Every car accident is different from another, which means that some will be minor and others will be severe in nature. There are many circumstances that cause an accident to be more traumatic than others. If you have lost somebody you love in an accident, it is important that you prepare yourself for a wrongful death claim. What types of accidents are most likely to lead to the death of victims?

Most Dangerous Types of Car Accidents 

Rear-End Accidents: Many people involved in a rear-end accident will just suffer from a minor fender-bender. However, even though most of these accidents lead to minor damages and injuries, others can lead to tragic and fatal results. There is a chance for long-term and even life-threatening damage to the spinal cord in a rear-end accident, especially if the vehicle that slammed into another was traveling at high speeds.

Head-on Collisions: Head-on collisions are known for being one of the most dangerous and fatal types of accidents on Florida roadways. If both vehicles are traveling at high speeds, these speeds combine to create a powerful force that leads to tragic results. To prevent one of these fatal accidents, drivers should always ensure that their airbags are working and that they are utilizing their seatbelts. 

Rollover Accidents: Some vehicles are more prone to being involved in a rollover accident than others, especially top-heavy trucks and SUVs. These accidents tend to be more fatal than others due to the fact that the occupants inside a rolled vehicle are tossed in a variety of directions and can even be thrown completely out of a vehicle.

Side-Impacts: In the event of a side-impact accident, the side of the vehicle does not offer a lot of protection to those riding inside. This makes them one of the most likely types of accidents to end in fatalities. These accidents commonly occur at intersections, in parking lots, and on highways.

Off-Road Crashes: The deadliest type of accident occurs when a driver loses control of their vehicle and crashes into an object such as a telephone pole or a tree. These types of accidents account for approximately 32% of all fatal accidents. There are risks to the drivers and passengers involved in these accidents.

Bringing a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida 

Losing a loved one in an accident is never an easy thing to face for surviving family members. Family members or a representative of the loved one’s estate are eligible for bringing a wrongful death claim on behalf of their loved one that they have lost in an accident. These claims can be entirely complex because there are certain deadlines that you must meet and evidence that you will need to collect to show that another party’s negligence actually caused the loss of your loved one.

Speaking with a Florida Wrongful Death Attorney 

No wrongful death claim should move forward without the help of an experienced attorney. At Sheftall & Associates, our wrongful death attorneys have helped numerous family members with their specific personal injury claims after losing somebody closest to them. We understand the devastating impact that an accident can have on your life and will be here as you work toward compensation for your losses in your time of need. Please contact an accident attorney in Florida at (904) 575-9026 immediately to find out what we can do for you.