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What Other Accidents Can Cars Cause?

ByDave Stopher

Aug 22, 2022

Every day, thousands of car crashes occur in the Philadelphia area. Consequently, they must be addressed as soon as possible. A reckless driver, a motorcycle, a construction crew, or a number of other factors could all contribute to a motor vehicle collision. These mishaps can be divided into a number of distinct groups. If you are a victim of a car accident, or you know a victim who was harmed in a car accident, you should contact a car accident attorney Philadelphia soon.

To receive the most compensation, a person injured in a car collision should seek immediate medical attention and submit a personal injury claim. Drivers who are careless and disobey traffic laws are at blame for many of these collisions. When compelled to recover from damages they did not create, passengers and motorists must act immediately.

Here are some of the most usual accidents that take place due to reckless car driving and rushing. 

Accidents involving bicycles

Accidents involving bicycles can happen when bikers ride in prohibited areas. Drivers need to be cautious since cyclists may attempt to share the road in awkward places. Drivers may want to pass bicycles/bikes, for instance, but they must first look both ways before doing so. If another driver moves in the opposite direction, an accident can definitely happen. Additionally, bikers must swerve around crossings or cut across traffic, giving car drivers no time to make adjustments.

Accidents involving pedestrians

Pedestrians may cross the street if there is no walkway, jog across a junction when they believe no one is approaching, or stand too near the road when a car is turning. Car drivers must always pay attention to pedestrians. While they might be at fault for the most part, things get a little dirty when the crash takes place. It is wise to act smart when you are driving a car. 

Accidents involving buses 

Accidents involving trucks and buses can happen when drivers are intoxicated, sleepy, preoccupied, or lose command of their cars. A lawyer can demonstrate that the vehicle owner did not adequately maintain it, the driver was careless, or the car was loaded inappropriately.

Accidents involving carriers 

Accidents involving trailers and carriers may highlight leasing corporations that have neglected to upkeep the cars they rent. If a loading business negligently packed a truck that overturned, they might be held accountable. On the other hand car drivers may also be held responsible if they drive too fast, carelessly, or angrily.