Deerfield Beach Car Accident Attorneys

Car accidents vary greatly in their types and causes. Given below are some of the types and causes of car accidents in Deerfield Beach:

1. Rear-End Collisions: These occur when the front of a car bumps into the back of another. Their leading causes are distracted driving (using mobile phone-texting or calling, eating or drinking, etc.), tailgating, sudden stops, etc.
2. Side-Impact Collisions: These occur when one car hits the middle of another, forming a T shape, that is why they are also referred to as T-bone accidents. Their leading cause is usually running a red light or stop signs, distracted driving and speeding can also cause them.
3. Head-On Collisions: These occur when the fronts of two cars bump into each other. Their leading cause is distracted driving, especially when a driver error or wrong direction is driving.
4. Multi-Vehicle Pileups: These occur when multiple cars or vehicles collide together causing them to pile up on each other. Their main cause is impaired visibility due to weather conditions; rain, fog, snow, etc.
5. Hit-and-Run Accidents: These occur when a driver causes an accident but flees the scene. The main cause of these accidents is the negligent behavior of the driver and their disregard towards the safety of others on the road.