About Car Accidents

Statistics indicate that the majority of car accidents in Texas occur in urban areas, such as Brownsville, Laredo, and the surrounding areas. However, we also see many serious accidents take place in rural areas, many of which often involve large trucks or farm equipment.

There are many large highways that crisscross throughout this part of the state, making the risk of an accident taking place much higher. While state efforts aim to make drivers aware of the potential dangers on the roadways, accidents still happen on a regular basis.

There are many different types of car accidents, some of which include:

• Rear end collisions

  This is the most common type of traffic accident and occurs when one car crashed into a car in front of it. Many of these accidents result in minor fender benders, but depending on the speed of the cars, they can be much more serious.
• Side impact collisions

  These types of accidents are also called “t-bone” collisions or “broadsided” and happen when the side of one car is hit by the front or back of another.
• Sideswipe collisions

  These types of accidents happen when the sides of two cars brush or “swipe” one another.
• Head-on collisions

  When the front ends of two cars hit one another, it is referred to as a head-on collision. These are some of the most serious car accidents there are and often result in death.
• Rollovers

  When a vehicle flips over onto its side or roof, it is considered a rollover. Rollover accidents typically happen at high speeds when a vehicle makes a sharp turn and loses control.
• Single-car accidents

  These types of accident take place when just a single car is involved and strikes another object, such as a pole, tree, fire hydrant, or pedestrian.
• Multi-vehicle collisions

  Also called multiple vehicle pile-ups, these accidents often involve numerous vehicles and typically occur on highways or freeways.