According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 6 million car accidents in 2002 in the United States, and every 12 minutes someone dies as a result of a car accident. These are staggering numbers. There are a number of different types of automobile accidents, however, and the following are just a few examples.

Intersection Accidents

Intersection accidents happen when one vehicle's front bumper strikes the other vehicle on one side. This type of accident often results in serious injuries due to the fact that front side airbags do not protect against impact on the side of the car. Intersection collisions happen most often because of motorists neglecting traffic signals or failing to properly obey stop signs.

Rear-End Collisions

Rear-end collisions are extremely frequent on the highways today. Rear-end collisions occur when the front bumper of one car collides with the rear bumper of another. The variety of driver distractions that exist today contributes greatly to the increase in rear-end collisions. Cell phones are becoming the most common distraction to drivers.

Pedestrian v. Automobile Accidents

Drivers and passengers are not the only ones facing the possibility of injury on the roads. Pedestrians are injured or killed as well. Pedestrians crossing the street outside of crosswalks, visual impairments, and distracted motorists have all been causes of pedestrian accidents on our roads.

If you or a loved one would like to learn more about the types of automobile accidents, please contact the experienced automobile accident attorneys at The Cochran Firm, with numerous offices all over the United States.