Types of Car Accidents

Lexington, SC, experiences heavy traffic congestion, and the primary commercial corridors are major concerns, including Sunset Boulevard, S.C. Highway 6, and I-26 connectors. By extension, the city is also a hotspot for car accidents, which can take any number of dangerous forms. Some of the most common, however, include rear-end, sideswipe, and T-bone accidents. If you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, our experienced Lexington, SC, car accident attorneys at Kinard Law Group are here to help.

The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Lexington, SC

Every car accident claim has its own specific set of circumstances. Most, however, are caused by driver negligence, and the most common forms include all the following:

• Failing to follow the speed limit or driving too fast in response to the conditions on the road
• Failing to follow all the rules of the road, including yielding the right-of-way as required
• Driving drunk or while otherwise impaired
• Driving under the influence of too little sleep
• Driving while distracted by one’s phone or anything else
• Failing to ensure that it’s safe to change lanes

The surest means of bringing a strong claim is having the professional representation of an accomplished car accident lawyer backing you up. If the involved insurance company refuses to engage in fair negotiations, your claim will proceed to court, and it will likely be heard at the Lexington County Court of Common Pleas.

Rear-End Accidents

Rear-end accidents are among the most common on Lexington’s roadways, and they are exceptionally dangerous. Because every motorist is required to maintain a safe distance from the traffic ahead, rear-end claims begin with a presumption that the rear driver is to blame. There are, however, instances when the front driver may be at fault, and common examples include when they brake check the rear driver and when they don’t have working brake lights.

Sideswipe Accidents

Sideswipe accidents happen when one driver swipes across the side of another driver’s vehicle. The impact can send the motorist who was sideswiped into the next lane, which increases the risk that the accident will involve more than two vehicles. Changing lanes without paying adequate attention and errors made when merging are common culprits.

T-Bone Accidents

T-bone accidents generally happen at intersections. The fact that our vehicles lack side crumple zones and don’t have the same level of protection at the side makes T-bone accidents some of the deadliest on our roads.

Our Experienced Lexington, SC, Car Accident Lawyers Can Help

Lexington experiences heavy traffic and is no stranger to serious car accidents. If another driver’s negligence causes you or someone you care about to be injured, our formidable

Lexington, SC, car accident attorneys at Kinard Law Group are well prepared to unleash the full force of our experience and legal skill in pursuit of the compensation you deserve. For more information about everything we can do to help you, please don’t put off reaching out by contacting us online or giving our firm a call at  803-359-1003 today.