Over seven million traffic accidents occur every year, most of which were caused by human error or simple negligence. When someone else’s recklessness causes an accident, personal injury law allows victims to collect compensation for their medical expenses and other damages. Below are some of the most common road accidents, along with the factors that make these situations unique.

4 Types of Road Accidents

1. Auto Accidents

Even at relatively low speeds, vehicles colliding can result in serious emotional and physical trauma, ranging from broken bones to total paralysis. Rear-end collisions, the most common type of accident, often causes whiplash, brain injury, and other long-lasting medical conditions.

2. Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles lack the safety features of cars and trucks, so their riders are uniquely vulnerable to serious personal injury. Many of these accidents are caused by careless drivers who misjudge a motorcyclist’s speed or fail to see the biker at all.

3. Pedestrian & Bike Accidents

Because they’re operating a piece of equipment on public roads, drivers have a special responsibility to watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists, who can easily be seriously injured or killed in an accident. If you’ve been hit by a car, a personal injury lawyer should be able to hold the driver responsible for your losses.

4. Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Commercial trucks are usually the largest, heaviest vehicles on the road, capable of causing immense damage in an accident. In these situations, you may be able to recover damages from the trucking company as well as the driver and other parties, depending on the circumstances of the crash.

If you’ve been hurt in a traffic accident, turn the accomplished professionals at Neimark & Neimark, Rockland County’s premier personal injury firm. Their attorneys have over 40 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to helping accident victims achieve justice. Visit their website to learn more about how they can help, connect with them on Twitter, or call (888) 725-7424 to schedule your free initial consultation.