There are many different types of car accidents and many reasons why they occur. From fender-benders in Asheville to multi-car pileups in Raleigh, possible outcomes of car accidents include damaged property, missed work, painful injuries, emotional suffering, and even wrongful death. If you’ve been in a car accident, even a minor one, you know how disruptive they can be in your day-to-day life.

For your harms and losses, you may be entitled to significant compensation. But it’s important to know that the insurance company is protecting their interests, not yours. And in North Carolina, if the insurance company can say that you were even 1% at fault for your car accident, they might deny you any compensation at all.

But you don’t have to take on the insurer alone. A car accident attorney handles them for you and can significantly increase your odds of receiving maximum compensation. Before you agree to any offer from the insurance company, see what your case may really be worth – there’s no cost or obligation. Contact us at 1-866-900-7078 today.

Most Common Auto Accident Types

Some of the most common types of car accidents we’ve seen in our experience as North Carolina car accident lawyers include:

• Head-On Collisions– one of the most dangerous types of auto accidents is a head-on collision. These types of crashes increase the risk of the most serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries, as well as risk of death.

• Rear-End Collisions– These types of car accidents are often the result of the trailing driver following too closely or not paying attention. There’s a common perception that the trailing driver is always at fault, but that is not necessarily true. Every case is unique. Rear-end collisions commonly result in whiplash injuries, among others.

• Side Impact Collisions– There are two major types of side impact crashes: the T-bone and the sideswipe. T-bone crashes usually happen when the front of one car smashes into the side of another. These can result in devastating injuries to the occupant on the impact side of the vehicle.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the most common reason that car accidents happen is driver error. This can include:

• Distracted driving
• Fatigued driving
• Alcohol and drugs
• Speeding
• Aggressive driving

Other common reasons why car accidents happen include:

• Bad weather
• Poorly maintained roads
• Vehicle defects

Other Types of Road Accidents

Additional types of car accident cases our North Carolina car accident lawyers can help with include:

• Rollover accidents – when a vehicle slips onto its side or roof
• Single-vehicle accidents – these typically involve a single vehicle that has lost control and hit an obstacle or run off the road
• Multi-vehicle pileups – these can occur as a chain reaction when one car collides with another, then another, and so on, often leading to severe injuries
• Hit and run – when someone collides with your vehicle but leaves the scene and doesn’t stop to exchange insurance information
• Pedestrian or cyclist accidents – when a car collides with a person who is walking or riding a bicycle, catastrophic injuries are often the result

What to Do After a Car Wreck

If you’ve been in a car accident that was not your fault, there are several steps you should take:

1. Get to a safe place and call 911 in case there are any injuries
2. Exchange insurance information with the other driver or drivers involved in the accident
3. Document the accident by taking pictures of the scene, your car, and any other vehicles that were involved
4. Seek medical attention and follow your healthcare provider’s treatment recommendations
5. Keep all records including medical documents, healthcare bills, and police reports
6. Contact your insurance company to make them aware of the accident and to provide them with any information they need
7. Reach out to a car accident lawyer who can evaluate your case for free and tell you how much it might really be worth

Not Just Cars: Different Road Users, More Kinds of Crashes

Obviously, cars aren’t the only users of the road. There are all kinds of vehicles sharing the streets. That means there are all kinds of collisions involving them. Some bring with them special circumstances and risks.

• Trucks, Big Rigs, Tractor Trailers, 18-wheelers, and commercial trucks – No matter what you call them, what size or shape they come in, or where you see them, these vehicles can outweigh the average car many times over. There are special regulations and rules governing some of them, and an accident involving a commercial vehicle can be a very complicated case
• Motorcycles – Whether two or three-wheeled, motorcycles and scooters are how a lot of people like to experience the freedom of the open road. Their relatively small size, however, means drivers who are not paying proper attention often do not see them, resulting in accidents. And because they do not have the safety of a car’s body surrounding them, bikers can be at risk for catastrophic injuries in even minor accidents
• Cyclists – Not every vehicle has an engine or motor. Many people ride their bikes on North Carolina roads. Drivers should always be on the lookout for people on bicycles. They’re very easy to miss if a driver is not looking for them
• Pedestrians – Even with the pedestrian safety features in most modern cars, an accident involving a pedestrian has the potential for disaster

North Carolina Car Accident Lawyer – Free Case Evaluation

We are auto accident lawyers who are passionate about helping injured people pursue the compensation they may be owed due to someone else’s negligence. Since our firm began, we’ve recovered more than $1.8 billion total for over 65,000 people. And counting.¹ We’ll use our knowledge and experience with car accidents in North Carolina to fight for the full amount of money you may deserve for your claim. You pay us nothing upfront, no hourly fees, and if we don’t recover for you, then you owe us no attorney’s fee at all. Guaranteed.²

“They did an amazing job with my car accident case. They were very attentive, willing to answer all of my questions, patient, and most importantly looked out for what was best for me.” – Carter L., Google review¹

If you were in a car accident in North Carolina, our attorneys can help you. Contact us today at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation to learn what your case may really be worth.