimes there might be an accident no matter what. But, following these tips will help you keep your car from getting smashed.

                Rear-end Collisions

     First up, the most common type of accident. This happens when a car suddenly and abruptly decelerates, causing the car behind them to have to slam on the brakes. Sometimes breaking quickly can save a collision, but other times gravity takes control.

    Being on either side of the accident can lead to whiplash, headaches, and potential lockjaw. The cars can have small or huge dents depending on how fast the cars were going.

    There is no way to predict what the driver in front of you is going to do. But, a simple way to avoid read-end collisions, at least on the perpetrator side, is to keep a good distance between yourself and the car in front of you.

    You can’t control if the car behind you is tailgating, but you can control the speed of most of your stops. Make sure to stop early in front of stop signs or red lights. This is especially true if the car is tailgating you.

    Side-Impact Collisions

    These are commonly referenced as T-bone collisions because of the shape they make after impact. These impacts involve one car hitting the side of another vehicle. These are usually caused by people running stop signs or lights.

    The damage can be catastrophic, both to the car and to you. This can lead to whiplash, broken bones, and even sometimes it can be fatal. This is in regard to either party. The car that is hit is usually totaled, depending on the speed of the perpetrator.

    Ways to avoid this, don’t run stop lights or signs. Even if it seems like no one is around. Your safety is more important than getting somewhere 5 seconds sooner. On the defensive end, make sure to pause at least 3 seconds before coming out of a stop. This is for both stop signs and lights. Also check both ways before going to catch anyone speeding.

                Head-on Collisions

     When two vehicles hit head on. This usually occurs at hit speeds and most likely leads to heavy injuries and damage to both vehicles.

    Watch for road hazards, such as weather or construction, as these increase the rest of head-on collisions. Also, make sure the traffic is going the same way as you. A common cause of head-on collisions is accidently going into oncoming traffic.

                General Advice

     Of course, there are general pieces of advice to lower chances of any accident. Wear your seatbelt, always. Take roads less travelled, even if it takes longer. Check the traffic reports before leaving, so you know what you’re heading into. Do not drive while intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs.

    If all else fails and you manage to get into an accident, don’t worry. There are lawyers made to help you, especially if you are injured in an accident. You deserve compensation to help cover the medical bills. A Boca Raton personal injury lawyer or accident-focused attorney in your area will work with you to get your voice heard.

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