Auto Accidents
When you're involved in a motor vehicle accident, understanding the nature of the collision can be vital to determining liability and recovering compensation. At Jeremy Pineres Law, we are committed to helping accident victims navigate the complexities of personal injury claims. Below is an overview of the most common types of auto collisions and what they may mean for your case.
1. Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end accidents occur when one vehicle crashes into the back of another. These are often caused by tailgating, distracted driving, or sudden stops. The rear driver is typically presumed to be at fault.​
2. Head-On Collisions
Head-on collisions occur when the fronts of two vehicles collide, often at high speeds. This is one of the most dangerous types of crashes, usually caused by wrong-way driving, impaired driving, or loss of vehicle control.​
3. T-Bone (Side Impact) Collisions
T-bone type collisions occur when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another. This is common at intersections when one driver fails to obey a stop sign, red light, or yield sign.​
4. Sideswipe Collisions
Sideswipe collisions typically involve two vehicles traveling in the same direction making contact side-to-side, usually due to a driver failing to check blind spots during a lane change.
5. Rideshare Accidents (e.g., Uber & Lyft)
As rideshare services like Uber and Lyft grow in popularity, accidents involving these companies have become more common. As a passenger, you are almost always covered under the rideshare company's commercial policy—regardless of who was at fault—as long as the driver was logged in and using the application for the ride.
6. Hit-and-Run Accidents
When an at-fault driver leaves the scene of the accident without exchanging information (at a minimum), victims may be able to recover through uninsured motorist coverage. If the driver is found, punitive damages may be available against the driver that ran from the scene.
7. Accidents Involving Driving Under the Influence
Accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not only dangerous—they are also criminal. This is not only for alcohol-related crashes, but crashes resulting from drug use as well. Victims of DUI-related crashes often face severe, life-altering injuries. These cases often carry additional legal weight and may entitle victims to enhanced compensation due to the reckless nature of the conduct. In some cases, liability may also extend to establishments that overserved alcohol (under “dram shop” laws), or to parties who provided alcohol to underage drivers.