Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers | September 26, 2025 | Car Accidents
Most car accidents in Sandy Springs, Georgia, result from common reasons like distracted driving, tailgating, or failing to yield at intersections. However, some crash scenarios occur less frequently. These crashes can cause serious or even fatal injuries, and victims or their families may have personal injury claims against the drivers who caused them.
This article discusses five uncommon, yet catastrophic, car accidents that can happen in Sandy Springs, GA.
Rollover accidents happen when a vehicle turns, at least partially, off its wheels. These accidents can result from swerving into a median, going too fast around a dangerous curve, or crashing into a fixed object, like a guardrail. The vehicle tips far enough that it rolls around its center of gravity.
The severity of the passengers’ injuries depends on the number of rollovers and whether they were ejected from the vehicle. Statistically, a vehicle occupant is more likely to suffer an injury when it makes multiple complete rolls than when it rolls only a quarter-turn onto its side.
These accidents can produce catastrophic injuries, such as spine trauma. For example, one study concluded that neck injuries are the most common spine injury in rollover accidents. This injury can cause quadriplegia (total paralysis from the neck down).
- Head-On Collisions
Head-on crashes are the rarest type of collision, according to the National Safety Council. These crashes most often occur when a driver travels in the wrong direction on a roadway. For example, an impaired driver might drive on the wrong side of the road, causing a head-on collision.
Head-on collisions can have catastrophic consequences because the vehicles are traveling in opposite directions. Thus, the crash energy is the sum of their speeds. For example, two vehicles traveling just 30 miles per hour that collide head-on will produce the same crash energy as one vehicle hitting a wall at 60 miles per hour.
- Pedestrian on Roadside
Standing on roadsides is not uncommon. For example, a driver might stand on the shoulder when their car has a flat tire. However, collisions between vehicles and people standing on the side of the road are a relatively rare type of pedestrian accident. Specifically, for these accidents to occur, the vehicle must veer off the roadway and hit the person.
The odds of this happening are relatively low, since drivers typically stay between the lane lines. However, risky behaviors like speeding and distracted driving can increase the risk that a driver will depart their lane and hit pedestrians or parked cars on the side of the road.
- Drowsy Driving
Although nearly every driver has experienced drowsy driving, this careless act is a relatively rare cause of crashes. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Crash Data Portal, driver fatigue does not appear in the top 20 causes of crashes in the state.
When they happen, drowsy driving crashes can have catastrophic consequences. Drowsy drivers can hit pedestrians or vehicles. They can also run off the road or hit fixed objects.
- Intentional Crashes
Intentional crashes are very rare and are generally caused by drivers engaging in insurance fraud, attempting self-injury, or “punishing” other road users. While most drivers manage their impatience or anger at other road users, occasionally, road rage might cause a deliberate crash. Depending on how it happens, the results can be catastrophic — particularly in a high-speed crash.
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The cause of a crash determines whether anyone is liable for the resulting injuries. Liability falls on anyone whose negligence or wrongful actions contributed to the accident. Uncommon crashes might provide the basis for a legal claim if you can trace the cause to a particular party’s careless, intentional, or wrongful acts. Evidence like police reports, witness statements, and even dashcam footage can be crucial in establishing liability.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an uncommon and catastrophic car accident in Sandy Springs, GA, call Hammers Law Firm today. Our Sandy Springs personal injury attorneys can meticulously investigate your accident and preserve evidence necessary to build a strong legal claim. We aim to help you navigate the complex legal process, ensuring you understand your rights and options every step of the way.
Call us today to schedule your free consultation with our Sandy Springs car accident lawyers.
We serve Fulton County and its surrounding areas:
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Atlanta
201 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW Suite 312,
Atlanta, GA 30314
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(770) 900-9000
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Sandy Springs
5555 Glenridge Con, Suite 975,
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
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(678) 990-7024
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Lawrenceville
265 Culver St S. Suite A.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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(678) 626-5067
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Mableton
5701 Mableton Pkwy SW Suite 108,
Mableton, GA 30126
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(706) 480-5487
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Smyrna
2400 Herodian Way Ste#220,
Smyrna, GA 30080
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(678) 922-4497
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Roswell
110 Mansell Cir #111,
Roswell, GA 30075
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(678) 582-8466
About Robert M. Hammers Jr.
Robert M. Hammers, Jr. is the managing partner at Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers in Atlanta. Committed to justice, he represents individuals harmed by negligence, focusing on personal injury litigation.
With over 50 jury trials and $100 million in verdicts and settlements, Rob is known for his strategic thinking and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice Board of Governors, and the Plaintiff Leadership Committee in complex multi-district and toxic tort litigations, where he advocates for injured individuals and shapes legal strategies.
Robert is also recognized on Justia for his excellence in personal injury law, further highlighting his reputation and commitment to client advocacy.
