February 13, 2025 | Accidents

Getting behind the wheel of your vehicle is something many people do every day and take for granted. No one gets into their vehicle with the anticipation of being injured in an accident. However, accidents do happen. When they do, the devastation and destruction is often felt for a long while after the actual incident. Fortunately, the law allows accident victims to seek financial compensation after a motor vehicle accident. Below, we take a look at different types of motor vehicle accidents and the type of damages you can claim.

Types of Motor Vehicle Cases

• Rollover accidents

These are accidents that occur when a vehicle tips over onto the side or the roof. These accidents often occur as a result of taking a sharp turn, turning at high speeds or a side-impact collision. These accidents often involve larger vehicles such as SUVs and trucks. These vehicles are more susceptible to rollover accidents because of their higher center of gravity. These accidents often result in severe injuries or fatalities.

• Head on collisions

These are amongst the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents. They occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide front-to-front.  Head on collisions are dangerous because of the large forces involved. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

• Rear-end collisions

These accidents are amongst the most common type of motor vehicle accidents. They occur when one vehicle collides with the rear of the vehicle in front of it. They often occur as a result of distracted driving, making a sudden stop, tailgating or vehicle faults. Injuries that commonly occur as a result of these accidents include whiplash and soft tissue injuries.

• Side-impact collisions

Also known as T-bone collisions, these accidents occur when one vehicle collides with the side of another. These types of accidents often occur at intersections. Because the side of a vehicle does not offer a lot of protection for the passengers, these accidents often result in serious injuries for the passengers on the side of the impact.

• Multi-vehicle pileups

These accidents involve multiple vehicles. They often occur on highways and are a result of a chain-reaction of collisions. These accidents can be complex to resolve due to the involvement of multiple parties and multiple insurance providers. It can be difficult to identify at-fault parties. In addition, the damages in these claims often involve large sums.

• Hit and run accidents

Hit and run accidents occur when a driver leaves the scene of the accident without providing contact information or rendering aid to the victims of the accident. These types of accidents often involve uninsured or underinsured drivers. Drivers may also flee the scene of an accident when involved in a crime, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or when they know they are at fault and do not want to face the consequences of their actions.

• Single-vehicle collisions

These are accidents involving only one vehicle. The crash may involve a vehicle colliding with an electric pole or tree on the side of the road for example. These accidents may occur for a number of reasons including driver fatigue, distracted driving or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Damages you can recover in an MVA Claim

The law allows accident victims to recover financial compensation for various damages including:

• Medical expenses

These include expenses related to treating injuries resulting from the accident. This covers expenses such as emergency room visits, hospital stay bills, surgeries, medication, rehabilitation as well as ongoing medical treatment for injuries with a long term impact.

• Lost wages

This is designed to act as compensation for loss of income resulting from the accident. This compensated for missed work due to injuries.

• Property damage

This covers repairs and replacement of personal property damaged as a result of the accident. It includes damage to your vehicle and other personal property e.g. laptop that may have been in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

• Pain and suffering

This compensates for physical pain and emotional distress suffered as a result of the accident.

• Wrongful death

If a loved one lost their life in a car accident, their survivors can pursue a wrongful death claim to recover financial compensation for their loss.

• Punitive damages

In cases involving extreme negligence or reckless behavior (e.g. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol), victims may pursue punitive damages. This however, will not result in any payments being made to the victim. These damages are awarded as punishment to the at-fault party as well as a deterrent for similar behavior.

In Conclusion

Motor vehicle accident cases vary in complexity and severity. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, it helps to have the support and guidance of an experienced attorney. Don’t hesitate to contact us, High & Younes Attorneys, LLC to schedule free consultation with an attorney from our law firm. We’d be glad to provide you with the guidance and assistance you need.

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