Not all accidents are handled the same way. The type of accident involved often affects how responsibility is evaluated, what insurance coverage may apply, and what legal considerations are relevant to the situation.
This page is designed to help you identify the type of accident that best matches what happened and direct you to information specific to that situation. Each category below addresses a different kind of accident, with separate legal issues and considerations that may apply.
Accidents can happen in many different ways, and the type of accident involved often determines which legal considerations may apply. Some situations involve motor vehicles, others occur at work or on someone else’s property, and some involve professional or medical care.
The sections below are organized to help you quickly identify which category best matches what happened so you can review information specific to that type of accident.
Motor vehicle accidents include a wide range of roadway incidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. The circumstances of a crash, the vehicles involved, and who may be responsible can vary depending on the type of collision.
Rideshare (Uber or Lyft) Accident
Accidents that occur in work-related or commercial settings may involve additional considerations beyond those found in typical personal vehicle accidents. These situations can include workplace injuries, employer responsibilities, and insurance coverage that differs from standard auto policies.
Not all injury cases involve vehicle collisions. Some accidents occur on private or commercial property, while others involve medical care, supervision, or professional standards. These situations are evaluated differently depending on how and where the injury occurred.
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Many of the accident types listed above fall under personal injury law, which focuses on situations where someone is harmed due to another party’s actions or negligence. Personal injury law covers a wide range of accident-related injuries, including vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, and incidents that occur on private or commercial property.
While the type of accident helps determine which specific legal considerations may apply, personal injury law provides the broader framework used to evaluate injury claims across many different situations.
Some accidents involve overlapping circumstances, and it may not always be immediately clear which category best fits a situation. Reviewing the options above can help narrow down where an accident may fall and direct you to information that addresses those specific circumstances.
