Car accidents often happen quickly and unexpectedly. How fast a person reacts to a rapidly changing situation and their actions all play a role in how the incident will turn out. Veteran drivers may have the benefit of experience when it comes to making the right determination fast as to what to do in response to a given peril. Still, this is not always the case, and even the most experienced driver may respond to a changing environment with the wrong moves.
The results of car accidents range from minor to deadly. If you were in a crash in the greater Virginia Beach area, and you suffered catastrophic injuries, please call the Virginia Beach catastrophic injury attorney at Virginia Beach Injury Law. Even if your injuries were not life-altering, you still may be entitled to receive compensation for your losses. The experienced attorney at Virginia Beach Injury Law can review your accident experience and offer guidance to support you through Virginia’s personal injury claims process.
What Happens When a Driver Overcorrects their Vehicle?
If a driver swiftly and sharply turns their steering wheel very hard this can easily lead to a car spirling out of the control of the driver. Doing so presents the most dangerous situation if you are driving at higher rates of speed as you may be if you are on a highway that has increased speed limits. By contrast, when you are driving slower, hard turns are not a big issue.
Depending on the size and structure of your car and how your turn is done, the results can vary. Overcorrections and hard turns can lead to rollover accidents, spiraling and spinning out of control, or frantically swerving over the road.
A driver will typically engage in overcorrection if they are startled by an unexpected occurrence on the road. One of the most common reasons is when a wild animal darts out into the road. If you are driving on a heavily wooded road you have a higher risk of this happening with more wildlife around. When you see a deer or other creature run out it may be a knee-jerk reaction to make a hard turn. Even a sudden stoppage in traffic can cause an overcorrection in response.
A hard turn can send your car coasting off of the roadway and it can also cause it to smash into other vehicles that are around it and along its path. It may be difficult to think of the right thing to do when something comes out of nowhere and shocks you but the best thing to do is at all costs, avoid hard turns. Less exaggerated and more smooth turns work better.
Speak to a Virginia Beach Car Accident Attorney Today
Victims who were injured in a car crash in Virginia have the right to file a claim for compensation. The aftermath of a crash can be substantial in terms of physical damages and cost. Getting a fair settlement is necessary to cover these expenses and to help victims recover from their bodily harm and move on with their life. To learn more about how to secure the most compensation from your claim during a free consultation, please call Virginia Beach Injury Law today at (757) 802-4662.
