Every day throughout the state of Georgia, a traffic accident occurs; however, the types of accident-related injuries that take place in this state and throughout this nation differ due to varying factors such as the cause of the crash, type of the accident, force of the impact, speed of both vehicles, the location of impact, and the weights of the vehicles involved, among other factors.
There are many different types of Atlanta car crashes that may occur, which could produce different injuries. Some of the types of accidents and injuries include:
- Head-on accident – This type of crash is generally caused by a driver who is distracted, tired, or intoxicated and crosses over the centerline. The injuries are often fatal due to the velocity involved.
- Rear-end collision – This type of accident is the most common type of wreck to occur in this nation—caused from driver negligence—and leads to whiplash, neck and back injuries, concussion, head injury, herniated disc injury, and more.
- T-bone or side-impact accident – This type of wreck frequently occurs at intersections when someone runs a red light, makes a left-hand turn in front of oncoming traffic, or pulls out right in front of another driver—resulting in serious injuries such as a shoulder injury, broken clavicle, ear injury, head injury, neck and back injury, brain trauma, and more.
When any one of these types of traffic accidents occurs in Atlanta, it is usually caused by a driver’s negligence, distraction, or poor judgment. If you suffered any of the above injuries in a Georgia auto accident, you need to speak with a skilled personal injury lawyer today to learn how to protect your interests and find out about your rights. An Atlanta accident attorney will get involved in your case right away to review the accident report, investigate, and determine if the other driver was intoxicated, distracted, speeding, or participating in something careless, which may have caused the crash.
When a careless, negligent driver caused your injuries, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical bills
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Future lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Disabilities
- Disfigurement
For help with your personal injury claim, call Shane Smith Law and speak with a knowledgeable Atlanta car accident lawyer today in a free consultation at (980) 246-2656 to find out more.