Common Types of Car Accidents

A lot of car accident claims arise from simple fact scenarios where one vehicle rear-ends another or two vehicles "trade paint." But not every claim stems from a fender bender. Different issues arise when a car accident involves a pedestrian, or when a passenger is injured, or when the accident might have been caused by a vehicle defect or distracted driving. We'll provide in-depth information on those kinds of claims and more in this section.

The possibility of a car crash exists every time a driver gets behind the wheel. Learn the common causes of accidents and ways to reduce the odds of a crash.

You may be liable for a car accident if you were using a cell phone or other device while driving.

What does an injured passenger need to know to make a successful insurance claim?

How to deal with aggressive drivers, what to do after a road rage accident, and why you probably can't count on car insurance to cover these incidents.

Bus accident claims usually are like other motor vehicle accident claims, but if yours involves a publicly-owned bus, watch out for some unique challenges.

As self-driving cars move out of science fiction and onto the nation's streets and highways, what happens when you're involved in an accident with a driverless vehicle?

A taxi cab's involvement in a car accident doesn't limit your ability to make an injury claim, but it could affect the outcome.

How do traffic laws apply to e-scooters, and how does insurance work if there's an accident?

In certain situations (and certain states), a parent can be financially responsible for damages when a teen driver causes an accident.

A look at your legal options -- and answers to a few key liability questions -- if you think an unlicensed student driver caused your car accident.

Find out what to do after a hit-and-run auto accident and what the best option might be to cover your losses and injuries.

It's never a good idea to flee the scene of a car accident. You could end up facing criminal charges, license revocation, and a civil lawsuit.

After a truck accident, is the driver on the legal hook, or is an employer or business financially responsible?

What you need to know about negotiating for compensation after a crash with a commercial vehicle.

Here's what to do if you hit a pedestrian, how fault is determined, and how to protect your legal rights.

Especially when a violation of the law is involved, a driver who hits a pedestrian might face criminal charges in addition to civil liability.

The value of your pedestrian accident claim depends on the unique details of your case, not on the settlement outcomes of others.

If you're hit by a rideshare driver, Uber or Lyft's insurance might cover you, but you'll still need to prove that their driver was at fault.

Plan ahead to protect yourself from financial disaster if you’re in an accident while driving a rental car.

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