Types of San Diego Car Accidents
San Diego Car Accident Attorney Frederick Dudek Can Help You
Every year, there are approximately 6.5 million car accidents in the United States alone. These car accidents cause over 200 billion dollars in damage, injure almost 3 million people, and cause approximately 42 thousand deaths. If you have been hurt—or worse, someone you love has died—in a car crash, you are going to need help seeking the justice you deserve. You probably have many questions about how to protect yourself. San Diego car accident lawyer Frederick Dudek at Dudek Law Firm APC is here to help you find the answers. If you need an experienced San Diego injury lawyer to take your case to court, Frederick Dudek will fight hard to protect your rights.
Types of Car Accidents
Car accidents occur in a many ways, and the type of accident can give an experienced attorney a lot of information about what might have caused the crash. While there are many variations on types of automobile accidents, the main types include:
- Rear impact collisions: where you are rear-ended or you rear-end another vehicle
- Side impact collisions: where one vehicle is struck on the side by another, often occurring at intersections
- Head-on collisions
- Rollover accidents: these accidents often result from another type of collision, though they can occur independently as well
- Runoff accident: these accidents involve a car driving off the road, and they can result from any number of different factors
Most automobile accidents in the United States are rear impact collisions (29.6%), side impact collisions (28.9%) or runoff accidents (16.1%). Head-on collisions and rollover accidents only make up a combined 4.3% of car accidents, though these types of accidents often result in the most severe injuries.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
The vast majority of car accidents are due to driver error. Some studies indicate that driver error plays a major part in approximately 93% of accidents. Common types of driver negligence include:
- Speeding: this is by far the most common form of driver negligence
- Inattention
- Driving under the influence of narcotics or other medications
- Driving while fatigued
While it is true that driver error contributes to most accidents, poor road conditions, mechanical defects with one or more vehicles, or any combination of these factors can exacerbate the injuries. In some cases, a vehicle that was not in the collision causes an accident. For instance, if a reckless motorist cuts off another driver on the interstate, the other driver may swerve to avoid hitting the driver who cut him off and cause an accident. In situations where road conditions or vehicle defects cause an accident, it is not always immediately apparent. Only a thorough investigation can find the underlying cause of some automobile accidents.
Dudek Law Firm APC Can Help You
To find out what really happened in your accident, you may need help from an experienced lawyer. Frederick Dudek has over fifteen years of experience litigating cases in California and ten other states. He handled many high-profile cases involving all kinds of injuries. Despite his experience, however, he believes in a personal interaction with his clients. He is dedicated to making sure you understand your case at every step, and he can explain your options to you in a clear, concise way. Frederick Dudek limits the number of cases he accepts, so each client receives personalized attention. Dudek Law Firm APC will conduct a thorough investigation of your accident, do everything they can to determine exactly what happened to you, and then help you decide on the best course of action for your specific case. If you suffered an injury in an automobile accident, contact San Diego car accident attorney Frederick Dudek at Dudek Law Firm APC for a free consultation.