Fort Lauderdale auto accidents often result in very serious injuries, and car accidents are the most frequent accidental cause of death in the United States. However, not every car accident involves one car hitting another. A number of forms of car accidents can occur, often with devastating effects for the person who is not in the car.

Collisions involving commercial trucks are among the most dangerous accidents on the road. The reason is obvious: in a collision with a semi truck, the truck will inflict tremendous damage due to its large size and weight. Collisions with trucks that are smaller than a semi but larger than a car can also be exceedingly dangerous. Even a simple rear-end collision involving a large truck can create significantly more property damage and physical injury than a similar accident involving two cars.

Car-motorcycle accidents and car-bicycle accidents are also extremely dangerous. Motorcyclists and bicyclists are directly exposed to the road. Even a slight swipe by a car that might cause no injury to the driver of another vehicle can have devastating, life-long effects for a motorcycle or bicycle driver. In the case of motorcycles, accidents often occur on highways at high rates of speed, further heightening the risk of injury. Motorcycles and bicycles are also exposed to injury due to improperly maintained roads, such as excessive gravel or dangerous potholes.

Unique issues can also arise where the owner of the car that caused the accident is not the driver of the vehicle. This typically occurs where a car has been loaned to the driver, where it is a rental car, or where the driver is acting as the employee of another at the time of the accident. Where a person causes an accident while driving on the job, the employer is typically liable for the victim's injuries. Other issues can arise when a car is loaned or rented to the driver who then injures the victim.

Each of these types of cases has its own unique legal and factual issues. Special regulations apply to truckers, and it is important to retain an experienced trucking litigation attorney if you have been injured by a commercial truck. Other regulations apply to bicycles, motorcycles and rental cars.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident of any sort, it is essential to retain an experienced Fort Lauderdale auto accident injury attorney. The attorneys at Cohn & Smith have extensive experience with all manner of car accidents, including accidents involving trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. We understand the unique aspects of each case, and will work diligently to ensure the maximum recovery for your injuries. Call us today at (954) 522-4600 for a free consultation.