Automobile Accidents
Colyer Law Firm Car Accident Services
Have you or a loved one been injured in an automobile accident caused by someone’s negligence? At Colyer Law, we understand the devastation that can be the result of an automobile accident and that’s why we fight to ensure our clients get the compensation they deserve.
In 2020, Americans set a new record for the most fatalities in car accidents since 2007, with auto accidents up over 10%. We know how a fatality can affect a family, but so can injuries that cause loss of work and wages, medical bills, and other lingering issues that can make life difficult. Colyer Law Firm is here to help ensure that you and your family can get back on the road to “normal” after an accident.
Colyer Law Firm offers free consultations to potential clients. We will guarantee honesty and transparency about the process and about possible compensation. Let us walk you and your family through the process and options available to people that are injured in an automobile accident due to the negligence of another driver. Contact us today.
Have you been involved in one of these accident types? Contact us today for a free consultation!
Common Types Of Automobile Accidents
Have you been involved in one of these accident types? Contact us today for a free consultation!
- Head-on Collisions – Typically caused by negligence, these types of collisions are among the most devastating.
- Highway Construction Accidents – Construction companies have an obligation to ensure safe conditions in their construction areas.
- Intersection Accidents – Intersection accidents are typically caused by driver error and negligence.
- Interstate Accidents – Interstate accidents typically cause more serious injuries due to the speeds associated with interstate driving.
- Rear-End Accidents – Rear-end accidents are the most common types of accidents commonly causing whiplash and other serious injuries.
- Side-Impact Accidents – Side-impact accidents is another common type of accident with serious issues occurring depending on the side the vehicle is struck and where the occupants were inside of the vehicle.
Common Causes Of Automobile Accidents
- Distract Driving – Distracted driving is a common cause for accidents stemming from drivers having their attention diverted from the road. Driving distractions can be caused by a plethora of reasons including eating/drinking, being distracted by their phone, etc.
- Texting-While-Driving – Perhaps one of the largest causations of vehicle accidents occurs when drivers are focused on their phones will texting. Studies show you are 23 times more likely to get into a crash when you are texting while driving.
- Driving Under the Influence – Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is an all too common of automobile accidents. Driving impaired has caused devastating impacts on victims and their families.
- Speeding – Speeding not only decreases a drivers opportunity to slow down or stop, but typically causes devastating injuries. Speeding is often associated with many different accident types.
- Reckless Driving – Reckless driving can include a failure to yield, improperly changing lanes, or other negligent actions while driving.
Have you been involved in one of these accident types? Contact us today for a free consultation!
