Types of Accidents That Occur in Hobbs

As you might imagine, certain accidents are more common in rural areas like Hobbs, where there is an abundance of two-lane highways, low or no shoulders, and fewer law enforcement officers to patrol for reckless driving behaviors. This is why motor vehicle accidents such as the following are more common in this part of Eastern New Mexico than others:

Head-On Collisions

These car crashes occur when two vehicles traveling in different directions collide into the front end of each other’s automobiles. Research shows that inequities in sizes of vehicles (like a semi-truck versus a car) and speed can make for particularly catastrophic crashes, resulting in serious injuries or a motorist’s wrongful death.

Rollover Accidents

Collisions like these can either be caused by another motorist or can result from a driver’s own operation of their car. Another vehicle operator may tap another motorist’s rear bumper if they’re tailgating them or sideswipe their car while passing them, causing the driver to lose control of their vehicle. The force may lead the vehicle to flip over. A motorist who is forced to stop their vehicle quickly for a road hazard, for example, may also experience a rollover.

Single Car Crashes

Rural roadways like the ones in Hobbs are notorious for being winding and having low shoulders or none at all. They also often sharply drop off into wooded areas. Motorists traveling too quickly for road conditions that have wildlife or who must navigate around pedestrians run the risk of becoming entangled in single-vehicle accidents.

Chain-Reaction Crashes or Multi-Car Collisions

One crash, whether a rear-end accident or a single-car one, often leads to other collisions. It’s not uncommon for motorists to be distracted by their phones, drive too fast for conditions, or not notice a vehicle stopped in front of them. All of these factors can not only cause the initial collision, but also pileups if other motorists aren’t paying as close attention as they should.

T-Bone Crashes

One unique aspect of Eastern New Mexico border cities like Hobbs is that they often lack an abundance of traffic signals. This often leaves motorists taking risks when crossing through intersections at two or four-way stops and pulling out from their driveways or a place of business into a busy two-lane highway. In the case of the latter, it’s particularly dangerous for motorists to pull out into an active lane of traffic if they’re doing so near a blind curve. Accidents often result in situations like these and leave behind debilitating injuries or a vehicle occupant prematurely dead.

You shouldn't have to foot the bill for medical expenses, funeral costs, or other accident-related costs here in Hobbs. A car accident attorney can advise you of your legal options in motor vehicle accident cases like these. Know that statutes of limitations apply in all New Mexico personal injury cases, so you must act fast to preserve your right to compensation. Schedule a free consultation now.

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