There are several different types of car crashes. Today we are going to look specifically the most common ones in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Due to the massive amount of snow and icy weather the Twin Cities endure every winter the most common type of accident is what is termed the Rear-End Car Accidents - in other words, the Pile-Up.

Rear-End Car Accidents (Pile-Up)

Rear end car accidents are commonly known as the most common type of accident in the Twin Cities. Often times, poor road conditions, and speed are the cause. When a car is moving too fast for the road conditions the driver can easily lose control and the end result is usually plowing into the car in front of them. This triggers a chain reaction and the cars following cannot stop in time before rear-ending the car that lost control in the first place. It is not unusual to see a multi car pile-up on the highways during the winter months especially during a storm, of course a pile-up accident can be caused for any other number of reasons as well including; distracted driving, DUI, speeding, reckless driving etc.

When you are the claimant (the person who got it) in an accident the person who hit you is responsible for the car accident repair work, often called an insurance repair, the auto body repair shop, or the auto body and paint shop can help you with the claim.

Fender Benders

Fender benders are usually the result of slow moving traffic and a driver not paying attention. Injuries are uncommon but whiplash can occur. Even though the damage to your car may not look bad, you should still bring it to an auto body and collision shop to make sure there is no damage under the fender. The mechanic at the auto body shop can pull off the fender and check the frame of your car for damage.

Sideswipe Car Accidents

A sideswipe car accident occurs when the driver overreacts or takes action to avoid a more serious T-bone accident, which is an extremely serious accident, and there are all most always serious injuries or fatalities in a T-bone accident. Sideswipe accidents are also serious and can end in serious injuries and even fatalities if the drivers and passengers are not restrained properly or the angle of the impact is lined up perfectly with one of the doors, which thankfully is very rare.  A sideswipe accident can also happen during lane changing if a driver does not see a car in the next lane because they are in their blind spot (that’s why you check all mirrors and even try your head to look) before changing lanes. The damage occurs on the quarter panels and doors. In accidents such as this you are most likely going to need to take your car to an auto body and glass repair shop.

If you are involved in a car accident you should always file a claim and take your car to an auto body shop to be checked over.  If you live in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota take your car to Suburban Auto Body, they can take care of all your auto collision needs.