Common Car Accidents in Arizona

Car accidents occur daily on the roads of Phoenix and can be the cause of some very serious injuries. One study found that about 2.35 million people are injured each year in the United States in car accidents. Furthermore, in 2018 The Arizona Department of Transportation reported that about 146 individuals were injured every day in auto accidents in Arizona. These automobile accidents could cost an injured victim thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages. This can be very overwhelming for injured victims as these expenses continue to compile. Drivers must be aware of the common types of car accidents so they can be more aware while driving on the road and try to prevent these terrible accidents from occurring.

Common Types of Car Accidents in Arizona

T-Bones: This type of accident occurs when the front of one vehicle rams into the side of another car. Typically these accidents happen at an intersection when a driver runs a red light or disobeys a traffic signal. When you approach an intersection, look at all directions before driving through it to ensure no one is running a red light. In Arizona alone, there were a total of 15,729 T-bone accidents in 2018. The more alert you are in intersections, the higher chance you have to prevent a T-bone accident.  

Rear-End: Rear-end collisions are very common. This type of accident happens when one car crashes into the back of another vehicle directly in front of them. Some causes of these accidents occurring include distracted driving, quick stops, poor weather conditions, and tailgating. Sometimes these accidents can involve multiple vehicles causing a chain reaction crash. 

Head-On: Head-On collisions are often responsible for serious life-threatening injuries. This type of accident is incredibly dangerous. This accident happens when the front end of one car crashes into the front end of another. Arizona reported 67 fatal accidents from head-on collisions in 2018.

Merging Collisions: Merging accidents happen when a driver is changing lanes or joining traffic on the highway and they get in an accident because they didn’t see another vehicle in their lane or they misjudged the space. Often the merging vehicle either cuts vehicles off, recklessly crosses through multiple lanes quickly or forgets to utilize their turn signal. All of those actions could factor into a merging collision. 

Finding An Arizona Automobile Accident Attorney

There are many different types of accidents that occur. It is important to be aware of these accidents so you can be more aware while driving. These accidents can be very overwhelming and cost injured victims a lot of money. Don’t go through this stressful time alone. The auto accident attorneys at ELG want to help you determine all of your legal options. We will help you understand all of the legal regulations regarding your type of accident. Our attorneys are here to help you fight for the maximum amount of compensation. Contact our team of knowledgeable Phoenix attorneys to explore all of your legal options and set up a consultation. Call us today at either Phoenix or Mesa Arizona law offices at (623) 877-3600.