Costa Mesa Car Accident Lawyers
Types of Car Accidents in Costa Mesa
A traffic crash can happen in any number of ways. The following are some common types of car accidents:
Rear-end collisions: This type of wreck occurs frequently, particularly in heavy traffic. Distracted driving, speeding, and tailgating can all contribute to a car crashing into the vehicle ahead. Whiplash is a common injury in rear-end collisions because of the whip-like motion of the head and neck that can occur when a vehicle is struck from behind.
T-bone collisions: Also known as broadsides and sideswipes, T-bone accidents are particularly dangerous for occupants on the side of the car that is struck. When a vehicle is impacted on the side, there are no airbags or crumple zones, but only a car door between the driver or passenger and the force of impact. A car that is T-boned can spin-off, hitting another vehicle and starting a chain reaction, multi-car pileup. Establishing liability is more complex in these cases.
Head-on collisions: Although not as common as other types of automobile accidents, head-on collisions are often deadly when they occur. The force of impact when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide can cause severe injuries for the people involved. Head-on crashes can be fatal or catastrophic.
Rollovers: In this type of crash, the vehicle tips over onto its side or on its roof. Rollovers have a high fatality rate. They can occur when a driver makes a sudden movement, such as swerving to avoid an obstacle in the road. SUVs, trucks, vans, and vehicles with higher centers of gravity are more likely to roll over than sedans or coupes.
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Driver Factors Contributing to Car Accidents
Distracted driving: Anything that diverts the driver’s attention away from operating a motor vehicle is dangerous. Texting while driving is particularly alarming, as it requires manual, visual, and cognitive awareness. Driver distraction claimed 3,166 lives in the U.S. in a single recent year, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Impaired driving: It is against the law everywhere in the U.S. to drive under the influence of alcohol, methamphetamines, marijuana, opioids, or any potentially impairing drug, whether it is illegal, prescription, or over the counter.
Drowsy driving: Driving when you have not slept for 20 or more hours is equivalent to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08%, the legal limit, as stated by the National Safety Council. Sleep deprivation can dramatically affect a driver’s reaction time, awareness of hazards, and the ability to sustain attention.
Aggressive driving: This combination of dangerous driving behaviors may include speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, failing to yield the right-of-way, and failing to obey traffic signs and signals. Aggressive driving puts everyone on the roadways at risk.
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Why Choose Us?
Whether your injuries are the fault of a negligent OCTA bus driver or a third-party bus company, you do not deserve to suffer under the weight of your injuries and medical bills without compensation. Filing a claim is your best bet at making a full recovery or, if your injuries are debilitating, building a new life for yourself after an accident.
At Leslie Law Firm, our law firm has over 40 years of experience fighting on behalf of Costa Mesa residents. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients, both in third-party claims and suits against government agencies, and will not rest until you receive the fair and proper compensation you deserve after a Costa Mesa bus accident. Call us today at (949) 752-7474 to schedule a free consultation and begin a personal injury claim. Our Costa Mesa clients get the full resources of our Orange County car accident attorneys.
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