Car Accident Lawyers in Lexington, KY
Everybody is in a rush to get somewhere, and that is seen predominantly on the road. With over 40,000 deaths occurring from car accidents annually, motorists put their safety at risk each time they get behind the wheel. A car accident can threaten your future, in some cases, placing you in a hospital bed, fighting for your life.
Our attorneys will assist you with your claim if you have sustained injuries in a car crash in Lexington, KY.
Types of Car Accidents We Handle
Rear-End Collisions
A rear-end collision occurs when one vehicle collides with the back of a lead vehicle. It may be caused by slippery roads, limited visibility, or a driver who is simply following too closely. Due to this type of accident, whiplash and other neck injuries are common.
T-Bone or Side Impact Collisions
A side impact collision, colloquially referred to as a “T-bone” collision, occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle. A “T-bone” collision is typically caused by one driver failing to yield right-of-way to another driver. Sometimes, the driver may have run a red light, driving into the side of another car traveling on a cross street.
Whiplash and spinal cord injuries are frequent in side-impact collisions. It is estimated that 3.18 million side-impact collisions take place each year. That is nearly 25 percent of the total car accidents each year.
Head-On Collisions
A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles moving toward each other make contact head-on. A fatigued or distracted driver may cause a head-on collision. No matter the reason, the resulting injuries are often catastrophic.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
When a motorist flees the accident scene without providing contact and insurance information, this is considered a hit-and-run.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents
Also referred to as chain-reaction accidents, these are crashes that involve three or more vehicles. Common causes of multi-vehicle collisions include sun glare, drowsy drivers, distracted drivers, speeding, and slippery roads. Back injuries are typical in multi-vehicle crashes.
